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Rascal 600B/700B Owner’s Manual IMPORTANT Please read this entire manual before operating the vehicle. Failure to do so may result in damage to the vehicle or serious injury.
Rascal 600B/700B Owner’s Manual Contents Title Page Vehicle and Customer Service Information .................................................................. 1 Safety Information ........................................................................................................... 4 Important Information Regarding Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) ....................... 6 Getting to Know Your Rascal Scooter .......................................................................... Components ...
Rascal 600B/700B Owner’s Manual Transporting your Scooter ........................................................................................... 34 Maintenance and Servicing ............................................................................................. Preventive Maintenance .............................................................................................. Battery Connections ....................................................................................................
Rascal 600B/700B Owner’s Manual Safety Information Please read and understand these Warnings and Cautions as well as the entire manual before using your Scooter. WARNING! Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious or fatal injury to the user or damage to the Scooter. 1. DO NOT exceed the specifications of this unit, modify it, or use for a purpose other than a mobility scooter. 2. DO NOT transfer on or off the unit until it is stopped, turned OFF, and on a stable and level surface. 3.
Rascal 600B/700B Owner’s Manual 9. ALWAYS turn the power off when the unit is not in use. This will keep the unit from being accidentally moved. 10. ALWAYS use a grounded receptacle. Use of a non-grounded receptacle could result in an electrical shock. 11. ALWAYS keep arms and legs within the confines of the unit. 12. USE CAUTION when braking on an incline or wet or slippery surfaces as the unit will take longer to come to a complete stop. 13.
Rascal 600B/700B Owner’s Manual Safety Considerations – Electromagnetic Interference: This vehicle has an immunity level of 20 V/m which should protect it from Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) from Radio Wave Sources. The rapid development of electronics, especially in the area of communications, has saturated our environment with electromagnetic (radio) waves that are emitted by television, radio and communication signals.
Rascal 600B/700B Owner’s Manual 5. Report all incidents of unintended movement or brake release to the vehicle manufacturer, and note whether there is a radio wave source nearby. TURN OFF YOUR VEHICLE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE WHEN EXPERIENCING ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: 1. Unintended motions or movement! 2. Unintended or uncontrollable direction! 3.
Rascal 600B/700B Owner’s Manual Getting to Know Your Rascal Scooter Congratulations on your purchase of a Rascal Balance scooter, the latest in easy, convenient personal mobility from Electric Mobility Corp. Before attempting to use your scooter, we recommend you read this section first before using your new scooter. Included in this section are: Take-Apart Components Identify the individual parts of your Rascal scooter. Controls Learn how to operate your Rascal scooter properly and effectively.
Rascal 600B/700B Owner’s Manual Rascal Balance Take-Apart Components: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Front Basket Dash/Handlebar Removable Seat Rear Cover Removable Batteries (under Rear Cover) Take-Apart Three-wheel Front Section Take-Apart Rear Section Removable Drive Train 2. Handlebar and Dash Controls 3. Seat 4. Rear Cover 1. Front Basket 5. Removable Batteries under Cover 6. Front Section 7. Rear Section 8. Drive Train Assembly ILLUSTRATION 1 – Take-Apart Components EMC Part: 19278100 Rev.
Rascal 600B/700B Owner’s Manual Controls The Rascal Scooter includes the following controls used for its operation. These controls are shown below: ILLUSTRATION 2 – Operating Controls EMC Part: 19278100 Rev.
Rascal 600B/700B Owner’s Manual Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge indicates the charge level of your batteries. If the needle goes into the red area, the batteries need to be charged as soon as possible. If the needle is all the way to the right side of the green area, the batteries are fully charged. As the needle moves to the red area it indicates the level of charge remaining in the batteries.
Rascal 600B/700B Owner’s Manual Dial-A-Speed Control The Dial-A-Speed knob regulates the maximum speed of the scooter. Start at the slowest speed (settings: 0, 1) until you feel confident with controlling your scooter. Turning the speed dial counterclockwise (towards “1”) decreases speed. Turning it clockwise (towards “10”) increases speed. Use slower speeds when first driving your scooter to help avoid accidents.
Rascal 600B/700B Owner’s Manual Hazard Switch The Rascal Balance includes Hazard Indicators to alert others that you’ve stopped or require assistance. Pressing the Hazard Switch flashes front and rear amber lamps. Pressing again turns lamps off. Seat Lift Switch (For Vehicles equipped with 5” seat lift actuator) Use this switch to raise and lower the seat automatically. With the switch on, when squeezing the right side engager lever you will raise the seat.
