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SECTION 8
USING THE ALIGNMENT GAUGE (FIGURE 11)
NOTE: The alignment gauge is used to determine toe in/toe out. Refer to DETERMINING/
ADJUSTING TOE IN/TOE OUT in SECTION 6 of this manual for more information.
1. Inflate all pneumatic tires to recommended tire pressures (listed on the sidewall of
the tire).
2. Place the handcycle and alignment gauge on a flat surface.
3. Position the alignment gauge near the rear of the rear tires.
4. Loosen the height adjustment screw.
5. Raise/lower the alignment bar so the bar is approximately 12-inches from the
ground/floor.
6. Tighten the height adjustment screw.
7. Loosen the alignment screw.
8. Position the alignment gauge between the rear of the rear tires.
9. Adjust the alignment bar so the alignment gauge fits snugly between the rear of the
rear tires.
10. Tighten the alignment screw to secure the alignment bar position.
11. Position the alignment gauge at the front of the rear tires.
12. Examine the gauge. Perform one (1) of the following:
A. ALIGNMENT GAUGE FITS SNUGLY BETWEEN THE FRONT OF
THE REAR TIRES - Wheels are aligned. No toe in/toe out adjustment is
needed.
B. THERE IS EXTRA SPACE BETWEEN THE ALIGNMENT GAUGE
AND THE SIDES OF THE TIRES - The tires have a toe out condition.
Proceed to DETERMINING/ADJUSTING TOE IN/TOE OUT in SECTION 6 of
this manual.
C. THE ALIGNMENT GAUGE DOES NOT FIT BETWEEN THE TIRES -
The tires have a toe in condition. Proceed to DETERMINING/ADJUSTING TOE
IN/TOE OUT in SECTION 6 of this manual.
Alignment Gauge
Alignment
Bar
Height Adjustment
Screw
FIGURE 11 - USING THE ALIGNMENT GAUGE
Excelerator™Series
FRONT OF THE HANDCYCLE
Alignment
Screw
REAR OF THE HANDCYCLE
42
OPTIONS
Rear Tires
Front
Measurement
Rear
Measurement
Part No. 1056188
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