When I got the scooter it had been through some ruff times, laid down at least once probly twice. there was nothing covering the battery, I had to make sure that I didnt rest my feet on it at first it is sunken into the foot rest if that makes sence there are just the 3 wires coming off the battery going to the frame and back I think. I can post a pic if someone came explain how to do it.
Thanks,
Brian