SECTION 6—REAR WHEELS
Adjusting Quick-Release Axle
WARNING
NEVER use
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 6.4.
1.Remove rear wheel and quick‐release axle from the wheelchair. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 52.
2.Depress detent pin in the quick‐release axle and slide axle through the rear wheel hub.
3.Release detent pin ensuring that the detent balls are fully released.
4.Increase or decrease end play by adjusting the locknut on the end of the quick‐release axle.
WARNING
Make sure detent pin and detent balls of the
Keep detent balls clean.
5.Reinstall rear wheel onto the wheelchair. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 52.
Axle Bushing | Locknut |
Detent Balls |
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| Detent Pin |
Axle Spacer |
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(Conventional | Rear Wheel Hub |
Arms Only) |
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FIGURE 6.4 Adjusting Quick-Release Axle
Adjusting Wheelbase Length
The offset axle plates and the caster headtube may be mounted in two (2) different positions for each seat‐to‐floor height/angle setting which allow for a:
•Longest Wheelbase ‐ The offset axle plate is positioned so the rear wheel is behind the wheelchair frame. The caster headtube is leading.
•Shortest Wheelbase ‐ The offset axle plate is positioned so the rear wheel is in front of the wheelchair frame. The caster headtube is trailing.
To make these adjustments, refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 52 and/or Converting from Trailing to Leading or Leading to Trailing Casters on page 27.
Part No. 1076155 | 57 | 9000 Series |
