V . D E S C R I P T I O N
REAR SECTION
The onboard battery charger, the charger power cord receptacle, the batteries, the electronic controller assembly, the main circuit breaker, the manual freewheel lever, and the motor/transaxle assembly are located beneath the shroud on the rear section of your Sidekick. See figure’s 7 and 8. Refer to IX. “Disassembly and Assembly” for instructions on removing the rear shroud.
BATTERIES
MOTOR CONNECTOR
ONBOARD BATTERY CHARGER
MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER RESET BUTTON
CHARGER CORD 
BATTERY CONNECTORS
ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER ASSEMBLY
AMMETER
UTILITY TRAY
FIGURE 7. UTILITY TRAY COMPONENTS
Onboard Battery Charger
The onboard battery charger converts household current (AC) to direct current (DC) and charges the batteries of your Sidekick. See VI. “Batteries and Charging.”
νThe charger is located on the utility tray. See figure 7.
νThe charger is a
Batteries
The batteries store the electrical energy that powers your Sidekick. See VI. “Batteries and Charging.”
Electronic Controller Assembly
The electronic controller assembly is located behind the batteries and at the forward right corner of the Sidekick’s rear. See figure 7. This assembly receives electrical signals from the control console assembly controls and sends power to the motor, the brakes, and the lighting system (optional).
Do not expose the electronic controller assembly to moisture. In the event that the electronic controller assembly does become exposed to moisture, do not attempt to operate your Sidekick until the assembly has thoroughly dried.
Main Circuit Breaker
When the voltage in your Sidekick’s batteries becomes low or your Sidekick is heavily strained because of exces- sive loads or steep inclines, the main circuit breaker may trip to protect your Sidekick’s motor and electronics from damage.
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