Wheels And Suspension; Drive Wheel Assembly; Tyre Replacement; Anti-Tip Wheel Assembly - Pride Mobility JET 3 Owner's Manual

Your power chair is equipped with three sets of wheel assemblies: anti-tip wheels, drive wheels, and caster wheels. See figure 1.
WARNING! The drive wheel and caster wheel systems are optimised at the factory and should not be adjusted
by the user. If you alter either system, you may alter the power chair's handling characteristics, possibly result-
ing in serious injury.

DRIVE WHEEL ASSEMBLY

Your Pride Power Chair uses two drive wheels that are directly connected to the motor/gearbox assembly. The drive wheel
tyres have solid inserts and do not require air.

TYRE REPLACEMENT

Your Jet 3 is equipped with solid tyres. Periodically check the tyres for excessive wear. If your tyre requires replacement, you
must replace the entire wheel assembly. Replacement wheel assemblies are readily available at your authorised Pride pro-
vider. Follow these easy steps for a quick and safe wheel replacement:
1. Use an 17-mm spanner to remove the drive wheel nut from the center hub of the wheel.
2. Pull the wheel assembly off of the axle.
3. Slide the new wheel assembly back onto the axle.
4. Install the drive wheel nut into the center hub and tighten.

ANTI-TIP WHEEL ASSEMBLY

Your power chair is equipped with spring-loaded anti-tip wheels that travel up and down to prevent them from catching on
obstacles. The anti-tip wheels are preset at the factory to 1 cm off the ground. This setting is for smooth surfaces or indoor use
only. If you plan to use your power chair on rough surfaces, it may be necessary to adjust the anti-tip wheels to better suit your
needs. Contact your authorised Pride provider for more information.
WARNING! The higher you raise the anti-tip wheels, the more tendencies your power chair has to tilt forward
when coming to a stop. You can compensate for this by having your authorised Pride provider make a small
adjustment to the pre-programmed deceleration setting in the controller, and by moving the seat assembly
farther to the rear of your power chair. Failure to do so may result in personal injury.
NOTE: Before making height or pre-load adjustments to your front anti-tip wheels, consult your authorised
Pride provider to make sure that your seat is properly positioned.
To adjust the anti-tip wheel height:
1. Remove the seat, the body shroud, and the batteries.
2. Locate the locking nut and bolt on the anti-tip assembly.
3. Use a 13-mm spanner to loosen the locking nut.
4. Turn the bolt clockwise to raise the anti-tip wheel. Turn the bolt anticlockwise to lower the anti-tip wheel.
5. Tighten the locking nut.
6. Repeat for other anti-tip wheel.

CASTER WHEEL ASSEMBLY

Your power chair is equipped with two caster wheel assemblies. The caster wheel system works by allowing the caster forks
to respond to weight transfers and uneven terrain. The caster wheels will pivot as you drive over obstacles. This system also
enhances performance when the front anti-tip wheels are set lower to the surface.
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