PROCEDURE 8 | WHEELS |
W H E E L S
This Procedure Includes the Following:
Engaging/Disengaging Motors with Clutches
Engaging/Disengaging Motors with Motor Locks
Adjusting Forks
WARNING
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BE- FORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.
CAUTION
As with any vehicle, the wheels and tires should be checked periodically for cracks and wear and should be replaced.
ENGAGING/DISENGAGING MOTORS WITH CLUTCHES (FIGURES 1 AND 2)
WARNING
DO NOT engage or disengage the clutches until the power is in the OFF position.
CAUTION
Ensure both clutches are fully engaged BEFORE driving the wheelchair.
1.Locate the clutch handles on motors.
2.Perform one (1) of the following: A. ENGAGING (FIGURE 1) -
1.Push the clutch handle IN.
2.Push the clutch handle towards the front of the wheelchair.
ENGAGING:
BEGINNING POSITION | ENDING POSITION |
Outside of Wheelchair
Front of Wheelchair
FIGURE 1 - ENGAGING MOTORS WITH CLUTCHES
B.DISENGAGING (FIGURE 2) -
1.Pull the clutch handle towards the rear of the wheelchair.
2.Pull the clutch handle OUT.
DISENGAGING:
BEGINNING POSITION | ENDING POSITION |
Outside of Wheelchair
Front of Wheelchair
FIGURE 2 - DISENGAGING MOTORS WITH CLUTCHES
ENGAGING/DISENGAGING MOTORS WITH MOTOR LOCKS (FIGURE 3)
WARNING
DO NOT engage or disengage the motor locks until the power is in the OFF position.
CAUTION
Ensure both motor locks are fully engaged BE- FORE driving the wheelchair.
The motor lock disengagement/engagement allows free- wheeling or joystick controlled operation. Freewheeling allows an attendant to maneuver the wheelchair without power. To disengage/engage the motor locks:
1.Locate the motor lock levers on the motors.
2.Perform one (1) of the following:
A.DISENGAGE - Push the motor lock lever until they are pointing towards the outside of the wheel- chair (free wheel position).
B.ENGAGE - Pull the motor lock handles until they are pointing up (drive position).
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