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Rascal AutoGo Owner's Manual

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    The rascal company 1 mobility plaza., sewell, nj 08080 rascal autogo™ owner’s manual.

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    Rascal autogo owner’s manual emc part: 19286400 rev.01 03/09/07 i please read this entire manual before operating the vehicle. Failure to do so may result in damage to the vehicle or serious injury. The rascal company wishes to thank you for choosing the revolutionary rascal autogo™vehicle for fun a...

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    Rascal autogo owner’s manual emc part: 19286400 rev.01 03/09/07 ii contents title page curbs and small obstacles ............................................................ 23 freewheel operation ...................................................................... 23 automatic folding and unfoldi...

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    Rascal autogo owner’s manual emc part: 19286400 rev.01 03/09/07 iii title page maintenance ................................................................................................ 38 preventative maintenance ........................................................................ 38 frame in...

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    Rascal autogo owner’s manual emc part: 19286400 rev.01 03/09/07 iv illustrations number title page 1 rascal autogo components ............................................. 6 2 battery charging ................................................................... 9 3 battery pack installation ............

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    Rascal autogo owner’s manual emc part: 19286400 rev.01 03/09/07 1 safety information read and understand these warnings and the entire manual before using your rascal autogo. Failure to follow these instructions may result in damage to the vehicle or serious injury. Important! 1. Do not exceed the s...

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    Rascal autogo owner’s manual emc part: 19286400 rev.01 03/09/07 2 9. Do not back down an incline or allow the unit to be backed down an incline. 10. Do not turn off the power while the unit is moving. 11. Always remember vehicle capacity is limited to one person only. This unit is not approved for t...

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    Rascal autogo owner’s manual emc part: 19286400 rev.01 03/09/07 3 important information regarding electromagnetic interference (emi) it is very important that you read this information regarding the possible effects of electromagnetic interference (emi) on your vehicle. Electromagnetic interference ...

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    Rascal autogo owner’s manual emc part: 19286400 rev.01 03/09/07 4 other types of hand-held devices like cellular telephones, laptop computers, am/fm radios, and small appliances like hair dryers or electric shavers may also generate electromagnetic energy, but it is such a small amount that, as far ...

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    Rascal autogo owner’s manual emc part: 19286400 rev.01 03/09/07 5 getting to know your rascal autogo dash & controls — the rascal autogo is operated from the controls located on the dashboard and the forward/ reverse lever which controls the power folding/unfolding feature. Detailed descriptions of ...

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    Rascal autogo owner’s manual emc part: 19286400 rev.01 03/09/07 6 illustration 1 — rascal autogo components.

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    Rascal autogo owner’s manual emc part: 19286400 rev.01 03/09/07 7 initial set-up after receiving and unpacking your rascal autogo use the following to initially set-up the vehicle. Set-up consists of unfolding it from the flat-fold configuration, installing the battery pack, installing/setting the d...

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    Rascal autogo owner’s manual emc part: 19286400 rev.01 03/09/07 8 charging batteries the rascal autogo is equipped with two maintenance-free, airline approved, sealed 12v/15a batteries with an integral automatic battery charger mounted in a detachable battery pack installed onto the front of the til...

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    Rascal autogo owner’s manual emc part: 19286400 rev.01 03/09/07 9 illustration 2 — battery charging.

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    Rascal autogo owner’s manual emc part: 19286400 rev.01 03/09/07 10 charge the batteries as follows: 1. For your convenience, you can detach the battery pack from the rascal autogo and move it to a 3-prong grounded electrical receptacle. If you choose, you can also park the rascal autogo near a 3-pro...

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    Rascal autogo owner’s manual emc part: 19286400 rev.01 03/09/07 11 installing the battery pack after the batteries have been fully charged, you’ll be ready to install the battery pack into the tiller. Install the battery pack as follows (see illustration 3). 1. Lift the battery pack by the handle an...

