Invacare Wheelchair Pronto M91 Base - Manual (Page 54)

SECTION 8—SHROUD/WHEELS
Pronto® M91™Base with SureStep® 54 Part No 1143153
Engaging/Disengaging Motor Release Lever
ƽ WARNING
DO NOT engage or disengage the motor release lever until the On/Off switch on
the joystick is in the Off position.
CAUTION
Ensure both motor release levers are fully engaged before driving the wheelchair
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.2.
NOTE: The motor lock disengagement/engagement allows freewheeling or joystick controlled
operation. Freewheeling allows an attendant to maneuver the wheelchair without power.
1. Locate the motor release handles on the motors protruding through the shrouds by
the rear springs.
2. Perform one of the following:
• To disengage the motor release levers ‐ Slide the motor lock lever towards the
outside of the wheelchair (free wheel position) (Detail “A”).
NOTE: This allows the wheelchair to freewheel for pushing if necessary
• To engage the motor release levers ‐ Slide the motor lock handles towards the
center of the wheelchair (drive position) (Detail “A”).
NOTE: This allows the motors to drive the wheels.
FIGURE 8.2 Engaging/Disengaging Motor Release Lever
DETAIL “A”
Motor Locks Disengaged
(Freewheel Mode)
Motor Locks Engaged
(Drive Mode)
Towards
Outside of
Wheelchair
Towards Center
of Wheelchair
Motor
Release
Lever