Rascal 600B/700B Owner’s Manual Turn Signals As an added safety precaution, your scooter is equipped with turn signals. You can activate the right turn signal by pressing down on the right side of the toggle switch. To activate the left turn signal, press down on the left side of the toggle switch. To deactivate the turn signals place toggle switch in the centered position. Light Switch This switch operates the Headlight, Taillights, and a blue “Down” (Running) Light.
Rascal 600B/700B Owner’s Manual Horn Pressing either horn button on the control panel sounds the horn. Releasing the button deactivates the horn. The horn is useful to warn people that you are coming towards them. You may also find it helpful to use it when rounding blind corners or going in reverse. Keyswitch Electrical power to the scooter is controlled by a 2- position keyswitch on the dash. Inserting the key, pushing inwards and turning it to the right, turns the power “On.
Rascal 600B/700B Owner’s Manual Initial Set Up and Adjustments Before using your Rascal scooter, you should perform the following initial setup and adjustments to ensure that you are as comfortable as possible.
Rascal 600B/700B Owner’s Manual Ammeter ILLUSTRATION 3 – Charging Batteries 4. Normal charging time is generally 8-10 hours for fully discharged batteries. The batteries are fully charged when the needle of the ammeter is at 0. We do not recommend that you leave your vehicle in charge mode for greater than 24 hours. 5. Disconnect the power plug of the charger from the wall outlet and return it to the trunk area. Close trunk lid before operating vehicle.
Rascal 600B/700B Owner’s Manual Adjusting Armrest Width The two armrests of the seat can be adjusted to different widths. Follow these instructions to adjust armrest width: • Loosen corresponding knob behind the seat • Adjust width by pulling armrest out from seat to desired position • Retighten knob to secure armrest at selected width. Be sure to repeat armrest adjustment on other side before riding.
Rascal 600B/700B Owner’s Manual In addition to width adjustments, the armrests of the seat can be set at different angles for greater comfort. Follow these instructions to adjust armrest angle. • Lift armrest to full up position. • Locate adjustment bolt within armrest joint. Turn bolt to vary armrest angle (wrench may be needed). • Put armrest down into riding position and test for comfort before riding.
Rascal 600B/700B Owner’s Manual Adjusting Seat Swivel Position The seat locking lever (located on each side of the seat) allows you to swivel your seat and lock it in at 90° increments. This locking lever is shown in Illustration 6. You may use this feature to make it easier to transfer in and out of the seat. To change seat positions: • Actuate the seat locking lever. • Swivel the seat to the position you desire. • Release the lever.
Rascal 600B/700B Owner’s Manual Adjusting the Dash and Handlebar Positions Both the dash and handlebar include adjustments to allow them to be positioned according to your individual riding style. The angle of the dash can be adjusted up or down for maximum comfort and easier use of dash controls. The entire handlebar assembly can also be adjusted through a movable handle at the base of the lower handlebar. Dash and handlebar adjustments are shown in Illustrations 7 and 8.
Rascal 600B/700B Owner’s Manual Dashboard Clock Your Rascal Balance Scooter comes with a removable, battery-powered, quartz clock that mounts directly in the dashboard of the scooter. This clock is shipped separately to allow you to set it to your local time before installing in the dashboard. Instructions are provided below to set the correct time and install it in the dash. Instructions to replace the clock battery are provided in the Maintenance section of this manual (see “Clock Battery” on page 31).
Rascal 600B/700B Owner’s Manual Seat Post Height Adjustment If the scooter does not include an electric seat lift, the seat height can be adjusted manually. The Seat Post tube has 3 holes; this makes it adjustable so you can set the seat height that is most comfortable for you. Seat height adjustments are shown in Illustration 10. Seat post has been factory-lubricated with petroleum jelly for ease of movement. BE CAREFUL to keep lubricated areas free from clothing, carpets, etc.
Rascal 600B/700B Owner’s Manual Using the Scooter Once you are familiar with the components, controls have charged the batteries, and made any height or width adjustments, you can follow these instructions in this section to operate it. • Transferring On & Off • Driving • Freewheel Operation Additional information, including disassembling and reassembling the scooter for transport/storage is presented in a subsequent section (see page 24).
Rascal 600B/700B Owner’s Manual 3. Lift folding armrests up and out of your way for added room to transfer. Once seated on the vehicle it is important that the rider check the following items before operating the vehicle. • The Seat is locked into the forward position. • The Scooter Dash is pulled down into riding position. • The Folding armrests are down and in the riding position. Driving Once seated on your Rascal scooter, driving is simple. Set Dial-a-Speed Knob to desired speed range.
