MS02 Series Winter Maintenance Tips

Cold winter months can be challenging for the performance and longevity of your mobility scooter. Cold temperatures, moisture, snow and ice can affect the performance of key components such as batteries, tyres and more. To ensure your MS02, MS02PRO or MS02MAX mobility scooter still performs well throughout the winter months, here are some winter maintenance tips to help you extend the life of your mobility scooter and keep it performing at its best.

1. Charge regularly to keep the battery healthy
Cold weather can affect the life of batteries, especially lithium batteries. Cold temperatures reduce the charging efficiency and range of the battery. Therefore, it is important to ensure that your mobility scooter battery remains fully charged when not in use. It is recommended that you store your mobility scooter at room temperature and avoid prolonged parking in extreme cold temperatures outside.

Winter Battery Care Tip:

Move the mobility scooter to a warm place indoors when charging.
If the mobility scooter is not used for a long period of time, it is recommended to unplug it and recharge it at least once a month to keep the battery active. 2.
2. Maintain proper tyre pressure
Cold winter temperatures can reduce tyre pressure, affecting the stability and comfort of the mobility scooter. Regularly checking tyre pressure to ensure they are at the recommended pressure level will help provide better grip and driving experience, especially on wet or icy roads.

3. Cleaning and waterproofing
Winter moisture and salt may have a corrosive effect on the exterior and interior parts of the mobility scooter. Therefore, it is important to clean your mobility scooter regularly, especially after rain or snow. Use a mild detergent and a damp cloth to wipe down the mobility scooter shell and avoid direct rinsing with a high-pressure water jet, which can cause water to enter the battery and circuit system.

Winter Cleaning Tip:

Make sure the mobility scooter is thoroughly dry after cleaning.
Use a waterproof spray to add a protective film to the surface of the mobility scooter to reduce the risk of corrosion.
4. Pay attention to lights and electric components
As it gets dark earlier in the winter, ensuring that your mobility scooter's lights and other electric components are in good working order, especially in low visibility conditions, can improve driving safety.

Winter headlight maintenance tips:

Check your lights for damage or failure.
Regularly check all electric components to ensure they are well connected to avoid winter moisture affecting performance.
5. Storage and parking
If you plan not to use your mobility scooter for an extended period of time in cold weather, it is recommended that you store your mobility scooter indoors in a warm place to avoid prolonged exposure to snow and ice. When storing the mobility scooter after folding it, it is best to keep it in a dry, ventilated environment.

Winter storage tips:

Make sure the storage area is warm and dry to avoid excessive moisture.
For mobility scooters that are not used frequently, it is advisable to check the condition of the battery and tyres regularly.
Conclusion.
As winter approaches, looking after your mobility scooter by following these winter maintenance tips will help it to maintain its optimum performance and ensure you can travel smoothly and safely in all weather conditions. Whether it's the MS02, MS02PRO or MS02MAX, our mobility scooters are designed with your comfort and safety in mind, and we hope that these maintenance tips have helped you. If you have any questions or need additional product support, please feel free to contact us!