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

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Invacare - Kite
8.9

Drive wheels

8.9.1

Replacing the drive 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:
· 6 mm Allen key
· Long wooden blocks, min. 14 x 14 x 30 cm
Removing the drive wheel:
·
Lift the mobility aid up on one side and get a second person to place a wooden block around
14 cm high underneath it so that the drive wheel is suspended freely.
·
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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