Owner`s manual
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)
How does the charger work?
When your Sport Scooters battery voltage is low, the charger works harder, sending more electrical current to the
batteries to bring up their charge. As the batteries approach a full charge, the charger sends less and less electrical
current. When the batteries are fully charged, the current sent from the charger is at nearly zero amperage. There-
fore, when the charger is plugged in, it maintains the charge on your Sport Scooters batteries, but does not
overcharge them. We do not recommend that you charge your Sport Scooters batteries for more than 24 con-
secutive hours.
What if my Sport Scooters batteries wont charge?
n Ensure that the battery cables are connected properly.
n Ensure that both ends of the charger power cord are inserted fully.
n Examine the 5-amp charger fuse. If the fuse is blown, the batteries will not charge. See figures 9 and 10.
Can I use a different charger?
For the safest, most efficient, and balanced charging of your Sport Scooters batteries, we prefer and highly
recommend simultaneous charging of both batteries with the onboard battery charger.
How often must I charge the batteries?
Two major factors must be considered when deciding how often to charge your Sport Scooters batteries:
n All day Sport Scooter use on a daily basis.
n Infrequent or sporadic Sport Scooter use.
With these considerations in mind, you can determine how often and for how long you should charge your Sport
Scooters batteries. We designed the onboard charger so that it will not overcharge your Sport Scooters batter-
ies. 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 Sport Scooter daily, charge its batteries as soon as you finish using it for the day. Your Sport Scooter
will be ready each morning to give you a full day of service. We recommend that you charge your Sport Scooters
batteries for 8 to 14 hours after daily use.
n If you use your Sport Scooter once a week or less, charge its batteries at least once a week for 12 to 14 hours at a
time.
n Keep your Sport Scooters batteries fully charged.
n Avoid deeply discharging your Sport Scooters batteries.
n Do not charge your Sport Scooters batteries for more than 24 consecutive hours.
VI. BATTERIES AND CHARGING