Invacare T6 manual Removing/Installing/Repositioning the Caster Assemblies, Standard Forks

SECTION 8—WHEELS

Removing/Installing/Repositioning the Caster Assemblies

NOTE: If replacing a front caster note the mounting position of the existing front caster for installation of the new front caster.

NOTE: Both front casters MUST be the same size and adjusted to the same height.

Standard Forks

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.15.

Removing Front Caster

1.Remove the mounting bolt, axle spacers and locknut that secure the front caster to the fork.

2.Remove the caster from the fork.

Installing Front Caster

1.Using the mounting bolt, axle spacers and locknut, secure the caster to the desired caster mounting position.

Fork

Mounting Bolt

Locknut

Caster

Axle	Axle
Spacer	Spacer

FIGURE 8.15 Removing/Installing/Repositi oning the Caster Assemblies - Standard Forks

Suspension Forks

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.16 on page 52.

Removing the Caster

NOTE: One mounting screw will not turn.

1.Using two allen wrenches, turn mounting screws in opposite directions and remove one mounting screw from fork.

2.Remove the threaded bushing with mounting screw and two spacers securing the caster to the fork. DO NOT use excessive force.

3.Remove the caster from the fork.

Part No 1148078 51 Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs