Pride BAJA MOBILITY WRANGLER Owner's Manual page 33

V I I I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E
WHEEL REPLACEMENT
If your vehicle is equipped with pneumatic tires and
you have a fl at tire, you can have the tire replaced.
Contact your authorized dealer for information
regarding replacement wheels for your vehicle.
WARNING! Wheels on your vehicle
should only be serviced/replaced
by a qualifi ed technician.
WARNING!
pneumatic
dismantling the rim or attempting
repair.
WARNING! Be sure that the key is
removed from the key switch and
the vehicle is not in freewheel
mode before
procedure.
WARNING!
pneumatic
the lug nuts, then remove the
wheel. If any further disassembly
is required,
COMPLETELY or it may explode.
Follow these easy steps for a quick and safe repair for pneumatic tires:
1. Remove the key from the key switch and ensure your vehicle is not in freewheel mode.
2. Elevate the side of the vehicle of which you are removing the tire. Place wooden blocks under the frame to elevate
the vehicle.
3. Remove the lug nuts and washers from the hub. See fi gure 26.
4. Remove the wheel from the hub.
5. Reassemble the rim halves.
6. Slide the wheel back onto the hub.
7. Reinstall the washers and then the lug nuts and tighten.
WARNING! Ensure that the axle key is properly installed into the axle slot when mounting the
wheel. If not installed securely, the braking system is disengaged which may cause personal
injury and/or product damage may result.
8. Infl ate pneumatic tires to the psi/bar/kPa air pressure rating indicated on each tire.
9. Remove the block from beneath the vehicle.
DAILY CHECKS
 With the power turned off , check the throttle. Make sure it is not bent or damaged and that it returns to the
neutral position when you release it. Do not try to repair it. See your authorized dealer if there is a problem.
 Visually inspect the tiller cable. Make sure that it is not frayed, cut, or has any wires exposed. See your
authorized dealer if there is a problem.
 Check for fl at spots on solid tires. Flat spots could adversely aff ect stability.
 Inspect the armrests for loose hardware, stress points, or damage. See your authorized dealer if there is a
problem.
 Check the brakes. This test should be carried out on a level surface with at least 3 feet (1 meter) of clearance
around your vehicle.
Baja™ Mobility BA400
Completely defl ate
tires before
performing this
When changing a
tire, remove only
defl ate the tire
IDENTIFICATION KEY
1
2
Figure 26. Wheel Removal
1. LUG NUTS
2. WASHERS
3. WHEEL
4. HUB
3
4
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