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How often must I charge the batteries?
Two major factors must be considered when deciding how often to charge the batteries:
nAll day scooter use on a daily basis.
nInfrequent scooter use.
With these considerations in mind, you can determine just how often and for how long you should charge
the batteries. The onboard battery charger is designed so that it does not overcharge your scooters batter-
ies; however, you may encounter some problems if you do not charge your batteries often enough and if
you do not charge them on a regular basis.
Following the five guidelines below provides safe and reliable battery operation and charging.
nIf you use your scooter daily, charge its batteries as soon as you finish using it for the day. Your scooter
will be ready each morning to give you a full day of service. We recommend you charge the batteries
for 8 to 14 hours after daily use.
nIf you use your scooter once a week or less, charge its batteries at least once a week for 12 to 14 hours
at a time.
nKeep the batteries fully charged.
nAvoid deeply discharging the batteries.
nDo not charge the batteries for more than 24 consecutive hours.
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 conditions affect the distance or running time per battery charge. The following are a few
suggestions for obtaining the maximum range per battery charge.
nAlways fully charge the batteries prior to your daily use.
nMaintain 30-35 psi in all of your scooters tires.
nPlan your route to avoid as many hills, cracked, broken, or soft surfaces as possible.
nLimit your baggage weight to essential items.
nTry to maintain an even speed while your scooter is in motion.
nAvoid 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 AGM and Gel-Cell are
deep-cycle batteries that are similar in performance in your scooter. Do not use wet-cell batteries, which
have removable caps. Do not use car (starting) batteries such as those sold for automobiles.
NOTE: Sealed batteries are not serviceable. Do not remove the caps.
VI. BATTERIES AND CHARGING
WARNING! Corrosive chemicals contained in batteries. Use only AGM or Gel-Cell batteries
to reduce the risk of leakage or explosive conditions.