Invacare Force - Manual (Page 54)

SECTION 8—SERVICE PROCEDURES
Recumbent Handcycle Series 54 Part No 1114850
Adjusting/Replacing Seven Speed Shifter
Handcycles with seven speed shifters are equipped with SHIMANO hubs. If equipped
with a SHIMANO hub, it MUST be serviced and adjusted by a qualified technician.
NOTE: QUALIFIED TECHNICIANS ONLY ‐ Contact Invacare, 1‐800‐532‐8677 for complete
SHIMANO hub instructions.
It is recommended that you take your handcycle to a qualified technician for any shifter
adjustment.
Installing/Adjusting Seven Speed Hub Chain
Seven Speed Hub Chain Installation
ƽ WARNING
Chain MUST be tight. If the chain is noisy, loosen. After chain is assembled, start in
first gear and on straightaway.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.6 on page 54.
1. Spread the chain out flat and run it over the bottom chain tensioner upwards to the
hand crank sprocket assembly.
2. Position chain over the hand crank sprocket assembly.
NOTE: It may be necessary to turn the hand crank in a clockwise motion to position the chain on
the sprocket.
3. Run the chain over the top chain tensioner.
4. Position the chain around the wheel sprocket and back up towards the bottom chain
tensioner.
5. Place chain over the top of the bottom chain tensioner.
6. Attach the chain together using the master link (with clip) provided.
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FIGURE 8.6 Seven Speed Hub Chain Installation
STEP 2
Sprocket
Assembly
STEP 4
Chain
Tensioners
Hand Crank
Bottom
Chain
Top
Chain
Wheel
Sprocket