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SECTION 6—OPERATION OF THE POWERED SCOOTER

Lynx™L-3X

Part No. 1145807

Engaging/Disengaging the Brake Release Lever

WARNING

Ensure that the brake-release lever is in the engaged position before driving. There

should be an audible "click" when stopping and starting the scooter.

NOTE:

For

the

following

procedure,

refer

FIGURE 6.2.

The

brake

release

lever

manually

engages

and

disengages

the

brake.

The

brake

release

lever

located

under

the

seat

the

right

side.

The

brake

must

engaged

normal

driving

conditions.

Activation

the

throttle

control

lever

automatically

releases

the

brake

that

the

powered

scooter

can

drive.

Releasing

the

throttle

control

lever

automatically

engages

the

brake

prevent

the

powered

scooter

from

rolling

its

own.

When

the

brake

release

lever

disengaged

and

the

key

removed,

the

powered

scooter

can

pushed.

The

powered

scooter

cannot

driven

with

the

brake

the

disengaged

position.

1. To

Engage

the

Brake

Release

Lever

(Drive)

‐

Push

the

brake

release

lever

down.

2. To

Disengage

the

Brake

Release

Lever

(Push)

‐

Pull

the

brake

release

lever

up.

FIGURE 6.2

Engaging/Disengaging the Brake Release Lever

Brake Release

Lever

Push Down to

Engage
(Drive)

Pull Up to

Disengage

(Push)

Summary of Contents for Lynx L-3X

Page 1: ...LER This manual MUST be given to the user of the scooter USER BEFORE using this scooter read this manual and save for future reference For more information regarding Invacare products parts and servic...

Page 2: ...this product or optional equipment If you are unable to understand the warnings cautions or instructions contact a healthcare professional dealer or technical personnel before attempting to use this...

Page 3: ...OOTERS 15 Stability and Balance 15 Stairways 16 Escalators 16 SECTION 4 SAFETY INSPECTION 17 Safety Inspection Checklists 17 SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 20 Suggested Maintenance Procedur...

Page 4: ...emoving the Crutch Cane Holder 44 Installing Removing the Safety Flag 45 Installing Removing Using the Walker Holder 45 Installing Removing the Rear Mounted Basket 47 LIMITED WARRANTY 48 REGISTER YOUR...

Page 5: ...rs should NOT be transported in vehicles of any kind while in the powered scooter As of this date the Department of Transportation has not approved any tie down systems for transportation of a user wh...

Page 6: ...not been tested by Invacare and are not recommended for use with Invacare products Scooters should be examined during maintenance for signs of corrosion water exposure incontinence etc Electrical com...

Page 7: ...attery terminal The NEGATIVE BLACK battery cable MUST connect to the NEGATIVE battery terminal DO NOT allow battery cables to contact the opposite battery terminal Replace cables IMMEDIATELY if cable...

Page 8: ...EAT DIMENSIONS WIDTH DEPTH BACK HEIGHT 18 inches 16 inches 13 5 inches ARM DIMENSIONS LENGTH HEIGHT BETWEEN SEAT AND ARMS WIDTH BETWEEN ARMS 11 25 inches 7 inches 17 24 inches SPEED RANGE 0 5 m p h WH...

Page 9: ...turers have not been tested by Invacare and are not recommended for use with Invacare products Performance adjustments should only be made by professionals of the healthcare field or persons fully con...

Page 10: ...ting to sit in or exit the powered scooter remove the key from the ignition This will ensure that the power is off and the powered scooter will not drive DO NOT remove the key or shut off while the po...

Page 11: ...nt and before use the tiller must be securely locked into position Otherwise the user may fall from the scooter resulting in bodily harm and or damage to the scooter Gently push pull the tiller to ens...

Page 12: ...heir use as the power source for this unit Carefully read battery battery charger information prior to installing servicing or operating your powered scooter Rain Test Invacare has tested its powered...

Page 13: ...tion from the more common sources of radiated EMI There are a number of sources of relatively intense electromagnetic fields in the everyday environment Some of these sources are obvious and easy to a...

Page 14: ...te hand held transceivers transmitters receivers such as citizens band CB radios or turn ON personal communication devices such as cellular phones while the powered wheelchair is turned ON 2 Be aware...

Page 15: ...esult in injury to user and or damage to the product ALWAYS wear your seat positioning strap Inasmuch as the seat positioning strap is an option on this scooter you may order with or without the seat...

Page 16: ...an unoccupied powered scooter up or down the stairs Invacare recommends disassembling the scooter and transporting the components independently up or down the stairs ONLY use secure non detachable pa...

Page 17: ...our personal body structure needs and preference Thereafter follow these maintenance procedures Inspect Adjust Initially Ensure powered scooter drives straight no excessive drag or pull to one side Ch...

Page 18: ...and disengages properly and securely Ensure that the scooter stops completely when throttle is released i e does not continue to roll as if the throttle is activated Inspect tires for flat spots and w...

Page 19: ...ngage disengage Inspect for no excessive side movement or binding when the drive wheels are raised or turned Check front fork for damage or corrosion Ensure wheel bearings are clean and free of moistu...

Page 20: ...ies before use Refer to Charging the Batteries on page 40 Use care in storage DO NOT allow any metallic objects to contact the exposed terminals Suggested Maintenance Procedures 1 Before using the pow...

