Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product PANTHER LX-4 Invacare
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Ser vice Manual L YNX /P ANTHER SERIES SCOO TERS L YNX SX-3P L YNX SX-3 L YNX LX-3 L YNX LX-3 Plus P ANTHER LX-4 P ANTHER MX-4 TM TM DEALER: KEEP THIS MANUAL.
2 2 W A R N I N G W ARNING THE PROCEDURES IN THIS MANUAL SHOULD ONL Y BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED SER VICE TECHNICIAN. DO NOT SER VICE OR OPERA TE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UNDERST ANDING THIS MANUAL AND THE OWNERS MANUAL SUPPLIED WITH THE SCOOTERS.
3 3 T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S TABLE OF CONTENTS W ARNING/SPECIAL NOTES .................. 2 SPECIFICA TIONS ................................... 4 PROCEDURE 1 - GENERAL GUIDELINES 5 OPERA TING INFORMA TION ................ 5 W ARNING/CAUTION LABEL LOCA TION .
4 4 SPECIFICA TIONS S P E C I F I C A T I O N S SPECIFICATIONS K NOTE: with Optional Deluxe Seat. *NOTE: T otal weight of scooter includes Contour Seat Only . Add an additional 9-lbs for Deluxe Seat. L NOTE: Flat free inserts are standard on all wheels.
5 5 GENERAL GUIDELINES G E N E R A L G U I D E L I N E S OPERA TING INFORMA TION GENERAL W ARNINGS Per formance adjustments should ONL Y be made by professionals of the healthcare field or persons fully conversant with this process and the driver's capabilities.
6 6 EM I W ARNINGS (CONTINUED) The sources of radiated EMI can be broadly classified into three types: 1 ) Hand-held Portable transceivers (transmitters-receivers with the antenna mounted directly on the transmitting unit.
7 7 WARNING/CAUTION LABEL LOCATION G E N E R A L G U I D E L I N E S PROCEDURE 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES ! W ARNING DO NOT operate the scooter unless the tiller is in the locked position. DO NOT lean against or pull forward on the tiller while mount- ing or dismounting the scooter.
8 8 PROCEDURE 2 SAFETY INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE/TROUBLESHOOTING S A F E T Y I N S P E C T I O N This Procedure Includes the Following: Safety Inspection Checklist Maintenance M A I N T E N A N C E *NOTE: This includes the manually engaged brake on ALL scooters AND the hand brake on the P ANTHER MX-4 (Before 10/00)ONL Y .
9 9 MAINTENANCE W ARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure that all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise, injury or damage may occur. CAUTION DO NOT over-tighten hardware attach- ing to the frame. This could cause dam- age to the frame.
10 10 S A F E T Y I N S P E C T I O N M A I N T E N A N C E PROCEDURE 2 SAFETY INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE/TROUBLESHOOTING Lubrication Points (FIGURE 2) 1 . Every six (6) months the following components should be lubricated. Use a T eflon ® lubricant. (FIGURE 2) .
11 11 This Procedure Includes the Following: Replacing Seat Post SEA T PROCEDURE 3 W ARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure that all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may occur.
12 12 This Procedure Includes the Following: Replacing Hand Grips Replacing LED Canopy Replacing Throttle Lever Removing/Installing Tiller Assembly Removing/Installing Boot PROCEDURE 4 TILLER W ARNING.
13 13 TILLER PROCEDURE 4 NOTE: T o ensure the NEW throttle lever performs correctly , make certain the tab on the back of the NEW throttle lever is positioned between the two (2) ends of the spring on the potentiometer assembly . (DET AIL “A”) 5 .
14 14 (P ANTHER MX - 4) Cable Ties Retaining T abs Retaining T abs Brake Cable Cable Tie Tiller W iring Harness PROCEDURE 4 TILLER T I L L E R Section A - Disassembling/Assembling Scooter (FIGURE 4) DISASSEMBLING. 1. If necessary , remove the floor basket.
15 15 TILLER PROCEDURE 4 T I L L E R Section B - Disconnecting/Connecting Hand Brake Cable Assembly (FIGURE 5) NOTE: This procedure applies to the P ANTHER MX - 4 ONL Y . DISCONNECTING. NOTE: Note the distance that the adjusting nut is threaded on the hand brake cable assembly before removing for proper reinstallation.
16 16 PROCEDURE 4 TILLER T I L L E R Section C - Disconnecting/Connecting Head light Assembly (FIGURE 6) DISCONNECTING. 1. For L YNX LX - 3 ONL Y - slowly pull the head light assembly away from the base handle bar joint. 2. Pull back the plastic guards on the RED and BLACK cables connecting the tiller wiring har- ness to the head light assembly .
