How Do I Change A Battery In My Scooter?; To Change The Batteries In Your Scooter - Pride PATHRIDER 140 XL 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

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! Do not mix old and new batteries. Always replace both batteries at the
same time.
WARNING! Contact your authorised Pride Provider 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 Provider or a qualified technician.
PROHIBITED! Keep tools and other metal objects away from battery terminals.
Contact with tools can cause electrical shock.
You may need the following to change your batteries:
Metric/standard socket set and ratchet
Adjustable wrench

To change the batteries in your scooter:

WARNING! Do not lift beyond your physical capability. Ask for assistance when neces-
sary while disassembling or assembling your scooter.
1. Remove the seat by lifting it straight up and off of the scooter. If you encounter resistance when
removing the seat, disengage the seat rotation lever and swivel the seat back and forth while lifting
up on the seat.
2. Remove the rear shroud by lifting it straight up and off the scooter. The shroud is secured to the scooter
with resuable fasteners. See figure 12.
REAR SHROUD
BATTERY SHROUD
Figure 12. Shroud Removal/Installation
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SCREWS
Figure 13. Battery Removal/Replacement
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BATTERY TERMINALS LOCATED
UNDER TERMINAL BOOTS
Pathrider 140 XL