Pride CELEBRITY X SPORT Owner's Manual page 26

I V . B A T 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.
WARNING! Always use two batteries of the exact same type, chemistry and amp-
hour (Ah) capacity. Refer to the specifications table in this manual and in the
manual supplied with the battery charger for recommended type and capacities.
WARNING! Contact your authorised Pride Dealer 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 authorised Pride Dealer or a qualified technician.
1. Remove the seat and rear shroud. See VII.
"Disassembly and Assembly."
2. Disconnect the battery tie-down strap. See
figure 13C.
3. Disconnect the battery harness for each bat-
tery by pulling it straight up. See figure 13.
4. Disconnect the battery cables from the battery
terminals of each battery.
5. Remove the old batteries.
6. Place a new battery in each battery well. Face
the battery terminals toward the seat post.
7. Connect the red battery cable to the positive
(+) battery terminal. See figure 13A.
8. Connect the black battery cable to the nega-
tive (-) battery terminal on each battery.
9. Ensure the battery terminals are covered with
the tiller boots.
NOTE: See figure 13B for correct hardware
placement for battery terminal connections.
10. Reconnect the battery harness.
11. Reconnect the battery tie-down strap, making
sure the strap is positioned over the frame
release lever to ensure proper securement.
See figure 13C.
12. Reinstall the rear shroud and seat.
NOTE: If you encounter a damaged or cracked
battery, immediately enclose it in a plastic bag
and contact your local waste disposal agency,
recycling center or your authorised Pride
Dealer for instructions on disposal and battery
recycling, which is our recommended course of
action.
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BATTERY
TERMINALS
UNDER
BOOTS
BATTERY
HARNESSES
Figure 13. Battery Harnesses and Battery Cables
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BATTERY
+
-
BATTERY
+
Figure 13A. Battery Cable
Orientation
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Figure 13B. Cable To Termi-
nal Connection
Celebrity X Sport