Pride Mobility 614 Owner's Manual page 23

I I I . B AT T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G
How do I change a battery in my scooter?
MANDATORY! Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds. Wear goggles and gloves when handling batteries and wash hands after
handling.
PROHIBITED! Always use two batteries of the exact same type, chemistry and amp-
hour (Ah) capacity. Refer to the specifi cations table with this manual and in the
manual supplied with the battery charger for recommended type and capacities.
WARNING! Do not mix old and new batteries. Always replace both batteries at the
same time.
WARNING! Contact your authorized Provider if you have any questions regarding the
batteries in your scooter.
WARNING! Do not replace the batteries while the scooter is occupied.
WARNING! The batteries on your scooter should only be serviced or replaced by an
authorized Provider or a qualifi ed technician.
PROHIBITED! Keep tools and other metal objects away from battery terminals.
Contact with tools can cause electrical shock.
You may need the following to change your batteries:
 Metric/standard socket set and ratchet
 Adjustable wrench
 Screwdriver
WARNING! Do not lift beyond your physical capability. Ask for assistance when necessary while
disassembling or assembling your scooter.
To change batteries in your scooter:
1. Remove the seat and battery shroud. See fi gure 13.
a.) For models 614 and 714, remove the rear shroud
by removing the two (2) thumbscrews that secure
it to the scooter frame, and then lifting the shroud
straight up and off of the scooter. See fi gure 13.
b.) For models 614 and 714, remove the battery shroud
by removing the four (4) thumbscrews that secure
it to the scooter frame, and then lifting the shroud
straight up and off of the scooter. See fi gure 13.
2. Disconnect the battery tie-down strap(s).
3. For all models EXCEPT 614 and 714, disconnect the
front-to-rear harness. Unplug both battery harnesses
by pulling each harness out of its mating plug. See
fi gure 14.
WARNING!
harness wires directly to detach them from
the scooter. Always grasp the connector
itself when disconnecting the harness to
prevent wire damage.
WARNING! Failure to unplug both battery
harnesses and front-to-rear harness prior
to separating the front and rear sections
could result in permanent damage to the
scooter.
Full-size Scooter Series
Do not pull on electrical
IDENTIFICATION KEY
1. THUMBSCREW
2. REAR SHROUD
3. BATTERY SHROUD
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Figure 13. Battery Shroud Removal/Installation
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