
X I . T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G
Any electromechanical device occasionally requires some troubleshooting. However, most of the problems that may arise can usually be solved with a bit of thought and common sense. Many of these problems occur because the batteries are not fully charged or because the batteries are worn down and can no longer hold a charge.
If you experience any problems with your scooter that you are unable to handle, immediately contact your autho- rized Pride Provider for information, maintenance, and service.
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 | One of the following actions may eliminate the problem. | |
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 | ν Remove and reinsert the key in the key switch. | |
| All of my scooter systems appear to be “dead.” | ν Ensure the batteries are fully charged. | |
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 | ν Push in the main circuit breaker reset button. | |
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 | ν Ensure both battery harnesses are firmly connected to the | |
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 | electronic controller assembly and to the battery terminals. | |
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| My scooter’s battery condition meter shows a full charge, | Ensure your scooter was not left in freewheel mode. | |
| (Push down on the manual freewheel lever to restore normal | ||
| but my scooter does not move when I push the throttle. | ||
| operation.) | ||
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 | NOTE: When the manual freewheel lever is pulled up, your | |
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 | scooter’s brakes are disengaged and all power to the motor/ | |
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 | transaxle assembly is cut. | |
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| My scooter’s main circuit breaker repeatedly trips. | One of the following actions may eliminate the problem. | |
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 | ν Charge your scooter’s batteries more frequently. | |
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 | ν Have both of your scooter’s batteries load tested by your | |
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 | authorized Pride Provider. | |
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 | ν Obtain a battery load tester at most any automotive parts | |
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 | store; follow the directions supplied with the load tester. | |
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| My scooter’s battery condition meter dips way down and | One of the following actions may eliminate the problem. | |
| the motor surges or hesitates when I press the throttle | ν Fully charge your scooter’s batteries. | |
| control lever. | ν Have your authorized Pride Provider load test each battery. | |
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 | ν Obtain a battery load tester at most any automotive parts | |
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 | store; follow the directions supplied with the load tester. | |
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