SECTION 14—CLUTCH/MOTOR LOCK
Part No. 1106645
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R51™and R51LXP
SECTION 14—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 14.1.
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 14.1.
CAUTION
If clutch handles are forced to engage in the wrong direction as shown in
FIGURE 14.1, the motors will be damaged and will need to be replaced.
FIGURE 14.1
Engaging/Disengaging the Clutches
2. Perform one 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
