Warning – Invacare Lynx L-4 User Manual
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6 OPERATING THE POWERED SCOOTER
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1.
Before operating the powered scooter, review Control Panel on page 24.
2.
Charge the batteries. Refer to Charging the Batteries on page 42.
3.
Install the batteries. Refer to Removing/Installing the Battery Box on page 39.
4.
Transferring to and from the seat can be accomplished in one of two ways:
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Flipping up the armrest makes entering/exiting easier.
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Rotating seat to the direction of transfer. Refer to Adjusting 90° Seat Swivel on page 32.
5.
Once you have transferred into the seat, rotate seat to the forward position and flip arms down.
6.
Adjust the tiller to a comfortable angle. Refer to Adjusting the Tiller Angle on page 34.
7.
Adjust speed control knob to the appropriate setting.
8.
Insert the key into the ignition and turn it to the on position.
9.
To operate the scooter, depress the throttle control lever in the following manner:
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To Move Forward - Push the right side throttle control lever (away from the user) or pull the left side throttle control lever towards the
user).
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To Move in Reverse - Push the left side throttle control lever (away from the user) or pull the right side throttle control lever (towards the
user).
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To Stop - Release the throttle control lever and the powered scooter will quickly slow down and the brake will engage.
For driving indoors or on uneven terrain, a slower speed is recommended. For soft terrain or steep inclines (no greater
than 8°), a faster speed may be necessary.
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WARNING
ALWAYS depress the throttle control lever gradually. This will ensure smooth safe starts.
Throttle control levers operate such that moving one will also move the opposite side throttle control lever.