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    Rascal autogo owner’s manual emc part: 19286400 rev.01 03/09/07 12 adjusting tiller position for your riding comfort, the rascal autogo tiller can be used in two positions. To adjust tiller position: • lift tiller position adjustment knob to release tiller lock • adjust tiller to preferred position ...

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    Rascal autogo owner’s manual emc part: 19286400 rev.01 03/09/07 13 installing & setting the dashboard clock your rascal autogo comes with a removable, battery-powered, quartz clock that mounts directly in the dash. This clock is packed separately to allow you to set it to your local time before inst...

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    Rascal autogo owner’s manual emc part: 19286400 rev.01 03/09/07 14 controls the rascal autogo includes the following controls (illustration 5) used to operate the vehicle. Individual descriptions of each control are presented in pages 15-18. Illustration 5 — controls.

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    Rascal autogo owner’s manual emc part: 19286400 rev.01 03/09/07 15 keyswitch to turn power on, turn the key to the “on” position (indicated by a solid black circle). To turn power off, turn key to “off” position (indicated by an open circle). The battery gauge (fuel gauge) should be lit when the key...

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    Rascal autogo owner’s manual emc part: 19286400 rev.01 03/09/07 16 dial-a-speed knob the dial-a-speed regulates the potential speed of the rascal autogo. We strongly recommend setting it at 2 or 3 until you feel confident with controlling your vehicle properly. Turning the speed dial counter-clockwi...

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    Rascal autogo owner’s manual emc part: 19286400 rev.01 03/09/07 17 battery gauge (fuel gauge) the rascal autogo includes an illuminated battery gauge that provides a visual indication of the electrical charge in the battery pack. It consists of 10 different led bars (3 red, 4 amber and 3 green), tha...

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    Rascal autogo owner’s manual emc part: 19286400 rev.01 03/09/07 18 horn pressing the horn button on the dash sounds the horn to alert pedestrians of your approach. You may also find it helpful to use it when rounding blind corners or going in reverse. Light switch depress the switch button to turn t...

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    Rascal autogo owner’s manual emc part: 19286400 rev.01 03/09/07 19 operating the rascal autogo once you’ve become familiar with the rascal autogo components, controls, and have charged the battery pack, you can use the following section to operate it. This section presents instructions for getting o...

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    Rascal autogo owner’s manual emc part: 19286400 rev.01 03/09/07 20 transferring on or off the vehicle your rascal autogo has been designed to make transferring on and off the vehicle as easy as possible. Warning! Make sure key switch is either in the off position or the key is removed before transfe...

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    Rascal autogo owner’s manual emc part: 19286400 rev.01 03/09/07 21 1. Tiller and dash are locked in position, facing the operator. 2. Frame pivot lock is engaged. 3. Seat is locked onto frame. Check latching lever. 4. Drivetrain is properly aligned and connected to frame. 5. Drivetrain clicks into p...

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    Rascal autogo owner’s manual emc part: 19286400 rev.01 03/09/07 22 speed settings the overall forward/reverse speed range of the vehicle is selected from the speed control knob on the dash. Lower settings result in slower speeds. Higher settings provide faster speeds. When first operating your vehic...

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    Rascal autogo owner’s manual emc part: 19286400 rev.01 03/09/07 23 curbs and small obstacles always climb or go down small obstacles slowly to avoid damage to the vehicle. Do not attempt to ride over curbs or any other obstructions higher than 1 inch (2.54 cm). Freewheel operation the rascal autogo ...

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    Rascal autogo owner’s manual emc part: 19286400 rev.01 03/09/07 24 automatic folding and unfolding a key feature of the rascal autogo is the ability to automatically fold and unfold it for ease of transport, storage, and use. The benefit is one can fold their vehicle without any bending or lifting. ...

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    Rascal autogo owner’s manual emc part: 19286400 rev.01 03/09/07 25 2. Pull dash release up and lift dash to upright position to engage wheel locks onto front wheels, see illustration 7. Illustration 7 — dash release lever 3. Position yourself on the right side of the rascal autogo. Press the foot le...

