Adjusting The Depth Of The Drive Wheels; Adjusting The Track Width (Additional Adjustment) - Otto Bock Start M1 Instructions For Use Manual

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6.2.2 Adjusting the depth of the drive wheels

Changing the drive wheel position has the following effects:
Position of drive wheel
Move backwards (passive setting) •
Move forwards (active setting)
Horizontal adjustment of the drive wheels within the drive wheel adapter is not possible. However, the depth can
be adjusted by turning the drive wheel adapter.
1) Remove the wheels.
2) Remove the Allen head screws/counter nuts between the drive wheel adapter and frame tube (see fig. 2,
item 1).
3) Turn the drive wheel adapter. The flat side still has to face out (see fig. 3).
4) Install the drive wheel adapter together with the Allen head screws/counter nuts (see fig. 3, item 1).
5) If necessary, change the height of the drive wheel adapter in the slotted hole (see previous section).
6) Tighten the Allen head screws/counter nuts to 7 Nm.
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6.2.3 Adjusting the track width (additional adjustment)

The distance between the drive wheel and the side panel can be continuously adjusted.
1) Remove the wheels.
2) Loosen the respective countered hexagon nut on the fitting (see fig. 4, item 1; wrench size: 24 mm).
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Effects
Larger wheelbase
• Larger turning circle
• Greater stability of the wheelchair
• Wheelchair is harder to tip backwards when crossing obstacles
• Position recommended for inexperienced users
• Smaller wheelbase
• Less load on caster wheels = greater manoeuvrability
• Less stability of the wheelchair
• Wheelchair is easier to tip backwards when crossing obstacles
INFORMATION: An anti-tipper should be installed if necessary.
• Setting recommended only for experienced users
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