Invacare Force - Manual (Page 52)

SECTION 8—SERVICE PROCEDURES
Recumbent Handcycle Series 52 Part No 1114850
Installing/Removing/Adjusting the Steering Dampener -
For Top End XLT Gold and Force Only
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.4 on page 53.
NOTE: The steering dampener is designed to stabilize the handcycle during transfers and while
riding and is not intended to keep the handcycle straight when pedaling but to keep the handcycle
from leaning excessively to one side or another.
Installing Steering Dampener
1. Using a locknut, secure the upper threaded post of the steering dampener to the crank
assembly tab.
2. While inserting the lower threaded post into the tab, position the dampener clamp
around the handcycle frame.
3. Using two socket screws, loosely secure the dampener clamp to the handcycle frame.
4. Using a locknut, secure the steering dampener to the dampener clamp.
5. Ensuring the front wheel and dampener clamp are inline with the handcycle frame,
securely tighten the two socket screws securing the dampener clamp to the handcycle
frame.
6. Test drive handcycle, if handcycle pulls to the left or right adjust the steering
dampener. Refer to Adjusting Steering Dampener on page 52.
Removing Steering Dampener
1. Remove the locknut securing the steering dampener to the dampener clamp.
2. Remove the two socket screws securing the dampener clamp to the handcycle frame.
3. Remove the dampener clamp from the handcycle frame and the lower threaded post
of the steering dampener
4. Remove the locknut securing the upper threaded post of the steering dampener to the
crank assembly tab.
5. Remove the steering dampener from the crank assembly.
Adjusting Steering Dampener
1. Loosen, but DO NOT remove, the two socket screws securing the dampener clamp to
the handcycle frame.
2. Ensuring the front wheel and dampener clamp are inline with the handcycle frame,
securely tighten the two socket screws securing the dampener clamp to the handcycle
frame.
3. Test drive handcycle, if handcycle pulls to the left or right repeat STEPS 1‐3 until
handcycle drives straight.