Repairing Punctures; Repairing Punctures (Wheel Size 3.00-8") - Invacare Bora Service Manual

7.10

Repairing punctures

CAUTION: Injury hazard if the vehicle starts moving unintentionally during repair work!
• Switch the power supply off (ON/OFF key)!
• Engage the drive!
• Before raising the vehicle, secure the wheels by blocking them with wedges!

7.10.1 Repairing punctures (wheel size 3.00-8")

Requirements:
• Torx TX40 spanner
• Allen key 5 mm
• Repair kit for tyre repair or a new inner tube.
• Talcum powder
Removing the wheel
• Block up the vehicle (place wooden blocks
under frame).
• Unscrew the TX40 countersunk screw (1).
• Pull the wheel off the axle.
NOTE:
Re-assembly is done in reverse order. Ensure that the tyre is replaced on the same side and in
the same travel direction as it was previously mounted.
Repairing the flat tyre
• Unscrew valve cap.
• Depressurise tyre by pressing in the pin in the
valve .
• Unscrew the 5 Allen screws (back of the
wheel, 2).
• Remove the rim halves from the tyre.
• Remove the inner tube from the tyre.
• Repair inner tube and replace, or insert new.
NOTE:
If the old inner tube is to be repaired and re-used, and has become wet during repair, you can
make replacement easier by sprinkling the inner tube with a little talcum powder.