Section 13-Clutch/Motor Lock; Engaging/Disengaging The Clutches - Invacare Nutron R50LX Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

SECTION 13—CLUTCH/MOTOR LOCK
SECTION 13—CLUTCH/MOTOR
LOCK
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching
hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.

Engaging/Disengaging the Clutches

DO NOT engage or disengage the clutches until the power is off.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 13.1.
The clutch engagement/disengagement allows free‐wheeling or joystick controlled
operation. Free‐wheeling allows an attendant to maneuver the wheelchair without
power. To engage/disengage the clutches:
1. Locate the clutch handles on motors as shown in FIGURE 13.1.
If clutch handles are forced to engage in the wrong direction as shown in
FIGURE 13.1, the motors will be damaged and will need to be replaced.
Disengaged (Toward rear wheels)
Engaged (Toward
Clutch
rear of wheelchair)
Handle
2. Perform one (1) of the following ‐
• To Engage: turn the clutch handles until they are pointing toward the rear of the
wheelchair. NEVER try to turn the clutch handles toward the front of the
wheelchair.
Nutron® Series
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION
Top View Of Wheelchair
Clutch Handle
FIGURE 13.1 Engaging/Disengaging the Clutches
NOTE: NEVER force clutch
handles in these directions.
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