Invacare XLT Owners Manual - Page 27
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SECTION 5-OPERATION 8. Rotate (pedal) the hand crank forward (toward the front) to propel the handcycle forward. 9. Top End XLT and XLT Jr. Models Only ‐ Rotate (pedal) the hand crank backward (toward the rear) to apply the brake and slow down or stop. NOTE: Top End XLT shown for clarity. Hand Crank (STEPS 3, 6, 8 and 9) Top End XLT and XLT Jr. ONLY Seat (STEP 5) Rear of Handcycle Front of Handcycle Footrest (STEP 4) FIGURE 5.1 Riding the Handcycle Shifting Gears Seven Speed Hub NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.2. NOTE: This procedure applies to the Top End XLT and XLT Jr. ONLY. To shift gears while moving, hold onto the hand crank assembly with one hand, continue pedaling, but ease pressure on the pedals and select the gear required with the other hand. When the Top End XLT is stationary, simply select gear required. 1. Perform one of the following: • Upshift ‐ Push the shifting lever towards the indicator and release. Repeat until the desired gear is achieved. • Downshift ‐ Push shifting lever down and away from the indicator. Repeat until the desired gear is achieved. Indicator Upshift Shifting Lever Downshift FIGURE 5.2 Shifting Gears - Seven Speed Hub Part No 1114850 27 Recumbent Handcycle Series