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AutoGo 550 Vehicle Owner’s Manual

EMC Part: 19285600 • Rev. 03 • 09/15/04

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Maintenance

This section presents information to keep your AutoGo 550 in peak operating condition, including:

• Preventative Maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Parts Ordering Procedure

Your AutoGo 550 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 AutoGo 550 vehicle.

Preventative Maintenance

Performing periodic preventative maintenance on your AutoGo 550 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.

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Summary of Contents for AutoGo 550

Page 1: ...A Division of Electric Mobility Corp 1 Mobility Plaza Sewell NJ 08080 AutoGo 550 Owners Manual Patents Pending 19285600 Rev 03 FC 9 15 04 4 59 PM 1 ...

Page 2: ...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 first using your equipment and direct any questions you might have to your authorized provider or write call Electric Mobility Corp USA Canada United Kingdom 1 Mobility Plaza 1535 Meyerside Drive Unit 13 14 Canal Way Sew...

Page 3: ... 22 Inclines 22 Cornering Turning 22 Title Page Curbs and Small Obstacles 23 Freewheel Operation 23 Automatic Folding and Unfolding 24 Folding Instructions 24 Illustration 6 Folding Seatback Down 24 Illustration 7 Dash Release Lever 25 Illustration 8 Foot Release Frame Lock 25 Illustration 9 Folding Operation 27 Unfolding Information 28 Flat Folding and Unfolding 29 Illustration 10 Flat Fold 29 Il...

Page 4: ...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 Clock Battery 44 Illustration 18 Replacing Clock Battery 44 Troubleshooting Guide 46 Controller Fault Codes 48 Parts Ordering Procedures 49 Accessories 50 Specifications 51 Warranty 52 19285600 Rev 03 FM 10 12 04 1 1...

Page 5: ...etrain 33 16 Drivetrain Connection 34 17 CableTurnbuckleAdjustment 42 18 Replacing Clock Battery 44 2003 Electric Mobilty Corp AutoGo 550 is a trademark of Electric Mobilty Corp Patents Pending No liability is assumed with respect to the use of any information contained in this publication While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this publication Electric Mobilty Corp assumes no...

Page 6: ...l dizzy affect your 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 after consuming any alcoholic beverages 4 DO NOT transfer on or off the unit until it is turned OFF completely stopped and when it is on a stable and level surface 5 DO NOT attempt to...

Page 7: ...ng accidentally moved 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 the unit 17 USE EXTRA CAUTION when climbing inclines ramps hills driveways etc 18 USE CAUTION when braking on an incline or wet or slippery surfaces as the unit may take longer to...

Page 8: ...ended 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 portable transceivers These are transmitter receivers with the antenna mounted directly on the unit Examples include citizen band CB radios walkie talkies security fire and police transceivers and devices that transmi...

Page 9: ...he 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 useful immunity level against interference from radio wave sources the higher the immunity level the greater the protection Your vehicle has been tested and found to meet the required immunity level for Electromagnetic...

Page 10: ...ery Pack The front steerable tiller directs the AutoGo 550 into your desired direction of movement A removable Battery Pack is mounted on the front of the Tiller This Battery Pack also contains the integral Battery Charger A separate Charger Power Cord is used to recharge the batteries from any 3 prong wall electrical outlet Seat A removable adjustable padded seat provides riding comfort when usin...

Page 11: ...e Owner s Manual EMC Part 19285600 Rev 03 09 15 04 6 Illustration 1 AutoGo 550 Components DASH CONTROLS TILLER BATTERY PACK SEAT FOLDING CHASSIS DRIVETRAIN 19285600 1 SERIAL NUMBER 19285600 Rev 03 OM 9 15 04 5 34 PM 6 ...

Page 12: ...lling the Battery Pack installing setting the dashboard clock and charging the batteries Unfolding The AutoGo 550 is initially shipped in the flat fold configuration and must be unfolded for use Unfold the AutoGo 550 according to the following Raise tiller and dash to upright position Raise seat frame and lock into position using the Seat Frame Cams Install seat onto frame Raise seat backrest to d...

Page 13: ...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 recommended to charge your batteries Upon initial receipt of your AutoGo 550 For 6 8 hours overnight after extended use during the day Whenever the fuel gauge indicator goes into the red area see page 17 The battery ...

Page 14: ...le Owner s Manual EMC Part 19285600 Rev 03 09 15 04 9 Illustration 2 Battery Charging CHARGER CORD CONNECTION CIRCUIT BREAKER CHARGING LED INDICATOR 19285600 2 REAR VIEW OF TILLER 19285600 Rev 03 OM 9 15 04 5 34 PM 9 ...

