Adjusting Quick-Release Axles - Invacare XtraTM 1026793 Operator And Maintenance Manual

Adjusting Quick-Release Axles

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.2.
1. Remove rear wheel and quick/quad-release axle from the wheelchair. Refer to
Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 51.
2. Depress detent pin in the quick-release axle and slide axle through the wheel hub.
3. Release detent pin ensuring that the locking pins are fully released.
4. Increase or decrease end play by adjusting the locknut on the end of the quick-release
axle.
Make sure the detent pin and locking pins of the quick-release axle are fully released
BEFORE operating wheelchair.
Keep locking pins clean.
5. Reinstall rear wheel onto the wheelchair. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels
on page 51.
Locking Pins
Quick-Release Axle
Part No 1026793
WARNING
Axle Mounting Plate
FIGURE 8.2 Adjusting Quick-Release Axles
Locknut
Detent Pin
Wheel Hub
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SECTION 8—WHEELS
Xtra™