Procedure 8 - Wheels; Engaging/Disengaging Motors With Clutches; Engaging/Disengaging Motors With Motor Locks - Invacare Ranger II Storm Series Ranger II Storm Series MWD/FWD Operator And Maintenance Manual

PROCEDURE 8
This Procedure Includes the Following:

Engaging/Disengaging Motors with Clutches

Engaging/Disengaging Motors with Motor Locks

Adjusting Forks
W
H
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BE-
E
FORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is
E tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage
may result.
L
S
As with any vehicle, the wheels and tires should
be checked periodically for cracks and wear
and should be replaced.
ENGAGING/DISENGAGING
MOTORS WITH CLUTCHES
(FIGURES 1 AND 2)
DO NOT engage or disengage the clutches until
the power is in the OFF position.
Ensure both clutches are fully engaged BEFORE
driving the wheelchair.
1. Locate the clutch handles on motors.
2. Perform one (1) of the following:
A. ENGAGING (FIGURE 1) -
1. Push the clutch handle IN.
2. Push the clutch handle towards the front of
the wheelchair.
BEGINNING POSITION
Outside of Wheelchair
Front of Wheelchair
FIGURE 1 - ENGAGING MOTORS WITH CLUTCHES
WARNING
CAUTION
WARNING
CAUTION
ENGAGING:
ENDING POSITION
B. DISENGAGING (FIGURE 2) -
1. Pull the clutch handle towards the rear of
the wheelchair.
2. Pull the clutch handle OUT.
DISENGAGING:
BEGINNING POSITION
Outside of Wheelchair
Front of Wheelchair
FIGURE 2 - DISENGAGING MOTORS WITH CLUTCHES
ENGAGING/DISENGAGING
MOTORS WITH MOTOR LOCKS
(FIGURE 3)
WARNING
DO NOT engage or disengage the motor locks
until the power is in the OFF position.
CAUTION
Ensure both motor locks are fully engaged BE-
FORE driving the wheelchair.
The motor lock disengagement/engagement allows free-
wheeling or joystick controlled operation. Freewheeling
allows an attendant to maneuver the wheelchair without
power. To disengage/engage the motor locks:
1. Locate the motor lock levers on the motors.
2. Perform one (1) of the following:
A. DISENGAGE - Push the motor lock lever until
they are pointing towards the outside of the wheel-
chair (free wheel position).
B. ENGAGE - Pull the motor lock handles until they
are pointing up (drive position).
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WHEELS
ENDING POSITION