Invacare SX-3 Motor Scooter User Manual


 
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PROCEDURE 6 TRANSAXLE/MOTOR/BRAKE
This Procedure Includes the Following:
Removing/InstallingTransaxle Assembly
Replacing Motor/Brake Assembly
Replacing Brake Release Lever Assembly
WARNING
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and
BEFORE use, make sure that all attaching
hardware is tightened securely - otherwise
injury or damage may result.
Turn Power OFF and remove key from ignition.
Disconnect battery harness from motor lead.
REMOVING/INSTALLING
TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
Lynx SX - 3P, Lynx SX - 3, Lynx LX - 3,
Panther LX - 4 (FIGURE 1)
REMOVING.
1. Remove the seat. Refer to REMOVING/IN-
STALLING THE SEAT in PROCEDURE 5 of the
Owners Manual, part number 1090132.
2. Remove the rear shroud. Refer to
REMOVING/IN-
STALLING THE REAR SHROUD in PROCEDURE
9 of the Owners Manual, part number 1090132.
3. Remove the batteries. Refer to
REMOVING/IN-
STALLING THE BATTERIES WITH CABLES in
PROCEDURE 4 of the Owners Manual, part
number 1090132.
4. Remove the rear wheels. Refer to
REMOVING/IN-
STALLING THE REAR WHEELS in PROCEDURE
9 of the Owners Manual, part number 1090132.
NOTE: For proper reinstallation, note the position of
the cable ties securing the transaxle assembly wires
before cutting.
5. Cut the cable ties securing the transaxle assem-
bly wires to the rear frame assembly.
6. Disconnect the WHITE connector of the transaxle
assembly wiring harness from the WHITE con-
nector of the controller wiring harness.
NOTE: Before removing the brackets, take note of the
mounting position for proper reinstallation.
7. Remove the two (2) bolts, washers, spring wash-
ers and self-locking nuts securing the bracket and
rubber spacer located near the motor to the rear
frame assembly.
8. Remove the bracket and rubber located near the
motor.
9. Remove the two (2) bolts, washers, spring wash-
ers and self-locking nuts securing the bracket and
rubber spacer located near the transaxle hous-
ing to the rear frame assembly.
10. Remove the bracket and rubber spacer located
near the transaxle housing.
11. Slide the transaxle assembly out of the rear frame
assembly.
INSTALLING.
1. Slide the transaxle assembly into the rear frame
assembly.
NOTE: Before installing the brackets, be sure they
are in the proper mounting positions.
2. Align the mounting holes in the bracket closet to
the transaxle with the mounting holes in the rear
frame assembly and the mounting holes in the
rubber spacer.
CAUTION
DO NOT overtighten the two (2) bolts secur-
ing the bracket and rubber spacer to the rear
frame assembly. Otherwise, damage to the
bracket and rubber spacer may occur.
3. Install the two (2) bolts, washers, spring washers
and self-locking nuts. Torque the two (2) self lock-
ing nuts between 130 - 156 in./lbs.
4. Align the mounting holes in the notched bracket
closet to the motor with the mounting holes in the
rear frame assembly and the mounting holes in
the rubber spacer.
CAUTION
DO NOT overtighten the two (2) bolts secur-
ing the bracket and rubber spacer to the rear
frame assembly. Otherwise, damage to the
bracket and rubber spacer may occur.
5. Install the two (2) bolts, washers, spring washers
and self-locking nuts. For the Lynx SX - 3P and
the Lynx SX - 3, torque the two (2) self locking
nuts between 17 - 26 in./lbs. For the Lynx LX - 3
and the Panther LX - 4, torque the two (2) self
locking nuts between 130 - 156 in./lbs.
6. Connect the WHITE connector of the transaxle
assembly wiring harness to the WHITE connec-
tor of the controller wiring harness.
NOTE: Be sure the cable ties are positioned as noted
in STEP 5.
7. Secure the wires of the transaxle assembly wir-
ing harness to the rear frame assembly using
NEW cable ties.
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