Pride Mobility SC300, SC340 owner manual 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 which affect the distance or running time per battery charge. Below are a few suggestions for obtaining the maximum range per battery charge.

νAlways fully charge your Legend’s batteries prior to daily use.

νMaintain 30-35 psi (pounds per square inch) in each tire.

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

νLimit your baggage weight to essential items.

νTry to maintain an even speed while your Legend 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. Both sealed lead-acid and gel cell are deep-cycle batteries that are similar in performance. Do not use wet-cell batteries, which have removable caps.

CAUTION! Do not remove the caps from sealed batteries. Water cannot be added to sealed batteries. Cap removal voids the battery warranty and may cause damage to the batteries and to your Legend.

Use these specifications to reorder deep-cycle batteries:

Type:

Deep-cycle (sealed lead-acid or gel cell)

Size:

U-1

Voltage:

12 volts each

Amperage:

32 AH (amp hours)

To change a battery in your Legend:

WARNING! Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after handling.

1.Remove the seat and rear shroud. See IX. “Disassembly and Assembly.”

2.Disconnect the battery tie-down strap.

3.Disconnect the black and white battery harness.

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 black and white battery harness.

10.Reconnect the battery tie-down strap.

11.Reinstall the rear shroud and seat.

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Contents Read everything This manual Before operating Your Scooter Ultimate In Style & PerformanceF E T Y G U I D E L I N E S N T E N T S Information Exchange N T R O D U C T I O NMy Authorized Pride Provider Is General S a F E T YModifications Weight Limitations PRE-RIDE Safety CheckIncline Information ˚ 6˚ 5˚ Normal Driving Position Cornering InformationOutdoor Driving Surfaces Braking InformationStationary Obstacles STEPS, CURBS, ETC Tire Inflation Doors Stairs and EscalatorsElevators LIFT/ELEVATION ProductsGetting Onto and OFF of Your Scooter Motor Vehicle TransportPositioning Belts Prescription DRUGS/PHYSICAL Limitations Reaching and BendingAlcohol Removable PartsEMI/RFI Warnings I . E M I / R FCall your authorized Pride provider Specification S Model Numbers Body Color Length Width Tires Weight Capacity O U R L E G E N D Control Console AssemblySpeed Adjustment Dial Key SwitchThrottle Control Lever Batter Condition MeterElectronic Controller Assembly Onboard Battery ChargerRear Section BatteriesManual Freewheel Lever Motor/Transaxle AssemblyAnti-Tip Wheels B a T T E R I E S a N D C H a R G I N G Reading Your Battery VoltageCharging Your Batteries How does the charger work? Batteries and CHARGING-FREQUENTLY Asked Questions FaqsWhat if my Legend’s batteries won’t charge? Can I use a different charger?How can I get maximum range or distance per charge? How can I ensure maximum battery life? Why do my new batteries seem weak?What about public transportation? How should I store my Legend and its batteries?I . O P E R a T I O N Getting OFF of Your Legend Seat Height Adjustment Tiller Angle AdjustmentFRONT-TO-BACK Seat Adjustment I I . C O M F O R T a D J U S T M E N T SArmrest Height Adjustment Armrest Width AdjustmentPower Seat Actuator Optional Seatback AdjustmentD I S a S S E M B LY a N D a S S E M B LY DisassemblyDisconnecting the FRONT-TO-REAR Harness Assembly P T I O N a L a C C E S S O R I E S What if all the systems on my Legend seem to be dead? B a S I C TroubleshootingWhat if the motor runs but my Legend does not move? I . C a R E a N D M a I N T E N a N C E THREE-YEAR Warranty Exceptions THREE-YEAR Limited WarrantyONE-YEAR Limited Warranty Warranty ExclusionsI I . W a R R a N T Y T E S T E S
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