Rascal 600B/700B Owner’s Manual Speed Settings The top forward/reverse speed of the vehicle is set by the Dial-A-Speed knob on the dash. Lower settings, 1, 2 (indicated by the turtle symbol) result in slower speeds. Higher settings 9-10 (indicated by the rabbit symbol) provide faster speeds. When first operating your vehicle, select slower settings to operate the unit until you feel comfortable. Freewheel Operation The scooter features a “freewheel” mode to allow it to be pushed manually (push operation).
Rascal 600B/700B Owner’s Manual WARNING! Before sitting on the Scooter, make sure the Brake Lever is in the DRIVE (lower) position to prevent the scooter from rolling. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN INJURY! Vehicle Disassembly & Re-Assembly Your vehicle has been designed for disassembly for convenient transporting and storage. The sequence listed below is for complete disassembly of your vehicle. Assembly is accomplished by reversing these steps.
Rascal 600B/700B Owner’s Manual Removing the Dash and Handlebar • Pull connector away from socket. • Lift handlebar straight up to remove from front fork. Re-Assembly Notes: Ensure that connector latches in place. Verify that the front wheel and the handlebar are pointed in same direction before reassembling. Removing the Seat • Hold the Locking Lever backward (located on side of seat). • Lift the seat straight up and off the Seat Post.
Rascal 600B/700B Owner’s Manual Removing Batteries • Remove rear cover and undo the Velcro battery tie down strap. • Unplug the connectors attached to each battery and lift each battery up and out of the vehicle. Battery Battery Battery Connector Battery Connector Re-Assembly Notes: Make sure that the Velcro straps are securely and completely fastened. EMC Part: 19278100 Rev.
Rascal 600B/700B Owner’s Manual Removing the Front Section CAUTION Always make sure the Velcro battery tie down strap is connected or batteries are removed before standing vehicle upright onto the rear bumper. • Carefully stand scooter upright onto rear bumper. • Follow tiller harness to locate the harness connection. Disconnect wiring harness at connector, as shown in Illustration 12. • Remove harness from under harness guide and pull out the QuickDisconnect frame pin as shown in Illustration 13.
Rascal 600B/700B Owner’s Manual • Carefully rotate front end downward, away from rear section, as shown in Illustration 14. Only rotate partially down (less than 60°) to avoid damaging surfaces of scooter. Lift front section away and set aside. ILLUSTRATION 14 – Removing Front Section EMC Part: 19278100 Rev.
Rascal 600B/700B Owner’s Manual Removing the Rear Frame Section from the Drive Train You can remove the Rear Frame Section from Drive Train assembly according to the following instructions. Rear Frame and Drive Train disassembly is shown in Illustrations 15, 16 and 17. • Remove Seat, Batteries, Dash/Handlebar, and Front Section as described previously.
Rascal 600B/700B Owner’s Manual • Grasp the top center of the frame and the Seat Post. Rotate rear frame forward and then lift straight up by seat post. (Illustration 17) ILLUSTRATION 17 – Removing Rear Frame Section from Drive Train EMC Part: 19278100 Rev.
Rascal 600B/700B Owner’s Manual Transporting your Scooter WARNING! This scooter DOES NOT meet the Federal Safety Standards for use as motor vehicle seating. DO NOT SIT or PERMIT anyone else to sit in the seat of your scooter during transportation in a motor vehicle as this poses a significant RISK of BODILY INJURY or even DEATH. By Car - To transport your disassembled scooter by car, place each of the components into the trunk, being careful not to scratch or mark any of the finished surfaces.
Rascal 600B/700B Owner’s Manual By Bus, Van or Truck without Disassembly - If transporting your scooter fully assembled in a van, bus, or truck, secure it to the floor using a four point tie-down system. Tie down locations are on front fork and rear bumper. Make sure that the battery Velcro tie down straps are secure prior to transportation. The operator of the scooter should then be seated in an approved seat in the transporting vehicle.
Rascal 600B/700B Owner’s Manual Maintenance and Servicing This section presents information to keep your scooter in peak operating condition, including: • Preventative Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Factory Return Procedures Your Rascal scooter 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 vehicle.
Rascal 600B/700B Owner’s Manual and sealant-injected inner tube. Replacement tires and inner tubes with sealant are available from Electric Mobility’s Customer Service Department or your authorized service center. Rear Wheel Removal Remove the center hardware holding wheel onto axle. Pull wheel off axle, if snug, tap on tire with a rubber mallet while pulling on wheel (spin the wheel while tapping). Remove separate key. Retain key for later reassembly.
