SECTION 11—WHEELS AND CASTERS

SECTION 11—WHEELS AND CASTERS

WARNING

After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure that all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.

Before performing any maintenance, adjustment or service, turn power OFF and remove key from ignition.

REMOVING/INSTALLING THE DRIVE WHEELS

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 11.1.

REMOVING

1.Turn power OFF and remove the key from the ignition.

2.Remove the seat. Refer to Removing/Installing the Seat on page 34.

3.Remove the rear shroud. Refer to Removing/Installing the Rear Shroud on page 44.

4.Place the sub-frame up on blocks so that the drive wheels are OFF the ground.

5.Remove the hex nut and washer that secures the drive wheel to the drive shaft.

6.Use a wheel puller if necessary to remove the existing drive wheel assembly from the drive shaft.

7.Remove keystock from drive shaft. Set aside.

8.If necessary, repeat STEPS 1-7 to remove other drive wheel.

INSTALLING

1. Place keystock in cutout on drive shaft as shown in FIGURE 11.1.

NOTE: The keystock in the drive shaft MUST lineup with the cutout in the wheel hub.

NOTE: If necessary, use a rubber hammer to gently tap drive wheel completely into position on the drive shaft.

2.Install the drive wheel onto the drive shaft.

3.Secure wheel to drive shaft using a washer and hex nut. Securely tighten.

4.Repeat STEPS 1-3 to install the other drive wheel.

5.Install the rear shroud. Refer to Removing/Installing the Rear Shroud on page 44.

6.Install the seat. Refer to Removing/Installing the Seat on page 34.

Part No. 1118395

45

300 and 400

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Invacare HMV Highly 400, HMV Highly 300 manual Wheels and Casters, REMOVING/INSTALLING the Drive Wheels