Adjusting Forks; Replacing Front Casters - Invacare Tracer SX5 User Manual

11 FRONT CASTERS

11.2 Adjusting Forks

1. To properly tighten caster journal system and guard against flutter, perform the following check:
A. Tip back of wheelchair to floor.
B. Pivot both forks and casters to top of their arc simultaneously.
C. Let casters drop to bottom of arc (wheels should swing once to one-side, then IMMEDIATELY rest in a straight downward position).
D. Adjust locknuts according to freedom of caster swing.
E. Repeat STEPS C-D until wheels swing once to one-side, then IMMEDIATELY rest in a downward position.
2. Test wheelchair for maneuverability.
3. Readjust locknuts if necessary, and repeat STEPS 1-2 until correct.
4. Snap dust cover over the locknut and stem.

11.3 Replacing Front Casters

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For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2 on page 53.
WARNING
Make sure both front casters are the same size and are installed into the same respective mounting hole before using the
wheelchair, otherwise injury may occur.
 If replacing the same size front caster, note the mounting position on the fork assembly for proper reinstallation of the new
front caster.
1. Remove the hex screw, washers and locknut that secure the front caster to the fork.
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Washers are only used with 8 inch casters with precision bearings.
2. To reinstall the new front caster onto the fork, reverse step 1.
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