Owner’s Manual
ATTENTION:
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scooterꢀ
The Ultimate In Style & Performance®
Exeter, PA
Stꢀ Catharines, ON 1-800-800-8586
wwwꢀpridemobilityꢀcom
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C O N T E N T S
Iꢀ
INTRODUCTIONꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀ 4
IIꢀ SAFETY ꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀ 5
IIIꢀ EMI/RFI ꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀ 14
IVꢀ SPECIFICATIONS ꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀ 16
Vꢀ YOUR SCOOTER ꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀ 18
VIꢀ BATTERIES AND CHARGING ꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀ 23
VIIꢀ OPERATIONꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀ 27
VIIIꢀCOMFORT ADJUSTMENTSꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀ 29
IXꢀ DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLYꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀ 32
Xꢀ BASIC TROUBLESHOOTINGꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀ 35
XIꢀ CARE AND MAINTENANCE ꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀ 37
XIIꢀ WARRANTY ꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀ 39
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I . I N T R O D U C T I O N
SAFETY
WELCOME to Pride Mobility Products Corporation (Pride)ꢀ The product you have purchased combines
state of the art components with safety, comfort and styling in mindꢀ We are confident the design features
will provide you with the conveniences you expect during your daily activitiesꢀ Understanding how to
safely operate and care for this product should bring you years of trouble free operations and serviceꢀ
Read and follow all instructions, warnings, and notes in this manual and all other accompanying literature
before attempting to operate this product for the first timeꢀ In addition, your safety depends upon you, as
well as your provider, caretaker, or healthcare professional in using good judgementꢀ
If there is any information in this manual which you do not understand, or if you require additional assis-
tance for setup or operation, please contact your authorized Pride Providerꢀ Failure to follow the instruc-
tions, warnings, and notes in this manual and those located on your Pride product can result in
personal injury or product damage and will void Pride’s product warrantyꢀ
PURCHASER’S AGREEMENT
By accepting delivery of this product, you promise that you will not change, alter or modify this product or
remove or render inoperable or unsafe any guards, shields, or other safety features of this product; fail,
refuse or neglect to install any retrofit kits from time to time provided by Pride to enhance or preserve the
safe use of this productꢀ
INFORMATION EXCHANGE
We want to hear your questions, comments, and suggestions about this manualꢀ We would also like to hear
about the safety and reliability of your new scooter, and about the service you received from your autho-
rized Pride Providerꢀ Please notify us of any change of address, so we can keep you apprised of important
information about safety, new products, and new options that can increase your ability to use and enjoy
your scooterꢀ Please feel free to contact us at the address below:
Pride Mobility Products Corporation
Attn: Customer Care Department
182 Susquehanna Aveꢀ
Exeter, PA 18643-2694
NOTE: If you ever lose or misplace your product registration card or your copy of this manual, contact us
and we will be glad to send you a new one immediatelyꢀ
PRIDE OWNERS CLUB
As an owner of a Pride product, you are encouraged to enroll in the Pride Owners Clubꢀ Complete and
return your enclosed product registration card or visit Pride's web site at wwwꢀpridemobilityꢀcomꢀ
From our home page, select “Owners Club” to enter a page dedicated to current and potential Pride product
ownersꢀ You will gain access to interviews, stories, recreation ideas, daily living tips, product and funding
information, and interactive message boardsꢀ These message boards invite you to communicate with other
Pride customers as well as Pride representatives who are available to assist you with any questions or
concernsꢀ
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I I . S A F E T Y
GENERAL
MANDATORY! Do not operate your new scooter for the first time without completely reading
and understanding this owner’s manualꢀ
Your scooter is a state-of-the-art life-enhancement device designed to increase mobilityꢀ Pride provides an
extensive variety of products to best fit the individual needs of the scooter userꢀ Please be aware that the
final selection and purchasing decision regarding the type of scooter to be used is the responsibility of the
scooter user who is capable of making such a decision and his/her healthcare professional (iꢀeꢀ, medical
doctor, physical therapist, etcꢀ)ꢀ
There are certain situations, including some medical conditions, where the scooter user will need to prac-
tice operating the scooter in the presence of a trained attendantꢀ A trained attendant can be defined as a
family member or care professional specially trained in assisting a scooter user in various daily living
activitiesꢀ
As you begin using your scooter during daily activities, you will probably encounter situations in which
you will need some practiceꢀ Simply take your time and you will soon be in full and confident control as
you maneuver through doorways, on and off of elevators, up and down ramps, and over moderate terrainꢀ
Below are some precautions, tips, and other safety considerations that will help the user become accus-
tomed to operating the scooter safelyꢀ
MODIFICATIONS
Pride has designed and engineered your scooter to provide maximum mobility and utilityꢀ However, under
no circumstances should you modify, add, remove, or disable any feature, part, or function of your scooterꢀ
WARNING! Do not modify your scooter in any way not authorized by Prideꢀ Unauthorized
modifications may result in personal injury and/or damage to your scooterꢀ
REMOVABLE PARTS
WARNING! Do not attempt to lift or move your scooter by any of its removable partsꢀ
Personal injury and damage to the scooter may resultꢀ
ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS
Your scooter’s road performance features may be influenced by electromagnetic fields caused by cellular
telephones or other radiating devices, such as hand-held radios, radio and television stations, wireless
computer links, microwave sources, and paging transmittersꢀ
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PRE-RIDE SAFETY CHECK
Get to know the feel of your scooter and its capabilitiesꢀ Pride recommends that you perform a safety check
before each use to make sure your scooter operates smoothly and safelyꢀ For details on how to perform
these necessary inspections, see XIꢀ “Care and Maintenanceꢀ”
Perform the following inspections prior to using your scooter:
n Check for proper tire inflation (if equipped with pneumatic tires)ꢀ
n Check all electrical connectionsꢀ Make sure they are tight and not corrodedꢀ
n Check all harness connectionsꢀ Make sure they are secured properlyꢀ
n Check the brakesꢀ
n Check battery chargeꢀ
If you discover a problem, contact your authorized Pride Provider for assistanceꢀ
TIRE INFLATION
If your scooter is equipped with pneumatic tires, you should check or have the air pressure checked at least
once a weekꢀ Proper inflation pressures will prolong the life of your tires and help ensure the smooth
operation of your scooterꢀ
WARNING! It is critically important that 30-35 psi tire pressure be maintained in pneumatic
tires at all timesꢀ Do not underinflate or overinflate your tiresꢀ Low pressure may result in
loss of control, and overinflated tires may burstꢀ Failure to maintain 30-35 psi tire pressure
in pneumatic tires at all times may result in tire and/or wheel failure, causing serious
personal injury and/or damage to your scooterꢀ
WARNING! Inflate your scooter tires from a regulated air source with an available pressure
gaugeꢀ Inflating your tires from an unregulated air source could overinflate them, resulting
in a burst tire and/or personal injuryꢀ
WEIGHT LIMITATIONS
Your scooter is rated for a maximum weight capacityꢀ Refer to the specifications table for informationꢀ
WARNING! Exceeding the weight capacity voids your warranty and may result in personal
injury and damage to your scooterꢀ Pride will not be held responsible for injuries and/or
property damage resulting from failure to observe weight limitationsꢀ
WARNING! Do not carry passengers on your scooterꢀ Carrying passengers may result in
personal injury and/or property damageꢀ
INCLINE INFORMATION
More and more buildings have ramps with specified degrees of inclination, designed for easy and safe
accessꢀ Some ramps may have turning switchbacks (180-degree turns) that require you to have good
cornering skills on your scooterꢀ
n Proceed with extreme caution as you approach the downgrade of a ramp or other inclineꢀ
n Take wide swings with your scooter around any tight cornersꢀ If you do that, the scooter’s rear wheels
will follow a wide arc, not cut the corner short, and not bump into or get hung up on any railing cornersꢀ
n When driving down a ramp, keep the scooter’s speed adjustment set to the slowest speed setting to
ensure a safely controlled descentꢀ
n Avoid sudden stops and startsꢀ
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When climbing an incline, try to keep your scooter movingꢀ If you must stop, start up again slowly, and then
accelerate cautiouslyꢀ When driving down an incline, do so by setting the speed adjustment dial to the
slowest setting and driving in the forward direction onlyꢀ If your scooter starts to move down the incline
faster than you anticipated or desired, allow it to come to a complete stop by releasing the throttle control
leverꢀ Then push the throttle control lever forward slightly to ensure a safely controlled descentꢀ
WARNING! When climbing an incline, do not zigzag or drive at an angle up the face of the
inclineꢀ Drive your scooter straight up the inclineꢀ This greatly reduces the possibility of
a tip or a fallꢀ Always exercise extreme caution when negotiating an inclineꢀ
WARNING! Do not drive your scooter across the side of an incline or diagonally up or
down a hill; do not stop, if possible, while driving up or down an inclineꢀ
WARNING! You should not travel up or down a potentially hazardous incline (iꢀeꢀ, areas
covered with snow, ice, cut grass, or wet leaves)ꢀ
WARNING! When on any sort of an incline or decline, never place the scooter in freewheel
mode while seated on it or standing next to itꢀ
WARNING! Even though your scooter is capable of climbing slopes greater than those
illustrated in figure 1 do not, under any circumstances, exceed the incline guidelines or
any other specifications presented in this manualꢀ Doing so could cause instability in
your scooter, resulting in personal injury and/or damage to your scooterꢀ
Handicap public access ramps are not subject to government regulation in all countries, and therefore do
not necessarily share the same standard percent of slopeꢀ Other inclines may be natural or, if man-made,
not designed specifically for scootersꢀ Figure 1 illustrates your scooter’s stability and its ability to climb
grades under various weight loads and under controlled testing conditionsꢀ
These tests were conducted with the scooter’s seat in the highest position and adjusted rearward on the seat
base to its farthest rearward positionꢀ Use this information as a guidelineꢀ Your scooter’s ability to travel up
inclines is affected by your weight, your scooter’s speed, your angle of approach to the incline, and your
scooter setupꢀ
200-250 lbs.
