Drive Wheels; Replacing The Drive Wheel - Invacare Kite Service Manual

SERVICE MANUAL
8.9

Drive wheels

8.9.1

Replacing the drive wheel

ATTENTION: Danger of crushing to the hands and feet by the weight of the wheelchair!
· Pay attention to the hand and feet.
· Use proper lifting techniques.
Danger of injury due to uncontrolled movement of the wheelchair!
· Switch the vehicle's power system off (ON-/OFF key).
· Engage the drive motors.
· Secure the vehicle against rolling away by placing wedges under the wheels.
Requirements:
· 6 mm Allen key
· Long wooden blocks, min. 14 x 14 x 30 cm
Removing the drive wheel:
·
Lift the wheelchair on one side and place a 14 cm high wooden block underneath it so that the
drive wheel is off the ground and can rotate freely. Use proper lifting techniques.
·
Loosen the four or five 6 mm Allen screws (1).
·
Take the wheel (2) off the wheel hub.
Refitting the drive wheel:
NOTE
Please ensure that the wheel is re-fitted on the same side and in the same running direction as
removed.
·
Refit the wheel in reverse order.
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