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This Manual Contains Important Information on the proper 
maintenance and safe operation of your Rabbit scooter.

Please read this manual thoroughly to become familiar with 
all operating instructions prior to operation.

Should you have any questions concerning the safe 
operation or maintenance of your scooter than please 
contact your local Dealer.

Safety Instructions:

Your Scooter can ideally traverse level, hard paved  surfaces as well as 
grass, gravel, wet and  or uneven surfaces. 

Remember it is a Pedestrian scooter and you should act as a pedestrian 
when riding the scooter. Use footpaths and crossings. Never ride your 
scooter in the traffic. You are required to understand and obey local 
regulations for the lawful use of this product in public places. Ask your local 
dealer or Motor transport department for details. Maximum speed limits may 
apply. Limitations may apply on where and how the scooter can be used. It is 
the users responsibility to obey local laws and regulations and to operate the 
scooter in a safe manner. 

The user should exercise extra caution when travelling across uneven, wet, 
steep or loose surfaces.

Do Not  operate up or down inclines steeper than 1 in 6 gradient.
Do Not attempt to climb or drive off  Kerbs and Gutters or obstacles.
Do Not make sharp turns at high speed or whilst driving on inclines.
Always ensure the scooter is switched OFF before mounting or dismounting.
Always drive straight up or down slopes or inclines. Avoid driving across slopes.
Ensure that the Scooter has been correctly assembled prior to operation.
Ensure that the Steering Tiller and seat are locked in position before operation.
Check local regulations regarding scooters before using
Very Aged or invalid persons should seek advice before using.
Persons heavier than 125kg should use extra caution on uneven terrain

Overloading.

 Should the scooter become overloaded a heat sensitive circuit 

breaker will cut out and reset within 90 seconds. This is normal and can 
occur on long steep uphill runs or similar continuous high current draw 
situations. Should the circuit breaker continue to cut out during regular use 
contact your dealer for service.

Summary of Contents for TS401 Rabbit Scooter

Page 1: ...Instruction Booklet TS401 Rabbit Scooter LetrixPower ...

Page 2: ...Charger Connector Battery Charge LED Throttle Lever Forward Max Speed Dial Horn Button Keyswitch Seat Slider Flap Brake Freewheel Release Hi Lo Switch Throttle Lever Reverse ...

Page 3: ...ations and to operate the scooter in a safe manner The user should exercise extra caution when travelling across uneven wet steep or loose surfaces Do Not operate up or down inclines steeper than 1 in 6 gradient Do Not attempt to climb or drive off Kerbs and Gutters or obstacles Do Not make sharp turns at high speed or whilst driving on inclines Always ensure the scooter is switched OFF before mou...

Page 4: ...ectrical appliance please treat it as such Your charger is a 24 volt two stage battery charger specifically designed for charging sealed lead acid batteries in your scooter When initially connected and switched on it will charge in float mode for a short time to read the battery condition and then go to BOOST mode until the batteries have reached optimum voltage then it will automatically change b...

Page 5: ...opposite direction A warning beeper will sound It is possible to operate the scooter one handed with either left or right hand Should you have a preference for the controls to operate opposite to the factory setting simply ask your dealer to reverse the polarity Stopping Simply release the control lever and the scooter will come to a smooth stop or to stop faster push the control lever into revers...

Page 6: ...y operate in an unintended way Allow up to 72 hours for the electrics to dry out Maximum Range This is an abstract idea in electrical terms as so many factors can and do influence the range you can achieve for your conditions Factory testing on a 10 duty cycle under test conditions is 42 kilometres However very few user will experience ideal conditions Generally due to terrain battery condition in...

Page 7: ...ain Contactor Open 2 Main Contactor faulty 3 Brake coil resistance too high Main Contactor main contactor faulty 2 4 Main On Fault main contactor open 1 Main contactor failed to close 3 1 1 Misadjusted throttle pot 2 Throttle pot bad 3 2 Brake on fault brake on fault 1 Electromagnetic brake open 2 Electromagnetic brake faulty 3 3 Precharge Fault precharge fault 1 Low battery voltage 2 Keyswitch th...

Page 8: ... can cause the scooter to operate in an unintended way The scooter may stop or slow the brake may release or the throttle may activate If your scooter exhibits an intermittent fault or a fault at a particular location then it is likely you are experiencing EMI Contact your dealer for advice Depending on the source of the EMI it may not be possible to prevent EMI interference and the rider should c...

Page 9: ... Tension transaxle bolts Check rubber mounts Lubricate and tension tiller fold down Test and reset BDI display Interrogate PCB for known faults Road test and report any faults Inspect handgrips Check clean Bodywork Check motor brushes and bench test Inspect and refit bump mold as required Time allowance approx 1 5 hours Battery s may need 24hr boost charge to be tested correctly Remedies and repai...

Page 10: ...rd party batteries would usually be covered by a warranty from the individual battery manufacturer Batteries at the end of the serviceable life or that may have been incorrectly used or charged or maintained or overloaded might not be warranted Batteries are a consumable item with this product Regular replacement may be required Panasonic can detect if a battery has been undercharged and will not ...

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