I found the small four wire connector from the powertrain to the controller was quite corroded and after getting that problem resolved have a fault code from the controller that tells me there is a problem in the dashboard on the tiller, the direction/speed control pot is not at the rest position (probably either bad or dirty) so it inhibits running (this is from the controller manual). I had things working to the point the brake release relay would close, but the brake release coil was not being energized. Since the operation is controlled by rheostats and current sensing, this screws up the system and the resulting safety program in the controller shuts the motor circuits down leaving you stranded. The biggest issue we always had is the wiring and main connectors are nicely sealed and potted, but the actual plug together connections are not sealed when connected and in an outdoor use environment corrode. I did find the installation manual for it on-line at the manufacturers website and that will probably give me what I need. The other one is the heavy duty version and apparently fairly late in production as the control box is completely different from the one we had. It was taken down to the various sections, no batteries or the battery connecting cables, but the battery to chassis including the circuit breaker was there.īig problem initially, there are almost two complete Rascals, one a very old one that is called a convertible and was apparently set up like a powerchair complete with a joystick control and motor operated steering. Before I sold my late wife's Rascal I had a service manual and owners manual. Parts can still be obtained, but so far no luck on manuals other than the OM. Rascal scooters was originally Electric Mobility then changed their name to Rascal Scooters, unfortunately they went out of business in 2002. Imperial, I have the owners manual, and yes the wires are color coded.
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