Pride Mobility Destiny Owner's Manual page 24

V . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G
Battery Removal
1. Remove the key from the key switch.
2. Make sure the manual freewheel lever is in the drive po-
sition.
3. Remove the securement knob from the seat post, fold
down the seatback, then lift the seat straight up and off of
the scooter.
4. Remove the ball detent pin from the seat post, then re-
move the upper seat post.
5. Gently lift up and remove the rear shroud.
6. Disconnect the red (+) positive and black (-) negative
battery cables by pressing the locking tab on each cable
connector and pulling them apart. See figure 8.
7. Disconnect the battery cables from the battery terminals
by sliding back each terminal boot and removing the nut
from the bolt.
8. Unfasten the battery strap from each battery and remove
the batteries.
Battery Replacement
1. Place new batteries into the scooter and secure the bat-
tery straps.
2. Attach the red battery cable to the positive (+) battery
terminal.
3. Attach the black battery cable to the negative (-) battery
terminal.
4. Reposition the terminal boots over the battery terminals.
5. Reconnect the battery cable connectors until the locking
tab engages, indicated by a "click."
6. Place the rear shroud back onto the scooter frame.
7. Reinstall the upper seat post and secure it with the ball
detent pin.
8. Reinstall the seat.
9. Reinstall and tighten the securement knob.
NOTE: If you encounter a damaged or cracked bat-
tery, immediately enclose it in a plastic bag and call
your authorised Pride Dealer for instructions on dis-
posal. Your authorised Pride Dealer will also have the
necessary information on battery recycling, which is
our recommended course of action.
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TERMINAL BOOTS
BATTERY CABLE CONNECTORS
Figure 8. Battery Connections
FUSE
30A
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
Figure 8A. Battery Wiring Diagram
80A
Destiny