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Rascal Frontier & Pioneer Scooters Owner’s Manual & Service Record
Brakes
There are 3 braking systems. The first works with the finger controls. When
the finger control is released the scooter will automatically brake and bring
the scooter smartly to a stop. When the scooter stops a parking brake will
engage. This will stop the vehicle rolling forward or backward. When you
start this brake will automatically disengage.
If the battery should become exhausted the brakes automatically engage.
Note that even when freewheel is selected, a secondary braking system is
applied automatically to limit the maximum speed. You may notice this
system when moving the scooter in freewheel. Both Pioneer and Frontier
models are also provided with an emergency brake (Fig.4). This braking
system is controlled by pulling/compressing the lever on the right hand side of the handle bars/ tiller (Fig.4). The
more pressure you apply to the lever the heavier the braking effect will be.
Tip:
If you wish to lock this braking system on permanently to act as a supplementary parking brake, you may
do this by first pulling / compressing the lever and then by pressing the latch pin into position. When you
release the lever it will stay compressed. Remember to always disengage the locking latch pin before use by
compressing the lever fully once more. - The latch will automatically disengage.
Armrest adjustment
When getting seated on the 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 the rear of the seat (Fig.5). Slide the armrests in or out to suit. Tighten both knobs to clamp. To ensure that the
user is sitting centrally, the armrests should always be adjusted to be equidistant from the centre of the seat.
Note:
The Frontier model features Allen bolts for tightening the armrests (Fig.6). Please use the Allen key
included in the tool kit (Fig.7).
Warning!
If the freewheel device is in “freewheel” the automatic braking is disabled. Never select the
freewheel device if the scooter is on a slope or could be pushed onto a slope.
Warning!
Do not use the emergency brake for normal driving and never engage the lever locking latch
pin unless the scooter is stationery.
Warning!
Never drive with the armrest up or with the armrest knob / allen bolt loose.
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