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V . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G
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Limit your baggage weight to essential items.
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Try to maintain an even speed while your scooter is in motion.
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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 AGM and Gel-Cell are deep-
cycle batteries that are similar in performance. Do not use wet-cell batteries which have removable caps.
WARNING! Corrosive chemicals contained in batteries. Use only AGM or Gel-Cell batteries to
reduce the risk of leakage or explosive conditions.
NOTE: Sealed batteries are not serviceable. Do not remove the caps.
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 the rear shroud. See VIII. “Disassembly and Assembly.”
2. Disconnect the battery strap.
3. Disconnect the 2-pin, black and white battery harness from its mating plug. See VIII. “Disassembly and
Assembly.”
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 2-pin, black and white battery harness to its mating plug.
10. Reconnect the battery strap.
11. Reinstall the rear shroud and seat.
Why do my new batteries seem weak?
Deep-cycle batteries employ a different chemical technology than that used in car batteries, nickel-cadmium batteries
(nicads), or in 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 may 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 (a partial drain followed by a full recharge)
to establish the critical chemical balance that is essential to a deep-cycle battery’s peak performance and long life.
