Invacare MX manual REMOVING/INSTALLING the Rear Wheels Figure, Rear Wheels Section

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REAR WHEELS		SECTION 6

Section 6 - Rear Wheels includes the following:

Removing/Installing the Rear Wheels

REMOVING/INSTALLING THE REAR WHEELS (FIGURE 1)

WARNING

If a change in the SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT is desired, this procedure MUST be performed by a qualified technician.

Make sure both rear wheels are the same size and are installed into the same respective mounting hole BEFORE using the wheelchair, otherwise injury may occur.

1.Remove the dust cap, hex screw, washer, spacer and locknut that secure the rear wheel to the wheelchair frame.

2.Repeat STEP 1 for the opposite rear wheel.

3.To reinstall the rear wheel(s) onto the wheelchair, reverse STEPS 1-2. Torque down locknut to 40 FT-LBS.

4.Adjust wheel locks. Refer to WHEEL LOCK ADJUSTMENT in SECTION 8 of this manual.

	Locknut
Rear Wheel	Axle Mounting Hole
Rear Wheel

Wheelchair Frame

Dust Cap

Spacer

Hex Screw

FIGURE 1 - REMOVING/INSTALLING THE REAR WHEELS

REAR WHEELS

Part No. 1119240

INVACARE MX

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REAR WHEELS

SECTION 6

REMOVING/INSTALLING THE REAR WHEELS (FIGURE 1)

FIGURE 1 - REMOVING/INSTALLING THE REAR WHEELS

REAR WHEELS