6°, 10.5%
400-450 lbs.
4.5°, 7.5%
150 lbs.
300-350 lbs.
7°, 12.3%
5°, 8.7%
Figure 1. Maximum Recommended Incline Angles
WARNING! Any attempt to climb or descend a slope steeper than what is shown in figure
1 may put your scooter in an unstable position and cause it to tip, resulting in personal
injuryꢀ
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When you approach an incline, it is best to lean forwardꢀ See figures 2 and 2Aꢀ This shifts the center of
gravity of you and your scooter toward the front of the scooter for improved stabilityꢀ
Figure 2. Normal Driving Position
Figure 2A. Increased Stability Driving Position
CORNERING INFORMATION
Excessively high cornering speeds can create the possibility of tippingꢀ Factors which affect the possibility
of tipping include, but are not limited to, cornering speed, steering angle (how sharply you are turning),
uneven road surfaces, inclined road surfaces, riding from an area of low traction to an area of high traction
(such as passing from a grassy area to a paved area – especially at high speed while turning), and abrupt
directional changesꢀ High cornering speeds are not recommendedꢀ If you feel that you may tip over in a
corner, reduce your speed and steering angle (iꢀeꢀ, lessen the sharpness of the turn) to prevent your scooter
from tippingꢀ
WARNING! When cornering sharply, reduce your speedꢀ When using your scooter at higher
speeds, do not corner sharplyꢀ This greatly reduces the possibility of a tip or fallꢀ To avoid
personal injury or property damage, always exercise common sense when corneringꢀ
BRAKING INFORMATION
Your scooter is equipped with these powerful brake systems:
n Regenerative: Uses electricity to rapidly slow the vehicle when the throttle control lever returns to the
center/stop positionꢀ
n Disc Park Brake: Activates mechanically after regenerative braking slows the vehicle to near stop, or
when power is removed from the system for any reasonꢀ
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OUTDOOR DRIVING SURFACES
Your scooter is designed to provide optimum stability under normal driving conditions—dry, level surfaces
composed of concrete, blacktop, or asphaltꢀ However, Pride recognizes that there will be times when you
will encounter other surface typesꢀ For this reason, your scooter is designed to perform admirably on packed
soil, grass, and gravelꢀ Feel free to use your scooter safely on lawns and in park areasꢀ
n Reduce your scooter’s speed when driving on uneven terrain and/or soft surfacesꢀ
n Avoid tall grass that can become tangled in the running gearꢀ
n Avoid loosely packed gravel and sandꢀ
n If you feel unsure about a driving surface, avoid that surfaceꢀ
PUBLIC STREETS AND ROADWAYS
WARNING! You should not operate your scooter on public streets and roadwaysꢀ Be
aware that it may be difficult for traffic to see you when you are seated on your scooterꢀ
Obey all local pedestrian traffic rulesꢀ Wait until your path is clear of traffic, and then
proceed with extreme cautionꢀ
STATIONARY OBSTACLES (STEPS, CURBS, etc.)
WARNING! Do not drive near raised surfaces, unprotected ledges, and/or drop-offs (curbs,
porches, stairs, etcꢀ)ꢀ
WARNING! Do not attempt to have your scooter climb or descend an obstacle that is
inordinately highꢀ Serious personal injury and/or damage may resultꢀ
WARNING! Do not attempt to have your scooter proceed rearward down any step, curb, or
other obstacleꢀ This may cause the scooter to tip and cause personal injuryꢀ
WARNING! Be sure your scooter is traveling perpendicular to any curb you may be required
to ascend or descendꢀ See figures 3 and 3Aꢀ
WARNING! Do not attempt to negotiate a curb that has a height greater than 2 inꢀ
Figure 3A. Incorrect Curb Approach
Figure 3. Correct Curb Approach
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I I . S A F E T Y
INCLEMENT WEATHER PRECAUTIONS
WARNING! Pride recommends that you do not operate your scooter in icy or slippery
conditions or on salted surfaces (iꢀeꢀ, walks or roads)ꢀ Such use may result in an accident,
personal injury, or adversely affect the performance and safety of your scooterꢀ
WARNING! Do not operate or store your scooter where it may be exposed to inclement
weather conditions such as rain, snow, mist, and below freezing temperatures (such as
storage on an outside car/van lift)ꢀ Attempting to operate the scooter in such conditions
can damage the electronics and potentially result in loss of controlꢀ
FREEWHEEL MODE
Your scooter is equipped with a manual freewheel lever that, when pulled back, allows the scooter to be
pushedꢀ For more information about how to place your scooter into and out of freewheel mode, see Vꢀ “Your
Scooterꢀ”
WARNING! When your scooter is in freewheel mode, the braking system is disengagedꢀ
n Disengage the drive motor only on a level surfaceꢀ
n Ensure the key is removed from the key switchꢀ
n Stand behind the scooter to engage or disengage freewheel modeꢀ Never sit on a
scooter to do thisꢀ
n After you have finished pushing your scooter, always return it to the drive mode to lock
the brakesꢀ
Failure to heed the above could result in personal injury and/or damage to your scooterꢀ
An added feature built into your scooter is “push-too-fast” protection which safeguards the scooter against
gaining excessive speed while in freewheel modeꢀ
“Push-too-fast” operates differently depending on which of two conditions exists:
n If the key is switched “off” while in freewheel mode, the scooter’s controller activates regenerative
braking when the scooter is pushed faster than a maximum threshold which has been preprogrammedꢀ
In this case, the controller is acting as a speed governorꢀ
n If the key is switched “on” while in freewheel mode, you will encounter considerable resistance at any
speedꢀ
This prevents the scooter from gaining unwanted momentum should the manual freewheel lever inad
vertently be released while driving the scooterꢀ
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STAIRS AND ESCALATORS
Scooters are not designed to travel up or down stairs or escalatorsꢀ Always use an elevatorꢀ
WARNING! Do not use your scooter to negotiate steps or escalatorsꢀ You may cause
injury to yourself and to others and/or damage your scooterꢀ
DOORS
n Determine if the door opens toward or away from youꢀ
n Use your hand to turn the knob or push the handle or push-barꢀ
n Drive your scooter gently and slowly forward to push the door openꢀ Or drive your scooter gently and
slowly rearward to pull the door openꢀ
ELEVATORS
Modern elevators have a door edge safety mechanism that, when pushed, reopens the door(s)ꢀ
n If you are in the doorway of an elevator when the door(s) begin to close, push on the rubber door edge
or allow the rubber door edge to contact the scooter and the door will reopenꢀ
n Use care that pocketbooks, packages, or scooter accessories do not become caught in elevator doorsꢀ
LIFT/ELEVATION PRODUCTS
If you will be traveling with your scooter, you may find it necessary to use a lift/elevation product to aid in
transportationꢀ Pride recommends that you closely review the instructions, specifications, and safety infor-
mation set forth by the manufacturer of the lift/elevation product before using that productꢀ
WARNING! Never sit on your scooter when it is being used in connection with any type of
lift/elevation productꢀ Your scooter was not designed for such use, and any damage or
injury incurred from such use is not the responsibility of Prideꢀ
BATTERIES
In addition to following the warnings below, be sure to comply with all other battery handling informationꢀ
WARNING! Scooter batteries are heavy (refer to specifications table)ꢀ Lifting weight beyond
your capacity could result in personal injuryꢀ If necessary, get someone physically able
to lift the scooter batteries for youꢀ
WARNING! Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead
compoundsꢀ Wash hands after handlingꢀ
WARNING! Always protect the batteries from freezing and never charge a frozen batteryꢀ
Charging a frozen battery may result in personal injury and/or damage to the batteryꢀ
WARNING! RED (+) cables must be connected to positive (+) battery terminals/postsꢀ
BLACK (-) cables must be connected to negative (-) battery terminals/postsꢀ Failure to
connect your battery cables in the proper manner may result in personal injury and/or
damage to your scooterꢀ REPLACE cables immediately if damagedꢀ
BATTERY DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING
If you encounter a damaged or cracked battery, immediately enclose it in a plastic bag and call your autho-
rized Pride Provider for instructions on disposalꢀ Your authorized Pride Provider will also have the neces-
sary information on battery recycling, which is our recommended course of actionꢀ
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I I . S A F E T Y
MOTOR VEHICLE TRANSPORT
Currently, there are no standards approved for tie-down systems in a moving vehicle of any type to trans-
port a person while seated in a scooterꢀ
Although your scooter may be equipped with a positioning belt, this belt is not designed to provide proper
