Batteries And Battery Charger; Battery Charger; Charging; Maintenance - Shoprider TE-778NR User Manual

The Shoprider® scooter is supplied with maintenance free, sealed lead acid batteries. Battery
performance can be affected by temperature, terrain, condition of battery, the weight of the user,
etc. The battery level indicator is only a guide and is most effective when the scooter is moving,
only then is the true discharge level displayed.
• When the scooter stops the battery level indicator may indicate full.
• An active user can use up to 30% of battery capacity or more per day.
• Inactive users may only use 50% of battery capacity in a week.
• In both these instances the battery should be put on charge over night.

Battery Charger

Batteries supplied with your scooter are specially designed. All the units require an automatic
battery charger. These chargers have an electronic switch that will terminate the charge when
the batteries are fully charged.
The battery chargers for the TE-778NR and TE-888NR are 3-amp or 4-amp transformer type
off board chargers. The battery chargers for the TE-778L and TE-888L are 3-amp or 4-amp
transformer type on board or off board chargers.

Charging

To charge the batteries connect the plug lead into the battery-charging socket on the
scooter/battery pack and the 3-prong plug into the wall socket and switch on. FOR TE-778NR,
TE-888NR, TE-778L and TE-888L equipped with an off board charger: the battery charger
has two lights. The red light when constant shows the battery charger is connected if the red light
flashes; there is a break in the connection. The green light flashes when the batteries are receiving
charge and is constant when the charge is complete. FOR TE-778L and TE-888L equipped with
an on board charger: Next to the charger is an LED indicator which gives you the status of your
charge.
CAUTION: Always ensure that the charging lead is in good condition and has not been

Lubrication

At six-month intervals you should lubricate the following parts with a light oil or similar
lubricant:
• Seat pivot post.
• Seat release lever pinion.
• Wheel bearings.
• Axle of scooter.
CAUTION – DO NOT USE WD40 TO LUBRICATE PARTS!! DO NOT LUBRICATE
TRANSAXLE/GEAR BOX!! In the event of any difficulties please consult your dealer.
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