Page 21: ...er to Removing Installing the Batteries on page 35 Battery indicator shows the charge level is low too soon after being recharged Charger not working Weak batteries Have charger checked Service or rep...

Page 22: ...oo much current Verify there are no objects blocking the tires 5 Brake release lever is disengaged Engage the brake release lever Refer to Engaging Disengaging the Brake Release Lever on page 26 Turn...

Page 23: ...e batteries are draining and should be charged soon When the needle is to the far left in the RED area charge the batteries immediately If the needle does not move when the scooter is turned on the ba...

Page 24: ...a fall from the powered scooter resulting in bodily injury For individuals with balance problems practice transferring activities with an assistant in the presence of a qualified healthcare professio...

Page 25: ...or pull the right side throttle control lever towards the user To Stop Release the throttle control lever and the powered scooter will quickly slow down and the brake will engage NOTE To equip the sc...

Page 26: ...conditions Activation of the throttle control lever automatically releases the brake so that the powered scooter can drive Releasing the throttle control lever automatically engages the brake to preve...

Page 27: ...sition The seat lever MUST be pulled up to the 90 position to allow the seat to drop into the locked position Oth erwise a fall from the scooter could occur causing bodily injury and or damage to the...

Page 28: ...nd lock nut securing the seat post to the frame tube 3 Align the frame tube mounting hole with one of three seat post mounting holes to achieve desired seat height 4 Using the mounting bolt two curved...

Page 29: ...or this procedure refer to FIGURE 7 3 1 Pull up the seat lock lever to unlock the seat 2 Rotate the seat to the desired position 3 Release the seat lock lever to lock the seat in the desired position...

Page 30: ...me 2 Push the arm in or out to the desired position FIGURE 7 4 Adjusting the Arm Width Replacing Armrest Pads NOTE For this procedure refer to FIGURE 7 5 1 Remove the one mounting screw that secure th...

Page 31: ...tiller to ensure that the tiller is securely engaged into the adjustment plate NOTE For this procedure refer to FIGURE 8 1 NOTE The powered scooters feature an adjustable tiller The tiller locks into...

Page 32: ...p nut large washer and small washer that secure the drive wheel to the drive shaft 5 Remove the existing drive wheel assembly from the drive shaft NOTE Use a wheel puller if necessary to remove the wh...

Page 33: ...t wheel is off the ground 3 Remove the mounting screw locknut two spacers and washer that secure the front wheel to the fork 4 Remove the front wheel from the fork Installing 1 Align the front wheel w...

Page 34: ...otherwise damage to the battery may result NOTE If there is battery acid in the bottom of the battery box or on the sides of the batteries apply baking soda to these areas to neutralize the battery ac...

Page 35: ...Refer to Removing Installing the Seat on page 27 4 Lifting up to release the hook and loop strips remove the rear shroud from the scooter 5 Disconnect the two GRAY battery connectors from the wiring...

Page 36: ...ition the hook and loop fastening battery strap around the battery and to secure the battery to the battery tray 7 Repeat STEP 6 to install the remaining battery into the battery tray 8 Connect the tw...

Page 37: ...erminal s post s at the same time An electrical short may occur and serious personal injury or damage may occur The use of rubber gloves and chemical goggles and face shield is recommended when workin...

Page 38: ...ry cable to POSITIVE battery terminal post 3 Secure the battery cables ring terminal to the battery terminals BLACK to NEGATIVE and red to POSITIVE with the provided mounting bolt and locknut Securely...

Page 39: ...page 35 2 Slide terminal caps up on the battery cables 3 Disconnect the battery cables from the battery terminals by remove the mounting bolts and locknuts securing the battery cables from battery ter...

Page 40: ...ge using recommended batteries should be approximately five to nine hours of typical operation Extensive use on inclines may substantially reduce per charge mileage NOTE For this procedure refer to FI...

Page 41: ...ected to the scooter and the wall outlet ii Check that the scooter is turned off iii If steps i and ii do not correct the problem contact a qualified technician 9 Unplug the charger cable from the wal...

Page 42: ...Installing the Batteries on page 35 5 Disconnect the tiller wiring connector from the controller wiring connector Detail A 6 Hold the seat post with one hand 7 With the other hand push the release le...

Page 43: ...he seat Refer to Removing Installing the Seat on page 27 8 If necessary install any accessories to be used FIGURE 11 1 Transporting the Scooter Seat Post Release Lever DETAIL A Rear Frame Assembly Fro...

Page 44: ...signifi cantly increases the length of the scooter When turning the scooter or swiveling the scooter seat it is important to take note of this increased length otherwise injury and or damage to the s...

Page 45: ...Install safety flag into bracket Removing 1 Remove the safety flag from the bracket 2 Remove the mounting knob that secures the bracket in place 3 Remove the bracket from the accessory tube located o...

Page 46: ...e mounting knob into the welded nut on the accessory tube Securely tighten FIGURE 12 3 Installing Removing the Walker Holder Using the Walker Holder NOTE For this procedure refer to FIGURE 12 4 1 Fold...

Page 47: ...h otherwise injury and or damage to surrounding property may occur NOTE For this procedure refer to FIGURE 12 5 Installing 1 Loosen but DO NOT remove the mounting knob 2 Install the basket bracket int...

Page 48: ...to Invacare at the address on the bottom of the back cover Provide dealer s name address date of purchase indicate nature of the defect and if the product is serialized indicate the serial number Do...

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