Page 15: ...ed 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 different countries contact the Customer Service Department to purchase a cord for 220V UK 220V Europe 100V Japan locales 3 Check that the LED on the rear of the Battery Pack is lit This indicates that the Charger is rechargi...

Page 16: ...ANDLE CORRECT INCORRECT 1 Lift the Battery Pack by the handle 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 the tiller until it snaps in place Ensure that the 5 pin tiller connector mates tightly with the connector of the Battery Pack 3 Make sure the ...

Page 17: ... 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 to lock in place This adjustment lever is shown in Illustration 4 Illustration 4 Tiller Adjustment Lever TILLER POSITION ADJUSTMENT KNOB 19285600 4 19285600 Rev 03 OM 9 15 04 5 35 PM 12 ...

Page 18: ... 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 time by pulling stem out and turning to adjust hour minute hands Push stem in to start clock Installing the Clock When you have set the clock to your correct local time you can install it in the dash of your vehicle Ins...

Page 19: ... 550 includes the following controls Illustration 5 used to operate the vehicle Individual descriptions of each control are presented in pages 15 18 12 3 9 6 CLOCK DIAL A SPEED BATTERY GAUGE HORN LIGHT SWITCH KEYSWITCH 19285600 5 Illustration 5 Controls 19285600 Rev 03 OM 9 15 04 5 35 PM 14 ...

Page 20: ...he key is in the On position Use of a key to turn the AutoGo 550 on and off also protects against unauthorized use of your AutoGo 550 Battery Power Save Feature The AutoGo 550 is equipped with a power save feature and will shut down automatically in order to conserve battery power when not operated for 10 minutes or more The vehicle can be turned on again by cycling the ON OFF keyswitch from ON to...

Page 21: ...550 in the forward direction gradually squeeze the right side of the engager lever towards the handle grip To move in reverse squeeze the left side of the engager lever towards the handle grip The forward reverse lever controls are proportional up to the top speed of the setting of the Dial A Speed knob Gradually squeezing the lever allows smooth starts and lets you fully control all speeds with o...

Page 22: ...ordance 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 only red bars are lit or flashing indicates Battery Pack requires immediate recharging The Battery Gauge also functions as a Status Indicator to troubleshoot and identify problems with the AutoGo 550 or controller If Battery...

Page 23: ...tton to turn the headlight ON Depress the switch button again to turn the headlight OFF Clock For convenience the dash of the AutoGo 550 includes a battery powered analog clock displaying the current time of day Instructions to set the time and install the clock are provided in the Initial Set up section of this manual see page 13 Instructions to replace the clock battery are provided in the Maint...

Page 24: ...lso details pushing it in freewheel mode and pulling it in freewheel mode If you are unsure of how to operate your AutoGo 550 vehicle go back to the previous section before attempting any use Daily Use The following describes using your AutoGo 550 during general daily operation including Transferring On Off Driving Freewheel Operation Additional information including automatic folding unfolding an...

Page 25: ...he 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 folding armrests of the seat up and out of your way Be sure to move them down into the riding position before operating the AutoGo 550 Driving Once seated on your AutoGo 550 vehicle driving is as simple as using the En...

Page 26: ...tching lever 4 Drivetrain is properly plugged in at connection 5 Drivetrain mounting knobs are secure 6 Parking brake engaged Check Brake Lever Should be in UP position 7 Armrests are lowered into driving position 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 WARNING If any of these items are questionable DO NOT OPERATE Check before driving Adverse conditions may cause accidents or injuries 19285600 Rev 03 OM 9 15 04 5 35 PM 21 ...

Page 27: ... until you feel comfortable Inclines ALWAYS lean forward when traveling up inclines for greater stability If vehicle stops on an incline DO NOT attempt to continue climbing We do not recommend stopping on an incline If vehicle stalls on an incline back down with the speed set at slow and in one continuous movement DO NOT start and stop Cornering Turning ALWAYS reduce speed when making a sharp turn...

Page 28: ...eewheel 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 under the rear cover on the right side Push lever down to disengage the brake release Move lever up to reengage the brake When your vehicle is in manual mode brakes will not operate WARNING Never sit in vehicle if it is in freewheel mode on an incline 1 CUR...

