Section 7—wheels – Invacare Force User Manual
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SECTION 7—WHEELS
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SECTION 7—WHEELS
ƽ WARNING
After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching
hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.
Installing/Adjusting the Rear Wheel and Quick-Release
Axles
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 7.1.
1. Make sure that the axle receiver hex nut
is securely tightened before installing
the rear wheels.
2. Depress detent pin in the quick‐release
axle and slide axle through the axle
receiver.
3. Release detent pin ensuring that the
locking pins are fully released.
NOTE: Locking pins MUST protrude past the
end of the axle receiver to fully release. Any
excessive play MUST also be eliminated.
FIGURE 7.1 Installing/Adjusting the Rear
4. Increase or decrease end play by adjusting the locknut on the end of the quick‐release
axle.
ƽ WARNING
Make sure detent pin is fully released before operating the handcycle.
Keep locking pins clean.
5. Reinstall rear wheel on the handcycle.
6. Tilt handcycle onto either rear wheel and spin raised wheel. It should spin freely with
no excessive drag.
7. Repeat procedure for opposite rear wheel.
NOTE: If drag to either side occurs, repeat the procedure until the handcycle rolls correctly.
Axle Receiver
Hex Nut
Quick-release
Axle
Locknut
Locking
Pins
Axle Receiver
Detent
Pin