TM LiteWay ® Models 214 & 224 Mid-Size 3 Wheel Scooters with Magnetic Stabilizer™ Technology 214 224 OWNER’S MANUAL Electric Mobility Corporation DBA Rascal Mobility is Accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. 1-866-685-3492 www.RascalMobility.com Rascal Mobility/Rascal Dealer Division 591 Mantua Blvd.
Rascal LiteWay 214 & 224 Owner’s Manual Please read this entire manual before operating the vehicle. Failure to do so may result in damage to scooter or serious injury. Model 214 – Fixed Frame Model 224 – Take-Apart Frame VEHICLE INFORMATION Please record your vehicle’s information for future reference: Model: Date of Delivery: Serial Number: LOCATING YOUR SERIAL NUMBER: The Serial Number is located under the seat, on a decal next to the seat post receiver.
Rascal LiteWay 214 & 224 Owner’s Manual CONTENTS Vehicle Information ……….…………………………………………………1 Warnings and Safety Information ……….…………………………………3 Important Information Regarding Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) .4 Features and Layout – Rascal LiteWay 214 ……………………………. 5 Features and Layout – Rascal LiteWay 224 ……………………………..6 Dashboard Controls ………………………………………………………....7 Driving Controls ………………………………………………………………8 Armrest Adjustment ………………………………………………………….
Rascal LiteWay 214 & 224 Owner’s Manual WARNINGS AND SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING! Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious or fatal injury to the user or damage 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. DO NOT attempt to get off the vehicle while it is moving. 4.
Rascal LiteWay 214 & 224 Owner’s Manual IMPORTANT INFORMATION Regarding Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) 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 LiteWay 214 & 224 Owner’s Manual FEATURES AND LAYOUT - Model 214 EMC Part: 43132600 ~ Rev.
Rascal LiteWay 214 & 224 Owner’s Manual FEATURES AND LAYOUT – Model 224 EMC Part: 43132600 ~ Rev.
Rascal LiteWay 214 & 224 Owner’s Manual DASHBOARD CONTROLS Before driving your vehicle it is important to familiarize yourself with the controls. Do not attempt to drive the vehicle before reading the rest of this User Manual. DASHBOARD DESCRIPTION 1. Power Indicator Light: The light illuminates when the ignition is on. If there is a fault it will flash – see diagnostic table. 2. Speed Control: This outside knob controls the top speed of your scooter.
Rascal LiteWay 214 & 224 Owner’s Manual DRIVING CONTROLS FINGER CONTROL To operate, turn on the ignition. Pull the right hand lever towards you and the scooter moves forward. The more you pull the lever the faster the scooter goes. To brake, release the lever. Again the faster the lever is released the quicker you will stop. To reverse, pull the left lever towards you. Do not pull both levers at once. Note: The controls can be changed for users who are left-handed.
Rascal LiteWay 214 & 224 Owner’s Manual 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. Slide the armrests in or out to adjust width. Tighten both knobs to clamp.
Rascal LiteWay 214 & 224 Owner’s Manual SWIVEL SEAT Note: The swivel seat is standard on the LiteWay 224. It is available as an option on the LiteWay 214. 1. To operate, locate the release lever under the seat. 2. Pull the lever up and the seat will release allowing it to rotate. 3. Release the lever and the seat rotation should lock automatically, but always check that the seat is positioned correctly. WARNING! Do not use the swivel seat function if the scooter is on a slope or while riding.
Rascal LiteWay 214 & 224 Owner’s Manual TILLER ADJUSTMENT & FOLDING The tiller can be folded down for transporting. Take care when lowering the tiller not to pinch your fingers at the base of the tiller. Rotate the adjustment knob counterclockwise sufficiently for the retaining serrations to allow the tiller to move. Lower the tiller so that it is in its lowest position. Rotate the adjustment knob clockwise and ensure that it is tight and the retaining serrations are fully engaged.
Rascal LiteWay 214 & 224 Owner’s Manual DISASSEMBLY The LiteWay 224 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. You may only need to disassemble a portion of the vehicle depending on your space requirements. 1. Lift the seat off the chassis by lifting it straight up. 2. Remove the under-seat basket and stow. 3.
Rascal LiteWay 214 & 224 Owner’s Manual Note: Step 5 below pertains to both models 214 and 224 5. Lower the tiller to the horizontal position. 6. Remove the drop-out drive train. Pull the release bar of the drive train down, and then towards you. This will release the locking mechanism. With your other hand, lift the frame up to separate the two sections. 7. Secure the tiller by attaching the strap provided to the handlebars, taking care not to trap finger control lever. 8.
