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Mega Motion Rascal Owner's Manual

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    Mega motion, inc. P.O. Box 279 pittston, pa 18640 1-800-mega-508 owner’s manual *infmanu4203* mega motion, inc. P.O. Box 279 pittston, pa 18640 www.Mega-motion.Com.

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    Mega motion service center: address: phone number: purchase date: serial number: s a f e t y g u i d e l i n e s copyright © 2012 mega motion, inc. Infmanu4203/rev b/december 2012 warning! An authorized mega motion provider or qualified technician must perform the initial setup of this scooter and m...

  • Page 3: C O N T E N T S

    Rascal www.Mega-motion.Com 3 c o n t e n t s i. Introduction .......................................................................................................................4 ii. Safety ..............................................................................................................

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    4 www.Mega-motion.Com rascal safety welcome to mega motion. The product you have purchased combines state-of the-art components with safety, comfort, and styling in mind. We are confident that these design features will provide you with the conveniences you expect during your daily activities. Under...

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    Rascal www.Mega-motion.Com 5 product safety symbols the symbols below are used on the travel scooter to identify warnings, mandatory actions, and prohibited actions. It is very important for you to read and understand them completely. I i . S a f e t y pinch/crush points created during assembly. Max...

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    6 www.Mega-motion.Com rascal i i . S a f e t y removal of grounding prong can create electrical hazard. If necessary, properly install an approved 3-pronged adapter to an electrical outlet having 2-pronged plug access. Do not use a cell phone, walkie/talkie, laptop, or other radio transmitter while ...

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    Rascal www.Mega-motion.Com 7 i i . S a f e t y do not use batteries with different amp-hour (ah) capacities. Do not mix old and new batteries. Always replace both batteries at the same time. Disposal and recycling - contact your authorized mega motion provider for infor- mation on proper disposal of...

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    8 www.Mega-motion.Com rascal indicates electrical shock hazard. Contains sealed, non-spillable batteries that meet dot crf 173.159 (d), iata packing instructions 806, iata provision a67 for safe transportation. Keep area dry. Manufactured in keep area clean. Travel scooter does not conform to iso 71...

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    Rascal www.Mega-motion.Com 9 i i . S a f e t y general mandatory! Do not operate your new travel scooter for the first time without completely reading and understanding this owner’s manual. Your travel scooter is a state-of-the-art life-enhancement device designed to increase mobility. Mega motion p...

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    10 www.Mega-motion.Com rascal perform the following inspections prior to using your travel scooter: check for proper tire inflation. Maintain but do not exceed the psi/bar/kpa air pressure rating indicated on each tire if equipped with pneumatic tires. Check all electrical connections. Make sure the...

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    Rascal www.Mega-motion.Com 11 i i . S a f e t y when climbing an incline, try to keep your travel scooter moving. If you must stop, start up again slowly, and then accelerate cautiously. When driving down an incline, do so by setting the speed adjustment dial to the slowest setting and driving in th...

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    12 www.Mega-motion.Com rascal i i . S a f e t y figure 2. Increased stability driving position figure 1. Normal driving position when you approach an incline, it is best to lean forward. See figures 1 and 2. This shifts the center of gravity of you and your travel scooter toward the front of the tra...

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    Rascal www.Mega-motion.Com 13 i i . S a f e t y figure 3. Correct curb approach figure 4. Incorrect curb approach curb curb outdoor driving surfaces your travel scooter is designed to provide optimum stability under normal driving conditions—dry, level surfaces composed of concrete, blacktop, or asp...

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    14 www.Mega-motion.Com rascal i i . S a f e t y inclement weather precautions exposure of your travel scooter to inclement weather conditions should be avoided whenever possible. If suddenly caught up in rain, snow, severe cold or heat while operating your travel scooter, proceed to shelter at the e...

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    Rascal www.Mega-motion.Com 15 elevators modern elevators have a door edge safety mechanism that, when pushed, reopens the door(s). If you are in the doorway of an elevator when the door(s) begin to close, push on the rubber door edge or allow the rubber door edge to contact the travel scooter and th...

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    16 www.Mega-motion.Com rascal i i . S a f e t y preventing unintended movement warning! If you anticipate being seated in a stationary position for an extended period of time, turn off the power. This will prevent unexpected motion from inadvertent throttle control lever contact. Motor vehicle trans...

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    Rascal www.Mega-motion.Com 17 i i . S a f e t y warning! Do not bend, lean, or reach for objects if you have to pick them up from the travel scooter deck or from either side of the travel scooter. Movements such as these may change your center of gravity and the weight distribution of the travel sco...

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    18 www.Mega-motion.Com rascal i i . S a f e t y electromagnetic and radio frequency interference (emi/rfi) warning! Laboratory tests have shown that electromagnetic and radio frequency waves can have an adverse effect on the performance of electrically-powered mobility vehicles. Electromagnetic and ...

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    Rascal www.Mega-motion.Com 19 i i i . Y o u r t r a v e l s c o o t e r tiller console the tiller console houses all controls needed to drive your travel scooter, including the key switch, throttle control lever, horn button, speed adjustment dial, and the battery condition meter. See figure 5. Proh...

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    20 www.Mega-motion.Com rascal rear components the manual freewheel lever, anti-tip wheels, and motor/transaxle assembly are located on your travel scooter as shown. See figure 6. Warning! Before placing your travel scooter into or taking it out of freewheel mode, remove the key from the key switch. ...

