Batteries And Charging - Pride Wrangler Owner's Manual

I I I . B AT T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G

BATTERIES AND CHARGING

Your vehicle requires two long-lasting, 12-volt, deep-cycle batteries that are sealed and maintenance-free. They
are recharged by an off-board charging system.
 Charge your vehicle's batteries for at least 8 to 14 hours prior to using it for the fi rst time.
 Keep the batteries fully charged to keep your vehicle running smoothly.
READING YOUR BATTERY VOLTAGE
The battery condition LED on the tiller console indicates the approximate
strength of your batteries. To ensure the highest accuracy, the battery
condition LED should be checked while operating your vehicle at full speed
on a dry, level surface. See fi gure 10.
CHARGING YOUR BATTERIES
PROHIBITED! Removal of grounding prong can create
electrical
approved 3-pronged adapter to an electrical outlet having
2-pronged plug access.
PROHIBITED! Never use an extension cord to plug in your battery charger. Plug the charger
directly into a properly wired standard electrical outlet.
PROHIBITED! Do not allow unsupervised children to play near the vehicle while the batteries
are charging. We recommend that you do not charge the batteries while the vehicle is occupied.
MANDATORY! Read the battery charging instructions in this manual and in the manual supplied
with the battery charger before charging the batteries.
WARNING! Explosive gases may be generated while charging the batteries. Keep the vehicle and
battery charger away from sources of ignition such as fl ames or sparks and provide adequate
ventilation when charging the batteries.
WARNING! You must recharge your vehicle's batteries with the supplied off-board charger. Do
not use an automotive-type battery charger.
WARNING! Inspect the battery charger, wiring and connectors for damage before each use.
Contact your authorized dealer if damage is found.
WARNING! Do not attempt to open the battery charger case. If the battery charger does not
appear to be working correctly, contact your authorized dealer.
WARNING! If the battery charger is equipped with cooling slots, then do not attempt to insert
objects through these slots.
WARNING! Be aware that the battery charger case may become hot during charging. Avoid skin
contact and do no place on surfaces that may be affected by heat.
WARNING! If your battery charger has not been tested and approved for outdoor use, then do
not expose it to adverse or extreme weather conditions. If the battery charger is exposed to
adverse or extreme weather conditions, then it must be allowed to adjust to the difference in
environmental conditions before use indoors. Refer to the manual supplied with the battery
charger for more information.
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hazard. If necessary, properly install an
IDENTIFICATION KEY
1. BATTERY CONDITION LED
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Figure 10. Battery Condition Meter
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