Invacare 9758 - Manual (Page 20)

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REMOVING/INSTALLING THE REAR
WHEELS (FIGURE 1)
1. Remove the dust cap, hex screw and locknut that
secure the rear wheel and axle spacer to the wheel-
chair.
2. Repeat STEP 1 for the opposite rear wheel.
3. To reinstall the rear wheel onto the wheelchair,
reverse STEPS 1-2.
NOTE: Make sure axle spacer is between rear wheel
and wheelchair frame.
REPLACING REAR WHEEL
HANDRIM (FIGURE 2)
1. Remove the rear wheel from the wheelchair.
2. Remove the button screws and washers that se-
cure the handrim to the rear wheel.
3. Remove the existing handrim.
4. Install the new handrim by reversing STEP 1-3.
5. Repeat the procedure for the opposite rear wheel if
necessary.
FIGURE 1 - REMOVING/INSTALLING THE REAR
WHEELS
Locknut
Axle Spacer
Hex Screw
Dust Cap
Rear Wheel
TRANSPORT
Axle Mounting Hole
Handrim
FIGURE 2 - REPLACING REAR WHEEL HANDRIM
Button
Screw
REPLACING/REPAIRING REAR
WHEEL TIRE/TUBE
WARNING
Replacement of rear wheel tire or tube MUST
be performed by an authorized Invacare
dealer or qualified technician.
CAUTION
As with any vehicle, the wheels and tires should
be checked periodically for cracks and wear,
and should be replaced.
Axle Spacer
Axle Mounting
Hole
Locknut
Rear Wheel
Hex Screw
This Procedure Includes the Following:
Removing/Installing the Rear Wheels
Replacing Rear Wheel Handrim
Replacing/Repairing Rear Wheel Tire/Tube
WARNING
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and
BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware
is tightened securely - otherwise injury or dam-
age may result.
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PROCEDURE 4 REAR WHEELS