Invacare M51, M50, M61 service manual Removing/Installing the Drive Wheel

SECTION 9—WHEELS

DETAIL “A”

NOTE: Locking tab washer shown with all tabs folded down to remove/install the mounting bolt.

Locking Tab

Washers (Tabs)

Mounting Bolt

Locking Tab

Washer (Tab)

Mounting Bolt

NOTE: Locking tab washer shown with one tab folded up to secure the mounting bolt.

	DETAIL “B”
Outer Rim		Motor and
Cutout	Keystock
		Gearbox

Locking

Tab

		Drive Shaft
	Washer	Wheel
Mounting	Locking Tab
	Washer
Bolt

FIGURE 9.4 Removing/Installing the Drive Wheel

Replacing the 2-Piece Wheel Rim and/or the Foam Filled or Pneumatic Tires

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 9.5 on page 86.

NOTE: When replacing the 2-piece wheel rim, DO NOT remove tire. Replacement 2-piece wheel rims are shipped assembled with a new tire. Refer to Removing/Installing the Drive Wheel on page 84 to remove the existing and install the new 2-piece wheel rim and tire.

WARNING

When replacing the hub of a pneumatic tire, ALWAYS deflate tire before removing/installing hub - otherwise, injury or damage may occur. Failure to observe this warning can result in sudden, violent rim separation and possible injury.

1.Deflate existing pneumatic tire.

2.Remove the four existing mounting screws, locknuts and washers that secure the existing outer rim and inner rim.

3.Separate the two halves of the rim and remove the existing tire. Discard existing tire.

NOTE: When installing the new pneumatic tire, if necessary, place the inner tube into the tire.

NOTE: When installing the outer rim into a pneumatic tire ensure the valve stem of the inner tube protrudes through the stem opening in the outer rim.

4.Insert the outer rim and inner rim into the new/existing tire.

5.Insert the hub into the inner rim and align the four mounting holes of the hub, inner rim and outer rim.

Part No. 1125075 85 Pronto® Series