17 17 Section D - Disconnecting/Connecting Tiller Assembly And Handle Bar Joint (FIGURE 7) DISCONNECTING. 1. Return the front frame assembly to the upright position. 2. Remove the bolt, small washer , two (2) large washers and self-locking nut securing the base handle bar joint to the tiller assembly .
18 18 T I L L E R PROCEDURE 4 TILLER Section F - Removing/Installing Tiller From/To Front Frame Assembly (FIGURE 8) REMOVING. 1. Slowly pull the tiller wiring harness through the hole in the shroud assembly , until the tiller as- sembly is free from the front frame assembly (DET AIL “A”).
19 19 PROCEDURE 4 TILLER T I L L E R REMOVING/INSTALLING BOOT (FIGURE 9) Removing 1. Remove the tiller assembly . Refer to REMOV- ING/INST ALLING TILLER ASSEMBL Y in this procedure of this manual. 2. Remove the EXISTING boot by sliding it over the front fork with bearing assembly .
20 20 PROCEDURE 5 SHROUD/FORK/WHEELS/TIE RODS S H R O U D / F O R K / W H E E L S This Procedure Includes the Following: Replacing T ire And T ube Removing/Installing Front Shroud Assembly Removing/In.
21 21 5. Perform one (1) of the following: A. LYNX SX - 3, LYNX SX - 3P , LYNX LX - 3 and PANTHER LX - 4 : 1. Proceed to STEP 5. B. PANTHER LX - 4 : 1. Reinstall the front head light assembly . Refer to REMOVING/INST ALLING THE FRONT HEAD LIGHT ASSEMBL Y in PROCEDURE 10 of this manual.
22 22 PROCEDURE 5 SHROUD/FORK/WHEELS/TIE RODS REMOVING/INSTALLING FORK WITH BEARING ASSEMBLY (FIGURE 2) NOTE: This procedure applies to the L YNX SX - 3, L YNX SX - 3P and the L YNX LX - 3 ONL Y . Removing 1. Remove the tiller assembly . Refer to REMOV- ING/INST ALLING TILLER ASSEMBL Y in PRO- CEDURE 4 of this manual.
23 23 REMOVING/INSTALLING FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY NOTE: This procedure applies to the P ANTHER LX - 4 and the P ANTHER MX - 4 ONL Y . Panther LX - 4 (FIGURE 3) REMOVING. 1. Remove the tiller assembly . Refer to REMOV- ING/INST ALLING TILLER ASSEMBL Y in PRO- CEDURE 4 of this manual.
24 24 PROCEDURE 5 SHROUD/FORK/WHEELS/TIE RODS CAUTION DO NOT overtighten the self-locking nut secur- ing the tie r od assembly to the right front axle. Otherwise, damage to the tie rod assembly may occur. 4. Secure the tie rod assembly onto the right front axle using the EXISTING washer and self-locking nut.
25 25 RE PLACING TIE ROD ASSEMBLY NOTE: This procedure applies to the P ANTHER LX - 4 and the P ANTHER MX - 4 ONL Y . Panther LX - 4 (FIGURE 5) 1. Remove the tiller assembly . Refer to REMOV- ING/INST ALLING TILLER ASSEMBL Y in PRO- CEDURE 4 of this manual.
26 26 PROCEDURE 5 SHROUD/FORK/WHEELS/TIE RODS S H R O U D / F O R K / W H E E L S / T I E R O D S FIGURE 5 - REPLACING TIE ROD ASSEMBL Y - P ANTHER LX - 4 Bearing Gap Nut (STEPS 8 and 18) T op Bearing.
27 27 S H R O U D / F O R K / W H E E L S / T I E R O D S FIGURE 6 - REPLACING TIE ROD ASSEMBL Y - P ANTHER MX - 4 Bearing Gap Nut (STEPS 8 and 26) T op Bearing Bushing (STEPS 9 and 25) T op Bearing H.
28 28 PROCEDURE 5 SHROUD/FORK/WHEELS/TIE RODS REMOVING/INSTALLING SMALL TIE RODS NOTE: This procedure applies to the P ANTHER LX - 4 and the P ANTHER MX - 4 ONL Y . Panther LX - 4 (FIGURE 7) REMOVING. 1. Remove the tiller assembly . Refer to REMOV- ING/INST ALLING TILLER ASSEMBL Y in PRO- CEDURE 4 of this manual.
29 29 Panther MX - 4 (FIGURE 8) REMOVING. 1. Remove the tiller assembly . Refer to REMOV- ING/INST ALLING TILLER ASSEMBL Y in PRO- CEDURE 4 of this manual. 2. Remove the front shroud assembly . Refer to REMOVING/INST ALLING FRONT SHROUD ASSEMBL Y in PROCEDURE 5 of this manual.
