Replacing The Crank Arms - Invacare xlt User Manual

9.4

Replacing the Crank Arms

This procedure applies to the XLT PRO only.
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For all other models, a special tool is needed. Removal of the crank arms must be performed at a bike shop.
Right and left are determine from the user seated on the handcycle.
Replacing the Left Side Crank Arms
1. Remove the two socket screws from the existing crank arm clamp.
2. Remove socket screw and cap from the spindle.
3. Use socket screw from crank arm (in the center hole) to open binder of crank arm.
4. Remove the existing crank arm from the spindle.
5. Position the new crank arm onto the spindle so that the new crank arm is evenly aligned with the right side crank arm.
6. Re install the socket screw and cap from the spindle. DO NOT over tighten.
7. Using the two socket screws, secure the new crank arm clamp to the spindle. Securely tighten.
Replacing the Right Side Crank Arms
1. Remove the two mounting bolts securing the chain ring disk to the tabs of the existing crank arm.
2. Remove the two socket screws from the existing crank arm clamp.
3. Use socket screw from crank arm (in the center hole) to open binder of crank arm.
4. Remove socket screw and cap from the spindle.
5. Remove the existing crank arm from the spindle.
6. Position the new crank arm onto the spindle.
7. Using the two mounting bolts, secure the tabs of the new crank arm to the chain ring disk.
8. Ensure the new crank arm is evenly aligned with the left side crank arm.
9. Re install the socket screw and cap from the spindle. DO NOT overtighten.
10. Using the two socket screws, secure the new crank arm clamp to the spindle. Securely tighten.
11. Make sure that the spacers between the bottom bracket and crank arms do not spin freely.
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Invacare® Top End® Recreation Handcycles
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