Wheels; Installing/Adjusting The Rear Wheel And Quick-Release Axles - Invacare xlt User Manual

8 WHEELS

8 Wheels
WARNING
After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely. Otherwise injury or
damage may occur.
DO NOT use the handcycle unless it has the proper tire pressure (p.s.i.). DO NOT overinflate the tires. Failure to follow these
suggestions may cause the tire to explode and cause bodily harm. Tire p.s.i. is printed on the tire wall.
8.1

Installing/Adjusting the Rear Wheel and Quick-Release Axles


If drag on either side occurs, repeat this procedure until the handcycle rolls correctly.
1. Make sure that the axle receiver hex nut is securely tightened
before installing the rear wheels.
2. Depress detent pin in the quick-release axle and slide axle through the
axle receiver.
3. Release detent pin ensuring that the locking pins are fully released.
 Locking pins MUST protrude past the end of the axle receiver
to fully release. Any excessive play MUST also be eliminated.
4. Increase or decrease end play by adjusting the locknut on the end of
the quick-release axle.
WARNING
Make sure detent pin is fully released before operating
the handcycle.
Keep locking pins clean.
5. Reinstall rear wheel on the handcycle.
6. Tilt handcycle onto either rear wheel and spin raised wheel. It should
spin freely with no excessive drag.
7. Repeat STEPS 1-6 for the opposite wheel.
Invacare® Top End® Recreation Handcycles
Axle Receiver
Hex Nut
Locking
Pins
Axle Receiver
50
Quick-release Axle
Detent Pin
Part No 1171891
Locknut