Rascal 600B/700B Owner’s ManualEMC Part: 19278100 Rev. 3 ◦ 06/29/200916Initial Set Up and AdjustmentsBefore using your Rascal scooter, you should perform the following initialsetup and adjustments to ensure that you are as comfortable as possible.The setup and adjustments include:• Charging the Battery• Adjusting the Seat/Armrests• Adjusting the Handlebar Assembly and Dash Position• Setting the Dashboard ClockCharging BatteriesBecause your batteries may only have a partial charge when you firstreceive your scooter, you may not experience full riding time until youhave fully charged them. Your scooter is equipped with an onboard batterycharger. Charging your batteries as specified will ensure maximum life,power, and range. It is recommended that you charge your batteries asfollows:• Upon initial receipt of your scooter.• After daily use, regardless of battery level.• For 8 - 10 hours (overnight) after extended use during the day.• If the fuel gauge indicator should go into the red area while operatingyour vehicle, the batteries need to be recharged as soon as possible.• The battery’s life expectancy may be shortened if they are left fullydischarged for more than 24 hours.Use the following to charge batteries of your Rascal scooter.1. Park the vehicle near a 3-Prong Grounded Electrical Receptacle.2. Lift the trunk lid and remove the power cord from the trunk area.Plug power cord into a 3-Prong Grounded Electrical Receptacle.3. Check that the needle of the ammeter (Illustration 3) in the trunkarea registers greater than 1 to ensure that vehicle is in chargemode. If batteries are fully charged, the needle on the ammeterwill remain at 0, as shown in Illustration 3. The needle on theFuel Gauge on the dash in the green area indicating a full charge(and no charging is required).