Pride Mobility GT Owner's Manual page 15

I I I . B AT T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G
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.
WARNING! Do not pull on electrical harness wires directly to detach them from the scooter.
Always grasp the connector itself when disconnecting the harness to prevent wire damage.
To change batteries in your scooter:
1. Remove the seat and battery shroud. See fi gure 7.
2. Disconnect the battery tie-down strap. See fi gure 8.
3. Disconnect the battery harnesses by depressing the tabs on
the battery harness connectors and pulling them straight up.
See fi gure 8.
4. Disconnect the battery cables from the battery terminals by
unscrewing the nut from the bolt. See fi gure 9.
5. Remove the old batteries from the battery wells.
6. Place a new battery in each battery well. Face the battery
terminals of each battery opposite each other and toward the
outer sides of the scooter. See fi gure 8.
7. Connect the red battery cable to the positive (+) battery
terminal on each battery.
8. Connect the black battery cable to the negative (-) battery
terminal on each battery.
9. Reconnect the battery harnesses.
10. Reconnect the battery tie-down strap.
11. Reinstall the battery shroud and seat.
NOTE: If you encounter a damaged or cracked battery, immediately enclose it in a plastic bag. Contact your
local waste disposal agency or your authorized dealer for instructions on disposal and battery recycling, which
is our recommended course of action.
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Figure 7. Battery Shroud Removal/Installation
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