Rascal R600 Scooter Owner’s Manual
EMC Part: 19271200 • Rev. 03 • 06/01/2003
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Driving
Once seated on your Rascal scooter, driving is simple. Set Speed Dial to desired speed range. Use the
Engager Lever to move forward (squeeze right side) or reverse (squeeze left side) Steer in the desired
direction. Before driving, however, you should confirm the following recommendations are followed.
• Tiller and dash are locked in position, facing the operator.
• Seat is locked in forward position.
• Green Status Lamp is not flashing
• Armrests are lowered into driving position.
• Key is in switch and in “On” position.
Braking System
Whenever the engager lever is moved out of the neutral position, the electromagnetic brake will
automatically release and your scooter will move. When the speed engager lever is released, it will
return to the neutral position and the scooter will decelerate with regenerative braking and come to a
complete stop. The parking brake will then engage preventing further movement of your scooter. If your
scooter ever moves in an unexpected manner, release the speed engager lever. Once the scooter has
come to a complete stop turn off the power.
Your unit is equipped with a controller that has a high pedal disable safety feature. This will prevent
unexpected acceleration of the scooter, if the speed engager lever is activated at the same time you
turn the key ON. To reset the controller, release the speed engager lever and turn the key OFF for 3-5
seconds and then turn it back ON.
Safety Feature:
There is a time delay between the release of the engager lever and when the parking
brake automatically activates. This delay allows your vehicle to gradually slow down before the parking
brake activates so you will come to a smooth stop.
Speed Settings
The top forward/reverse speed of the vehicle is selected from the Dial-A-Speed knob on the dash.
Lower settings, 1, 2 (indicated by the turtle symbol) result in slower speeds. Higher settings 9-10
(indicated by the rabbit symbol) provide faster speeds.
When first operating your vehicle, select slower settings to operate the unit until you feel comfortable.
Freewheel Operation
The scooter features a “freewheel” mode to allow it to be pushed by hand (manual operation). To
activate manually, turn the key switch OFF and locate the brake release lever under the rear cover on
the right side. Push lever up to disengage the parking brake. Move lever down to engage the parking
brake. When your vehicle is in manual push mode, parking and regenerative brakes will not operate.
The Brake Release lever is shown in Illustration 12.
