Pride Legend Owner's Manual page 19

V . B A T T E R I E S
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, sidewalk cracks, uneven and loosely packed surfaces, curves, and wind. All of these driving
conditions affect the distance or running time per battery charge. The following are a few suggestions for obtaining
the maximum range per battery charge.
n Always fully charge your Scooter’s batteries prior to your daily use.
n Maintain 30 psi (pounds per square inch) in all of your Scooter’s tyres.
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 battery should I use?
We recommend deep-cycle batteries that are sealed and maintenance free. Both sealed lead-acid (SLA) and gel
cell are deep-cycle batteries that are similar in performance. Do not use wet-cell batteries, which have removable
caps.
NOTE: 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 (SLA or gell cell)
Size: U-1 (32 amp hours (AH) only)
V oltage: 12V each
Amperage: 32 AH or 40 AH
To change a battery in your Scooter:
1. Remove the seat and the rear shroud. See VIII. “Disassembly and Assembly.”
2. Disconnect the battery tie-down strap.
3. Disconnect the battery cables from the electronics module.
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 cables to the electronics module.
10. Fasten the battery tie-down strap.
11. Refit the rear shroud and the seat.
WARNING! Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds.
Wash hands after handling.
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