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New batteries, fully charged, still wont work

The scooter was working fine when last used. Tried to charge batteries, didnt charge. So got new batteries,it still wont go. Horn beeps, says it is fully chargered. Checked all connections, reset, and checked fuse. Can find the book for it. Mom has AD and loses everything.

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I will ask but don't take offence, so many people overlook the obvious, have you checked the free wheel lever/s are not set to free wheel (if it is the scooter will be relatively easy to push forward or backward) if set to free wheel then move lever/s to drive position
http://www.pridemobility.com/pdf/Owners_Manuals/US_Scooter/US_Sonic_om.pdf
this is a link for the sonic scooter user guide, not 100% sure that it is the exact one or not but it should show you were to find the free wheel lock on your scooter it is in this guide and I would be surprised if it is not the same as yours. Hope that helps. Mark.

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I have the book if you can figure a way to post you email without getting too much SPAM. Be sure the charger is un-plugged, and that the free wheel lever is engaged.

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