Adjusting Front Caster Mounting - Invacare 9000 SL User Manual

7. To properly tighten caster journal system and guard against flutter, perform the following check:
A. Tip back of wheelchair to floor.
B. Pivot both forks and casters to top of their arc simultaneously.
C. Let casters drop to bottom of arc (wheels should swing once to one-side, then IMMEDIATELY rest in a straight downward position).
D. Adjust locknuts according to freedom of caster swing.
8. Test wheelchair for maneuverability.
9. Readjust locknuts if necessary, and repeat STEPS 7-8 until correct.
10. Snap dust cover over the locknut and stem.
9.2

Adjusting Front Caster Mounting

WARNING
Front Caster mounting adjustments MUST be performed by a qualified technician.
Part No. 1056953
DETAIL "A"
2-inch Extension
Spacer
Fork Stem
FIGURE 1 Installing/Replacing Six or Eight-Inch Front Casters and Forks
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9 FRONT CASTERS
Dust Cover
Locknut
Caster Headtube
Front Caster and
Fork
Invacare® 9000 Series Wheelchair