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S A F E T Y
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MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Safety Precautions
WARNING
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BE- FOREuse,makesureallattachinghardwareistight- ened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.
CAUTION
DO NOT overtighten hardware attaching to the frame. This could cause damage to the frame tub- ing.
Suggested Maintenance Procedures
1.Before using your Excelerator, make sure all nuts and bolts are tight. Check all parts for damage or wear and replace. Check all parts for proper adjustment.
2.Check parking brake cable and shifter adjustment cables for proper adjustment and operation. Refer to PROCEDURES 6 AND 7 of this manual.
3.If equipped, keep quick release axles free of dirt and linttoensurepositivelockingandproperoperation.Refer to INSTALLING/ADJUSTING THE REAR WHEEL AND
WARNING
Do not use the wheelchair unless it has the proper tire pressure (p.s.i.). DO NOT overinflate the tires. Failure to follow these suggestions may cause the tire to explode and cause bodily harm.
4.Recommended tire pressure is listed on the side wall of the tire. If tire needs replaced, see local bike shop.
CAUTION
As with any vehicle, the wheels and tires should be checked periodically for cracks and wear, and should be replaced.
5.The wheels and tires should be checked periodi- cally for cracks and wear, and should be replaced.
6.Check chain for slack and readjust. Refer to
EXCELERATOR / LI'L EXCELERATOR CHAIN AD- JUSTMENT in PROCEDURE 7 of this manual.
7.Regularly check for loose spokes in the front and rear wheels. If loose, have them aligned at your local bike shop.
8.If equipped, check tension spring for proper operation. Refer to EXCELERATOR/LI'L EXCELERATOR TEN- SION SPRING INSTALLATION in PROCEDURE 5 of this manual.
9.Check Upholstery for sagging, rips or tears Refer to BACK UPHOLSTERY REPLACEMENT or SEAT UPHOLSTERY REPLACEMENT in PROCEDURE 10 of this manual.
10.Check alignment of front wheel. If it wobbles or takes too much effort to turn by hand, have it aligned at your local bike shop.
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