Procedure 4 - Rear Wheels; Removing/Installing The Rear Wheels; Replacing Rear Wheel Handrim; Replacing/Repairing Rear Wheel Tire/Tube - Invacare TRACER EX Operator And Maintenance Manual

PROCEDURE 4
This Procedure Includes the Following:

Removing/Installing the Rear Wheels

Replacing Rear Wheel Handrim

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Replacing/Repairing Rear Wheel Tire/Tube

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After ANY adjustments, repair or service and
BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware
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is tightened securely - otherwise injury or dam-
H age may result.
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REMOVING/INSTALLING THE REAR
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WHEELS (FIGURE 1)
1. Remove the dust cap, hex screw and locknut that
secure the rear wheel and axle spacer to the wheel-
chair.
2. Repeat STEP 1 for the opposite rear wheel.
3. To reinstall the rear wheel onto the wheelchair,
reverse STEPS 1-2.
NOTE: Make sure axle spacer is between rear wheel
and wheelchair frame.
Axle Mounting Hole
Rear Wheel
Dust Cap
Hex Screw
TRANSPORT
Rear Wheel
Hex Screw
FIGURE 1 - REMOVING/INSTALLING THE REAR
WARNING
Locknut
Axle Spacer
Locknut
Axle Mounting
Hole
Axle Spacer
WHEELS
REPLACING REAR WHEEL
HANDRIM (FIGURE 2)
1. Remove the rear wheel from the wheelchair.
2. Remove the button screws and washers that se-
cure the handrim to the rear wheel.
3. Remove the existing handrim.
4. Install the new handrim by reversing STEP 1-3.
5. Repeat the procedure for the opposite rear wheel if
necessary.
Handrim
FIGURE 2 - REPLACING REAR WHEEL HANDRIM
REPLACING/REPAIRING REAR
WHEEL TIRE/TUBE
Replacement of rear wheel tire or tube MUST
be performed by an authorized Invacare
dealer or qualified technician.
As with any vehicle, the wheels and tires should
be checked periodically for cracks and wear,
and should be replaced.
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REAR WHEELS
Button
Screw
WARNING
CAUTION