6 OPERATION
Invacare® Top End® Recreation Handcycles
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Part No 1171891
6.4
Backing-Up
XLT, XLT Jr., Excelerator, Li’l Excelerator
Use the rear wheels (i.e. like a manual wheelchair) to backup. When backing up, keep the front wheel straight. The weight of the hand crank may
engage the reversing drum brake while backing up. Lift the hand pedals up to avoid this problem.
XLT PRO
Turn the front wheel straight and put the handpedals in the up position. Place one hand on a rear wheel (or ground) and the other hand on one of
the handpedals and start to back up, keeping control of the handcycle at all times.
6.5
Maneuvering in Tight Areas
XLT PRO
If you cannot make a full turn, just crank a half or quarter crank, bring the crank back up again, turn a little bit a at time until you turn your way around.
If you need to turn a full 180, you will need to keep the handpedals in the up position so the cables do not get tangled up and push backwards on the
rear wheel with your other hand. Move the handcycle forward with the handpedals and use the rear wheels to manually push backwards until you are
turned around.
Handpedal UP
