Razor E100/125/150 Electric Scooter Troubleshooting Guide

*Always check to make sure charger is plugged into charger port correctly & lights on charger are working properly

*Unit should be charged 12 hours before first initial use and up to 8 hours after each subsequent use

Issue Symptom(s) Troubleshoot Result(s) Possible Solution(s)
Product Does Not Run Motor will not engage Kick start scooter up to 3 mph while applying the throttle → Scooter runs Always remember to push start before twisting throttle
Product Does Not Run Scooter shut off while in use Turn power off; wait a few minutes & press reset button → Power switch lights up
Scooter runs
Do not exceed the weight limit, go up a steep hill or attempting to tow objects. It is best to avoid these conditions at all times.
Product Does Not Run Power switch does NOT light up
Motor will not engage when kick started
Check for loose connection(s) underneath the deck plate Loose connection(s) Reconnect Loose Connection(s)
No loose connection(s) Replace Reset Button/Power Switch
Product Does Not Run Motor engages, but scooter will not move
(Applies ONLY to the E150)
Check chain & rear wheel Chain is rotating, but rear wheel does not move → Replace Rear Wheel
Product Does Not Run Unit worked, but will not start after charging.
Power switch lights up
Secure unit; turn power on & with NO weight on the scooter, lift back end up; manually spin rear wheel while applying the throttle Motor engages Replace Battery or Charger
Motor does NOT engage Replace Control Module & Throttle
Product Stops Without Applying Brakes Scooter shut off while in use Turn power switch off; wait a few minutes & press reset button → Power switch lights up
Scooter runs
Do not exceed the weight limit, go up a steep hill or attempting to tow objects. It is best to avoid these conditions at all times.
Product Stops Without Applying Brakes Power switch does NOT light up.
Unit will not go
Check for loose connection(s) underneath the deck plate Result 1- Loose connection(s) Reconnect Loose Connection(s)
Result 2 - No loose connection(s) Replace Reset Button/Power Switch
Product Stops Without Applying Brakes Power switch lights up Check tension; position & the condition of chain Result 1 - Chain too loose (Refer to Pg 6 in Owner's Manual)
Result 2 - Chain slipped off rear sprocket Check chain for possible damage [Replace chain if necessary] (Refer to Pg 7 in Owner's Manual)
Product Stops Without Applying Brakes Turn power off & manually turn gear on motor shaft with your fingers Gear does NOT turn freely Replace Motor
Product Stops Without Applying Brakes Chain is jammed in chain tensioner (E150 model ONLY) Remove chain from chain tensioner; check chain & chain tensioner for possible damage [Replace part(s) if necessary]; place chain back on rear sprocket
Breaker Keeps Tripping Unit continuously shuts on & off when in use Turn power switch off; wait a few minutes & press reset button → Power switch lights up
Scooter runs
Do not exceed the weight limit, go up a steep hill or attempting to tow objects. It is best to avoid these conditions at all times.
Breaker Keeps Tripping Check for loose connection(s) and/or wire(s) underneath the deck plate Loose connection(s) Reconnect Loose Connection(s)
No loose connection(s) or wire(s) touching Replace Reset Button & Control Module
Product Has Short Ride Time or
Product Runs Slow
or
Product Does Not Hold A Charge
Battery shows fully charged, but goes low after only 10-15 minutes of use Check riders weight & riding conditions Do not exceed the weight limit, go up a steep hill or attempting to tow objects. It is best to avoid these conditions at all times.
Check air pressure in front & rear tires (Applies ONLY to the E150)
E100/E125 front tire ONLY
Tire pressure low Inflate tire(s) to recommended PSI (Located on tire sidewall)
Check chain tension Chain too tight (Refer to Pg 6 in Owner's Manual)
Unit runs (very) slow Check front brakes pads for signs that they are rubbing against front tire (rim) Brake pads are rubbing Re-adjust brakes (Refer to Pg4 in Owner's Manual)
Make sure charger is plugged into charger port correctly & indicator lights are working properly Charger not plugged into charger port correctly Correctly plug charger into charger port & charge unit for 8 hrs Refer to Pg 3 in Owner's Manual
Charger plugged into charger port correctly & lights are working properly Replace Battery
