SECTION 14—CLUTCH/MOTOR LOCK
R51™and R51LXP
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Part No. 1106645
• To Disengage: turn the clutch handles until they are pointing toward the rear
wheels. NEVER try to turn the clutch handles toward the inside of the wheelchair.
Disengaging/Engaging the Motor Lock Levers - R51LXP
Only
WARNING
DO NOT engage or disengage motor locks until the power is in the off position.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 14.2.
NOTE: Motor lock disengagement/engagement allows free-wheeling or joystick controlled
operation. Free-wheeling allows an assistant to maneuver the wheelchair without power.
Four Pole Motors
1. Perform one of the following:
• Disengage (push) - Push motor lock levers downward.
• Engage (drive) - Pull motor lock levers upward.
FIGURE 14.2
Disengaging/Engaging the Motor Lock Levers - R51LXP Only
Motor Lock Lever
Toward Outside of
Wheelchair
Toward Inside of
Wheelchair
