Rear Wheel And Tyres - Invacare Spectra Plus Technical Manual

Spectra Plus Tech Manual

REAR WHEEL AND TYRES

PARTS:
1. Tyre
2. Inner Tube
3. Wheel Centre
4. Solid Tyre Wheel
5. Screw
6. Washer
TOOLS REQURIED:
Spanner 13mm
Mallet
Tyre Levers
Pressure Gauge
Pump
Vice
Talcum Powder
Valve Remover
Flat Bladed Screwdriver
INSPECTION
STEP 1
Check wheel is not buckled or physically damaged. Replace if required.
STEP 2
Check tyres for wear and correct inflation. Both wheels should allow the same degree of wear (see side of tyre
for pressure rating)
DISMANTLING
STEP 1
Jack up one of the gearboxes to life one wheel off the floor.
STEP 2
Remove the M8 wheel bolt with 13mm spanner.
STEP 3
Gently tap the wheel centre with a mallet and pull the wheel off the gear box shaft (take care not to loose the
key located in the gearbox shaft).
STEP 4 SOLID TYPE TYRE.
Visually inspect condition and wear of the tyre also inspect condition of the wheel center. If either are showing
signs of excessive wear and damage, replace immediately. We recommended that you do not repair.
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