restraint during motor vehicle transportꢀAnyone traveling in a motor vehicle should be properly secured in
the motor vehicle seat with safety belts fastened securelyꢀ
WARNING! Do not sit on your scooter while it is in a moving vehicleꢀ Personal injury and/
or property damage may resultꢀ
WARNING! Always be sure your scooter and its batteries are properly secured when it is
being transportedꢀ Failure to do so may result in personal injury and/or damage to your
scooterꢀ
PREVENTING UNINTENDED MOVEMENT
WARNING! If you anticipate being seated in a stationary position for an extended period
of time, turn off the powerꢀ This will prevent unexpected motion from inadvertent throttle
control lever contactꢀ Failure to do so may result in personal injuryꢀ
GETTING ONTO AND OFF OF YOUR SCOOTER
Getting onto and off of your scooter requires a good sense of balanceꢀ Please observe the following safety
tips when getting onto and off of your scooter:
n Ensure that your scooter is not in freewheel modeꢀ See Vꢀ “Your Scooterꢀ”
n Make certain that the seat is locked into place and the key is removed from the key switchꢀ
n The seat armrests can be flipped up to make getting onto and off of the scooter easierꢀ
WARNING! Position yourself as far back as possible in the scooter seat to prevent the
scooter from tipping and causing injuryꢀ
WARNING! Avoid using your armrests for weight bearing purposesꢀ Such use may cause
the scooter to tip and cause personal injuryꢀ
WARNING! Avoid putting all of your weight on the floorboardꢀ Such use may cause the
scooter to tip and cause personal injuryꢀ
REACHING AND BENDING
Avoid reaching or bending while driving your scooterꢀ When reaching, bending, or leaning while seated on
your scooter, it is important to maintain a stable center of gravity and keep the scooter from tippingꢀ Pride
recommends that the scooter user determine his/her personal limitations and practice bending and reaching
in the presence of a qualified healthcare professionalꢀ
WARNING! Do not bend, lean, or reach for objects if you have to pick them up from the
floor by reaching down between your kneesꢀ Movements such as these may change your
center of gravity and the weight distribution of the scooter and cause your scooter to tip,
possibly resulting in personal injuryꢀ Keep your hands away from the tires when drivingꢀ
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POSITIONING BELTS
Your authorized Pride Provider, therapist(s), and other healthcare professionals are responsible for deter-
mining your requirement for a positioning belt in order to operate your scooter safelyꢀ
WARNING! If you require a positioning belt to safely operate your scooter, make sure it is
fastened securelyꢀ Serious personal injury may result if you fall from the scooterꢀ
PRESCRIPTION DRUGS/PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS
The scooter user must exercise care and common sense when operating his/her scooterꢀ This includes aware-
ness of safety issues when taking prescribed or over-the-counter drugs or when the user has specific physical
limitationsꢀ
WARNING! Consult your physician if you are taking prescribed or over-the-counter
medication or if you have certain physical limitationsꢀ Some medications and limitations
may impair your ability to operate your scooter in a safe mannerꢀ
ALCOHOL
The scooter user must exercise care and common sense when operating his/her scooterꢀ This includes
awareness of safety issues while under the influence of alcoholꢀ
WARNING! Do not operate your scooter while you are under the influence of alcohol, as
this may impair your ability to drive safelyꢀ
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I I I . E M I / R F I
EMI/RFI WARNINGS
Laboratory tests performed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have shown that radio waves can
cause unintended motion of electric mobility vehiclesꢀ Radio waves are a form of electromagnetic energy
(EM)ꢀ When electromagnetic energy adversely affects the operation of an electrical device, that adverse
effect is called Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) or Radio Frequency Interference (RFI)ꢀ
EMI/RFI FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)
The following FAQs summarize what you should know about EMI/RFIꢀ Use this information to minimize the
risk that EMI/RFI will adversely affect your mobility vehicleꢀ
Where do radio waves come from?
Radio waves are emitted from the antennas of cellular phones, mobile two-way radios (such as walkie-
talkies and CBs), radio stations, TV stations, amateur radio (HAM) transmitters, wireless computer links,
microwave sources, and paging transmittersꢀ Radio waves are a form of electromagnetic energy (EM)ꢀ EM
is more intense closer to transmitting antennas, which are sources of emissionꢀ The greater the transmis-
sion strength, the greater the concern to electric mobility vehicle usersꢀ
If EMI/RFI affects my mobility vehicle, what kind of motion should I expect?
This is difficult to predictꢀ The answer would depend on a number of factors:
n The strength of the radio wavesꢀ
n The construction of your particular mobility vehicleꢀ
n The location of your mobility vehicle (whether it is on the level ground or on an incline)ꢀ
n Whether or not your mobility vehicle is in motionꢀ
The motion of any electric mobility vehicle affected by EMI/RFI can be erraticꢀ The mobility vehicle may
come to a sudden stop or move in an uncontrolled mannerꢀ Also, it is possible for EMI/RFI to release the
brakes of an electric mobility vehicleꢀ Some intense EMI/RFI can even damage the control system compo-
nents of an electric mobility vehicleꢀ
Is there any way to know for certain whether or not radio waves are the cause of any unintended
mobility vehicle motion?
Unfortunately, EMI/RFI may be difficult to recognize, because the signals from radio sources are invisible
and may be intermittentꢀ However, the FDA recommends that you report all incidents of unintended motion
or unintended brake release of your mobility vehicle to its manufacturer and, if possible, determine whether
or not there was a radio wave source nearby at the time of the incidentꢀ
One precaution you can take against unintended motion of your mobility vehicle is to make certain that you
or someone else is not the cause of the unintended motionꢀ
n Turn off your mobility vehicle by removing the key from the key switch when you are getting onto or
off of your mobility vehicleꢀ
n Never leave the key in the key switch of an unattended mobility vehicleꢀ
n By following these steps, you greatly reduce the risk of you or anyone else inadvertently bumping the
throttle control levers and causing the mobility vehicle to move unintentionallyꢀ
Has anyone been injured by the erratic, unintended motion of an electric mobility vehicle?
The FDA has reports of injuries that resulted from uncontrolled motion of electric mobility vehicles, but it
is not clear just how many of those injuries were actually caused by EMI/RFIꢀ
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Are all electric mobility vehicles susceptible to EMI/RFI?
Each make and model of electric mobility vehicle differs in its ability to resist EMI/RFIꢀ Every mobility
vehicle has a particular level of resistance to EMI/RFIꢀ This resistance is measured in volts per meter (V/
m)ꢀA higher resistance level offers greater protection against EMI/RFIꢀ In other words, an electric mobility
vehicle with a high resistance level is less likely to be affected by a strong radio source than is an electric
mobility vehicle with a low resistance levelꢀ
What is the FDA doing about the problem?
The FDA has written to electric mobility vehicle manufacturers and requested that those manufacturers test
their new mobility vehicle models to be certain that they provide a reasonable degree of resistance against
EMI/RFIꢀ The FDA has stated that all newly manufactured electric mobility vehicle models should have a
resistance level of at least 20 V/mꢀ This level of resistance provides a reasonable degree of protection
against the common sources of EMI/RFIꢀ
The FDA has also requested or recommended that:
n Electric mobility vehicle manufacturers clearly label new products with their resistance level or state
that the resistance level is not knownꢀ
n The labeling or informational material supplied with new electric mobility vehicles must explain what
the resistance level means and warn users about the possibility of EMI/RFI and how to avoid itꢀ
n Electric mobility vehicle manufacturers undertake an educational program to inform electric mobility
vehicle users and their caregivers about the problems associated with EMI/RFI and about the actions
they can take to minimize the risk of EMI/RFIꢀ
n While there is no exact way to tell if your mobility vehicle is totally safe, an immunity level of 20 V/m
is generally achievable and usefulꢀ This product has been tested and passed at an immunity level of 20 V/mꢀ
What can I do to find out if my mobility vehicle is likely to be affected by EMI/RFI?