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    Rascal www.Mega-motion.Com 21 charger power cord receptacle the 3-pin end of the charger power cord plugs into this receptacle. Main circuit breaker (reset button) when the voltage in your travel scooter’s batteries becomes low or the travel scooter is heavily strained because of excessive loads or ...

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    22 www.Mega-motion.Com rascal xlr figure 9. Off-board battery charger i i i . Y o u r t r a v e l s c o o t e r figure 8. Battery pack fuse battery pack fuse the fuse located inside the battery pack protects the the batteries during charging. See figure 8. In the event the batteries will not charge,...

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    Rascal www.Mega-motion.Com 23 batteries and charging your travel scooter requires two long-lasting, 12-volt, deep-cycle batteries that are sealed and maintenance free. They are recharged by the supplied off-board charging system. Charge your travel scooter’s batteries for at least 8 to 14 hours prio...

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    24 www.Mega-motion.Com rascal 1 2 4 5 6 8-14h 3 warning! The led lights on the charger indicate different charger conditions at various times. If the led does not indicate that charging is complete within 24 hours, unplug the charger from the outlet and contact your provider. Refer to the operating ...

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    Rascal www.Mega-motion.Com 25 how often must i charge the batteries? Two major factors must be considered when deciding how often to charge your travel scooter’s batteries: all day use on a daily basis. Infrequent or sporadic use. With these considerations in mind, you can determine how often and fo...

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    26 www.Mega-motion.Com rascal how do i change a battery in my travel scooter? Mandatory! Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wear goggles and gloves when handling batteries and wash hands after handling. Warning! Always use two batteries of the exact sa...

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    Rascal www.Mega-motion.Com 27 i v . B a t t e r i e s a n d c h a r g i n g why do my new batteries seem weak? Deep-cycle batteries employ a different chemical technology than that used in car batteries, nickel- cadmium batteries (nicads), and other common battery types. Deep-cycle batteries are spe...

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    28 www.Mega-motion.Com rascal v . O p e r a t i o n before getting onto your travel scooter have you fully charged the batteries? See iv. “batteries and charging.” is the manual freewheel lever in the drive (rearward) position? Never leave the manual freewheel lever in the forward position unless yo...

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    Rascal www.Mega-motion.Com 29 v . O p e r a t i o n move the tiller to the center position to drive straight ahead. To stop, slowly release the throttle control lever. The electronic brakes will automatically engage when your travel scooter comes to a stop. Note: your travel scooter’s reverse speed ...

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    30 www.Mega-motion.Com rascal tiller adjustment knob v i . C o m f o r t a d j u s t m e n t s tiller angle adjustment warning! Remove the key from the key switch before adjusting the tiller or the seat. Never attempt to adjust the tiller or the seat while the travel scooter is in motion. Your trave...

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    Rascal www.Mega-motion.Com 31 or v i . C o m f o r t a d j u s t m e n t s 5. While holding the upper seat post at that height, align the adjustment holes of the upper and lower seat posts. 6. Fully insert the detent pin. 7. Replace the battery pack and connect the battery harness. 8. Reinstall the ...

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    32 www.Mega-motion.Com rascal v i i . D i s a s s e m b l y a n d a s s e m b l y disassembly you can disassemble the travel scooter into five pieces: the seat, the front section, the rear section, the basket, and the battery pack. See figure 18. No tools are required to disassemble or assemble your...

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    Rascal www.Mega-motion.Com 33 frame separation 1. Lower the tiller and tighten the tiller adjustment knob. 2. Remove the frame lock-up pin. See figure 22. 3. Lift up on the seat post and pivot the rear section backwards until the frame hooks are no longer resting on the lower frame tube. 4. Slowly s...

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    34 www.Mega-motion.Com rascal any electromechanical device occasionally requires some troubleshooting. However, most of the problems that may arise can usually be solved with a bit of thought and common sense. Many of these problems occur because the batteries are not fully charged or because the ba...

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    Rascal www.Mega-motion.Com 35 to check a fuse: 1. Remove the fuse by pulling it out of its slot. 2. Examine the fuse to be sure it is blown. See figures 24 and 25. 3. Insert a new fuse of the proper rating. Warning! The replacement fuse must exactly match the rating of the old fuse. Failure to use p...

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    36 www.Mega-motion.Com rascal axle key drive wheel washer drive wheel nut axle slot warning! Failure to ensure that the axle key is properly installed into the axle slot when mounting the wheel can result in electronic brake failure, personal injury, and/or product damage. 6. Reinstall the drive whe...

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    Rascal www.Mega-motion.Com 37 i x . C a r e a n d m a i n t e n a n c e exterior surfaces bumpers, tires, and trim can benefit from an occasional application of a rubber or vinyl conditioner. Warning! Do not use a rubber or vinyl conditioner on the travel scooter’s vinyl seat or tire tread. They wil...

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    38 www.Mega-motion.Com rascal nylon lock nut replacement any nylon insert lock nut removed during the periodic maintenance, assembly, or disassembly of the travel scooter must be replaced with a new nut. Nylon insert lock nuts should not be reused as it may cause damage to the nylon insert, resultin...

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    Mega motion service center: address: phone number: purchase date: serial number: s a f e t y g u i d e l i n e s copyright © 2012 mega motion, inc. Infmanu4203/rev b/december 2012 warning! An authorized mega motion provider or qualified technician must perform the initial setup of this scooter and m...

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    Mega motion, inc. P.O. Box 279 pittston, pa 18640 1-800-mega-508 owner’s manual *infmanu4203* mega motion, inc. P.O. Box 279 pittston, pa 18640 www.Mega-motion.Com.