6 OPERATION
Invacare® Top End® Recreation Handcycles
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Part No 1171891
XLT PRO Handcycles with Twenty-seven Speed Hands-on Rapid Fire Shifter/Brake System
There are two shifters installed on the XLT PRO Handcycle. The right
handpedal shifter operates the nine gears on the lower derailleur on the
front wheel and the manual shifter operates the three chain rings on the
upper derailleur on the crank assembly.
Shifting the chain on the lower derailleur towards the centerline of the
handcycle is for climbing/accelerating (easier cranking) (lever A) and is called
a downshift. Moving the chain on the lower derailleur out or away from the
centerline of the handcycle is for speed (harder cranking) (lever B) and is
called an upshift.
To shift gears, you MUST turn the crank forward with the chain under some
tension while the handcycle is moving.
During operation, the chain should run smoothly over the chain rings. If
there are problems with the chain, discontinue use and contact your local
bike shop.
Refer to this chart and information that follows for an explanation of the
upper derailleur chain rings in combination with the lower derailleur gears:
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If your pedaling cadence is too slow, shift into a lower gear.
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If your pedaling cadence is too fast, shift into a higher gear.
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The chain should not rub on the front of the derailleur chain guide.
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Shift into a lower gear in order to facilitate easy start-up.
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NEVER shift gears while stationary or while pedaling backwards.
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Keep eyes on the road when changing gears.
CAUTION
DO NOT attempt to shift gears while the XLT PRO Handcycle is stationary.
DO NOT press both shifter levers down at the same time. Doing so may damage the shifter and will void the warranty.
The gears WILL NOT shift when both levers are pressed simultaneously.
DO NOT use excessive force. This may damage the shifter and void the warranty.
Lower derailleur
gears (right shifter)
Upper derailleur chain rings
(manual shifter or cable
driven shifter)
Use for:
1-9
Smallest
Climbing Hills or
Strong Headwinds
10-18
Medium
Flats or Gradual
Rolling Terrain
19-27
Largest
Descending Hills or
Strong Tailwinds
Recommended
Not Recommended
