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Rascal Ventura Scooter Owner's Manual and Service Record
18. Switch off when not in use.
To conserve your batteries and prevent the vehicle accidentally moving,
always switch off the power when your Scooter is not in use. (On/Off or ignition key).
Tip:
If you do leave your scooter switched on for a prolonged period of time without using it, it will enter a
sleep mode to conserve power. To reactivate the scooter, the On/Off key will need to be turned to the "Off"
position and then back to the "On" position.
Driving the vehicle - hazards
1. Getting on and off the vehicle:
When getting on make sure that the vehicle is on level ground, and not
in freewheel mode. Ensure that the armrests are secure. When getting off, park on level ground, turn off
the ignition and remove the key before leaving your seat. Make sure you get off the vehicle in a safe area.
2. Tiller Position:
Drive with the tiller in an upright position that feels comfortable with the controls in easy reach.
3. Kerbs and Obstacles:
Try to avoid kerbs and obstacles. Never ride up or down kerbs or obstructions higher
than that in the Technical Specification Sheets. Always tackle obstacles head on. Use ramps wherever possible
and ensure that all wheels will fit on the ramp. Always try to avoid crossing a slope. If you have to cross a
slope, take great care to avoid tipping. Never make sharp turns on slopes or back down a slope.
4. Hills & Slopes: Going Up Hill. Lean forward when going up.
Make sure you have enough speed to
climb the slope.
Do not stop or turn the vehicle around.
If you have to turn while climbing an incline,
keep going until you reach a level area. If you have to start on an incline, lean forward and apply power
slowly – do not start and stop. If you are not comfortable about tackling a gradient, consider an
alternative route. Note: Always check that the battery level is high; going up hill takes a lot of energy. If the
level drops too low the vehicle will cut out leaving you stranded.
5. Hills & Slopes: Going Down Hill. Lean back in the seat when going down,
and turn the speed
control dial to low. If you are not comfortable about tackling a gradient, consider an alternative route.
Try to avoid crossing slopes – always drive straight up or down the slope.
NEVER BACK DOWN A SLOPE!
6. Terrain:
Do not drive your vehicle across deep, soft or slippery terrain ( for example, soft dirt, sand, or loose
gravel). You could get stuck. Also avoid rutted, bumpy ground and try to keep to well prepared surfaces.
7. Turning:
Always
slow down
before a turn; turning at speed can cause the scooter to topple. Look in the
direction you are travelling – If there is a blind corner sound the horn.
Tip:
The Rascal Ventura Scooter is equipped with an inertia sensor that will automatically reduce the scooter
speed during potentially dangerous cornering. If you feel power loss during a very tight turn, this is quite normal.
Warning!
Before driving the scooter you should be aware that, under certain circumstances it could
become unstable and tip over. Your scooter has been designed to operate on hard, even surfaces and
should not be used on very rough or rutted terrain. Do not exceed the maximum safe slope recorded in
the Technical Specifications.
