Changing A Front Wheel (Normal Front Wheel) - Invacare Kite Service Manual

SERVICE MANUAL
8.8.4

Changing a front wheel (normal front wheel)

WARNING: Danger of crushing!
The mobility device is very heavy. Injury hazard to hands and feet!
· You should seek help from a second person.
Injury hazard caused by uncontrolled movement of the mobility device!
· Switch the power supply off (ON/OFF key).
· Engage the drive.
· Before raising the vehicle, secure the wheels by blocking them with wedges.
Requirements:
· 5 mm Allen key
· 13 mm open-ended wrench
· Oblong wooden blocks, at least 14 x 14 x 30 cm
Removing the wheel
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Prop up the wheelchair on multiple wooden blocks with the help of a second person.
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Counter the axle (3) using an open-end wrench.
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Loosen and remove the hexagon socket head screw (5). Pay attention to the washer (4).
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Pull the axle out of the front fork (2).
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Pull the wheel (1) out of the front fork.
Assembling the wheel:
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Assemble the parts in reverse order.
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When installing the wheel, pay attention to the correct direction of rotation.
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