Pride Mobility Colt Twin, Owner'S Manual

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To change the batteries in a scooter equipped with battery boxes:
1. Remove the seat.
2. Remove the battery boxes from the scooter using the battery box
handles. Always remove the left battery box first, then the right
battery box.
3. Remove the screws from the underside of the battery boxes.
4. Position the battery boxes with the covers facing up, then care-
fully remove the covers.
5. Disconnect the battery cables from the battery terminals on each
battery by removing the nut and bolt from each battery terminal.
See figure 13.
6. Remove the old battery from each battery box.
7. Place a new battery in each battery box. Face the battery termi-
nals toward the seat post. See figure 14.
8. Connect the red battery cable to the positive (+) battery terminal
on each battery.
9. Connect the black battery cable to the negative (-) battery termi-
nal on each battery.
10. Reinstall the battery box covers.
11. Reinstall the screws to secure the battery box covers.
12. Reinstall the battery boxes to the scooter. Always install the right
battery box first, then the left battery box.
13. Reinstall the seat.
I V . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G
Figure 13. Battery Removal/Installation
Figure 14. Battery Wiring Diagram
NOTE: If you encounter a damaged or cracked battery, immediately enclose it in a plastic bag. Contact
your local waste disposal agency or your authorised Pride Dealer for instructions on disposal and
battery recycling, which is our recommended course of action.
Why do my new batteries seem weak?
Deep-cycle batteries employ a different chemical technology than that used in car batteries, nickel-cadmium bat-
teries (nicads) and other common battery types. Deep-cycle batteries are specifically designed to provide power,
drain down their charge and then accept a relatively quick recharge.
We work closely with our battery manufacturer to provide batteries that best suit your scooter’s specific electrical
demands. Fresh batteries are shipped fully charged to our customers. During shipping, the batteries may encounter
temperature extremes that can influence their initial performance. Heat diminishes the charge on the battery; cold
slows the available power and extends the time needed to recharge the battery.
It may take a few days for the temperature of your scooter’s batteries to stabilize and adjust to their new room or
ambient temperature. More importantly, it takes a few charging cycles (partial draining followed by full recharging)
to establish the critical chemical balance that is essential to a deep-cycle battery’s peak performance and long life.