Pride Mobility Legend 3-Wheel Scooter How can I get maximum range or distance per charge?

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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. Often, you will face hills, sidewalk cracks, uneven and loosely packed surfaces, curves, and wind.All of these driving conditionsaffectthedistanceorrunningtimeperbatterycharge.Thefollowingareafewsuggestionsforobtaining the maximum range per battery charge.

νAlways fully charge the batteries prior to your daily use.

νMaintain 30-35 psi in all of your scooter tires.

νPlan your route to avoid as many hills, cracked, broken, or soft surfaces as possible.

νLimityourbaggageweighttoessentialitems.

νTry to maintain an even speed while your scooter is in motion.

νAvoid stop-and-go driving.

What type and size of battery should I use?

We recommend deep-cycle batteries that are sealed and maintenance free. BothAGM 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.

Use these specifications to reorder deep-cycle batteries:

Type:

Deep-cycle(AGMorGel-Cell)

Size:

U-1, 32AH

Voltage:

12voltseach

Amperage:

32AH(amphours)

 

 

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 IX. “Disassembly andAssembly.”

2.Disconnect the battery strap.

3.Disconnect the 2 pin, black and white battery harness from its mating plug. See figure 15 in IX. “Assembly and Disassembly.”

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 plugs.

10.Reconnect the battery strap.

11.Reinstall the rear shroud and seat.

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