SECTION 6—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION
Part No. 1106645
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R51™and R51LXP
To drive the wheelchair, perform the following:
1. Adjust speed. Refer to Speed Control Buttons on page 34.
2. Turn the power On. Refer to Turning the Power On/Off on page 32.
3. Maneuver the joystick in the following manner:
FIGURE 6.2
Using the Joystick to Drive the
Wheelchair
SPJ™+ Joystick Switches and Indicators
NOTE: For the following information, refer to FIGURE 6.3.
FIGURE 6.3
SPJ™+ Joystick Switches and Indicators
MOVEMENT
ACTION
FORWARD
Push joystick forward, towards
the front of the wheelchair.
REVERSE
Pull joystick back, towards the
rear of the wheelchair.
Turn RIGHT
Move joystick toward the right
side of the wheelchair.
Turn LEFT
Move joystick toward the left side
of the wheelchair.
STOP
Release the joystick and the
wheelchair will slow to a stop.
To Move
Right
To Move
Forward
To Move
Left
To Move
Backward
Joystick
Front of
Wheelchair
Rear of
Wheelchair
On/Off
Button
DETAIL “A” -
FRONT VIEW
Charger/Programming
Input
Speedometer
Joystick
GREEN
LED
Information
Gauge
Display
Service Indicator
Decrease
Speed Button
(Tortoise)
Increase
Speed Button
(Hare)