Rascal LiteWay 214 & 224 Owner’s Manual RE-ASSEMBLY After removing your scooter from a vehicle and placing it on level ground, check if it is undamaged before starting to assemble it as follows: 1. Undo the adjustment knob, release strap and raise the tiller into the upright position and secure by tightening the knob. NOTE: Steps 2 and 3 below pertain to the model 224 only. 2.
Rascal LiteWay 214 & 224 Owner’s Manual 7. Place the drive train behind frame. The forks on the drive train mount have to line up to the spigots on the frame (see photo below). Lift the frame over the drive train, lining up the spigots to the forks. Once both sets are lined up, push down until you hear a “Click” indicating that the frame is now locked into place. If the frame is not locked securely into place, the unit will not operate. 8.
Rascal LiteWay 214 & 224 Owner’s Manual BATTERY CHARGING The charging socket is located in the rear of the battery box. Slide the charger protective cap over and push in the round silver charging plug into the receptacle. Once the vehicle is charged, remove the plug and slide the protective cover back over the receptacle. This helps keep water out. The battery charger has two small indicating lights. When the charger is connected and switched on the lights will show green.
Rascal LiteWay 214 & 224 Owner’s Manual SPECIFICATIONS – MODEL 214 Dimension (L x W x H) Weight of Scooter Battery Charger Front Wheel Rear Tire Top Speed Climbing angle Range Max. User weight Ground Clearance Turning Radius Heaviest Component 41” x 21” x 36” 104.2 cm x 53.4 cm x 91.5 cm 120 lbs./53.43 kg 12 volt 15ah x2 2.0 amp Off Board Dual 7” x 1.75” Foam 9” x 3” Foam 4.0 mph/ 6.44 km/hr 8° 10 miles/16.09km 300 lbs/136 kg 2.0”/5.1 cm 46 in./106.7 cm 38 lbs/17.
Rascal LiteWay 214 & 224 Owner’s Manual DIAGNOSTIC FAULT CODES Your scooter controller provides diagnostic information in the form of a flash code. The LED Status light on the battery gauge flashes to indicate a problem has been detected. When switching on, the controller conducts a diagnostic test. While this test is in progress the light will flash, if no fault is detected the light will remain solid. If a fault is detected, the light will flash a sequence of flashes to indicate what the fault is.
Rascal LiteWay 214 & 224 Owner’s Manual TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Symptom Solution Scooter does not move when power switched on. Steering is loose or wobbly when driven. Batteries dead – check voltage Is the charger connected? Is freewheel lever in drive? Check for tire damage. Damaged steering - Contact dealer. Loose seat – Contact dealer. Vehicle behaves erratically when driven. Possible electronic problems – Contact dealer. Short Range Check tires for damage.
Rascal LiteWay 214 & 224 Owner’s Manual RASCAL DEALER DIVISION LIMITED WARRANTY Rascal Mobility warrants its products against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year, providing the products are properly assembled; operated and maintained in accordance with the vehicle Owner’s Manual. This limited warranty is limited to the original purchaser. This limited warranty commences on the date of the original retail purchase or original use, whichever occurs first.
Rascal LiteWay 214 & 224 Owner’s Manual One Year Drivetrain Warranty Exclusions 1. Transaxle: In cases where there is an increase in the operational noise level, the warranty will not apply. (This usually occurs due to abusive and excessive strain on the scooter) 2. Motor: If damage occurs to commutator of motor as a result of not replacing motor brushes after heavy wear to brushes. Motor brushes are wear items and are not warranted. 3. Brake: One year warranty for electrical function of the brake.
Rascal LiteWay 214 & 224 Owner’s Manual Warranty Service Warranty Service must be performed by an authorized Rascal Mobility Dealer or Service Center. Rascal Mobility reserves the right to replace warranted part(s) with refurbished or new part(s) at our discretion. There is no other express warranty. THIS WARRANTY IS MADE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, IMPLIED OR EXPRESSED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
® Since 1983, The Rascal Company® has designed and manufactured Rascal Mobility™ scooters. In this time, Rascal has become world famous for ease-of-use, comfort and safety features. Today, Rascal continues to unveil new products, adding to their product line of innovative mobility solutions for people seeking a better quality of life. For Warranty and Service please contact the Rascal Dealer Division Support Team. Phone: Toll Free 1-866-685-3492 Fax: 856-464-9633 ™ www.RascalMobility.