Page 29: ...on Illustration 6 Folding Seatback Down FOLD SEAT BACK DOWN 19285600 6 Folding Instructions The AutoGo 550 can be folded to a compact vertical package when not in use for transport or storage Under its own power the AutoGo 550 can be moved out of the way Use the following procedure to quickly fold the AutoGo 550 into its vertical folded position Folding is illustrated in Illustrations 6 8 1 While ...

Page 30: ...nt wheels RAISE DASH RELEASE HANDLE TO LOCK WHEELS 19285600 7 Illustration 7 Dash Release Lever Illustration 8 Foot Release Frame Lock PRESS FOOT LEVER 19285600 8 FRAME LOCKED FRAME UNLOCKED 3 Position yourself on the right side of the AutoGo 550 Press the foot lever as shown in Illustration 8 to retract the frame lock 19285600 Rev 03 OM 9 15 04 5 36 PM 25 ...

Page 31: ... 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 AutoGo 550 will automatically fold under its own power and stop WARNING Folding the vehicle presents a pinch hazard Be sure to keep hands body clothing jewelry etc free from pinch points to avoid accidents or injuries 192856...

Page 32: ...ogether by pressing the tiller back against the main frame 7 When folded lower the dash to release the front wheel locks 8 Using engager levers you can operate the AutoGo 550 forward backward as needed Illustration 9 Folding Operation 19285600 9 LATCHED POSITION UNLATCHED POSITION 19285600 Rev 03 OM 9 15 04 5 36 PM 27 ...

Page 33: ...PORTANT 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 upright vertical position by pulling the dash release up and lifting dash to upright position 2 Release tiller and frame latch as shown in Illustration 9 3 Push right side engager lever to activate motor to automatic...

Page 34: ... 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 lifting crossover strap up until seat frame collapses to the rear Rear cams will return to original position Pull Dash Release lever and lift dash to upright position Then lower tiller onto frame as shown in Illustration 10 Un...

Page 35: ...sh 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 Unfolding is shown in Illustration 11 Make sure to test before riding Illustration 11 Unfolding Flat FoldedVehicle 19285600 11 19285600 Rev 03 OM 9 15 04 5 37 PM 30 ...

Page 36: ...gether are presented in this section Taking the AutoGo 550 Apart Taking the AutoGo 550 apart involves removing the seat and Battery Pack flattening the seat frame and removing the drivetrain Instructions to disassemble the AutoGo 550 appear in the following 1 Turn power OFF Fold seat back down 2 Pull seat latch bar on rear underside of seat Lift rear of seat and slide seat forward to disengage fro...

Page 37: ...rt 19285600 Rev 03 09 15 04 32 3 Lift Battery Pack handle up and pull forward to remove Battery Pack from tiller as shown in Illustration 13 19285600 13 PULL UP FIRST Illustration 13 Battery Pack Removal 19285600 Rev 03 OM 9 15 04 5 37 PM 32 ...

Page 38: ... back and lift crossover strap up until seat frame collapses to the rear 6 Rear cams will return to original position Illustration 14 Flattening Seat Frame 7 Lift Dash Release and lower tiller onto frame 8 Unplug drivetrain motor from connection beneath frame by squeezing plug sides inward and pulling to disconnect as shown in Illustration 15 19285600 14 19285600 15 Illustration 15 Unplugging Driv...

Page 39: ...ther involves re attaching and re connecting the drivetrain installing the seat raising locking the seat frame and re positioning the tiller and dash for driving operation Instructions to re assemble the AutoGo 550 are provided in this section 1 Place drivetrain on firm level surface with drivetrain kickstand facing the front of the AutoGo 550 2 Position rear of frame over top of drivetrain so tha...

Page 40: ... folding chassis Seat Frame Cams will rotate up to lock in position 6 Install Battery Pack into front of tiller see Installing the Battery Pack on page 11 7 Replace seat onto frame making sure latch locks in place 8 Position tiller into one of two preferred driving positions 9 Lower dash to driving position 10 Turn key to ON position If no power or fuel gauge is flashing check connection at drivet...

Page 41: ... 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 AutoGo 550 or whether they plan to load and store it on the plane without disassembly Ask specifically where and with whom you should drop the unit off and where and with whom you should retrieve it at your destination Note Yo...

Page 42: ...ck without Disassembly If transporting your AutoGo 550 fully assembled in a van bus or truck secure it to the floor of the vehicle using a four point tie down system The operator should then be seated in an approved seat somewhere in the transporting vehicle WARNING This vehicle does not meet Federal Safety Standards for motor vehicle seating Do not sit nor permit anyone else to sit in the seat of...

