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VI. BATTERIES AND CHARGING
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.
n Always fully charge the batteries prior to your daily use.
n Maintain 30-35 psi in all of your scooter tires.
n Plan your route to avoid as many hills, cracked, broken, or soft surfaces as possible.
n Limit your baggage weight to essential items.
n Try to maintain an even speed while your scooter is in motion.
n Avoid 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. Do not use wet-cell batteries, which have removable caps.
WARNING! Corrosive chemicals contained in batteries. Use only AGM or Gel-Cell batteries
to reduce the risk of leakage or explosive conditions.
NOTE: Sealed batteries are not serviceable. Do not remove the caps.
Use these specifications to reorder deep-cycle batteries:
Type: Deep-cycle (AGM or Gel-Cell)
Size: U-1, 32 AH
Voltage: 12 volts each
Amperage: 32 AH (amp hours)
To change a battery in your scooter:
1. Remove the seat and the rear shroud. See IX. Disassembly and Assembly.
2. Disconnect the battery strap.
3. Disconnect the 2 pin, black and white battery harness from its mating plug. See figure 15 in IX. Assembly
and Disassembly.
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 2 pin, black and white battery harness to its mating plugs.
10. Reconnect the battery strap.
11. Reinstall the rear shroud and seat.
WARNING! Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds. Wash hands after handling.