V . Y O U R S C O O T E R
Manual Freewheel Lever
Whenever you need or want to push your scooter for short distances, you can put it in freewheel mode.
1.Remove the key from the key switch.
2.Pull up on the manual freewheel lever to disable the drive system and the brake system. You may now push your scooter.
3.Push down on the manual freewheel lever to reengage the drive and the brake systems and take your scooter out of freewheel mode.
WARNING! When your scooter is in freewheel mode, the braking system is disengaged.
!Disengage the drive motors only on a level surface.
!Ensure the key is removed from the key switch.
!Stand to the side of the scooter to engage or disengage freewheel mode. Never sit on a scooter to do this.
!After you have finished pushing your scooter, always return it to the drive mode to lock the brakes.
NOTE: If the scooter is placed in freewheel mode (manual freewheel lever pulled up) while the key is in the on position, the scooter will not run until the manual freewheel lever is pushed down and the key is turned to the “off” position, then back to the “on” position.
Batteries (Not Shown)
The batteries store electrical energy that powers your scooter. See VI. “Batteries and Charging.”
Anti-tip Wheels
The
PROHIBITED! Do not remove the
Motor/Transaxle Assembly
The motor/transaxle assembly is an electromechanical unit that converts electrical energy from your scooter’s batteries into the controlled mechanical energy that drives the Legend’s wheels.
Rear Fuses
These fuses help protect your scooter’s rear lighting, turn signals, and charging systems from receiving an overload of electrical current. These fuses are the same type used in automobiles. See XI. “Care and Maintenance” for fuse replacement.
V I . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G
Your scooter requires two
!Charge your scooter’s batteries prior to using it for the first time.
!Keep the batteries fully charged to keep your scooter running smoothly.
READING YOUR BATTERY VOLTAGE
The battery condition meter on the tiller console indicates the approximate strength of your batteries using a color code. From right to left, green indicates fully charged batteries, yellow a draining charge, and red indicates that an immediate recharge is necessary. See figure 7. To ensure the highest accuracy, the battery condition meter should be checked while operating your scooter at full speed on a dry, level surface.
You can also check the charging status of the batteries by the ammeter, located at the rear of the scooter. The charger power cord must be plugged into a standard electrical outlet in order to obtain a reading. When the amperage reading is at or near zero amps, charging is complete. See figure 8.
Figure 7. Battery Condition Meter | Figure 8. Ammeter Indicates |
| Battery Is Fully Charged |
CHARGING YOUR BATTERIES
PROHIBITED! Removal of grounding prong can create electrical hazard. If necessary, properly install an approved
PROHIBITED! Never use an extension lead to plug in your battery charger. Plug the charger directly into a properly wired standard electrical outlet.
MANDATORY! Read the battery charging instructions in this manual and in the manual supplied with the battery charger before charging the batteries.
WARNING! Explosive gases may be generated while charging the batteries. Keep the scooter and battery charger away from sources of ignition such as flames or sparks and provide adequate ventilation when charging the batteries.
WARNING! You must recharge your scooter’s batteries with the supplied onboard charger. Do not use an
WARNING! Inspect the battery charger, wiring and connectors for damage before each use. Contact your authorized Pride Provider if damage is found.
WARNING! Do not attempt to open the battery charger case. If the battery charger does not appear to be working correctly, contact your authorized Pride Provider.
WARNING! If the battery charger is equipped with cooling slots, then do not attempt to insert objects through these slots.
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