Page 43: ...section you can be assured of a long useful life of your AutoGo 550 vehicle Preventative Maintenance Performing periodic preventative maintenance on your AutoGo 550 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 Periodical...

Page 44: ...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 Electric Mobility Corp or from your authorized service center Note Headlight is a 24V 5W unit and is generally not available at local supply stores Lubrication Under normal operating conditions the AutoGo 550 requires...

Page 45: ...l 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 are corroded disconnect Battery Pack and clean all connections with a soft wire brush Re connect leads and apply a protective coating e g petroleum jelly etc to prevent corrosion Hardware Inspection Check and make su...

Page 46: ...motive section Make sure to clean the surface first with an auto body 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 wheel lock used in folding up the vehicle includes an adjustment to keep cable under proper tensioning This adjustment is shown in Il...

Page 47: ...AutoGo 550Vehicle Owner s Manual EMC Part 19285600 Rev 03 09 15 04 42 Illustration 17 CableTurnbuckle Adjustment ADJUSTMENTS 19285600 17 19285600 Rev 03 OM 9 15 04 5 38 PM 42 ...

Page 48: ... 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 by blowing dirt out with air pressure hose If brake release lever becomes difficult to move lubricate with a light oil or spray lubricant Be careful not to get oil onto the brake pad Seat Frame Cams The two cams on the seat frame may require periodic tighteni...

Page 49: ...ing 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 battery Battery location is shown in Illustration 18 Use the following to replace the clock battery 19285600 Rev 03 OM 9 15 04 5 38 PM 44 ...

Page 50: ...en 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 remove battery 4 Install new battery with positive pole facing outwards Slide battery cover back in place over new battery After replacing battery make sure time setting is correct before replacing clock into dash 192856...

Page 51: ...ot move 1 Keyswitch not ON 1 Turn keyswitch to ON 2 Manual release in Push Mode 2 Lift brake lever to Ride Mode 3 Battery power low 3 Recharge batteries 4 Power harness loose or unplugged 4 Plug harness into connector 5 Vehicle shuts down to conserve battery 5 Cycle keyswitch Vehicle feels wobbly when driven 1 Tire damaged 1 Replace tire 2 Seat is loose 2 Check seat for loose hardware or damage an...

Page 52: ...gager 1 Contact Electric Mobility or your Authorized Service Center 2 Defective wiring harness 2 Replace harness Battery Pack LED not lit 1 Cord not properly 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 loose 1 Tighten setscrew Brake nut should be set ...

Page 53: ...controller used in the AutoGo 550 provides diagnostic information through means of a Fault Code Display that appears on the Battery Gauge When a fault is detected selected segments of the Battery Gauge will light to indicate the faults Codes and faults are listed in the following Battery Gauge LED Segment Lit Meaning and WhatTo Do 1 Battery needs recharging or bad connection with battery Check con...

Page 54: ...rking brake and motor connections 10 Excessive voltage detected at controller Check battery connections 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 card number and expiration date check etc All parts are shipped UPS ...

Page 55: ... Holder AutoRack Vehicle Carrier Storage Bags Vehicle Cable Lock Portable Ramps Rearview Mirror Rear Basket Cane Crutch and Oxygen Tank Holders Threshold Ramps Safety Flag Holder Taillights Seat Belts Recharger Cords for Different Countries Weather Cover These accessories are available separately and come with complete instructions for installation and use with your vehicle Contact your Customer S...

Page 56: ...g 12 Weight Capacity 300 lb 136 kg Electrical Batteries Two 12V 12Ah Battery Charger 2A Charger Cord Length 3 91 4 cm Controller Digital with programmable slow mode Construction Frame Two Piece die cast aluminum chassis and footplate Dash Aluminum with internal controller and dash wiring Drivetrain Single motor rear wheel differential drive with automatic parking brake Front Wheels Two 7 17 7 cm x...

Page 57: ...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 institutional or service use other than normal application or to products damaged by reason of repairs or modifications made to any product without the specific written consent of Electric Mobility Corp or products damag...

Page 58: ...AutoGo 550Vehicle Owner s Manual EMC Part 19285600 Rev 03 09 15 04 53 19285600 Rev 03 OM 9 15 04 5 38 PM 53 ...

Page 59: ...AutoGo 550Vehicle Owner s Manual EMC Part 19285600 Rev 03 09 15 04 54 19285600 Rev 03 OM 9 15 04 5 38 PM 54 ...

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