Repairing A Flat Tyre; Repairing The Flat Tyre (Pneumatic Tyre Equipment Type 12½ X 2¼") - Invacare Dragon Service Manual

7.11

Repairing a flat tyre

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.
7.11.1 Repairing the flat tyre (pneumatic tyre equipment type 12½ x 2¼")
WARNING: Danger of crushing!
The mobility device is very heavy. Injury hazard to hands and feet!
• You should seek help from a second person.
Pre-requisites:
• 5 mm hexagon socket wrench.
• Repair kit for inner tube tyres or a new inner tube.
• Talcum powder
Dismantling the wheel
•
Jack up the vehicle (place a wooden wedge
under the frame).
•
Unscrew the countersunk screw (1).
•
Remove the wheel from the axle.
PLEASE NOTE
Installation is carried out in reverse order. Please ensure that the wheel is re-fitted on the same
side and in the same running direction as removed.
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