SECTION 9—MOTOR LOCKS/FORKS

SECTION 9—MOTOR LOCKS/FORKS

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

Standard and Heavy Duty 4 Pole Motors

WARNING

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

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 9.1.

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

1.Perform one of the following:

Disengage (PUSH) - Push motor lock levers down.

Engage (DRIVE) - Pull motor lock levers up.

Outside of

Wheelchair

Motor Lock Lever

 

 

ENGAGE (Drive)

Motor Lock Lever

DISENGAGE (Push)

FIGURE 9.1 Disengaging/Engaging Motor

Lock Levers - Standard and Heavy Duty 4 Pole

Motors

Gearless Brushless GB™Motors

WARNING

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

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 9.2on page 66.

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

1.Perform one of the following:

Disengage (PUSH) - Pull motor lock levers up.

Engage (DRIVE) - Push motor lock levers down.

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TDX™ Wheelchairs

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Invacare TDX 5, TDX 3 SE Motor LOCKS/FORKS, Disengaging/Engaging Motor Lock Levers, Standard and Heavy Duty 4 Pole Motors

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