30 30 PROCEDURE 5 SHROUD/FORK/WHEELS/TIE RODS 3. Position the mounting bolt on the large tie rod in the mounting hole in the right front wheel axle. CAUTION DO NOT overtighten the self-locking nuts se- curing the large tie r od to the right front wheel axle.
31 31 S H R O U D / F O R K / W H E E L S / T I E R O D S FIGURE 10 - REMOVING/INST ALLING LARGE TIE RODS - P ANTHER MX - 4 Self-locking nut Spacer Hex Cap Screw Large Tie Rod Left Front Wheel Axle Spacer Self-locking nut Right Front Wheel Axle Hex Cap Screw Panther MX - 4 (FIGURE 10) REMOVING.
32 32 PROCEDURE 6 TRANSAXLE/MOTOR/BRAKE This Procedure Includes the Following: Removing/InstallingTransaxle Assembly Replacing Motor/Brake Assembly Replacing Brake Release Lever Assembly W ARNING Afte.
33 33 T R A N S A X L E / M O T O R / B R A K E L YNX SX - 3P, LYNX SX - 3 L YNX LX - 3, PANTHER LX - 4 FIGURE 1 - REMOVING/INST ALLING TRANSAXLE ASSEMBL Y - LYNX SX - 3P, LYNX SX - 3, L YNX LX - 3 AN.
34 34 TRANSAXLE/MOTOR/BRAKE PROCEDURE 6 T R A N S A X L E / M O T O R / B R A K E CAUTION DO NOT overtighten the two (2) scr ews secur- ing the bracket and rubber spacer to the rear frame assembly. Otherwise, damage to the bracket and rubber spacer may occur.
35 35 T R A N S A X L E / M O T O R / B R A K E FIGURE 3 - REPLACING MOTOR/BRAKE ASSEMBL Y Nylock Bolts Motor/Brake Assembly T ransaxle Plate Bushing REPLACING MOTOR/BRAKE ASSEMBLY (FIGURE 3) 1 Remove the transaxle assembly . Refer to RE- MOVING/INST ALLING TRANSAXLE ASSEM- BL Y in PROCEDURE 6 of this manual.
36 36 PROCEDURE 6 T R A N S A X L E / M O T O R / B R A K E TRANSAXLE/MOTOR/BRAKE REPLACING BRAKE RELEASE LEVER ASSEMBLY (FIGURE 4) For All Models EXCEPT Panther MX - 4 1. Remove the seat. Refer to REMOVING/IN- ST ALLING THE SEA T in PROCEDURE 5 of the Owner ’ s Manual, part number 1090132.
37 37 REMOVING/INSTALLING CONTROLLER Disconnecting/Connecting Controller Wires (FIGURE 1) DISCONNECTING. 1. Remove the seat. Refer to REMOVING/IN- ST ALLING THE SEA T in PROCEDURE 5 of the Owner ’ s Manual, part number 1090132. 2. Remove the rear shroud.
38 38 PROCEDURE 7 CONTROLLER C O N T R O L L E R INSTALLING. 1. Perform one of the following: A. LYNX SX - 3 and LYNX SX - 3P (FIGURE 2) : 1. Gently slide the controller and the control- ler plate onto the rear frame, making sure the support on the rear frame is positioned in the slot on the controller plate.
39 39 C O N T R O L L E R FIGURE 2 - REMOVING/INST ALLING CONTROLLER FROM/TO CONTROLLER PLA TE P ANTHER MX - 4 L YNX SX - 3P AND LYNX SX - 3 L YNX LX - 3 AND PANTHER LX - 4 Retaining Ta b Short Screws.
40 40 PROCEDURE 7 CONTROLLER C O N T R O L L E R 5. Connect the RED and BLACK connectors of the power wiring harnesses to the RED and BLACK connectors of the controller wiring harnesses. 6. Connect the WHITE connector of the transaxle assembly wiring harness to the WHITE connec- tor of the controller wiring harness.
41 41 C O N T R O L L E R 7. Cut the cable tie securing the transaxle wiring har- ness to the rear frame. 8. Cut the cable tie securing the power wiring har- nesses to the rear frame. 9. Remove the tiller wiring harness from the retain- ing tab. 10. Remove the wiring harnesses from the scooter .
42 42 PROCEDURE 7 C O N T R O L L E R FIGURE 5 - REMOVING/INST ALLING CONTROLLER HARNESSES - PANTHER MX - 4 Cable Ties Retaining T abs Cable Tie Red Connector - Power Wiring Harness Red Connector - Co.
43 43 C O N T R O L L E R REPLACING CIRCUIT BREAKER (FIGURE 6) Note: Note the proper positions of the metal connec- tors before removing for proper reinstallation. 1. Remove the RED and BLACK metal connec- tors of the power cables from the metal connec- tors of the circuit breaker .
