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Troubleshooting Guide

This table is a guide to fault finding. The fault may be a simple fix. If you have any doubts phone your dealer.

Symptom

• Scooter does not move. 

when power is switched on.

• Steering is loose or wobbly when driven.

• Vehicle behaves erratically when driven. 

or judders or cuts out ?

• Short Range

To save the batteries, the scooter controller has a sleep mode, which is activated if the scooter is not used but left

switched on for some time. To reset, switch the scooter off and then on again.

Diagnostic Table

Your scooter controller provides diagnostic information by flashes.  If there is no problem when you switch on, the

power lamp should come on. Should a fault be detected the light will flash as below: 

Flashes of Power Indicator 

Indicated Fault and Corrective Action

One Flash

Battery needs charging

Two or Three Flashes

Battery voltage incorrect - change battery

Four Flashes

Electrical overload - switch off, wait 5 minutes

Five Flashes

Brake fault or switched on when in freewheel

Six Flashes

Switched on when finger control pressed

More than 6 flashes

Errors detected - contact your dealer

If in doubt switch off and switch on – if this does not cure the fault contact your dealer. 

Your dealer is

there to help you but they can only do this if you give them as much information as possible. Remember 

correct information will get the problem fixed quicker and save you money.  Phone the dealer and explain

exactly what the problem is, recounting as much detail as possible including the indicated faults.

Solution

• Batteries flat - check level. 

• Is the charger connected? Has it fused?

• Has the battery cut-out operated?

• Is Freewheel engaged?

• Freewheel has been selected while power is on

Ensure freewheel is not selected; switch off and on

NB the power indicator may flash indicating that

freewheel has been selected.. 

• Check for tyre damage or punctures.

• Damaged steering - contact dealer.

• Loose seat  - contact dealer.

• Possible electronic problems - contact dealer.

• Check tyres for damage.

• Check batteries are fully charging.

• Check vehicle moves easily in Freewheel

• Check handbrake adjustment

Summary of Contents for Rascal 309

Page 1: ...On the following pages you will find the user manual for the Rascal 309 329LE mobility scooters We stock a range of Electric Mobility scooters...

Page 2: ...ric Mobility Euro Limited Canal Way Ilminster Somerset TA19 9DL Telephone 01460 258100 www electricmobility co uk Issue 1 06 08 Rascal 309 329LE Scooter Owners Manual Service Record Rascal 309 Rascal...

Page 3: ...tact your dealer for advice We suggest that you keep this manual in a safe place It contains essential information on the operation of the scooter and includes the maintenance records If at any time y...

Page 4: ...folding 10 Driving the vehicle 11 Driving the vehicle hazards 11 Transporting your scooter 12 Assembling your scooter 13 Battery charging 14 User maintenance 16 Additional safety information 16 Troubl...

Page 5: ...Model 329 LE model scooter The Model 309 is similar but has a slightly shorter chassis smaller wheels and is limited to 6 mph See Technical Specification Sheet for detail This is your contact number f...

Page 6: ...is suited for travel on public roads when this is required Both scooters have lighting to enable them to operate in the dark The scooters are intended for use on pavements and roads and other reasonab...

Page 7: ...n see page 8 When the lever is in the Freewheel position there is no braking and the scooter could run down a slope and cause injury or even death NEVER SIT ON THE SCOOTER WHEN IN FREEWHEEL Warning Ti...

Page 8: ...hboard Before driving your vehicle it is important to familiarise yourself with the controls Do not attempt to drive the vehicle before reading the rest of this Handbook Dashboard Description 1 Power...

Page 9: ...to the slowest speed marked by a tortoise As the knob is turned to the right the speed will increase to a maximum marked by a hare Set the speed before you move off Do not adjust the speed control dia...

Page 10: ...scooter lift the armrest up When riding always have the armrest in the down position Avoid pinching fingers as you lower the armrest If you require more room in the width of the seat undo the knobs at...

