Invacare Top End Force Handcycle Series User Manual page 29

2. Check Brakes and Disc Brakes (if so equipped)
• Check cables for signs of wear or fraying.
• Squeeze the brake lever firmly and check for proper brake function.
• Adjust for pad wear if necessary.
• Check pads for wear and replace if necessary.
• Ensure rotors are free of foreign substances and oils.
3. Check parking brake cable and shifter adjustment cables for proper adjustment and operation. Refer to Adjusting/Replacing the Primary Caliper
Brake and Parking Brake on page 66.
WARNING
DO NOT use WD-40®, 3-in-1 oil® or other penetrating lubricants on quick-release axles. Otherwise, binding and/or damage to the
handcycle can occur.
4. Clean/oil quick-release axles and or threaded once a week with a Teflon® lubricant.
5. Keep quick-release axles free of dirt and lint to ensure positive locking and proper operation.
WARNING
DO NOT use the handcycle unless it has the proper tire pressure (p.s.i.). DO NOT overinflate the tires. Failure to follow these
suggestions may cause the tire to explode and cause bodily harm.
6. Recommended tire pressure is listed on the side wall of the tire. If tire needs replaced, contact a local bike shop for replacement.
CAUTION
As with any vehicle, the wheels and tires should be checked periodically for cracks and wear, and should be replaced.
7. The wheels and tires should be checked periodically for cracks and wear, and should be replaced if damaged.
8. Check chain for slack and readjust if necessary. Refer to Installing Twenty-Seven Speed Cassette Chain on page 64.
9. Regularly check for loose spokes in the front and rear wheels. If loose, have them aligned at your local bike shop.
10. Check steering dampner for proper operation. Refer to Adjusting Steering Dampener on page 63.
11. Check upholstery for sagging, rips or tears. Refer to Replacing Seat Upholstery on page 68.
12. Check alignment of front wheel. If it wobbles or takes too much effort to turn by hand, have it aligned at your local bicycle shop.
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Invacare® Top End® Force™Handcycle Series