Front Casters; Installing/Replacing Front Casters/Forks - Invacare TRACER EX2 User Manual

9 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.
9.1

Installing/Replacing Front Casters/Forks

WARNING
Make sure both fork/caster assemblies are the same size before using the wheelchair, otherwise injury may occur.
 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 Front Casters on page 50.
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 50.
Part No 1110546
FIGURE 1 Installing/Replacing Front Casters/Forks
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9 FRONT CASTERS
Dust Cover
Locknut
Nylon Washer
Caster Headtube
Fork Assembly
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Invacare Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair