Front Wheels; Replacing Front Wheel - Invacare Fox Service Manual

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Invacare - Fox
7.7

Front wheels

7.7.1

Replacing front wheel

ATTENTION: Danger of crushing to the hands and feet by the weight of the wheelchair!
· Pay attention to the hand and feet.
· Use proper lifting techniques.
Danger of injury due to uncontrolled movement of the wheelchair!
· Switch the vehicle's power system off (ON-/OFF key).
· Engage the drive motors.
· Secure the vehicle against rolling away by placing wedges under the wheels.
Requirements:
· 5 mm Allen key
· 13 mm open-ended spanner
· oblong wooden block (approx.14 x 14x 30 cm)
Removing the wheel:
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Prop up the wheelchair on multiple wooden blocks. Use proper lifting techniques.
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Counter the axle nut (3) using an open-end wrench.
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Loosen and remove the Allen screw (5). Pay attention to the washer (4).
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Pull the axle out of the front fork (2).
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Pull the wheel (1) out of the front fork.
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