Section 9-Motor Locks/Forks; Disengaging/Engaging Motor Lock Levers - Invacare TDX 5 Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

SECTION 9—MOTOR LOCKS/FORKS
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure that all
attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.
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
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.
Gearless Brushless GB™Motors
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.
Part No 1143150
SECTION 9—MOTOR LOCKS/FORKS
WARNING
CAUTION
WARNING
Outside of
Wheelchair
Motor Lock Lever
DISENGAGE (Push)
FIGURE 9.1 Disengaging/Engaging Motor
Lock Levers - Standard and Heavy Duty 4 Pole
WARNING
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Motor Lock Lever
ENGAGE (Drive)
Motors
TDX™ Wheelchairs