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Rascal AutoGo Owner’s Manual

EMC Part: 19286400 Rev.01 03/09/07

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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 maintenance and by setting time aside each month for careful inspection and
checking items included in this section, you can be assured of a long, useful life of your Rascal AutoGo vehicle.

Preventative Maintenance

Performing periodic preventative maintenance on your Rascal AutoGo will ensure long, useful operational life as well as
identifying any potential problems that may occur that might effect safe use and operation of the vehicle. Maintenance
topics are presented in the following.

Frame Inspection

Periodically inspect the folding frame of the vehicle for cracks, fractures, or other
damage.  Any cracks/fissures should be noted and the vehicle removed from
service.

Summary of Contents for AutoGo

Page 1: ...The Rascal Company 1 Mobility Plaza Sewell NJ 08080 Rascal AutoGo Owner s Manual...

Page 2: ...has been thoroughly tested and will give you years of good service and pleasure providing you follow the instructions and precautions in this manual Please review this manual in its entirety prior to...

Page 3: ...ing Seat Frame 32 Illustration 14 Quick Release Drivetrain Lever 33 Illustration 15 Remove Quick Release Drivetrain 33 Re assembling the Rascal AutoGo 34 Illustration 16 Align Rear Frame to Drivetrain...

Page 4: ...cal Connections 40 Hardware Inspection 40 Cleaning Instructions 40 Polishing 41 Cable Adjustment 41 Title Page Illustration 17 CableTurnbuckle Adjustment 42 Drivetrain 43 Seat Frame Cams 43 Replacing...

Page 5: ...move Quick Release Drivetrain 33 16 Align Rear Frame to Drivetrain Frame 34 17 CableTurnbuckle Adjustment 42 18 Replacing Clock Battery 44 2003 The Rascal Company Rascal AutoGoTM is a trademark of The...

Page 6: ...vision or in any way impact your thought process coordination or ability to safely operate the unit Check with your physician should you experience any of these symptoms 3 DO NOT operate this unit af...

Page 7: ...14 ALWAYS use a grounded receptacle Use of a non grounded receptacle could result in an electrical shock 15 ALWAYS reduce speed when making a turn 16 ALWAYS keep arms and legs within the confines of...

Page 8: ...ove in an unintended direction EMI could also result in permanent damage to the control system The sources of electromagnetic energy can be broadly classified into three types Hand held short range po...

Page 9: ...nce away from the object being considered in meters Resistance of a vehicle to a certain EMI intensity is commonly called its immunity level A level of 20 volts meter is a generally achievable and use...

Page 10: ...ce Tiller Battery Pack The front steerable tiller directs the Rascal AutoGo into your desired direction of movement A removable Battery Pack is mounted on the front of the Tiller This Battery Pack als...

Page 11: ...Rascal AutoGo Owner s Manual EMC Part 19286400 Rev 01 03 09 07 6 Illustration 1 Rascal AutoGo Components...

Page 12: ...guration installing the Battery Pack installing setting the dashboard clock and charging the batteries Unfolding The Rascal AutoGo is initially shipped in the flat fold configuration and must be unfol...

Page 13: ...ur vehicle you may not experience full riding time until you have fully charged them Charging your batteries as specified in the following instructions will ensure maximum life power and range It is r...

Page 14: ...Rascal AutoGo Owner s Manual EMC Part 19286400 Rev 01 03 09 07 9 Illustration 2 Battery Charging...

Page 15: ...the 3 Prong Grounded Electrical Receptacle on the rear of the Battery Pack Your Charger Power Cord is equipped with either a 110V or 220V plug If you wish to purchase either cord for travel to differ...

Page 16: ...ndle and insert the bottom of the Battery Pack into the bottom of the Tiller Line up the slot under the pack with the bar on lower shelf of tiller 2 Firmly push the top front of the Battery Pack into...

Page 17: ...ng 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 Release knob...

Page 18: ...ed separately with the vehicle Unwrap the clock from its protective packing If clock includes a small plastic collar around stem remove collar and push stem in to start clock Set clock to your local t...

Page 19: ...MC 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...

Page 20: ...uge should be lit when the key is in the On position Use of a key to turn the Rascal AutoGo on and off also protects against unauthorized use of your Rascal AutoGo Battery Power Save Feature The Rasca...

Page 21: ...imum potential speed Forward Reverse Lever To operate the Rascal AutoGo in the forward direction gradually squeeze the right side of the engager lever towards the handle grip To move in reverse squeez...

Page 22: ...reen that are lit in accordance with the state of battery charge If all bars are lit indicates Battery Pack is fully charged If only red and amber bars are lit indicates Battery Pack charge is low If...

Page 23: ...press the switch button to turn the headlight ON Depress the switch button again to turn the headlight OFF Clock For convenience the dash of the Rascal AutoGo includes a battery powered analog clock d...

Page 24: ...driving it It also details pushing it in freewheel mode and pulling it in freewheel mode If you are unsure of how to operate your Rascal AutoGo vehicle go back to the previous section before attemptin...

Page 25: ...le transfer The Dash can be lifted up away from the tiller for greater clearance when getting on or off Use the Tiller Adjustment Knob to move Tiller away from seat for ease of transfer Lift the foldi...

Page 26: ...to frame Check latching lever 4 Drivetrain is properly aligned and connected to frame 5 Drivetrain clicks into position and locked 6 Parking brake engaged Check Brake Lever Should be in UP position 7...