44 44 REPLACEMENT P ARTS - L YNX SX - 3P PROCEDURE 8 R E P L A C E M E N T P A R T S L Y N X S X 3 P This Procedure Includes the Following: Replacing Tiller Charge Port Cover W ARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure that all attaching har d- ware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may occur.
45 45 R E P L A C E M E N T P A R T S PROCEDURE 9 REPLACEMENT P ARTS - L YNX LX - 3 This Procedure Includes the Following: Removing/Installing Head light Assembly W ARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure that all attaching har d- ware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may occur.
46 46 PROCEDURE 10 REPLACEMENT P ARTS - P ANTHER LX - 4 R E P L A C E M E N T P A R T S P A N T H E R L X 4 This Procedure Includes the Following: Removing/Installing Head Light Assembly Replacing Til.
47 47 R E P L A C E M E N T P A R T S REPLACEMENT P ARTS - P ANTHER LX - 4 PROCEDURE 10 REPLACING TILLER CHARGER PORT COVER (FIGURE 2 ) NOTE: Save the two (2) mounting screws and self- locking nuts for reuse when installing the NEW tiller charger port cover .
48 48 PROCEDURE 1 1 REPLACEMENT P ARTS - P ANTHER MX - 4 R E P L A C E M E N T P A R T S P A N T H E R M X 4 This Procedure Includes the Following: Removing/Installing Head Light Assembly Replacing T .
49 49 PROCEDURE 1 1 REPLACEMENT P ARTS - P ANTHER MX - 4 R E P L A C E M E N T P A R T S 13. Position the rubber spacer and the front bumper so that the mounting holes in the rubber spacer and the front bumper align with the mounting holes in the front shroud assembly .
50 50 PROCEDURE 1 1 REPLACEMENT P ARTS - P ANTHER MX - 4 R E P L A C E M E N T P A R T S P A N T H E R M X 4 REPLACING TAIL LIGHT CABLES (FIGURE 3) 1. Remove the rear shroud. Refer to REMOVING/ INST ALLING THE REAR SHROUD in PROCE- DURE 9 of the Owner ’ s Manual, part number 1090132.
51 51 R E P L A C E M E N T P A R T S PROCEDURE 1 1 REPLACEMENT P ARTS - P ANTHER MX - 4 FIGURE 3 - REPLACING T AIL LIGHT CABLES Plastic Guards Red And Black Cables T ail Light Cable T ail Light Assembly Metal Connectors REPLACING DISC BRAKE ASSEMBLY (FIGURE 4) Removing The Disc Brake Assembly 1.
52 52 PROCEDURE 1 1 REPLACEMENT P ARTS - P ANTHER MX - 4 R E P L A C E M E N T P A R T S P A N T H E R M X 4 REPLACING HAND BRAKE ASSEMBLY (FIGURE 6) 1. Remove the bolt securing hand brake assembly to the handle bar . Refer to DET AIL “ A ” . 2. Unscrew the adjusting nut from the cable lock and hand brake assembly .
53 53 FIGURE 6 - REPLACING HAND BRAKE ASSEMBL Y DET AIL “ A ” Bolt Hand Brake Assembly Handle Bar DET AIL “ B ” Adjusting Nut Cable Lock Hand Brake Assembly DET AIL “ C ” Slit In Cable Loc.
54 54 R E P L A C E M E N T P A R T S REMOVING/INSTALLING REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS (FIGURE 8) Removing 1. Remove the seat. Refer to REMOVING/IN- ST ALLING THE SEA T in PROCEDURE 5 of the Owner ’ s Manual, part number 1090132.
55 55 55 55 FIGURE 8 - REMOVING/INST ALLING REAR SHOCK ABSORBER Rear Frame Assembly Rear Shock Absorber Bottom Bolt To p Bolt REPLACEMENT P ARTS - P ANTHER MX - 4 PROCEDURE 1 1 R E P L A C E M E N T P.
56 56 O P T I O N S PROCEDURE 12 OPTIONS This Procedure Includes the Following: Preparing the Scooter for Left Hand Operation W ARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure that all attaching har d- ware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may occur.
57 57 OPTIONS PROCEDURE 12 O P T I O N S FIGURE 1 - PREP ARING THE SCOOTER FOR LEFT HAND OPERA TION Y ellow Connectors - Controller Wiring Harness Y ellow Connectors - Tiller Wiring Harness White Conn.
58 58 N O T E S NOTES NOTES ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ __________________.
59 59 LIMITED WARRANTY PLEASE NOTE: THE W ARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPL Y WITH FEDERAL LA W APPLI- CABLE TO PRODUCTS MANUF ACTURED AFTER JUL Y 4, 1975.
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