Invacare PANTHER MX-4, PANTHER LX-4 Safety INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE, Safety INSPECTION/ Maintenance

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SAFETY INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE

This Procedure Includes the Following:

Safety Inspection Checklist

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

NOTE: Every six (6) months take the scooter to a qualified technician for a thorough inspection and servicing. Regular cleaning will reveal loose or worn parts and enhance the smooth operation of the scooter. To operate properly and safely, the scooter must be cared for just like any other vehicle.

Routine maintenance will extend the life and efficiency of the scooter.

Initial adjustments should be made to suit your personal body structure and preference. Thereafter follow these maintenance procedures:

ITEM

INITIALLY

 

INSPECT/ADJUST

 

 

WEEKLY MONTHLY PERIODICALLY

 

 

 

 

 

GENERAL

 

 

 

 

Scooter drives straight (no excessive

 

 

 

 

drag/pull to one side).

X

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

BRAKE*

 

 

 

 

Does not bind or interfere with travel.

X

 

X

 

Brake easy to disengage/engage.

X

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

UPHOLSTERY (PROCEDURES 5 AND 6)

 

 

 

 

Inspect for rips, tears.

X

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

REAR WHEELS (PROCEDURE 9)

 

 

 

 

No excessive side movement or binding when

 

 

 

 

raised and turned.

X

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

FRONT WHEELS (PROCEDURE 9)

 

 

 

 

Inspect wheel/fork assembly for proper tension

 

 

 

 

by spinning wheel, wheel should come to a

 

 

 

 

gradual stop.

X

X

 

 

Loosen/tighten locknut if wheel wobbles

 

 

 

 

noticeably or binds to a stop.

X

 

X

 

Wheel bearings are clean and free of moisture.

X

 

 

X

CAUTION: As with any vehicle, the

 

 

 

 

wheels and tires should be checked

 

 

 

 

periodically for cracks and wear and should

 

 

 

 

be replaced.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TILLER (PROCEDURE 8)

 

 

 

 

Ensure that tiller adjustment handle engages

 

 

 

 

and disengages properly and securely

 

 

 

 

(PROCEDURE 3).

X

X

 

 

Scooter stops completely when throttle is

 

 

 

 

released (Does not continue to roll as if

 

 

 

 

throttle is activated).

X

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SEAT (PROCEDURE 5)

 

 

 

 

Inspect seat swivel for release and engagement.

X

 

X

 

Seat locks into the determined swivel positions.

X

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*NOTE: This includes the hand brake on the PANTHER MX-4.

SAFETY INSPECTION/ MAINTENANCE

Part No. 1090132 Rev F

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Contents Invacare Scooters Special Notes Table of Contents Procedure 10 Transport Specifications SpecificationsSpecifications General Guidelines General Guidelines ProcedureGeneral Warnings Operating InformationProcedure General Guidelines RampsElectrical Rain Test Weight LimitationGeneral Warnings Grounding Instructions BatteriesGeneral Guidelines Important Information Always wear your seat positioning strap SAFETY/HANDLINGPercentage of Weight Distribution Stability and BalanceESCALATORS? Sorry StairwaysStandard Tiller Delta TillerSafety INSPECTION/ Maintenance Safety INSPECTION/MAINTENANCEMaintenance Suggested Maintenance ProceduresSafety INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE Procedure Detail a Lubrication Points FigureProcedure Safety INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE Troubleshooting GuideWith Delta or Standard Tillers Figure Control Panel FeaturesOperation Procedure ALL Scooter ModelsTiller Panther MX-4 W Procedure Operation Detail aZOOM-3 DeltaPanther MX-4 Scooters only With Delta Tillers FigureDetail F Operation of the Scooter Figures Procedure OperationDelta Tillers Using the Hand Brake LEVER/BRAKE ARM FigureHand Brake Lever Brake ARMBrake Release Lever ALL Models Except Panther MX-4 FigurePanther MX-4 only Figure Reset Circuit BREAKER/FUSE Replacement Figure Fuse ReplacementCircuit Breaker BATTERIES/CHARGING REMOVING/INSTALLING the Batteries with Cables FigureProcedure BATTERIES/CHARGING RemovingRecommended Battery Types BATTERIES/CHARGING ProcedureReplacing the Batteries Figure BATTERIES/CHARGING Diately Cleaning Battery TerminalsCharging the Batteries Model Battery Charger Power CordON-BOARD Battery Charger Figure Remote Battery Charger FigureBattery Charger Operation Remote and ON-BOARD Battery Charger Operation FigureSeat REMOVING/INSTALLING the SeatSeat Procedure Determining Seat Post Type FigureInstalling Figure Procedure SeatRemoving Figure Solid Seat Post Figure Adjusting the Seat HeightDetail a Adjustable Height Seat Post FigureAdjusting the Seat Depth AdjustmentALL Models Except ZOOM-3 Figure Adjusting the Seat Depth Using the Adjustable Seat Slide FigureInstalling REMOVING/INSTALLING the Seat UPHOLSTERY/ Cushion FigureBack CUSHION/UPHOLSTERY Figure REMOVING/INSTALLINGFOLDING/UNFOLDING Back FigureALL Models Except ZOOM-3, SX-3 and LX-3 Figure Adjusting the Back ReclineAdjusting the Headrest Back ProcedureArmrest Angle Adjustment AdjustmentArmrest Width Armrest DEPTH/HEIGHT Adjustment ALL Models Except ZOOM-3 Figure DepthHeight Figure Fold Down Tiller ZOOM-3 Figure Tiller Angle AdjustmentTiller Adjustment Procedure Tiller AdjustmentModels Built After ALL Other Models FigureFive PositionREMOVING/INSTALLING the Rear Shroud Figure Procedure SHROUD/WHEELSALL Models REMOVING/INSTALLING the Rear Wheels Figure SHROUD/WHEELS ProcedureTurn Power OFF and remove key from ignition SHROUD/WHEELS REMOVING/INSTALLING the Front Wheels FigureMounting Hole Models ZOOM-3 and Lynx SX-3Models Lynx LX-3 and LX-3 Plus Do not USE TOPTransport Procedure TransportTransporting the Scooter Figures 1 Disassembling the ScooterTransporting the Scooter for ALL Models Except ZOOM-3 Detail B Models Built with Delta TillersCable Side View Transport ProcedureSteps 8 and 9 for ALL Models Except ZOOM-3 Disassembled ViewALL Models Except ZOOM-3 REMOVING/INSTALLING the Front Basket Figure OPTIONS/REPLACEMENT PartsProcedure OPTIONS/REPLACEMENT Parts REMOVING/INSTALLING the Floor Basket Figure REMOVING/INSTALLING the Seat Positioning Strap FigureOPTIONS/REPLACEMENT Parts Procedure Parts REMOVING/INSTALLING the CRUTCH/CANE Holder FigureREMOVING/INSTALLING the Safety Flag Figure OPTIONS/REPLACEMENTANTI-TIPPER Wheels ANTI-TIPPER Wheel AssemblyReplacing Seat Lever Replacing Seat Lever FigureLynx LX-3 and Panther LX-4 Replacing Tiller Angle Adjustment Lever FigureReplacing Headlight Lightbulbs Models Lynx LX-3 and Panther LX-4 FigureModel Panther MX-4 Figure Detail a Back View of Headlight AssemblyReplacing ON-BOARD Battery Charger Replacing ON-BOARD Battery Charger FigureInvacare Scooters Part No Rev F Limited W Arranty Limited WarrantyOne InvacareWay