Although Razor scooters are easy to fold, they have to be folded in a certain way. If you don’t steady the scooter and unlock the release levers at the right time, the scooter could come unfolded. Be mindful of your fingers as you fold the scooter. There isn’t much risk of getting caught by the moving components, but you should still keep your fingers clear for safety.
Most Razor scooters can be folded without removing the grips. Simply unlatch the other levers. If you experience any problems, try pulling out the grips first. The Razor Jr. type of scooter is much simpler since it’s meant for younger children. It doesn’t have the handlebar buttons or the steering column clasp, so you only have to take care of the last release lever.
If you assembled the scooter yourself, this quick-release lever is what you may have used to raise the steering column so the handlebars are at a comfortable height.
The tube is the component that controls the height of the handlebars. When you’re ready to ride the scooter, release the clasp again and raise the handlebars back up.
If the steering column comes back out, the scooter won’t fold up properly. Turn the scooter back over and push the handlebars down again.
As long as you have the scooter upside-down, gravity takes care of most of the folding. If you need to, push the steering column component down to the footpad to compact the scooter. If you’re trying to fold a Razor Jr. , this is the only lever you need to deal with. It’s on the back side of the steering column, directly in front of the footpad.
Unfolding the scooter is meant to be as easy as folding it is. If you’re having trouble with it, check the release lever first for debris and other signs of damage.
The lever allows you to fold the scooter in half. It can also prevent you from opening the scooter back up if it’s in the locked position.
Keep in mind that the handlebars need lay flat against the footpad. If they’re facing the footpad when you start folding the scooter, open up the steering column’s clasp to turn them around.
Cleaning products aren’t recommended by the manufacturer, so you don’t need to use anything special to make your scooter look brand new. Alcohol and ammonia-based products could actually damage plastic and decals.
Keep in mind that you will need to put the parts back together when you’re done. If it seems too complicated to do on your own, contact Razor or take the scooter to a repair shop.
Use oil only on metal parts. It could damage plastic or decals, so it’s not worth risking on the rest of the scooter. Clear off those components with clean water. You may be able to lubricate the levers before removing them. Try spraying some of the oil behind the stuck lever. Let it soak in for 2 or 3 minutes, and then try operating the lever again.
