SECTION 6—MOTOR LOCKS

SECTION 6—MOTOR LOCKS

WARNING

After ANY adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure that 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.

Disengaging/Engaging Motor Lock Levers

WARNING

DO NOT engage or disengage motor locks until the power is in the OFF position.

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 6.1.

NOTE: Motor lock disengagement/ engagement allows free‐wheeling or joystick controlled operation. Free‐wheeling allows an assistant to maneuver the wheelchair without power.

NOTE: Motor lock levers are located between the rear caster assembly and drive wheel on both sides of the wheelchair.

1.Perform one of the following (FIGURE 6.1):

Disengage (PUSH) ‐ Push motor lock levers down.

Engage (DRIVE) ‐ Pull motor lock levers up.

Rear Caster

Assembly

 

Drive

 

Wheel

Motor Lock Lever

 

ENGAGE (Drive)

Motor Lock Lever

 

DISENGAGE (Push)

 

Outside of

 

Wheelchair

 

Motor Lock Lever

FIGURE 6.1 Disengaging/Engaging Motor

Lock Levers

TDX™ SP

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Part No 1143190

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Invacare SP manual Motor Locks, Disengaging/Engaging Motor Lock Levers