Invacare Kite Series Service Manual page 38

Invacare® Kite Series
• 19 mm wrench
• Flat screwdriver
• Tightening kit
• Oblong wooden blocks (at least 14 x 14 x 30 cm)
Removing Wheel
1. Remove plastic cap E.
2. Loosen and remove nut D and washer C.
3. Remove wheel B from axle.
4. Remove remaining washer A.
Installing Wheel
1. Install parts in reverse order.
2. When installing wheel, pay attention to correct direction of rotation.
3. Tighten nut to prescribed torque. See 6.9.3 Specific Tightening Torques, page 34.
Replacing Wheel (10" x 3")
• 19 mm wrench
• Oblong wooden blocks (at least 14 x 14 x 30 cm)
Removing Wheel
1. Loosen and remove nut A and washer B.
2. Remove wheel C from drive shaft D. If necessary, use wheel puller to remove wheel from drive shaft.
Installing Wheel
1. Apply anti-seize compound to drive shaft D and keystock E.
Do not apply more than one-inch (25.4 mm) (in length) thin film of anti-seize compound to the drive
shaft. Applying more than one-inch (25.4 mm) (in length) can cause the anti-seize compound to leak
resulting in damage to flooring (carpet, tile, etc.).
2. When installing wheel, pay attention to correct direction of rotation.
3. Align keystock in drive shaft with cutout in wheel hub and position wheel on drive shaft.
Ensure keystock in cutout on drive shaft. Keystock must line up with wheel hub cutout.
4. Tighten nut to prescribed torque. See 6.9.3 Specific Tightening Torques, page 34.
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Fig. 6-34
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