If you have had your mobility vehicle for some time and have not experienced any unintended motion, it is
not likely that you will have a problem in the futureꢀ However, it is always possible that EMI/RFI problems
could arise if you are close to a source of radio wavesꢀ Therefore, it is very important for you to be alert to
this possibilityꢀ The mobility vehicle meets or exceeds a resistance level of at least 20 V/mꢀ
What can I do to reduce the risk of my mobility vehicle being affected by EMI/RFI?
Here are some precautions you can take:
n Do not turn on or use hand-held personal communications devices, such as citizens band (CB) radios
and cellular phones, while your mobility vehicle is turned onꢀ
n Be aware of nearby radio wave transmitters, such as radio or TV stations and hand-held or mobile two-
way radiosꢀ Try not to operate your mobility vehicle too close to those transmittersꢀ For example, if you
are on an electric mobility vehicle with a resistance level of at least 20 V/m, you should remain at least
three feet from a hand-held two-way radio and at least ten feet from a mobile two-way radioꢀ
n Be aware that adding accessories and/or components, or modifying your mobility vehicle in any way,
may change its EMI/RFI resistance level and may make it more susceptible to interference from radio
wave sourcesꢀ
What should I do if my mobility vehicle moves unexpectedly?
If unintended motion or unintended brake release occurs, turn off your mobility vehicle (by removing the
key) as soon as it is safe to do soꢀ
If my mobility vehicle moves unintentionally, where should I report the incident?
Call Pride Customer Care at 1-800-424-8205 to report the incidentꢀ
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I V . S P E C I F I C A T I O N S
18.5"
8"
16"-18"
4.5"
3- Wheel 47"
18"
4- Wheel 47.5"
22"
24"-28"
3-Wheel Turning Radius 52"
4-Wheel Turning Radius 58"
Figure 4. Scooter Dimensions
26"
4"
3"
10"
10"
FRONT
Figure 4A. Tire Dimensions
REAR
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I V . S P E C I F I C A T I O N S
3-wheel: SC900
Model Numbers
4-wheel: SC940
Painted: Candy Apple Red, Forest Green, Viper Blue, Black Onyx
Available Colors
Overall Length
3-wheel: 47 in.
4-wheel: 47.5 in.
26 in.
Overall Width
3-wheel: 173.5 lbs.
Total Weight Without Batteries
4-wheel: 189 lbs.
Rear frame: 70 lbs.
3-wheel: 52 in.
Heaviest Piece When Disassembled
Turning Radius
4-wheel: 58 in.
Variable up to 5.25 mph
(With 32 AH batteries) Up to 20 miles, (With 55 AH batteries) Up to 30 miles
4.5 in.
Speed (maximum)
Range Per Charge*
Ground Clearance
Weight Capacity
Standard Seating
450 lbs.
Type: DX contour medium back
Dimensions: 22 in. width x 18 in. depth (usable) x 18.5 in. height (usable)
Material: Gray, Beige, or Black vinyl or Gray fabric
45 lbs.
Rear-wheel drive, sealed transaxle with a 24-volt DC motor
Electronic, regenerative, and electromechanical
Type: solid; front: 3 in. x 10 in., rear: 4 in. x 10 in.
Type: Two 12-volt deep cycle (AGM or Gel-Cell)
Size: (U-1) 32 AH, (NF-22) 55 AH
Approximately: (32 AH) 25 lbs. each, (55AH) 37 lbs. each
Off-board charger
Standard Seat Weight
Drive System
Dual Braking System
Tires
Battery Requirements
Battery Weight
Battery Charger
*Varies with user weight, terrain type, battery charge, battery condition, and tire conditionꢀ
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V . Y O U R S C O O T E R
CONTROL CONSOLE ASSEMBLY
The control console assembly houses all of the controls you need to drive your scooter, including the key
switch, speed adjustment dial, status LED, throttle control lever, battery condition meter, horn buttons,
light switch, turn signal buttons, and the hazard lights switchꢀ See figure 5ꢀ
WARNING! Do not expose the control console assembly to moistureꢀ In the event that the
control console assembly does become exposed to moisture, do not attempt to operate
your scooter until the control console assembly has dried thoroughlyꢀ
BATTERY CONDITION METER
SPEED ADJUSTMENT DIAL
STATUS LED
KEY
RIGHT TURN SIGNAL BUTTON
KEY SWITCH
LEFT TURN SIGNAL BUTTON
HAZARD
LIGHTS
SWITCH
LIGHT
SWITCH
HORN BUTTON
HORN BUTTON
THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER (REVERSE)
THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER (FORWARD)
OFF-BOARD CHARGER PORT
Figure 5. Control Console Assembly
Key Switch
n Fully insert the key into the key switch and turn it clockwise to power up (turn on) your scooterꢀ
n Turn the key counterclockwise to power down (turn off) your scooterꢀ
WARNING! If the key is moved to the off position while your scooter is in motion, the
electronic brakes engage and your scooter comes to an abrupt stop!
Speed Adjustment Dial
This adjustment dial enables you to preselect and limit your scooter’s top speedꢀ
n The image of the tortoise represents the slowest speed settingꢀ
n The image of the hare represents the fastest speed settingꢀ
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V . Y O U R S C O O T E R
Status LED
The Status LED alerts you to electrical problems that may occur with the scooterꢀ The LED remains constantly lit
while your scooter is onꢀ If the scooter develops an electrical problem, the status LED will flash a codeꢀ See Xꢀ
“Basic Troubleshooting” for troubleshooting flash codesꢀ
Throttle Control Lever
This lever allows you to control the forward speed and the reverse speed of your scooter up to the maximum speed
you preset with the speed adjustment dialꢀ
n Place your right hand on the right handgrip and your left hand on the left handgripꢀ
n Use your right thumb to push the right side of the lever to disengage your scooter’s brakes and move forwardꢀ
n Release the lever and allow your scooter to come to a complete stop before pushing the other side of the
lever to move in reverseꢀ
n When the throttle control lever is completely released, it automatically returns to the center “stop”
position and engages your scooter’s brakesꢀ
Battery Condition Meter
The battery condition meter on the control console assembly indicates the approximate strength of your
batteries using a color codeꢀ Green indicates fully charged batteries, yellow a draining charge, and red
indicates that an immediate recharge is necessaryꢀ
Horn Buttons
The key must be inserted and turned clockwise for the horn to be operationalꢀ
n These buttons activate a warning hornꢀ
n Do not hesitate to use the warning horn when its use could prevent accident or injuryꢀ
Light Switch
This switch controls your scooter’s lighting systemꢀ Toggle this switch to turn on and turn off the lightsꢀ
Turn Signal Buttons
Use these buttons to turn on the left and right turn signal lightsꢀ
n Press the appropriate turn signal button once to activate itꢀ
n Your scooter’s turn signals are timed to shut off automaticallyꢀ
Hazard Lights Switch
This switch activates the 4-way flashers on your scooterꢀ Toggle this switch to turn on and turn off the
lightsꢀ
Off-Board Charger Port
The scooter’s off-board charger plugs into this portꢀ
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V . Y O U R S C O O T E R
REAR SECTION
The manual freewheel lever, the anti-tip wheels, the motor/transaxle assembly (not shown), the electronics
module, the batteries (not shown), the main circuit breaker (reset button), the fuses, and the ammeter are
located on the rear section of your scooterꢀ See figure 6ꢀ Refer to IXꢀ “Disassembly and Assembly” for
instructions on removing the rear shroudꢀ
RUNNING
LIGHT FUSE
CHARGER POWER CORD STORAGE COMPARTMENT
AMMETER
RIGHT RUN-
NING LIGHT
LIGHT BULB
RIGHT TURN
SIGNAL FUSE
ELECTRONICS MODULE
(REMOVE REAR SHROUD
TO VIEW ENTIRE MODULE)
TURN SIGNAL
LIGHT BULB
LIGHT COVER
MANUAL FREEWHEEL
LEVER
MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER (RESET BUTTON)
FUSES
ANTI-TIP WHEEL
Figure 6. Rear Section
Main Circuit Breaker (Reset Button)
When the voltage in your scooter’s batteries becomes low or your scooter is heavily strained because of
excessive loads or steep inclines, the main circuit breaker may trip to protect your scooter’s motor and
electronics from damageꢀ
n The main circuit breaker reset button pops out when the breaker tripsꢀ
n When the breaker trips, the entire electrical system of your scooter shuts downꢀ
n Allow a minute or two for your scooter’s electronics to “restꢀ”
n Push in the reset button to reset the breakerꢀ
n If the breaker trips frequently, you may need to charge your batteries more oftenꢀ You may also need to
have your authorized Pride Provider perform a load test on your scooter’s batteriesꢀ
n If the main circuit breaker trips repeatedly, see your authorized Pride Provider for serviceꢀ
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V . Y O U R S C O O T E R
