Freewheel Device; Brakes - Rascal Vantage Owners Manual & Service Record

Freewheel Device

When the vehicle is switched off the brakes are automatically
engaged. This is called "Failsafe Braking". Also, if the batteries are
flat, the brakes are applied. There may be occasions where you may
wish to move the vehicle without power. To do this there is a
Freewheel Device fitted.
The Freewheel device allows the vehicle to be pushed without power.
To activate, first locate the lever. When standing behind the scooter, it
is located on the right hand side of the rear of the vehicle (see Fig.4)
• Make sure the On/Off (ignition) key is in the off position.
• Move the lever UPWARDS The vehicle can now be pushed in Freewheel.
• Move the lever DOWNWARDS to engage drive. The vehicle is now braked. This is the normal
operating position.
• IF YOU ARE NOT COMPLETELY SURE OF THIS FEATURE CONTACT
YOUR DEALER BEFORE OPERATING THE SCOOTER.
NOTE: To avoid excessive strain on the tiller / handlebar assembly, never push or pull the scooter in
freewheel mode if a user is on-board. Push the lever UPWARDS to engage freewheel mode. Pull the lever
DOWNWARDS to engage Drive mode.
Warning! If the freewheel device is in "freewheel" mode the braking is disabled. Never select the
freewheel mode if the Scooter is on a slope or could be pushed onto a slope.

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 to a stop. When the scooter stops the automatic parking
brake will engage. This will stop the vehicle rolling forward or backward. When you start the brake will automatically
disengage. If the battery should go flat the brakes automatically engage. Note that even when freewheel is
selected, a secondary regenerative braking system is applied automatically to limit the maximum speed.
You may notice this system causing drag when moving the scooter in
freewheel mode.
The third braking system is a twin rear drum brake that can be used in
emergencies. This braking system is controlled by pulling/compressing the
lever on the right hand side of the handle bars/ tiller (see Fig.5). The more
pressure you apply to the lever the heavier the braking effect will be. This
braking system applies even braking to both back wheels making it one of
the safest designs on the market.
Warning!
Do not use the emergency brake for normal driving.
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