Page 11: ...ng The tiller can be folded down for transporting Take care when lowering the tiller not to pinch your fingers at the base of the tiller Locate the lever below the dash on the tiller Push the lever do...

Page 12: ...ing and Indicators switch on lights and indicate your intention to turn 13 Pull in right hand lever slowly the vehicle will now move off The more you pull the lever in the faster the vehicle will go 1...

Page 13: ...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 imp...

Page 14: ...Warning Only use ramps to position the scooter into the back of a vehicle Do not try and lift it back injury may result Assembling your Scooter following Transportation Unload your scooter from the ve...

Page 15: ...ting the seat lever insert the seat pin into the seat post on the rear chassis Ensure it is fully engaged the seat does not rock or rotate and the seat lever has engaged so locking the seat in the for...

Page 16: ...change depending on charging temperature usage and other factors Listed below are guidelines to prolong battery life 1 After using your vehicle always charge it at the end of the day even after a sho...

Page 17: ...disposing of your scooter They will be aware of the environmental regulations in force at the time and will assist you to meet the applicable environmental legislation 16 Rascal 309 329LE Scooter Own...

Page 18: ...ve Flashes Brake fault or switched on when in freewheel Six Flashes Switched on when finger control pressed More than 6 flashes Errors detected contact your dealer If in doubt switch off and switch on...

Page 19: ...lly charged at the end of the charging cycle Batteries may not perform as well in very cold weather Change your battery if you find it is not performing as well as new Care can prolong the life of the...

Page 20: ...is serviced at least once a year by an approved Electric Mobility Dealer If the vehicle is used constantly we recommend a twice yearly maintenance 2 Ensure the engineer stamps the Service Log page 27...

Page 21: ...sary Steering bearing adjust as required Tiller adjustment functioning wear and damage Tiller lock functioning wear and damage Seat mounting for wear or damage Revolving seat mechanism locates correct...

Page 22: ...consequential damage Electric Mobility Euro Ltd s liability on any claim of any kind including negligence for any loss or damage arising out of connected to or resulting from the order of the perform...

Page 23: ...Adjustable armrest and height Mass weight of seat kg lb 12 5 28 Wheel size front rear mm in Front wheel 260 x 76 10 x 3 Rear wheel 305 x 76 12 x 3 Type of tyres type Pneumatic Tyre Pressures normal f...

Page 24: ...st and height Mass weight of seat kg lb 19 5 43 Wheel size front rear mm in 305 x 76 12 x 3 305 x 76 12 x 3 Type of tyres type Pneumatic Tyre Pressures normal front rear p s i bar 35 2 35 2 Tyre Press...

Page 25: ...24 Rascal 309 329LE Scooter Owner s Manual Service Record Notes...

Page 26: ...obility Euro Ltd FREEPOST SWBI 1045 Ilminster Somerset TA19 9ZA My Dealer s Company name is Please can I have a free no obligation home demonstration Please send me a brochure of the range of products...

Page 27: ...Electric Mobility Euro Ltd FREEPOST SWBI 1045 Ilminster Somerset TA19 9ZA Electric Mobility Euro Ltd FREEPOST SWBI 1045 Ilminster Somerset TA19 9ZA...

Page 28: ...e sure this part is stamped and dated after each service Dealer stamp 1st Service Dealer stamp 2nd Service Dealer stamp 3rd Service Dealer stamp 4th Service Dealer stamp 5th Service Dealer stamp 6th S...

Page 29: ...Rascal 309 329LE Scooter Manufactured by Electric Mobility Euro Limited Canal Way Ilminster Somerset TA19 9DL Telephone 01460 258100 www electricmobility co uk E and O E Issue 1 06 08...

Page 30: ...r and parts please contact us and we will be delighted to help Free on 08000 96 12 96 If you wish to call from a mobile then the call may not be free and you may be charged Landline 01305 213147 Alter...

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