Section 6-Operation Of The Powered Scooter; Control Panel - Invacare Lynx L-3X Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

SECTION 6—OPERATION OF THE
POWERED SCOOTER

Control Panel

NOTE: For the following information, refer to FIGURE 6.1 on page 24.
1. Speed Control Knob ‐ The speed control knob is located on the right side of the control
panel. The Turtle icon represents the slowest speed and the Rabbit icon represents the
fastest speed.
2. Battery Charge Display ‐ The battery charge display is located at the top center of the
control panel. When the scooter is turned on, the needle on the battery charge display
will move to the right to indicate the amount of battery charge. The amount of battery
charge is indicated by the colors on the display. If the charge is full, the needle will be
to the right, in the GREEN area. As the battery charge decreases, the needle moves,
from right to left. When the needle is in the YELLOW area, the batteries are draining
and should be charged soon. When the needle is to the far left in the RED area, charge
the batteries immediately. If the needle does not move when the scooter is turned on,
the batteries should be charged as soon as possible.
When negotiating ramps, if the throttle control lever is released while in forward
motion, the powered scooter will roll back approximately one foot before brake
engages. If the throttle control lever is released while in reverse motion the
powered scooter will roll back approximately three feet before brake engages.
3. Key ‐ The key is just below the control panel. Turn the key:
• To the Left ‐ Turn the scooter off.
• To the Right ‐ Turn the scooter on.
4. Horn Button ‐ The horn button is located on left side of the control panel.
5. Throttle Control Lever ‐ The throttle control lever is located in front of the handles on
the tiller assembly.
6. Service Indicator ‐ The service indicator will flash if there is a problem with the
scooter. The number of flashes indicates the type of error. Refer to Service Indicator
Error Codes on page 22.
Part No. 1145807
SECTION 6—OPERATION OF THE POWERED SCOOTER
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