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VI. BATTERIES AND CHARGING
What does the LED on the onboard battery charger indicate?
The green LED turns on after the batteries have been fully charged, In some instances, the green LED may stay on
after the charger has been unplugged from wall outlet. Although users may perceive this as a charger malfunction,
it is a normal condition. The green LED goes off when the batteries reach 26 VDC, which may take a few minutes.
How often must I charge the batteries?
Two major factors must be considered when deciding how often to charge your Victory XLs batteries:
n All day scooter use on a daily basis.
n Infrequent or sporadic scooter use.
With these considerations in mind, you can determine just how often and for how long you should charge your
Victory XLs batteries. We designed the onboard charger so that it does not overcharge your scooters batteries.
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 will provide safe and reliable battery operation
and charging.
n If you use your Victory XL daily, charge its batteries as soon as you finish using it for the day. Your Victory XL
will be ready each morning to give you a full day of service. We recommend that you charge your Victory
XLs batteries for 8 to 14 hours after daily use.
n If you use your Victory XL once a week or less, charge its batteries at least once a week for 12 to 14 hours at a time.
n Keep yourVictory XLs batteries fully charged.
n Avoid deeply discharging your Victory XLs batteries.
n Do not charge your Victory XLs 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. You will
often 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. Below are a few suggestions for obtaining the
maximum range per battery charge.
n Always fully charge your Victory XLs batteries prior to your daily use.
n Maintain 30 -35 psi (pounds per square inch) in all of your Victory XLs tires.
n Plan your route ahead 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 Victory XL is in motion.
n Avoid stop-and-go driving.