Pride Pursuit, Owner'S Manual

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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 authorized 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 authorized Pride Provider or a qualified technician.
BATTERY TERMINALS UNDER BOOTS
I V . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G
To change the batteries in your scooter:
1. Remove the seat and battery shroud.
2. Disconnect the battery tie-down strap.
3. Disconnect the battery harnesses by pulling them
straight up. See figure 12 .
4. Disconnect the battery cables from the battery terminals
by sliding back the terminal boots and unscrewing the
nut from the bolt.
5. Remove the old batteries from the battery wells.
NOTE: If spacers are installed to secure the batteries,
make sure they are reinstalled correctly when placing new
batteries into the battery wells. See figure 23.
6. Place a new battery in each battery well. Face the battery
terminals of each battery away from the seat post. See
figure 13 .
7. Connect the red battery cable to the positive (+) battery
terminal on each battery.
8. Connect the black battery cable to the negative (-) bat-
tery terminal on each battery.
9. Reposition the terminal boots over the battery terminals.
10. Reconnect the battery harnesses.
11. Reconnect the battery tie-down strap.
12. Reinstall the battery shroud and seat.
NOTE: If you encounter a damaged or cracked battery,
immediately enclose it in a plastic bag. Contact your local
waste disposal agency or your authorized Pride Provider
for instructions on disposal and battery recycling, which is
our recommended course of action.
60 AMP
CIRCUIT BREAKER
125A/50V
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Figure 12. Battery Removal/Installation
Figure 13. Battery Wiring Diagram