Adjusting The Quick-Release Axle; Replacing Rear Wheel Handrim; Replacing/Repairing Rear Wheel Tire/Tube - Invacare Tracer SX Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

PROCEDURE 4
ADJUSTING THE QUICK-RELEASE
AXLE (FIGURE 3)
NOTE: Quick Release Axles are available on Non-Re-
R
cliner wheelchairs ONLY.
E
1. Remove rear wheel and quick-release axle from
A
the wheelchair. Refer to REMOVING/INSTALL-
R
ING THE REAR WHEELS in this section of the
manual.
W
H
2. Depress detent pin in the quick-release axle and
slide axle through the wheel hub.
E
3. Release detent pin ensuring that the locking pins
E
are fully released.
L
4. Increase or decrease end play by adjusting the
S
locknut on the end of the quick-release axle.
5. Reinstall rear wheel onto the wheelchair. Refer to
REMOVING/INSTALLING THE REAR WHEELS
in this section of the manual.
Wheelchair
Frame
Locking
Pins
Axle Spacer
(Conventional
Arms Only)
FIGURE 3 - ADJUSTING THE QUICK-RELEASE
Locknut
Detent
Rear
Wheel
Hub
Quick- Release
Axle
AXLE
REPLACING REAR WHEEL
HANDRIM (FIGURE 4)
1. Remove the rear wheel from the wheelchair.
2. Remove the button screws and washers that se-
cure the handrim to the rear wheel.
3. Remove the existing handrim.
4. Install the new handrim by reversing the above
procedures.
5. Reinstall rear wheel to the wheelchair. Refer to
REMOVING/INSTALLING THE REAR WHEELS
in this section of the manual.
6. Repeat the procedure for the opposite rear wheel
if necessary.
Handrim
Pin
FIGURE 4 - REPLACING REAR WHEEL
REPLACING/REPAIRING REAR
WHEEL TIRE/TUBE
Replacement of rear wheel tire or tube MUST
be performed by a qualified technician.
As with any vehicle, the wheels and tires should
be checked periodically for cracks and wear,
and should be replaced when necessary.
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REAR WHEELS
Button
Screw
HANDRIM
WARNING
CAUTION