Manual Freewheel Lever
Whenever you need or want to push your scooter for short distances, you can put it in freewheel modeꢀ
n Pull up on the manual freewheel lever to disable the drive system and the brake systemꢀ
n You may push your scooterꢀ
n Push down on the manual freewheel lever to reengage the drive system and the brake system and take
your scooter out of freewheel modeꢀ
WARNING! When your scooter is in freewheel mode, the braking system is disengagedꢀ
n Disengage the drive motors only on a level surfaceꢀ
n Ensure the key is removed from the key switchꢀ
n Stand behind the scooter to engage or disengage freewheel modeꢀ Never sit on a
scooter to do thisꢀ
n After you have finished pushing your scooter, always return it to the drive mode to lock
the brakesꢀ
Failure to heed the above could result in personal injury and/or damage to your scooterꢀ
OPERATION OF THE MANUAL FREEWHEEL LEVER
n Only put the scooter in freewheel mode when on a flat surface with the key removedꢀ
n Pull UP FIRMLY on the manual freewheel lever when putting the scooter into freewheel
modeꢀ
nPush DOWN FIRMLY to engage drive modeꢀ
Anti-Tip Wheels
WARNING! Do not remove the anti-tip wheels or modify your scooter in any way that is
not authorized by Prideꢀ
The front (not shown) and rear anti-tip wheels are an integral and important safety feature of your scooterꢀ
Do not, under any circumstances, remove the anti-tip wheels from your scooterꢀ
Motor/Transaxle Assembly (Not Shown)
The motor/transaxle assembly is the electromechanical unit that converts the electrical energy of your
scooter’s batteries into the controlled mechanical energy that drives the scooter’s wheelsꢀ
Electronics Module
The electronics module houses all of the scooter’s harness mating plugs and electronic components for
charging the batteriesꢀ
Batteries (Not Shown)
The batteries store the electrical energy that powers your scooterꢀ See VIꢀ “Batteries and Chargingꢀ”
Fuses
The fuses help protect your scooter’s lighting, and control console assembly systems from receiving an overload of
electrical currentꢀ The fuses used in the scooter are the same type automobiles useꢀ
If a fuse must be replaced, use only the specified amp fuseꢀ See XIꢀ “Care and Maintenanceꢀ”
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V . Y O U R S C O O T E R
HERCULES DOCKING DEVICE
Your scooter is equipped with a Hercules 3000 docking deviceꢀ See figure 7ꢀ In order to utilize the docking
device, it is necessary to purchase an insert (T-bar or Bullnose and C-arm) that, when used with the Her-
cules 3000, will lift your scooterꢀ
Contact your authorized Pride Provider for more information about the Hercules 3000 docking deviceꢀ
DOCKING DEVICE
Figure 7. Hercules 3000 Docking Device
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V I . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G
Your scooter requires two long-lasting, 12-volt, deep-cycle batteries that are sealed and maintenance freeꢀ
They are recharged by an onboard charging systemꢀ
n Charge your scooter’s batteries prior to using it for the first timeꢀ
n Keep the batteries fully charged to keep your scooter running smoothlyꢀ
READING YOUR BATTERY VOLTAGE
The battery condition meter on the tiller console indicates the approximate strength of your batteries using
a color codeꢀ Green indicates fully charged batteries, yellow a draining charge, and red indicates that an
immediate recharge is necessaryꢀ See figure 8ꢀ To ensure the highest accuracy, the battery condition meter
should be checked while operating your scooter at full speed on a dry, l level surfaceꢀ
You can also check the charging status of the batteries by the ammeter, located at the rear of the scooterꢀ
The charger power cord must be plugged into a standard wall outlet in order to obtain a readingꢀ When the
amperage reading is at or near zero amps, charging is completeꢀ See figure 9ꢀ
CHARGING YOUR BATTERIES
WARNING! Never use an extension cord to plug in
your battery chargerꢀ Plug the charger directly into
a properly wired standard wall outletꢀ
WARNING! Removal of the grounding prong can
create an electrical hazardꢀ If necessary properly
install an approved 3-pronged adaptor to an electrical
outlet having 2-pronged plug accessꢀ Failure to heed
could result in personal injury and or property
Figure 8. Battery Condition Meter
damageꢀ
Follow these easy steps to charge your batteries safely:
1ꢀ Position your scooter close to a standard wall outletꢀ
2ꢀ Remove the key from the key switchꢀ
3ꢀ Make certain that the manual freewheel lever is in the drive (pushed
down) positionꢀ
4ꢀ Plug the 3-pin charger power cord into the off-board charger portꢀ
5ꢀ Extend the charger power cord and plug it into the wall outletꢀ
6ꢀ Turn the charger onꢀ
Figure 9. Ammeter Indicates Batteries
Are Fully Charged
7ꢀ When the batteries are fully charged, turn the charger off and un-
plug the charger power cord from the wall outlet and then from
the charger power cord receptacleꢀ
NOTE: There is a charger inhibit function on your scooterꢀ The scooter
will not run and the battery condition meter will not operate while the
batteries are chargingꢀ
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V I . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G
BATTERIES AND CHARGING-FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)
How does the charger work?
When your scooter’s battery voltage is low, the charger works harder, sending more electrical current to the batteries
to bring up their chargeꢀ As the batteries approach a full charge, the charger sends less and less electrical currentꢀ
When the batteries are fully charged, the current sent from the charger is at nearly zero amperageꢀ Therefore, when
the charger is plugged in, it maintains the charge on your scooter’s batteries, but does not overcharge themꢀ We do
not recommend that you charge your scooter’s batteries for more than 24 consecutive hoursꢀ
What if my scooter’s batteries won’t charge?
n Ensure the red (+) and black (-) battery cables are connected properly to the battery terminalsꢀ
n Ensure both battery harnesses that extend from the batteries are plugged into their mating harness
leading to the chargerꢀ
n Ensure both ends of the charger power cord are inserted fullyꢀ
Can I use a different charger?
For the safest, most efficient, and balanced charging of your scooter’s batteries, we prefer and highly
recommend simultaneous charging of both batteries with the onboard battery chargerꢀ
How often must I charge the batteries?
Two major factors must be considered when deciding how often to charge your scooter’s batteries:
n All day scooter use on a daily basisꢀ
n Infrequent or sporadic scooter useꢀ
With these considerations in mind, you can determine how often and for how long you should charge your
scooter’s batteriesꢀ We designed the onboard charger so that it will not overcharge your scooter’s batteriesꢀ
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 basisꢀ Following the five guidelines below will provide safe and reliable
battery operation and chargingꢀ
n If you use your scooter daily, charge its batteries as soon as you finish using it for the dayꢀ Your scooter
will be ready each morning to give you a full day of serviceꢀ We recommend that you charge your
scooter’s batteries for 8 to 14 hours after daily useꢀ
n If you use your scooter once a week or less, charge its batteries at least once a week for 12 to 14 hours at a timeꢀ
n Keep your scooter’s batteries fully chargedꢀ
n Avoid deeply discharging your scooter’s batteriesꢀ
How can I ensure maximum battery life?
Fully charged deep-cycle batteries provide reliable performance and extended battery lifeꢀ Keep your scooter’s
batteries fully charged whenever possibleꢀ Batteries that are regularly and deeply discharged, infrequently
charged, or stored without a full charge may be permanently damaged, causing unreliable performance and
limited service lifeꢀ
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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 curvesꢀ Often, you
will face hills, pavement cracks, uneven and loosely packed surfaces, curves, and wind, all of which affect the distance
or running time per battery chargeꢀ Below are a few suggestions for obtaining the maximum range per battery chargeꢀ
n Always fully charge your scooter’s batteries prior to daily useꢀ
n Maintain 30-35 psi (pounds per square inch) in each tireꢀ
n Plan your route ahead to avoid as many hills, cracked, broken, or soft surfaces as possibleꢀ
n Limit your baggage weight to essential itemsꢀ
n Try to maintain an even speed while your scooter is in motionꢀ
n Avoid stop-and-go drivingꢀ
What type and size of battery should I use?