Rascal 600B/700B Owner’s Manual Self-Centering Stabilizer Magnets The magnets should be occasionally cleaned of metal filings or other metal debris with a soft cloth. While cleaning avoid metal “splinters” from penetrating your skin. ILLUSTRATION 18 – Stabilizer Magnets Clock Battery After time, the 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 and prying open the clock’s case, then inserting a new battery.
Rascal 600B/700B Owner’s Manual Hardware Inspection Check and make sure all fasteners are present and secure. Replace any missing fasteners and tighten any loose fasteners. Cleaning Instructions Wash your scooter with a sponge using household detergent diluted in warm water to clean all components (i.e., seat, front cover, floor pan, rear cover, etc.). Wipe excess soapy water from the vehicle using a clean damp cloth. Avoid getting any water on the electrical components (i.e.
Rascal 600B/700B Owner’s Manual Troubleshooting This table is only a guide to aid you in getting your vehicle operating, should you have any problems. If you are unable to get your vehicle operating, call either Electric Mobility Customer Service toll free number located at the front of this manual or your local Authorized Service Center. Symptom Possible Cause Solution Unit does not move. Key switch not “ON”. Turn key switch to “ON”. Main circuit breaker tripped. Brake release lever in “Push Mode”.
Rascal 600B/700B Owner’s Manual Erratic behavior engager operated. when Ammeter not registering. Faulty engager. Batteries charged. are Contact Electric Mobility or your Authorized Service Center. fully Ammeter broken or wire disconnected. Batteries have bad cells. Faulty charger. Turn key switch “ON”. Battery indicator should read “F” (Full). Replace ammeter or connect wire. Load test batteries, if necessary replace. Contact Electric Mobility or your Authorized Service Center. Brake squeals.
Rascal 600B/700B Owner’s Manual 4X Current Limit Timeout 5X Brake Fault 6X Out of Neutral Power-Up 7X Speed Pot Error 8X Motor Voltage Error 9X Internal Error Scooter will not operate. Motor jammed or stalled. Turn power “OFF” and then “ON”. If problem persists contact Electric Mobility or an Authorized Service Center. Scooter will not operate. Check Brake Release lever position. Check Brake connector. If problem persists contact Electric Mobility or an Authorized Service Center.
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Rascal 600B/700B Owner’s Manual Specifications – 600 B Parameters Overall Length 46” (116.8 cm) Width 25” (63.5 cm) Turning Radius 42” (106.7 cm) Incline – Seat Height 23” Incline – Seat Height 27.25” Max. Spd. (Heavy Duty Drivetrain) Max. Spd.(High Speed Sport Drivetrain) Weight Capacity 10° @ 450 lbs. 7° @ 450 lbs. 5.0 mph (8 km/h) @ 220 lbs. 5.9 mph (9.5 km/h) @ 220 lbs. (OPTIONAL) 450 lbs. (204 kg) Maximum Range¹ Up to 25 miles (40.2 km) Front Tires 10” x 3” Foam Filled (25.4 x 7.
Rascal 600B/700B Owner’s Manual Specifications – 700 B Parameters Overall Length 43” (109.2 cm) Width 25” (63.5 cm) Turning Radius 38.5” (97.8 cm) Incline – Seat Height 23” 1 Incline – Seat Height 27.25”1 Max. Spd. (Heavy Duty Drivetrain) Max. Spd.(High Speed Sport Drivetrain) Weight Capacity 10° @ 400 lbs. 7° @ 400 lbs. 5.0 mph (8 km/h) @ 220 lbs. 5.9 mph (9.5 km/h) @ 220 lbs. (OPTIONAL) 400 lbs. (181 kg) Maximum Range2 Up to 25 miles (40.2 km) Front Tires 10” x 3” Foam Filled (25.4 x 7.
Rascal 600B/700B Owner’s Manual INDEX Adjusting Armrest Angle, 18 Adjusting Armrest Width, 18 Adjusting Backrest Angle, 19 Adjusting Seat Swivel Position, 20 Adjusting the Dash/Handlebar Position, 21 Adjustments, 16 Battery Connections, 17, 29 Braking System, 25 Caster Wheels, 37 Charging Batteries, 16 Cleaning Instructions, 39 Clock, 11 Clock Battery, 38 Components, 9 Controller Troubleshooting, 41 Controls, 10 Customer Service Phone Numbers, 1 Dashboard Clock, 11 Dial-A-Speed Control, 12 Driving, 25 Elec