SECTION 13—CLUTCH/MOTOR LOCK
Nutron® Series
65
Part No.1106645
SECTION 13—CLUTCH/MOTOR
LOCK
WARNING
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
WARNING
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.
CAUTION
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.
FIGURE 13.1
Engaging/Disengaging the Clutches
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.
Top View Of Wheelchair
NOTE:
NEVER
force
clutch
handles
in
these
directions.
Disengaged (Toward rear wheels)
Engaged (Toward
rear of wheelchair)
Clutch Handle
Clutch
Handle
