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Rascal Frontier & Pioneer Scooters Owner’s Manual & Service Record
Controls - Dashboard
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 Indicator Lamp.
The lamp illuminates when the ignition is on. If there is a fault it will flash.
2.
Battery Indicator:
This instrument shows the level of charge in the batteries. When in the green area the
batteries are fully charged. When in the yellow area the batteries need recharging and when in the red area the
batteries
urgently
need recharging. Note: When the vehicle is climbing a steep incline or starting off, the level
may drop momentarily; this is normal.
3.
Emergency brake.
A hand operated brake for use in emergencies. See "Brakes" section of this manual.
4.
Speed Selection.
The speed selector ( Hi – Lo Switch). When Hi is selected the maximum speed is 12.8 k.p.h.
or 8m.p.h and when Lo is selected is restricted to 4 m.p.h. The Lo setting should always be used on pavements.
5.
Rotary Speed Control:
This controls the top speed of your scooter. When the knob is turned anticlockwise to
the left, the scooter is limited 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 dial when the vehicle is moving.
6.
Ignition Switch:
Insert your key and push INWARDS first, and then turn the key to the right to the “ON”
position. To turn off, push the key INWARDS and turn the key to the left. Do not leave the ignition on when not
in use, especially when charging the vehicle.
7.
Horn:
Press the button on the lower right hand side and the horn will sound, if power is on. Release and the
horn will cease.
8.
Direction Indicators.
A rocker switch at the bottom centre of the panel controls the direction indicators.
9.
Lights.
The headlight and side lights are controlled by the switch on the bottom left hand side of the dashboard.
10. Emergency flashing indicators.
The switch on the left hand side of the rotary speed controller operates the
emergency flashing indicators, which should be used to indicate you need help or to warn others of your position.
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