SECTION 12—MOTORS

Engaging/Disengaging Motor Release Lever

WARNING

DO NOT engage or disengage the motor release lever until the On/Off switch on the joystick is in the Off position.

CAUTION

Ensure both motor release levers are fully engaged before driving the wheelchair

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 12.2.

NOTE: The motor lock disengagement/engagement allows freewheeling or joystick controlled operation. Freewheeling allows an attendant to maneuver the wheelchair without power.

1.Locate the motor release handles on the motors protruding through the top shroud on the rear of the wheelchair.

2.Perform one (1) of the following:

To Disengage the Motor Release Levers - Pull the motor lock lever towards the rear of the wheelchair (freewheel position).

NOTE: This allows the chair to freewheel for pushing, if necessary.

NOTE: It may be necessary to rock the wheels slightly until the motor release lever disengages.

To Engage the Motor Release Levers - Push the motor lock handles towards the front of the wheelchair (drive position).

NOTE: This allows the motors to drive the wheels.

NOTE: It may be necessary to rock the wheels slightly until the motor release lever engages.

Right Motor

Release Lever

Shown

Disengaged

Engaged

FIGURE 12.2 Engaging/Disengaging Motor Release Lever

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Invacare M50, M51, M61 service manual Engaging/Disengaging Motor Release Lever