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

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 48 Part No 1143190