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    Rascal autogo owner’s manual emc part: 19286400 rev.01 03/09/07 26 4. Before releasing the foot release lever, lean the tiller forward slightly to start the folding sequence. Remove your foot from foot release lever. Make sure the main frame is above the pivot lock and you are ready to automatically...

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    Rascal autogo owner’s manual emc part: 19286400 rev.01 03/09/07 27 illustration 9 — folding operation 6. When fully folded, latch the frame and tiller together by pressing the tiller back against the main frame, see illustration 9. 7. When folded, lower the dash to release the front wheel locks. 8. ...

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    Rascal autogo owner’s manual emc part: 19286400 rev.01 03/09/07 28 warning! When moving vehicle in power folded position, use extreme care to avoid tripping or colliding with yourself, others, or other vehicles. Unfolding information follow these instructions and refer back to illustrations 6-9 to u...

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    Rascal autogo owner’s manual emc part: 19286400 rev.01 03/09/07 29 flat folding and unfolding as an added convenience, the rascal autogo can be manually folded flat for storage or transport. When folded flat, the rascal autogo can be easily stored in a car trunk, under your bed, or in a storage comp...

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    Rascal autogo owner’s manual emc part: 19286400 rev.01 03/09/07 30 to unfold the rascal autogo after being folded flat: • raise tiller and dash to upright position • pull dash release lever and return dash to driving position • raise seat frame and lock into position using the seat frame cams • re-i...

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    Rascal autogo owner’s manual emc part: 19286400 rev.01 03/09/07 31 disassembly & re-assembly in addition to easily folding and unfolding, the rascal autogo can be quickly and easily disassembled for storage or transport, then re-assembled when needed. Instructions to take your rascal autogo apart an...

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    Rascal autogo owner’s manual emc part: 19286400 rev.01 03/09/07 32 3. Lift battery pack handle up and pull forward to remove battery pack from tiller. 4. Flatten seat frame as shown in illustration 13, by: — rotating seat frame cams by pushing cam handles down until they lock, — lifting the rear of ...

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    Rascal autogo owner’s manual emc part: 19286400 rev.01 03/09/07 33 8. The quick release drivetrain lever is located at the rear, underneath the frame. Push the red quick release drivetrain lever with your thumb, as shown in figure 14. While the lever is pushed, lift rear of the scooter using the cro...

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    Rascal autogo owner’s manual emc part: 19286400 rev.01 03/09/07 34 re-assembling the rascal autogo putting the rascal autogo back together involves re-attaching the drivetrain, re-positioning the tiller and dash, raising & locking the seat frame, installing the seat, and installing the battery pack ...

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    Rascal autogo owner’s manual emc part: 19286400 rev.01 03/09/07 35 3. Check brake lever is in the locked position (see page 23). Make sure the scooter cannot be moved with the ignition off. Fuel gauge will flash on & off if brake is in push mode and key is “on”. 4. Position tiller into one of two pr...

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    Rascal autogo owner’s manual emc part: 19286400 rev.01 03/09/07 36 transporting the rascal autogo by car — to transport your disassembled rascal autogo by car, place each of the components into the trunk, being careful not to scratch or mark any of the finished surfaces. If you need assistance lifti...

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    Rascal autogo owner’s manual emc part: 19286400 rev.01 03/09/07 37 if traveling outside of the united states, you may require a different charger power cord for your battery pack. Contact customer service or your authorized service center can help you answer these questions and supply you with the a...

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    Rascal autogo owner’s manual emc part: 19286400 rev.01 03/09/07 38 maintenance this section presents information to keep your rascal autogo in peak operating condition, including: • preventative maintenance • troubleshooting • parts ordering procedure your rascal autogo requires only minimal mainten...

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    Rascal autogo owner’s manual emc part: 19286400 rev.01 03/09/07 39 warning! Do not use vehicle if frame damage is present. Severe personal injury may result. Additionally, check conditions of reflectors mounted on frame. Replace any missing or damaged reflectors to maintain proper visibility. Headli...