Note: Product ride time can be reduced any where from 10-20 minutes, on a fully charged battery, depending on riders weight; various riding conditions and/or if product has been properly maintained
Product Runs Intermittently Unit cuts in & out while in use Gently wiggle the wires around the throttle for loose wires(s) Wire(s) loose Replace Throttle
Product Runs Intermittently Check for loose connection(s) underneath the deck plate Loose connection(s) Reconnect Loose Connection(s)
No loose connection(s) Replace Throttle & Control Module
Brakes Do Not Work Properly Unit does not stop when brakes are applied Check for loose connection(s) underneath the deck plate Loose connection(s) Reconnect Loose Connection(s)
Brakes Do Not Work Properly Check for loose wire(s) around the brake lever Wire(s) loose Replace Brake Lever
Brakes Do Not Work Properly Check brake cable for damage Cable damaged Replace Brake Lever
Power Switch Does Not Light Up Power switch lights up only when charger is plugged in Check for loose connection(s) underneath the deck plate Loose connection(s) Reconnect Loose Connection(s)
Power Switch Does Not Light Up Light on power switch goes dim/flickers when charger is unplugged No loose connection(s) Replace Battery
Scooter Makes 'Grinding' Noise Scooter makes grinding noise when in use Inspect chain Dirt & debris found in chain and/or chain is dry Remove any dirt/debris from chain Lubricate chain w/WD40®
Scooter Makes 'Grinding' Noise Chain tension too tight (Refer to Pg 6 in Owner's Manual)
Scooter Makes 'Grinding' Noise Scooter runs, but rear wheel barely moves Lift rear end up & manually spin rear wheel forward Should spin 3-4 times w/no resistance (Applies ONLY to the E150) Wheel does not spin freely Replace rear wheel
Scooter Makes 'Grinding' Noise Chain does not rotate freely Turn power off & manually turn gear on motor shaft with your fingers Gear on motor shaft is tight Does not turn easily Replace motor
Turn power switch off; remove chain from rear wheel; turn power on & apply throttle Still makes grinding noise Replace motor
No grinding noise Replace rear wheel
Scooter Makes 'Clicking' Sound Motor will not engage when push started Check for loose connection(s) underneath the deck plate Loose connection(s) Reconnect Loose Connection(s)
Scooter Makes 'Clicking' Sound Battery shows fully charged
Power switch lights up
No loose connection(s) Replace Throttle & Control Module
Throttle Sticks Throttle does not spring back when released Check if handlebar grip is pressing up against throttle Grip is pressed up against the throttle Slide throttle away from grip
Grip is NOT pressed against throttle Replace throttle
Reminder: Applying the brakes will cut power to the motor and stop product
Rear Wheel Locked Up While In Use Power switch lights up Check chain for foreign object(s) and/or debris Foreign object(s) found in chain Remove chain guard to clean anything caught in chain
Check chain; rear sprocket & chain tensioner for any damage [Replace part(s) if necessary]
Rear Wheel Locked Up While In Use Make sure front brakes are not rubbing against front tire (rim) Brake pads are rubbing Adjust brakes (Refer to Pg 4 in Owner's Manual)
Rear Wheel Locked Up While In Use Inspect spring inside brake plate on rear wheel (Applies ONLY to the E150) Brake spring is broken Replace Rear Wheel
Rear Wheel Locked Up While In Use Check tension; position & the condition of chain Chain too loose Adjust the chain. (Refer to Pg 6 in Owner's Manual)
Chain slipped off rear sprocket Check chain for possible damage [Replace chain if necessary] (Refer to Pg 7 in Owner's Manual)
Rear Wheel Locked Up While In Use Chain is jammed in chain tensioner (E150 model ONLY) Remove chain from chain tensioner; check chain & chain tensioner for possible damage [Replace part(s) if necessary]; place chain back on rear sprocket
Rear Wheel Locked Up While In Use Inspect chain tensioner (E150 model ONLY) Chain tensioner broken Replace Chain Tensioner
Chain Keeps Coming Off Check chain tension Chain is too loose Adjust rear wheel (Refer to Pg6 in Owner's Manual)
Chain Keeps Coming Off Sprocket on rear wheel is aligned properly with gear on motor shaft Rear wheel out of alignment (Refer to Pg 7 in Owner's Manual)
Chain Keeps Coming Off Gear on motor shaft is bent Replace Motor
Chain Keeps Coming Off Chain tensioner (E150 model only) Chain tensioner broken Replace Chain Tensioner

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