Section 8-Wheels; Engaging/Disengaging Motor Release Lever; Removing/Installing The Front/Rear Casters; Removing - Invacare Pronto M41 Service Manual

SECTION 8—WHEELS
SECTION 8—WHEELS
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching
hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.
Before performing any maintenance, adjustment or service verify that On/Off
switch on the joystick is in the Off position.

Engaging/Disengaging Motor Release Lever

NOTE: Refer to Engaging/Disengaging Motor Release Lever on page 69.

Removing/Installing the Front/Rear Casters

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.1.
NOTE: Front and rear casters are replaced in the same manner.
NOTE: When replacing the front/rear casters, it is necessary to brace the caster to prevent
spinning.

Removing

1. Remove the mounting screw, two spacers, and locknut that secure the caster to the
fork.
2. Remove the caster.

Installing

1. Secure new/existing caster to fork with
mounting screw, two spacers, and
locknut.
2. Torque locknut to 10 ft-lbs (120 in-lbs).
3. Loosen the locknut 1/8 of a turn.
4. Move the caster side to side.
NOTE: If the caster moves side to side, tighten
the locknut slightly. Repeat STEP 4 until there
is no side to side movement of the caster.
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Pronto M41
WARNING
Fork
Mounting
Screw
Spacer
FIGURE 8.1 Removing/Installing the Front/
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Locknut
Spacer
Caster
Rear Casters
Part No 1145724