We recommend deep-cycle batteries that are sealed and maintenance freeꢀ Both AGM and Gel-Cell are deep-
cycle batteries that are similar in performanceꢀ Do not use wet-cell batteries, which have removable capsꢀ
NOTE: Sealed batteries are not serviceableꢀ Do not remove the capsꢀ
Use these specifications to reorder batteries from your authorized Pride Provider:
BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS
Type:
Deep-cycle (AGM or Gel-Cell)
Size:
U-1, NF-22
12 volts each
Voltage:
Amperage:
32 AH,55 AH (amp hours)
WARNING! Corrosive chemicals contained in batteriesꢀ Use only AGM or Gel-Cell batteries
to reduce the risk of leakage or explosive conditionsꢀ
To change a battery in your scooter:
WARNING! Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead
compoundsꢀ Wash hands after handlingꢀ
1ꢀ Remove the seat and rear shroudꢀ
2ꢀ Disconnect the battery tie-down strapꢀ
3ꢀ Disconnect the battery harnessꢀ
4ꢀ Disconnect the battery cables from the battery terminalsꢀ
5ꢀ Remove the old batteryꢀ
6ꢀ Place a new battery in the battery wellꢀ
7ꢀ Connect the red battery cable to the positive (+) battery terminalꢀ
8ꢀ Connect the black battery cable to the negative (-) battery terminalꢀ
9ꢀ Reconnect the battery harnessꢀ
10ꢀ Reconnect the battery tie-down strapꢀ
11ꢀ Reinstall the rear shroud and seatꢀ
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BATTERY DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING
If you encounter a damaged or cracked battery, immediately enclose it in a plastic bag and call your autho-
rized Pride Provider for instructions on disposalꢀ Your authorized Pride Provider will also have the neces-
sary information on battery recycling, which is our recommended course of actionꢀ
Why do my new batteries seem weak?
Deep-cycle batteries employ a different chemical technology than that used in car batteries, nickel-cad-
mium batteries (nicads), and other common battery typesꢀ Deep-cycle batteries are specifically designed to
provide power, drain down their charge, and then accept a relatively quick rechargeꢀ
We work closely with our battery manufacturer to provide batteries that best suit your scooter’s specific
electrical demandsꢀ Fresh batteries arrive daily at Pride and are shipped fully charged to our customersꢀ
During shipping, the batteries may encounter temperature extremes that can influence their initial perfor-
manceꢀ Heat diminishes the charge on the battery; cold slows the available power and extends the time
needed to recharge the batteryꢀ
It may take a few days for the temperature of your scooter’s batteries to stabilise and adjust to their new
room or ambient temperatureꢀ
More importantly, it takes a few charging cycles (partial draining followed by full recharging) to establish
the critical chemical balance that is essential to a deep-cycle battery’s peak performance and long lifeꢀ
Follow these steps to properly break in your scooter’s new batteries for maximum efficiency and service
lifeꢀ
1ꢀ Fully recharge any new battery prior to its initial useꢀ This charging cycle brings the battery up to about
88% of its peak performance levelꢀ
2ꢀ Operate your new scooter in familiar and safe areasꢀ Drive slowly at first, and do not travel too far from
your home or familiar surroundings until you have become accustomed to your scooter’s controls and
have properly broken in your scooter’s batteriesꢀ
3ꢀ Fully recharge the batteriesꢀ They should be at over 90% of their peak performance levelꢀ
4ꢀ Operate your scooter againꢀ
5ꢀ Fully recharge the batteries againꢀ
6ꢀ After four or five charging cycles, the batteries are able to receive a charge of 100% of their peak
performance level and are able to last for an extended period of timeꢀ
What about public transportation?
If you intend to use public transportation with your scooter, you must contact the transportation Provider in
advance to determine their specific requirementsꢀ
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BEFORE GETTING ON YOUR SCOOTER
n Have you fully charged the batteries? See VIꢀ “Batteries and Chargingꢀ”
n Is the manual freewheel lever in the drive (down) position? Never leave the manual freewheel lever
pulled up unless you are manually pushing your scooterꢀ
GETTING ONTO YOUR SCOOTER
1ꢀ Make certain that the key is removed from the key switchꢀ
WARNING! Never attempt to board or exit your scooter without first removing the key
from the key switchꢀ This will prevent the scooter from moving if accidental throttle
control lever contact is madeꢀ
2ꢀ Stand at the side of your scooterꢀ
3ꢀ Push down on the seat lock lever and rotate the seat until it is facing youꢀ
4ꢀ Make certain that the seat is locked securely in positionꢀ
5ꢀ Position yourself comfortably and securely in the seatꢀ
6ꢀ Push down on the seat lock lever and rotate the seat until you are facing forwardꢀ
7ꢀ Make certain that the seat is locked securely in positionꢀ
8ꢀ Make certain that your feet are safely on the floorboardꢀ
PRE-RIDE ADJUSTMENTS AND CHECKS
n Is the seat at the proper height? See VIIIꢀ “ Comfort Adjustmentsꢀ”
n Is the seat locked securely in place?
n Is the tiller at a comfortable setting and locked securely in place? See VIIIꢀ “Comfort Adjustmentsꢀ”
n Is the key fully inserted into the key switch and turned clockwise to the “on” position? See Vꢀ “Your
Scooterꢀ”
n Does the scooter’s horn work properly?
n Is your proposed path clear of people, pets, and obstacles?
n Have you planned your route to avoid adverse terrain and as many inclines as possible?
OPERATING YOUR SCOOTER
Keep both hands on the tiller and your feet on the floorboard at all times while operating your scooterꢀ This
driving position gives you the most control over your vehicleꢀ
n Set the speed adjustment dial to your desired speedꢀ
n Press your thumb against the appropriate throttle control leverꢀ
n The electromechanical disc park brake automatically disengages and the scooter accelerates smoothly
to the speed you preselected with the speed adjustment dialꢀ
n Pull on the left handgrip to steer your scooter to the leftꢀ
n Pull on the right handgrip to steer your scooter to the rightꢀ
n Move the tiller to the center position to drive straight aheadꢀ
n To stop, slowly release the throttle control leverꢀ The electronic brakes will automatically engage when
your scooter comes to a stopꢀ
NOTE: Your scooter’s reverse speed is slower then that of the forward speed you preset with the speed
adjustment dialꢀ
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GETTING OFF OF YOUR SCOOTER
1ꢀ Bring your scooter to a complete stopꢀ
2ꢀ Remove the key from the key switchꢀ
3ꢀ Push down on the seat lock lever and rotate the seat until you are facing toward the side of your scooterꢀ
4ꢀ Make certain that the seat is locked securely in positionꢀ
5ꢀ Carefully and safely get out of the seat and stand to the side of your scooterꢀ
6ꢀ You can leave the seat facing to the side to facilitate boarding your scooter next timeꢀ
POWER DOWN TIMER FEATURE
Your scooter is equipped with an energy saving auto power down timer feature designed to preserve your
scooter’s battery lifeꢀ If you mistakenly leave the key in the key switch and in the “on” position but do not
use your scooter for approximately 20 minutes, the scooters controller shuts down automaticallyꢀ Although
the controller is shut down, power will still be supplied to the scooters lighting systemꢀ
If the power down timer feature takes effect, perform the following steps to resume normal operationꢀ
1ꢀ Turn the key to the “off” positionꢀ
2ꢀ Turn the key back to the “on” positionꢀ
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TILLER ANGLE ADJUSTMENT
WARNING! Remove the key from the key switch
before adjusting the tiller or the seatꢀ Never
attempt to adjust the tiller or the seat while the
scooter is in motionꢀ
Your scooter is equipped with a pivoting tiller that allows adjustment
to several positionsꢀ
1ꢀ Lift the tiller adjustment leverꢀ See figure 10ꢀ
2ꢀ Move the tiller to a comfortable positionꢀ
3ꢀ Release the tiller adjustment lever to secure the tiller in positionꢀ
Figure 10. Tiller Adjustment Lever
SEAT LOCK LEVER
The seat lock lever locks the seat in one of four positionsꢀ See
figure 11ꢀ
1ꢀ Push the seat lock lever down to unlock the seatꢀ
2ꢀ Rotate the seat to the desired positionꢀ
3ꢀ Release the seat lock lever to lock the seat securely in placeꢀ
SEAT LOCK LEVER
SEAT BOLTS
FRONT-TO-BACK SEAT ADJUSTMENT
You can reposition the scooter’s seat forward or rearward to one of
three settings to adjust the distance between the seat and the tillerꢀ
See figure 11ꢀ
1ꢀ Remove the seat from your scooterꢀ See IXꢀ “Disassembly and
Assemblyꢀ”
2ꢀ Remove the four bolts that fasten the seat to the seat platformꢀ
3ꢀ Align the seat platform with the desired set of holes on the seatꢀ
4ꢀ Install the four bolts securelyꢀ
Figure 11. Seat Adjustments
ARMREST WIDTH ADJUSTMENT
The armrests can be adjusted inward or outwardꢀ See figure 11Aꢀ
1ꢀ Loosen the armrest adjustment knobs at the back of the seat
frameꢀ
2ꢀ Slide the armrests in or out to the desired widthꢀ