Page 27: ...st operating your vehicle select slower settings until you feel comfortable Inclines ALWAYS lean forward when traveling up inclines for greater stability If vehicle stops on an incline DO NOT attempt...

Page 28: ...54 cm Freewheel Operation The Rascal AutoGo features a freewheel mode to allow it to be pushed by hand manual operation To activate manually turn the key switch OFF and locate the brake release lever...

Page 29: ...oGo are provided in this section Folding Instructions The Rascal AutoGo can be folded to a compact vertical package when not in use for transport or storage Under its own power the Rascal AutoGo can b...

Page 30: ...ift 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 leve...

Page 31: ...Make sure the main frame is above the pivot lock and you are ready to automatically power fold the vehicle 5 Pull the right side Engager lever to activate drive motor and initiate fold The Rascal Aut...

Page 32: ...ing 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 lock...

Page 33: ...nfold feature IMPORTANT Before attempting to unfold make sure there is adequate clearance to the rear of the vehicle to accommodate unfolding 1 Use keyswitch to turn vehicle On and position dash into...

Page 34: ...OFF If desired seat can be removed for more compact storage Flatten seat frame by Rotating Seat Frame Cams by pushing cam handles down until they lock Lifting the seat frame up Pulling seat frame and...

Page 35: ...lat 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 install seat if removed U...

Page 36: ...t and put it back together are presented in this section Taking the Rascal AutoGo Apart Taking the Rascal AutoGo apart involves removing the seat and Battery Pack flattening the seat frame and removin...

Page 37: ...eat frame as shown in Illustration 13 by Rotating seat Frame Cams by pushing cam handles down until they lock Lifting the rear of seat frame up 5 Pull Rear Frame back and lift crossover strap up until...

Page 38: ...While the lever is pushed lift rear of the scooter using the crossbar located in front of release lever The drivetrain will automatically disconnect and remain on ground as shown in Figure 15 Illustr...

Page 39: ...n 1 Place drivetrain on firm level surface with drivetrain kickstand facing the front of the Rascal AutoGo 2 Position rear of frame over top of drivetrain so that slots in the rear of the frame align...

Page 40: ...preferred driving positions 5 Pull seat frame up into position making sure crossover bar seats onto folding chassis Seat Frame Cams will rotate up to lock in position 6 Replace seat onto frame making...

Page 41: ...airline of your mobility vehicle at least 24 hours prior to departure through your travel agent or in person Ask your airline or your travel agent whether they will need to disassemble the Rascal Aut...

Page 42: ...e or your authorized service center can help you answer these questions and supply you with the appropriate charger cord you may require WARNING This vehicle does not meet Federal Safety Standards for...

Page 43: ...ncluded in this section you can be assured of a long useful life of your Rascal AutoGo vehicle Preventative Maintenance Performing periodic preventative maintenance on your Rascal AutoGo will ensure l...

Page 44: ...e replacement Replacement involves removing top cover of the dash removing the burned out bulb installing the replacement and replacing the dash cover Replacement bulbs are available directly from Ele...

Page 45: ...placed Electrical Connections Check wiring connector at the drivetrain to make sure that a tight connection is made If Battery Pack terminals both terminals within tiller and recharger plug terminals...

Page 46: ...cleaner using a soft cotton cloth and dry before polishing To bring out the shine follow the manufacturer s instruction on the polishing material Cable Adjustment The cable that actuates the front wh...

Page 47: ...Rascal AutoGo Owner s Manual EMC Part 19286400 Rev 01 03 09 07 42 Illustration 17 CableTurnbuckle Adjustment...

Page 48: ...be set 1 6 1 5 mm from brake pad Periodically clean dirt in brake pad by blowing dirt out with air pressure hose If brake release lever becomes difficult to move lubricate with a light oil or spray l...

Page 49: ...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 battery Battery location...

Page 50: ...crewdriver to open the case by inserting the screwdriver blade into the notch on the back cover Gently twist blade so that the back cover comes off 3 Slide the metal battery cover plate aside and remo...

Page 51: ...eyswitch to ON 2 Manual release in Push Mode 2 Lift brake lever to Ride Mode 3 Battery power low 3 Recharge batteries 4 Drivetrain not connected to frame 4 Push down on frame until drivetrain clicks i...

Page 52: ...roperly plugged in 1 Verify cord correctly plugged in at both Battery Pack and electrical outlet 2 Faulty charger 2 Contact Electric Mobility or your Authorized Service Center Brake squeals 1 Setscrew...

Page 53: ...g and What To Do 1 Battery needs recharging or bad connection with battery Check connections recharge battery 2 Bad motor connection Check all connections between controller and motor 3 Short circuit...

Page 54: ...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 card number and expiration date check etc All parts are s...

Page 55: ...ic Trunk Lift Trunk Lift Bracket AutoRack Vehicle Carrier Storage Bags Vehicle Cable Lock Portable Ramps Cane Crutch and Oxygen Tank Holders Threshold Ramps Safety Flag Holder Taillights Seat Belts Ch...

Page 56: ...cm Hill Climbing 12 Weight Capacity 300 lb 136 kg Electrical Batteries Two 12V 15Ah Battery Charger 2A Charger Cord Length 3 91 4 cm Controller Digital with programmable slow mode Construction Frame...

Page 57: ...scal Company at 1 800 743 1302 LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS The foregoing warranty shall not apply to products subjected to negligence accidents improper operation maintenance or storage commercial inst...

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