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SECTION 8—WHEELS
Adjusting Forks
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.6.
1. Remove the dust cover from the caster headtube.
2. To properly tighten caster journal system and guard against flutter, perform the
following check:
A. Tip back the wheelchair to floor.
B. Pivot both forks and casters to top of their arc simultaneously.
C. Let casters drop to bottom of arc (wheels should swing once to one-side, then
immediately rest in a straight downward position).
D. Adjust locknuts according to freedom of caster swing.
3. Test wheelchair for maneuverability.
4. Readjust locknuts if necessary, and repeat STEPS 1-3 until correct.
5. Snap dust cover into the caster headtube.
6. Repeat STEPS 1-5 for opposite side, if necessary.
Caster Headtube
Xtra™
Fork
Top View
FIGURE 8.6 Adjusting Forks
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Dust Cover
Caster Headtube
Locknut
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