Removing the Fork, Installing the Fork | Invacare Top End ForceTM

Contents Owner’s Operator and Maintenance Manual Recumbent Handcycle SeriesTop End XLT Top End XLT Jr Top End XLT Pro Top End XLT Gold Top End ForceACCESSORIES WARNING Recumbent Handcycle SeriesTABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTSSECTION 2-SAFETY AND HANDLING SECTION 3-SAFETY INSPECTIONTABLE OF CONTENTS Adjusting Hand Crank Height - All Models Except Top End XLT GoldAdjusting Top End XLT Gold Hand Crank Adjusting Seat Fore/Aft - XLT Gold and Top End Force OnlySECTION 8-SERVICE PROCEDURES Installing/Removing/Adjusting the Steering DampenerInstalling/Removing/Adjusting the Road Crown Compensator Installing Road Crown CompensatorSECTION 9-OPTIONS Horizontal Handles/Delrin HandlesLIMITED WARRANTY REGISTER YOUR PRODUCTRegister ONLINE at warranty.invacare.com DEALER/TECHNICIAN INFORMATION SPECIAL NOTESHANDCYCLE USER HANDCYCLE TIE-DOWN RESTRAINTS AND SEAT POSITIONING STRAPSSPECIAL NOTES TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERSTOP END XLT TOP END XLT JRTYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS TOP END XLT PROTOP END XLT GOLD Operating Information SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINESProper Fit Care MUST be taken when operating on roads, streets or highways Weight Limitation Tire PressureSECTION 2-SAFETY AND HANDLING Safety and Handling of the HandcycleStability and Balance A Note to Handcycle AssistantsNOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.1 on page Percentage of Weight DistributionTransferring Into/Out of the Handcycle 6. Shift body weight onto object while transferring If installed, parking brakeWheel locks MUST be engaged if installed MUST be securedSECTION 3-SAFETY INSPECTION Safety Inspection ChecklistInspect/Adjust Weekly Inspect/Adjust Monthly Inspect/Adjust PeriodicallyTroubleshooting MaintenanceMaintenance Safety Precautions Suggested Maintenance Procedures4. Clean/oil quick‐release axles once a week with a Teflon lubricant SECTION 4-INITIAL SETUP Initial SetupFIGURE 4.1 Initial Setup NOTE Parking brake located on left side of seat frameTop End XLT/XLT Jr Top End XLT PROFIGURE 4.2 Initial Setup Rear Wheel Seat FootrestFootrest Top End XLT GoldNOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.1 on page SECTION 5-OPERATIONRiding the Handcycle Shifting Gears NOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGURENOTE This procedure applies to the Top End XLT and XLT Jr. ONLY Seven Speed HubNOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.3 on page Hands-On Rapid Fire Shifter/Brake System Twenty-seven SpeedsLower Derailleur Right Side Shifter Upper Derailleur Manual ShifterReversing Drum Brakes Backing-UpBraking Using Parking Brake Hand Brakes/Hands-On BrakesHandle UP Steering/CorneringSlots or Hook and Loop Strap Not Shown Handle NOTE This procedure is for Top End XLT, XLT Jr., and XLT Pro ONLY Replacing/Adjusting the Footrest and Leg GuardSECTION 6-RIDING POSITION Using/Replacing Footrest Strap Using Footrest StrapNOTE For this procedure, refer to Replacing Footrest StrapAdjusting Hand Crank Adjusting Hand Crank Height - All Models Except Top End XLT GoldAdjusting Top End XLT Gold Hand Crank Adjusting Hand Crank Height1. If installed, activate parking brake NOTE There is one clamp on the right and left side of the handcycleAdjusting Seat Fore/Aft - XLT Gold and Top End Force Only Adjusting Seat Height - All Models Except XLT Gold and Top End Force Adjusting Back Angle - All Models Except XLT Gold and Top End Force Adjusting Back Angle - XLT Gold NOTE Wheel not shown for clarityAdjusting Back Height - Wide Back Option Only Push pin MUST protrude through hole in back caneInstalling/Adjusting the Rear Wheel and Quick-Release Axles SECTION 7-WHEELSInstalling the Rear Wheels with Threaded Axles Replacing Tire/Tube and Tuning/Replacement of SpokesFIGURE 7.2 Installing the Rear Wheels with Threaded Axles Axle Mounting Hole Frame AxleNOTE For optimum accuracy, perform STEP 2 with the handcycle occupied Determining/Adjusting Toe In/Toe OutDetermining Toe In/Toe Out Replacing Camber Inserts Adjusting Toe In/Toe OutSECTION 8-SERVICE PROCEDURES Replacing the Fork/Crank AssemblyNOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.1 on page NOTE Laying the chain flat will prevent kinks in the chain20. Slide the new fork into the frame FIGURE 8.1 Replacing the Fork/Crank Assembly AssemblySTEPS 1, 2, 3, 36 STEPS 6, 7Replacing the Crank Arms - XLT Gold, XLT PRO and Top End Force NOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.2 on pageReplacing the Left Side Crank Arms Replacing the Right Side Crank ArmsNOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.3 on page Installing/Removing/Adjusting the Road Crown CompensatorInstalling Road Crown Compensator Adjusting Road Crown Compensator Removing Road Crown CompensatorRoad Crown CompensatorInstalling Steering Dampener Adjusting Steering DampenerNOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.4 on page Removing Steering DampenerInstalling Seven Speed Shifter Cable NOTE This procedure applies to the Top End XLT onlymounting position on the hand crank assembly fork assembly to mounting position onAdjusting/Replacing Seven Speed Shifter Installing/Adjusting Seven Speed Hub ChainSeven Speed Hub Chain Installation NOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.6 on pageInstalling/Adjusting Twenty-Seven Speed Cassette Chain Adjusting Seven Speed Hub ChainInstalling Twenty-Seven Speed Cassette Chain NOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.7 on pageAdjusting Twenty-Seven Speed Cassette Chain Brake Pads Adjusting/Replacing the Parking BrakeCable Replacing Seat Upholstery Parking BrakeReplacing Back Upholstery Replacing Wide Back UpholsteryReplacing Narrow Back Upholstery NOTE Pull the back cushion off the back frameNOTE Rear wheels removed for clarity Installing Rear Safety LightSECTION 9-OPTIONS Installing the Water Bottle Installing/Using the Tow BarUsing Safety Helmet Installing the Draft BumperInstalling the Safety Flag Installing Seat Positioning Strap Installing the ComputerInstalling Hand Crank Handles Installing V/S Crankarm HandlesFailure to install handle assembly properly could result in injury NOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 9.10 on page2. Firmly tighten the locknut For Models Made After 7/12/072. Firmly tighten the bolt Installing Gloves Mountain Drive Transmission OptionSwitching to Mountain Drive Transmission Option Mountain Drive Transmission Option MaintenanceUsing the Travel Ready Option Removing/Installing the Camber BarNOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 9.14 on page NOTE To install the camber bar, reverse the steps belowRemoving the Fork Installing the ForkNOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 9.15 on page NOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 9.16 on page ClampsNOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 9.17 on page Removing the Front WheelAssembling/Using/Adjusting the Handcycle Rack Installing the Front WheelNOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 9.18 on page Assembling the Handcycle RackUsing the Handcycle Rack Adjusting the Handcycle Rack Wheel Tray BracketRear Wheel Bar Brackets Rear Wheel BarUsing the Alignment Gauge Alignment GaugeRear Tires Alignment BarThis warranty pertains to the Top End Series Only LIMITED WARRANTYLIMITED WARRANTY Canada