3ꢀ Tighten the armrest adjustment knobsꢀ
The armrests also pivot upward to make getting onto and off of
your scooter easierꢀ
UPPER POST
ADJUSTMENT
HOLES
ARMREST HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
The height of both armrests can be adjusted upward or downwardꢀ
See figure 11Aꢀ
LOWER POST
DETENT PIN
1ꢀ Remove the detent pinꢀ
ARMREST ADJUSTMENT KNOBS
2ꢀ Raise or lower the armrestꢀ
Figure 11A. Armrest Adjustments
3ꢀ Reinsert the detent pin through the adjustment holes of
the upper and lower postsꢀ
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SEATBACK ADJUSTMENT
The seatback may be positioned to four different
angles: 90°, 100°, 102° and 105°ꢀ See figure 12ꢀ
UPPER HINGE
To adjust the seatback angle:
1ꢀ Loosen and remove the adjustment screws
from the seatback hinge on both sides of the
seatꢀ
100° ADJUSTMENT HOLE
2ꢀ Reposition the seatback to the desired angleꢀ
3ꢀ Align the adjustment holes from the upper
and lower hinge, so the adjustment screw can
easily pass throughꢀ
ADJUSTMENT SCREW
102° ADJUSTMENT HOLE
4ꢀ Reinsert both adjustment screws and tightenꢀ
105° ADJUSTMENT HOLE
90° ADJUSTMENT HOLE
LOWER HINGE
Figure 12. Seatback Hinge
SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
The seat can be repositioned to different heightsꢀ
See figure 13ꢀ
1ꢀ Remove the seat and shroud from your
scooterꢀ See IXꢀ “Disassembly and
Assemblyꢀ”
2ꢀ Loosen the nut and remove it from the bolt,
and remove the bolt and washers from the
lower seat postꢀ
3ꢀ Raise or lower the upper seat post to the
desired seat heightꢀ
4ꢀ While holding the upper seat post at that
height, match up the holes in the upper seat
post with those of the lower seat postꢀ
5ꢀ Fully insert the bolt, reinstall the washers,
and tighten the nutꢀ
UPPER SEAT POST
WASHER
BOLT
WASHER
NUT
LOWER SEAT POST
Note: Ensure both washers have been reinstalled
before fully tightening the nutꢀ
Figure 13. Seat Height Adjustment
6ꢀ Reinstall the rear shroud and the seatꢀ
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POWER SEAT (OPTIONAL)
Your scooter may be equipped with a power seatꢀ The power seat actuator is designed to raise or lower the
seat automatically with minimal effort on the part of the operatorꢀ See figure 14ꢀ The power seat switch is
located on the lower tiller just above the charger portꢀ
Operating your power seat:
1ꢀ Release the throttle control leverꢀ
2ꢀ Ensure your scooter is level and stationaryꢀ
3ꢀ Set the speed adjustment dial to the slowest setting
4ꢀ Toggle “on” the power seat switch that is located on the tiller consoleꢀ
5ꢀ To raise the power seat, place your hands on the handgrips and use your thumb to push the right side of
the throttle control leverꢀ
6ꢀ Release the throttle control lever when you have attained your desired heightꢀ
7ꢀ To lower the power seat, place your hands on the handgrips and use your thumb to push the left side of
the throttle control leverꢀ
8ꢀ Ensure your seat is in the lowest position and release the throttle control leverꢀ
9ꢀ Toggle “off” the power seat switch before you attempt to drive your scooter againꢀ
WARNING! The power seat is intended for operation only while your scooter is stationary
and on a level surfaceꢀ Its purpose is to aid you in reaching objectsꢀ
Strict adherence to the following safety rules is vital to your safety:
n
n
Operate the power seat only on level groundꢀ
Do not attempt to operate the power seat switch with the throttle control
lever depressedꢀ
n
n
n
Do not attempt to raise or lower the seat while in motion!
Do not operate your scooter with the power seat elevatedꢀ
It is recommended that the scooter be driven only with the seat in the
lowest positionꢀ
Figure 14. Power Seat Actuator
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I X . DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
DISASSEMBLY
SEAT
You can disassemble the scooter into seven pieces: the
seat, the front section, the rear section, the rear shroud,
the basket, and the batteriesꢀ See figure 15ꢀ Place the
scooter in an area where you have sufficient clearance
to move the parts aroundꢀ You need about four or five
feet in all directionsꢀ You may need assistance to lift
some of the scooter componentsꢀ See IVꢀ
“Specifications” for individual component weightsꢀ
FRONT SECTION
REAR SECTION
REAR SHROUD
BATTERIES
BASKET
Figure 15. The Maxima Disassembled
No tools are required to disassemble or assemble your scooterꢀ Always disassemble or assemble your
scooter on a level, dry surface with sufficient room for you to work and move around your scooterꢀ Keep in
mind that the disassembled sections of the scooter take up more floor space than the assembled scooterꢀ
WARNING! Lifting weight beyond your physical capability may result in personal injuryꢀ
Ask for assistance when necessary while disassembling or assembling your scooterꢀ
To disassemble:
1ꢀ Place the manual freewheel lever in the drive (down) positionꢀ
2ꢀ Coil the charger power cord and store it in the rear storage compartmentꢀ
3ꢀ Lift the seat straight up and off the scooterꢀ See figure 16ꢀ
4ꢀ Gently lift the rear shroud off of the scooterꢀ See figure 17ꢀ
Figure 16. Seat Removal
Figure 17. Rear Shroud Removal
5ꢀ Disconnect the battery tie-down strap that holds the batteries in placeꢀ
6ꢀ Unplug both black and white 2-pin battery harnessesꢀ See figure 18ꢀ
7ꢀ Unplug the front-to-rear harness from its mating plugꢀ See figure 19ꢀ
Figure 18. Disconnecting The Battery Harnesses
Figure 19. Disconnecting The Front-To-Rear Harness
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NOTE: There is no need to disconnect the motor harness when disassembling the scooterꢀ See figure 20ꢀ
8ꢀ Lift both batteries off the scooterꢀ See figure 21ꢀ
MOTOR
HARNESS
Figure 21. Battery Removal
Figure 20. Motor Harness
WARNING! Failure to unplug both battery harnesses and the front-to-rear harness prior
to frame separation could result in permanent damage to the scooterꢀ
9ꢀ Push the locking cam levers forward to the unlocked position and remove the ball detent pinsꢀ See
figures 22 and 23ꢀ
Figure 23. Frame Lock-up Ball Detent Pins
Figure 22. Locking Cam Levers (Unlocked Positon)
10ꢀ Remove the frame handle ball detent pinꢀ See figure 24ꢀ
11ꢀ Gently slide the two sections of the scooter apartꢀ See figure 25ꢀ
12ꢀ Grab the handle grip on the tiller, pull upward on the tiller adjustment lever, and fully lower the tiller
down to the center of the scooter chassisꢀ
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Figure 24. Frame Handle Ball Detent Pin
Figure 25. Frame Separation
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ASSEMBLY
NOTE: Raise the tiller before starting to reassemble the scooterꢀ
1ꢀ Place the manual freewheel lever in the drive (down) positionꢀ
2ꢀ Position the front and rear sections next to each otherꢀ
3ꢀ Tilt the rear end to a horizontal position and insert the longer tube of the front end into the rear section
first; make sure that the locking cam levers are in the unlocked (forward) position and the ball detent
pins are removedꢀ
4ꢀ Slide the two sections of the unit together until the front half reaches its insertion limitꢀ
5ꢀ Secure the front and rear sections with the ball detent pinsꢀ
6ꢀ Push the frame lock levers back to their locked (upward) positionꢀ
7ꢀ Replace frame handle ball detent pinꢀ
8ꢀ Plug the front-to-rear harness into its mating plugꢀ
9ꢀ Put the batteries in place and plug both black and white 2-pin battery harnesses into their mating plugsꢀ
10ꢀ Reconnect the battery tie-down strapꢀ
11ꢀ Reinstall the rear shroudꢀ
12ꢀ Reinstall the seatꢀ
13ꢀ Rotate the seat until it locks into placeꢀ
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X . B A S I C T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G
Any electromechanical device occasionally requires some troubleshootingꢀ However, most of the problems
that may arise can usually be solved with a bit of thought and common senseꢀ Many of these problems
occur because the batteries are not fully charged or because the batteries are worn down and can no longer
hold a chargeꢀ
DIAGNOSTIC FLASH CODES
The diagnostic flash codes for your scooter are designed to help you perform basic troubleshooting quickly
and easilyꢀ A diagnostic flash code flashes from the status LED in the event one of the conditions listed
below developsꢀ
NOTE: Your scooter will not run unless the flash code condition is resolved and the scooter has been
turned off then turned back onꢀ
FLASH CODE
CONDITION
SOLUTION
Batteries are too low to operate the
Maxima or the charger is operating.
Controller is hot; the Maxima seems
to be losing power.
Charge batteries or unplug the charger power
cord from the electrical outlet.
Shut down your Maxima for several minutes
to allow the controller to cool.
Wigwag fault; your throttle control
levers are not responding.
Call your authorized Pride Provider for
assistance.
Turn the Maxima key to the off position,
then push the manual freewheel lever to the
(down) drive position, restart your Maxima.
Unplug the charger cord from the charger
power cord receptacle.
