Why do my new batteries seem weak?

V . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G

To change a battery in your Hurricane:

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

2.Disconnect the battery tie-down strap.

3.Disconnect the battery cables from the electronic controller module.

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 battery cables to the electronic controller module.

10.Reconnect the battery tie-down strap.

11.Reinstall the rear shroud and the seat.

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

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 Hurricane’s specific electrical demands. Fresh batteries arrive daily at Pride and 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 Hurricane’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.

Please follow these steps to properly break in your Hurricane’s new batteries for maximum efficiency and service life.

1.Fully recharge any new battery prior to its initial use. This initial charging cycle brings the batteries up to about 88% of their peak performance level.

2.Operate your new Hurricane in familiar and safe areas. Drive slowly at first, and do not travel too far from your home or familiar surroundings until you have become accustomed to your Hurricane’s controls and have properly broken in the batteries.

3.Fully recharge the batteries. This recharge should bring the batteries up to about 90% of their peak performance level.

4.Operate your Hurricane again.

5.Fully recharge the batteries again.

6.After four or five charging cycles, the batteries are able to receive a charge of 100% of their peak performance level and are able to last for an extended period of time.

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