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 keep to well surfaces.
7. Turning:
Always slow down before a turn; turn-
ing at speed can cause the scooter to topple. Look
in the direction you are travelling – If there is a blind
corner, sound the horn.
8. Turning Circle:
Practice manoeuvring your
scooter so you can judge the turning circle. This is
important to avoid tipping off kerbs or for negotiat-
ing tight spaces.
9. Bad Weather:
If it is snowing or icy stay at
home! Remember that ice, snow and slippery
surfaces such as manhole covers, wet grass and
drains could affect braking and steering. Use cau-
tion at all times.
10. Tyres:
Your vehicle is fitted with solid tyres.
Should they become damaged they should be
replaced by your dealer. Do not attempt to replace
them yourself.
11. Pavements:
It is illegal to drive at more than
4 m.p.h. on the pavement. Your scooter is limited
to that maximum speed but always slow down in
crowded areas and take care not to collide with
pedestrians.
12. Shower Rooms or Washing:
Never take your
scooter into a shower or steam room, and never
hose it down. Its sensitive electronics could mal-
function if they get wet or damp.
13. Immersion:
Never enter large puddles or
areas of water where the depth and/or current is
unknown. Immersion or partial immersion of the
scooter may damage it and could leave you stranded.
Transporting your Scooter
Your Scooter has been designed to be dismantled
and stowed in the average car boot. Contact your
dealer for advice on how best to transport your
scooter in your vehicle. To transport your Scooter
you may need to dismantle it. Follow these instruc-
tions. The component weights are recorded in the
Technical Specification section of this manual. Do
not attempt to undertake dismantling or lifting with-
out assistance. You are advised to wear gloves.
Disassembly:
• Turn the power off.
(Turn key to the off position
and remove from the scooter).
• Remove the seat by squeezing the seat swivel
lever
and lifting the seat off the seat post. (Fig 16)
• Fold the seat arms down & the seat-back
forward on itself
for easy storage.
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Warning!
Dismantling the scooter involves lift-
ing and handling heavy parts. Weights are given
in the Technical Specification; consider if you
need help in handling parts before you try to lift
them. Contact your dealer for advice on how
best to transport your scooter in your particular
vehicle.
Warning!
Pinching or Crushing. Be careful
to avoid being pinched or having your hands
crushed when lifting or handling parts. Wear
gloves whenever possible. Special attention
should be paid when raising and lowering
armrests, splitting the front and rear parts of the
chassis or rotating/handling the front wheels
when dismantling or during re-assembly for
transportation in a car or similar.
Warning!
Your scooter is not suitable for use
as a seat for an occupant in a motor vehicle.
Warning!
Do not stand the scooter up on its
ends or sides as it may become unstable and
topple causing an injury.
Rascal Vista and Vista DX Scooters Owner’s Manual and Service Record