The manual freewheel lever is in the
(up) freewheel position.
The Maxima is operating with the
charger attached.
What if all the systems on my scooter seem to be “dead”?
n Make certain that the key is in the “on” positionꢀ
n Check that the batteries are fully chargedꢀ See VIꢀ “Batteries and Chargingꢀ”
n Push in the main circuit breaker reset buttonꢀ See Vꢀ “Your Scooter”
n Make certain that both battery harnesses are firmly connected to the electronics module and to the
battery terminalsꢀ See IXꢀ “Disassembly and Assemblyꢀ”
n Make sure that the front-to-rear harness is firmly connected to the electronics moduleꢀ See IXꢀ
“Disassembly and Assemblyꢀ”
n Check the fusesꢀ See XIꢀ “Care and Maintenance” for fuse replacementꢀ
n Be sure the power down timer feature hasn’t been activatedꢀ See VII “Operationꢀ”
What if the motor runs but my scooter does not move?
n With the key turned to the “on” position, check the status LEDꢀ If the LED flashes three times, pauses
briefly, then flashes two times, this is the manual freewheel lever code meaning your scooter is in
freewheel modeꢀ
n When the manual freewheel lever is pulled up, the brakes are disengaged and all power to the transaxle
is cutꢀ
n Push down the manual freewheel lever to restore normal operation to your scooter See Vꢀ “Your Scooterꢀ”
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What if the main circuit breaker repeatedly trips?
n Charge the scooter’s batteries more frequentlyꢀ See VIꢀ “Batteries and Chargingꢀ”
n If the problem continues, have both of your scooter’s batteries load tested by your authorized Pride
Providerꢀ
n You may also perform the load test yourselfꢀ Battery load testers are available at most automotive parts
storesꢀ
n Follow the directions supplied with the load testerꢀ
n See VIꢀ “Batteries and Charging” or IVꢀ “Specifications” for information about your scooter’s battery typeꢀ
What if the battery condition meter dips way down and the motor surges or hesitates when I press
my scooter’s throttle control lever?
n Fully charge your scooter’s batteriesꢀ See VIꢀ “Batteries and Chargingꢀ”
n Have your authorized Pride Provider load test each batteryꢀ
n Or, see the previous troubleshooting question for load testing the batteries yourselfꢀ
If you experience any problems with your scooter that you are not able to solve, immediately contact your
authorized Pride Provider for information, maintenance, and serviceꢀ
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X I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E
Your scooter requires a minimal amount of care and maintenanceꢀ If you do not feel confident in your
ability to perform the maintenance listed below, you may schedule inspection and maintenance at your
authorized Pride Providerꢀ The following areas require periodic inspection and/or care and maintenanceꢀ
TIRE PRESSURE
n If equipped with pneumatic tires, always maintain a proper 30-35 psi tire pressureꢀ
WARNING! It is important that 30-35 psi tire pressure be maintained in pneumatic tires at
all timesꢀ Do not underinflate or overinflate your tiresꢀ Low pressure may result in loss of
control, and overinflated tires may burstꢀ Failure to maintain 30-35 psi tire pressure in
pneumatic tires at all times may result in tire and/or wheel failure, causing serious personal
injury and/or damage to your scooterꢀ
n Regularly inspect your scooter’s tires for signs of wearꢀ
EXTERIOR SURFACES
Bumpers, tires, and trim can benefit from an occasional application of rubber or vinyl conditionerꢀ
WARNING! Do not use a rubber or vinyl conditioner on the scooter’s vinyl seat, floorboard,
or tire treadꢀ They will become dangerously slippery and result in personal injury and/or
damage to your scooterꢀ
BATTERY TERMINAL CONNECTIONS
n Make certain that the terminal connections remain tight and uncorrodedꢀ
n The batteries must sit flat in the battery wellsꢀ
n The battery terminals should face the rear of the scooterꢀ
WIRING HARNESSES
n Regularly check all wiring connectionsꢀ
n Regularly check all wiring insulation, including the charger power cord, for wear or damageꢀ
n Have your authorized Pride Provider repair or replace any damaged connector, connection, or insula-
tion that you find before using your scooter againꢀ
ABS PLASTIC SHROUDS
n The front tiller shroud, front shroud, and the rear shroud are formed from durable ABS plastic and are
coated with an advanced formula urethane paintꢀ
n A light application of car wax will help the shrouds retain their high glossꢀ
AXLE BEARINGS AND THE MOTOR/TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
These items are all prelubricated, sealed, and require no subsequent lubricationꢀ
MOTOR BRUSHES
The motor brushes are housed inside of the motor transaxle/assemblyꢀ They should be inspected periodi-
cally for wear by your authorized Pride Providerꢀ
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CONSOLE, CHARGER, AND REAR ELECTRONICS
n Keep these areas free of moistureꢀ
n Allow these areas to dry thoroughly if they have been exposed to moisture before operating your scooter
againꢀ
FUSE REPLACEMENT
In the event a fuse should cease to work:
n Remove the fuse by pulling it out of its slotꢀ
n Examine the fuse to be sure it is blownꢀ See figures 26 and 27ꢀ
n Insert a new fuse of the proper ratingꢀ
Figure 26. Working Fuse
Figure 27. Blown Fuse (Replace)
WARNING! The replacement fuse must exactly match the rating of the new fuseꢀ Failure
to use properly rated fuses may cause damage to the electrical system and may result in
personal injuryꢀ
LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT
The scooter’s light bulbs are easily replaceableꢀ Do not use regular automotive-type 12-volt light bulbs;
your scooter is equipped with a 24-volt electrical systemꢀ Replacement light bulbs can be purchased from
your authorized Pride Providerꢀ
NOTE: Use only 24 volt light bulbsꢀ
n Remove the light coverꢀ
n Gently remove the bulb by pulling it straight outꢀ
n Insert a new bulb of the same wattageꢀ
n Replace the light coverꢀ
STORING YOUR SCOOTER
If you plan on not using your scooter for an extended period of time, it is best to:
n Fully charge its batteries prior to storageꢀ
n Disconnect the batteries from the scooterꢀ
n Store your scooter in a warm, dry environmentꢀ
n Avoid storing your scooter where it will be exposed to temperature extremesꢀ
WARNING! Always protect batteries from freezing temperatures and never charge a frozen
batteryꢀ This damages the battery and can cause personal injuryꢀ
For prolonged storage, you may wish to place several boards under the frame of your scooter to raise it off
of the groundꢀ This takes the weight off the tires and reduces the possibility of flat spots developing on the
areas of the tires contacting the groundꢀ
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X I I . W A R R A N T Y
THREE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Three years on all structural frame components; including platform, fork, seat post, and frameꢀ
Three-year prorata drive train warranty; including transaxle, motor, and brakeꢀ
n First year: 100% replacement of parts cost
n Second year: 67% replacement of parts cost
n Third year: 50% replacement of parts cost
THREE-YEAR WARRANTY EXCEPTIONS
Transaxle: In cases where there is an increase in the operational noise level, the warranty does not applyꢀ
(The increase in operational noise level usually occurs due to abusive and excessive strain on the scooterꢀ)
Motor brake: Three-year warranty for the electrical function of the motor brakeꢀ Brake pads are a wear
item and are not warrantedꢀ
ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
For one (1) year from the date of purchase, Pride will repair or replace at our option to the original pur-
chaser, free of charge, any part or electronic component found upon examination by an authorized repre-
sentative of Pride to be defective in material and/or workmanshipꢀ
The battery is warranted by the battery manufacturerꢀ The battery is not warranted by Prideꢀ
Warranty service can be performed by Pride or by an authorized Pride Providerꢀ Do not return faulty parts
to Pride without prior consentꢀ All transportation costs and shipping damage incurred while submitting
parts for repair or replacement are the responsibility of the original purchaserꢀ
WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS
n ABS plastic shrouds and footrest covers (wear items and not warranted)
n Batteries (the battery manufacturer provides a limited warranty)
n Tires and tire tubes (wear items and not warranted)
n Upholstery and seating (wear items and not warranted)
n Repairs and/or modifications made to any part of the scooter without specific and prior consent from Pride
n Circumstances beyond the control of Pride
n Damage caused by: battery fluid spillage or leakage, abuse, misuse, accident, or negligence, improper
operation, maintenance, or storage, commercial use or use other than normal
n Labor, service calls, shipping, and other charges incurred for repair of the product
There is no other express warrantyꢀ
Implied warranties, including those of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to
one (1) year from the date of original purchase and to the extent permitted by lawꢀ Any and all implied
warranties are excludedꢀ This is the exclusive remedyꢀ Liabilities for consequential damages under any and
all warranties are excludedꢀ
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or do not allow the exclusion of
limitation of incidental or consequential damagesꢀ So, the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to youꢀ
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182 Susquehanna Aveꢀ
Exeter, PA 18643
1-800-800-8586
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