Troubleshooting - Rascal 600T 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
Unit does not move
Scooter feels wobbly
when driven
Range less than
expected
Erratic behavior when
engager operated
Ammeter not registering
Brake squeals
Brake release lever sticks
Stiffness in steering
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Possible Cause
1. Keyswitch not "ON"
2. Main circuit breaker tripped
3. Brake release lever in 'Push Mode'
4. Charger connected to outlet
5. Battery power low
6. Battery harness loose or unplugged
7. Scooter shuts down to conserve battery7. Cycle keyswitch Off, then On
8. Controller error
9. Scooter is in seat lift mode
1. Tire pressure low
2. Seat is loose
3. Bearings in head tube worn
1. Charging too infrequently
2. Defective or worn out battery
3. Cold weather reduces battery life
4. Defective charger
1. Faulty engager
1. Batteries are fully charged
2. Ammeter broken or wire disconnected 2. Replace Ammeter or connect wire
3. Batteries have bad cells
4. Faulty charger
1. Dirt in brake pad
1. Rust and corrosion
1. Possible grime build-up
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Solution
1. Turn keyswitch to "ON"
2. Reset circuit breaker in trunk area
3. Place lever to 'Ride Mode'
4. Disconnect charger
5. Recharge batteries
6. Plug harnesses into connector
8. Check Status Lamp for Flash Code
(see page 31)
9. Change rocker switch to drive
mode
1. Inflate tire
2. Check seat for loose hardware or
damage. Ensure seat in locked
position.
3. Replace bearings
1. Charge unit more often
2. Load test batteries. If necessary
replace.
3. Allow batteries to reach room
temperature and then fully recharge
4. Contact Electric Mobility or your
Authorized Service Center
1. Contact Electric Mobility or your
Authorized Service Center
1. Turn keyswitch to "on." Battery
indicator should read "F" (Full)
3. Load test batteries. If necessary
replace
4. Contact Electric Mobility or your
Authorized Service Center
1. Blow dirt out with air pressure hose
1. Spray ball detent area with
lubrication oil. Be careful not to get
oil onto the brake pad
1. Lubricate rod end joints (4 wheel
models)