Pride RALLY 3 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
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.
Often, you will face hills, pavement cracks, uneven and loosely packed surfaces, curves, and wind, all of
which affect the distance or running time per battery charge. Below are a few suggestions for obtaining the
maximum range per battery charge.
n Always fully charge your scooter’s batteries prior to daily use.
n Maintain 30-35 psi (pounds per square inch) in each tyre.
n Plan your route ahead to avoid as many hills, cracked, broken, or soft surfaces as possible.
n Limit your baggage weight to essential items.
n Try to maintain an even speed while your scooter is in motion.
n 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 sealed lead-acid and gel cell
are deep-cycle batteries that are similar in performance. Do not use wet-cell batteries, which have removable
caps.
CAUTION! Do not remove the caps from sealed batteries. Water cannot be added to sealed
batteries. Cap removal voids the battery warranty and may cause damage to the batteries and to
your scooter.
Use these specifications to reorder deep-cycle batteries:
Type: Deep-cycle (sealed lead-acid or gel cell)
Size: U-1 (32 AH only)
Voltage: 12 volts each
Amperage: 32 AH, 17 AH
To change a battery in your scooter:
WARNING! Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds.
Wash hands after handling.
1. Remove the seat and rear shroud.
2. Disconnect the battery tie-down strap.
3. Disconnect the battery harness.
4. Disconnect the battery cables from the battery terminals.
5. Remove the old battery.
6. Place a new battery in the battery well.
7. Connect the red battery cable to the positive (+) battery terminal.
8. Connect the black battery cable to the negative (-) battery terminal.
9. Reconnect the battery harness.
10. Reconnect the battery tie-down strap.
11. Reinstall the rear shroud and seat.
What about public transportation?
If you intend to use public transportation with your scooter, you must contact the transportation provider in
advance to determine their specific requirements.
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