Front Casters; Installing/Replacing Six/Eight Inch Front Casters/Forks - Invacare Tracer SX5 User Manual

11 Front Casters

WARNING
After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise
injury or damage may occur.

11.1 Installing/Replacing Six/Eight Inch Front Casters/Forks

WARNING
Make sure both fork/caster assemblies are the same size before using the wheelchair, otherwise injury may occur.
For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 1.
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This procedure can be performed if replacing the
exact same size front caster.
1. Remove the dust cover.
2. Remove the locknut and nylon washer that secures the fork to the
caster headtube.
3. Drop the fork assembly out of the caster headtube.
 If caster tire/tube replacement is desired, refer to
Replacing/Repairing Caster Tire/Tube on page 32.
4. Slide the new fork assembly into the caster headtube.
5. Reassemble by reversing STEPS 1-3.
6. Repeat STEPS 1-6 for the opposite fork assembly.
7. Adjust the forks. Refer to Adjusting Forks on page 52.
Part No. 1110550
Non-recliner Wheelchairs
under 20 Inches Wide
FIGURE 1 Installing/Replacing Six/Eight Inch Front Casters/Forks
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11 FRONT CASTERS
Non-recliner Wheelchairs
under 20 to 22 Inches Wide
and recliner models
Dust Cover
Locknut
Nylon Washer
Caster Headtube
Fork Stem Washer
Fork Assembly
Tracer
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SX5