Front casters, Installing/replacing front casters/forks, 9 front casters – Invacare TRACER EX2 User Manual
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9 FRONT CASTERS
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9 Front Casters
9.1
Installing/Replacing Front Casters/Forks
1.
Remove the dust cover.
2.
Remove the locknut and nylon washer that secures the fork to the
caster headtube.
3.
Drop the fork assembly out of the caster headtube.
4.
Slide the new fork assembly into the caster headtube.
5.
Reassemble by reversing STEPS 1-3.
6.
Repeat STEPS 1-6 for the opposite fork assembly.
7.
Adjust the forks. Refer to Adjusting Forks on page 50.
FIGURE 1 Installing/Replacing Front Casters/Forks
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WARNING
After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise
injury or damage may occur.
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WARNING
Make sure both fork/caster assemblies are the same size before using the wheelchair, otherwise injury may occur.
This procedure can be performed if replacing the exact
same size front caster.
If caster tire/tube replacement is desired, refer to
Replacing Front Casters on page 50.
Dust Cover
Locknut
Nylon Washer
Caster Headtube
Fork Assembly