Maintenance; Troubleshooting - Invacare Excelerator Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

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SECTION 2

TROUBLESHOOTING

SLUGGISH
VEERS VEERS
TURN OR
RIGHT
LEFT PERFORMANCE FLUTTERS RATTLES EXCELERATOR SOLUTIONS
X
X
X
X
X

MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all
attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage
may occur.
DO NOT overtighten hardware attaching to the frame. This could cause
damage to the frame tubing.
SUGGESTED MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
1. Before using your handcycle, make sure all nuts and bolts are tight. Check all parts
for damage or wear and replace. Check all parts for proper adjustment.
2. Check parking brake cable and shifter adjustment cables for proper adjustment and
operation. Refer to SECTION 7 of this manual.
3. If equipped, keep quick release axles free of dirt and lint to ensure positive locking
and proper operation. Refer to INSTALLING/ADJUSTING THE REAR WHEELS
AND QUICK-RELEASE AXLES in SECTION 6 of this manual.
DO NOT use WD-40
release axles. Otherwise, binding and/or damage to the handcycle may occur.
4. Clean/oil quick-release axles once (1) a week with a Teflon® lubricant.
5. Keep optional quick release levers on axle tubes free of dirt and lint to ensure
positive locking and proper operation.
Excelerator™Series
SQUEAKS
WHEEL
AND
X
X
X
X
X
X
WARNING
CAUTION
WARNING
, 3-in-1 oil
, or other penetrating lubricants on quick-
®
®
16
SAFETY INSPECTION
LOOSENESS
IN
Check tires for correct
and equal pressure.
X
Check for loose axle nuts.
X
Check spokes and nipples.
X
Check chain for proper
tension and adjustment.
X
Check that goose neck
fittings are secure.
Part No. 1056188

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