Drive Wheels; Replacing The Drive Wheels (Wheel Size 12½ X 2¼") - Invacare Fox Service Manual

SERVICE MANUAL
7.8

Drive wheels

7.8.1 Replacing the drive wheels (wheel size 12½ x 2¼")
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:
· 19 mm socket spanner
· 19 mm open-ended spanner
· blade screwdriver
· oblong wooden blocks (approx.14 x 14 x 30 cm)
Removing the wheel:
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Prop up the wheelchair on multiple wooden blocks. Use proper lifting techniques.
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the plastic cap (5).
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Loosen and remove the nut (4) with a 19 mm socket spanner.
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Remove the washer (3).
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Pull the wheel (1) out of the axle.
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Remove the remaining washers (2).
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