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Rascal 309 / 329LE Scooter Owners Manual & Service Record Rascal 309 Rascal 329LE Electric Mobility Euro Limited, Canal Way, Ilminster, Somerset TA19 9DL Telephone: 01460 258100 www.electricmobility.co.uk Issue 3: 11/11...
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Warning! This manual contains important safety notices. Please take time to read and understand them. Ignoring them may endanger you or others. Rascal 309 & 329LE Scooter Owner’s Manual & Service Record...
Company Registration in England No. 2419231 Features and Layout The photo shows the Model 329 LE model scooter. The Model 309 is similar but has a slightly shorter chassis smaller wheels and is limited to 6 mph. See Technical Specification Sheet for detail.
The 309 is lighter and with a better turning radius, but is limited to 6 mph. The 329 LE is a medium range 8 mph scooter which is suited for travel on public roads when this is required.
Warning ! Sitting for long periods may increase the chance of thromboses or pressure sores. Users prone to such conditions are advised to take medical advice. Warning ! The Rascal 309 and 329LE scooters have been designed and tested for drivers with weights up to those in the Technical Specification Sheet. These weights should never be exceeded.
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 ( 6 m.p.h. in the case of the 309) and when Lo is selected is restricted to 4 m.p.h. The Lo setting...
Push the lever DOWN. This is the normal operating position. The brakes are enabled, and the vehicle can only operate with the lever in this position. Rascal 309 & 329LE Scooter Owner’s Manual & Service Record...
Brakes There are 3 braking systems. The first works with the finger controls. When the finger control is released the scooter will automatically brake and bring the scooter smartly to a stop. When the scooter stops an automatic brake will engage. This will stop the vehicle rolling forward or backward. When you start this brake will automatically disengage.
Be careful, as the spring is quite strong, so hold the back and ease it down into the horizontal position rather than letting it go. The 309 model has a standard seat that will fold forward, the 329LE has a Captain’s Seat with spring lever.
Driving the Vehicle Warning! Read this before driving the vehicle! Whether or not this is your first mobility vehicle, please read these guidelines as all vehicles differ. Failure to do this may cause damage to you, a third party or the vehicle. Before you set out, do check the weather forecast.
Pinching or Crushing. Be careful to avoid being pinched or having your hands crushed when lifting or handling parts. Wear gloves whenever possible. Warning! This vehicle is not suitable for use as a seat for an occupant in a motor vehicle. Rascal 309 & 329LE Scooter Owner’s Manual & Service Record...
To transport your scooter you may need to remove the seat lower and the tiller in order to reduce the overall height. You are advised to wear gloves during this operation . Lift off the front basket. Remove the seat by lifting it off the seat post while lifting the seat lever. small rotation is sometimes necessary to free the seat.
– Remove the charger mains plug from the wall socket having first switched the mains socket off if a switch is provided. Rascal 309 & 329LE Scooter Owner’s Manual & Service Record...
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Park the scooter in a well ventilated dry place. The charging socket is located on the upper left tiller behind a swing cover (fig 2). Open the protective cover and with the charger disconnected (fig 2) from the mains, push the charger plug into the charging socket on the tiller.
• lways use the correct charger with the scooter. The LE 309/329 can only be charged with the charger model : HP8204-B or equivalent charger approved by Electric Mobility. • If the batteries have been flat for a long time (about 2 months) it is recommended you contact your dealer before charging, see warning below.
dditional Information Owners Manual: Replacement copies are available from: Electric Mobility Euro Ltd. Canal Way, Ilminster, Somerset, T 19 9DL Telephone: 01460 258100. If you are visually impaired, please contact the Company to discuss your requirements. However, you should not drive a vehicle in a public place if you cannot see well enough to ensure your own, and others safety. Each vehicle comes with a copy of the BHT Highway Code.
Phone the dealer and explain exactly what the problem is, recounting as much detail as possible including the indicated faults. Rascal 309 & 329LE Scooter Owner’s Manual & Service Record...
User Maintenance It is important for safety that you carry out the following checks before use. Visually check the machine for damage. Visually check the tyres for damage. Check the steering moves freely. Check that the Tiller is secure and that the tiller lock is effective. Check that the Seat is located correctly and locked.
Consult your dealer on the condition of your vehicle and remember vehicles of any type become more expensive to maintain the older they get. Rascal 309 & 329LE Scooter Owner’s Manual & Service Record...
Engineer’s Checklist for 309 & 329LE Models Obtain all comments from the customer on the condition and serviceability of the scooter and then complete an Initial diagnostic road test. Record all defects to be corrected. Now check, test and complete the following: •...
• Note you may experience interference when close to ambulance or fire stations. If your vehicle starts to operate by itself switch it off and report this to your Dealer. Rascal 309 & 329LE Scooter Owner’s Manual & Service Record...
Technical Specification - Rascal 309 Scooter Wheelchair type Class Class , B or C Class B Department of Transport Class Class 1 2 or 3 Class 3 Overall dimensions fully assembled length x width x height mm (in) 1430 (56) x 650 (26) x 1020 (40)
The maximum climbing ability facing upwards degrees of slope 10˚ Ground clearance mm (in) 115 (4.5) Maximum obstacle climbing ability mm (in) 90 (3.5) Maximum safe descendable kerb height mm (in) 90 (3.5) Rascal 309 & 329LE Scooter Owner’s Manual & Service Record...
Brochure Request Do you have a friend or colleague that would be interested in an Electric Mobility product? If so cut out this coupon and send it to the address shown on the back of the manual. My Dealer’s Company name is: Please can I have a free no-obligation home demonstration.
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Electric Mobility Euro Ltd., FREEPOST (SWBI 1045), Ilminster, Somerset, T 19 9Z Electric Mobility Euro Ltd., FREEPOST (SWBI 1045), Ilminster, Somerset, T 19 9Z...
Service Log Notice for the Service Engineer. Please make sure this part is stamped and dated after each service. Dealer stamp - 1st Service Dealer stamp - 2nd Service Dealer stamp - 3rd Service Dealer stamp - 4th Service Dealer stamp - 5th Service Dealer stamp - 6th Service Dealer stamp - 7th Service Dealer stamp - 8th Service...
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Rascal 309 / 329LE Scooter Manufactured by Electric Mobility Euro Limited, Canal Way, Ilminster, Somerset TA19 9DL Telephone: 01460 258100 www.electricmobility.co.uk E. and O.E. Issue 3: 11/11...
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