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    Rascal autogo owner’s manual emc part: 19286400 rev.01 03/09/07 40 due to environmental conditions, movement may become stiff and difficult. If movement becomes difficult, use of a spray lubricant can be used to restore easy movement. Use a spray lubricant such as wd-40. Use lubricant sparingly and ...

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    Rascal autogo owner’s manual emc part: 19286400 rev.01 03/09/07 41 polishing polish all plastic components to help protect them from scratches and a dull finish. This can be done by using a non-abrasive auto polishing material available at your local automotive parts dealer or local department store...

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    Rascal autogo owner’s manual emc part: 19286400 rev.01 03/09/07 42 illustration 17 — cable turnbuckle adjustment.

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    Rascal autogo owner’s manual emc part: 19286400 rev.01 03/09/07 43 drivetrain the parking brake of the drivetrain includes an adjustment setscrew for the brake pad. If brake starts to squeal, tighten setscrew. Brake nut should be set 1/6" (1.5 mm) from brake pad. Periodically clean dirt in brake pad...

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    Rascal autogo owner’s manual emc part: 19286400 rev.01 03/09/07 44 replacing clock battery after time, the dash clock may begin to lose time, or stop, when the battery runs down. The battery is easily replaced by removing the clock from the dash, prying open the clock’s case, and inserting a new bat...

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    Rascal autogo owner’s manual emc part: 19286400 rev.01 03/09/07 45 battery types: sr626sw, ucc 377, ray-o-vac rw329 1. Remove clock from the dash by gently prying the edge of the clock from the dash. 2. Use a small screwdriver to open the case by inserting the screwdriver blade into the notch on the...

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    Rascal autogo owner’s manual emc part: 19286400 rev.01 03/09/07 46 troubleshooting guide this table is only a guide to aid you in getting your vehicle operating, should you have any problems. If you are unable to get your vehicle operating, call either electric mobility customer service toll free nu...

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    Rascal autogo owner’s manual emc part: 19286400 rev.01 03/09/07 47 temperature and then fully recharge 4. Defective charger 4. Contact electric mobility or your authorized service center erratic behavior when engager operated 1. Faulty engager 1. Contact electric mobility or your authorized service ...

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    Rascal autogo owner’s manual emc part: 19286400 rev.01 03/09/07 48 controller fault codes in addition to the troubleshooting information in the previous section, the controller used in the rascal autogo provides diagnostic information through means of a fault code display that appears on the battery...

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    Rascal autogo owner’s manual emc part: 19286400 rev.01 03/09/07 49 parts ordering procedures to help us serve you as quickly as possible have your phone number, vehicle serial number or your order number ready when you call. When ordering parts, please have your method of payment ready (i.E., credit...

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    Rascal autogo owner’s manual emc part: 19286400 rev.01 03/09/07 50 accessories your rascal autogo can include several useful accessories to make your riding experience more enjoyable, convenient, and easier. These accessories can include: • electric trunk lift • trunk lift bracket • autorack - vehic...

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    Rascal autogo owner’s manual emc part: 19286400 rev.01 03/09/07 51 specifications 1 dimensions: length 41-42” (104-106 cm) width 21” (53.3 cm) height 37” (94 cm) folded, vertical 38” (96.5 cm) h x 21” (53.3 cm) w x 22” (55.8 cm) l folded, horiz., w/seat 23” (58.4 cm) h x 21” (53.3 cm) w x 38” (96.5 ...

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    Rascal autogo owner’s manual emc part: 19286400 rev.01 03/09/07 52 warranty the rascal company, warrants the vehicle, other than its component battery or batteries, to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase. If, within such warranty p...

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    Rascal autogo owner’s manual emc part: 19286400 rev.01 03/09/07 53.

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    Rascal autogo owner’s manual emc part: 19286400 rev.01 03/09/07 54.