SECTION 12—CLUTCH/MOTOR LOCK

SECTION 12—CLUTCH/MOTOR LOCK

WARNING

After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.

Engaging/Disengaging the Clutches

WARNING

DO NOT engage or disengage the clutches until the power is off.

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 12.1.

The clutch engagement/disengagement allows freewheeling or joystick controlled operation. Freewheeling allows an attendant to maneuver the wheelchair without power. To engage/disengage the clutches:

1. Locate the clutch handles on motors.

WARNING

If clutch handles are forced to engage in the wrong direction as shown in FIGURE 12.1, the motors will be damaged and will need to be replaced.

2. Perform one (1) of the following:

To Engage: turn the clutch handles until they are pointing towards the rear of the wheelchair. NEVER try to turn the clutch handles towards the front of the wheelchair.

To Disengage: turn the clutch handles until they are pointing towards the rear wheels. NEVER try to turn the clutch handles towards the inside of the wheelchair.

 

Top View Of Wheelchair

Disengaged (Toward rear wheels)

NOTE: NEVER force clutch

 

handles in these directions.

 

Engaged (Toward

 

Clutch Handle

rear of wheelchair)

Clutch Handle

 

 

 

FIGURE 12.1 Engaging/Disengaging the Clutches

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Invacare P9000 XDT manual CLUTCH/MOTOR Lock, Engaging/Disengaging the Clutches