Adjusting Quick-Release Axle - Invacare 9000 SL Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

SECTION 7—REAR WHEELS

Adjusting Quick-Release Axle

NEVER use quick-release axles on the 9000 XT (models with offset axle option
only), 9000XDT or 9000XT recliner wheelchairs.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 7.3.
1. Remove rear wheel and quick-release axle from the wheelchair. Refer to
Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 47.
2. Depress detent pin in the quick-release axle and slide axle through the rear wheel hub.
3. Release detent pin ensuring that the detent balls are fully released.
4. Increase or decrease end play by adjusting the locknut on the end of the quick-release
axle.
Make sure detent pin and detent balls of the quick-release axles are fully released
before operating the wheelchair.
Keep detent balls clean.
5. Reinstall rear wheel onto the wheelchair. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels
on page 47.
Detent Balls
9000 Series
WARNING
WARNING
Axle Bushing
Axle Spacer
(Conventional
Arms Only)
FIGURE 7.3 Adjusting Quick-Release Axle
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Locknut
Detent Pin
Rear Wheel Hub
Quick-Release Axle
Part No.1056953