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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