Engaging/Disengaging Motor Release Lever - Invacare Wheelchair Pronto M91 Base Owner's Manual

SECTION 8—SHROUD/WHEELS

Engaging/Disengaging Motor Release Lever

DO NOT engage or disengage the motor release lever until the On/Off switch on
the joystick is in the Off position.
Ensure both motor release levers are fully engaged before driving the wheelchair
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.2.
NOTE: The motor lock disengagement/engagement allows freewheeling or joystick controlled
operation. Freewheeling allows an attendant to maneuver the wheelchair without power.
1. Locate the motor release handles on the motors protruding through the shrouds by
the rear springs.
2. Perform one of the following:
• To disengage the motor release levers ‐ Slide the motor lock lever towards the
outside of the wheelchair (free wheel position) (Detail "A").
NOTE: This allows the wheelchair to freewheel for pushing if necessary
• To engage the motor release levers ‐ Slide the motor lock handles towards the
center of the wheelchair (drive position) (Detail "A").
NOTE: This allows the motors to drive the wheels.
Motor
Release
Lever
FIGURE 8.2 Engaging/Disengaging Motor Release Lever
Pronto® M91™Base with SureStep®
WARNING
CAUTION
Towards
Outside of
Wheelchair
Motor Locks Disengaged
(Freewheel Mode)
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DETAIL "A"
Towards Center
of Wheelchair
Motor Locks Engaged
(Drive Mode)
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