To Install The Batteries In Your Scooter; To Remove The Batteries; How Can I Get Maximum Range Or Distance Per Charge?; What Type And Size Of Battery Should I Use? - Pride Mobility Ranger Owner's Manual

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

To install the batteries in your scooter:

1. Remove the seat and rear shroud from the scooter.
2. Place the batteries into the battery wells with the terminals facing away from the seat post. Be sure that
the positive (+) terminal of the left side battery and the negative (-) terminal of the right side battery
are facing forward. See figure 8.
3. Connect the main circuit breaker to the front battery terminals.
4. Connect the rear black cable to the negative (-) battery terminal.
5. Connect the rear red cable to the positive (+) battery terminal.
6. Fasten the battery tie-down straps.
7 Reinstall the rear shroud and seat.

To remove the batteries:

1. Remove the seat and rear shroud.
2. Disconnect all the cables from the battery terminals.
3. Unfasten the battery tie-down straps.
4. Remove the batteries.

How can I get maximum range or distance per charge?

Rarely will you have ideal driving conditions - smooth, flat, hard driving surfaces with no wind or curves.
You will often face hills, pavement cracks, uneven and loosely packed surfaces, curves and wind. All of
these driving conditions affect the distance or running time per battery charge. Below are a few sugges-
tions for obtaining the maximum range per battery charge.
Always fully charge your scooter's batteries prior to your daily use.
Maintain but do not exceed the psi/bar/kPa air pressure rating indicated on each tyre.
Plan your route ahead to avoid as many hills, cracked, broken or soft surfaces as possible.
Limit your baggage weight to essential items.
Try to maintain an even speed while your scooter is in motion.
Avoid stop-and-go driving.

What type and size of battery should I use?

We recommend deep-cycle batteries that are sealed and maintenance free. Both AGM and Gel-Cell are
deep-cycle batteries that are similar in performance in your scooter. Do not use wet-cell batteries, which
have removable caps.
WARNING! Corrosive chemicals are contained in batteries. Use only AGM or Gel-
Cell batteries to reduce the risk of leakage or explosive conditions.
NOTE: Sealed batteries are not serviceable. Do not remove the caps.
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