PROCEDURE 6 | WHEELS |
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7.If one (1) of the tabs on the locking tab washer is NOT parallel with one (1) of the flats on the head of the hex screw (FIGURE 1), TIGHTEN the hex screw until the closest flat and locking tab are parallel.
NOTE:Tightenhexscrewonly.DONOTloosenhexscrew to make one of the tabs on the locking washer parallel.
NOTE: Check bearing assemblies and replace if necessary.
7.Ensure that new fork slides completely into the caster head tube.
8.Install nylon washer and secure with locknut.
H E E L S
8.Bend the parallel tab of locking tab washer up tight against flat of the hex screw (FIGURE 1).
REPLACING CASTERS (FIGURE 2)
1.Remove the hex screw, washers and locknut that secure the caster to the fork.
2.Remove the caster from the fork.
3.Install Loctite 242 onto the hex screw.
4.Replace caster and reverse STEPS
5.Torque the locknut to
6.Loosen the locknut 1/8 of a turn.
7.Move the caster side to side.
NOTE: If the caster moves side to side, tighten the locknut slightly. Repeat STEP 7 until there is no side to side movement of the caster.
ForkLocknut
Hex Screw
Washer
WasherCaster
FIGURE 2 - REPLACING CASTERS
REPLACING FORKS (FIGURE 3)
WARNING
Improper positioning of the washer will prohibit the free movement of the forks.
9.Install Loctite 242 onto the hex screw.
10.Position the caster into the new fork.
11.Reinstall the hex screw, washers and locknut that secure the caster to the new fork.
12.Torque the locknut to
13.Loosen the locknut 1/8 of a turn.
14.Move the caster side to side.
NOTE: If the caster moves side to side, tighten the locknut slightly. Repeat STEP 14 until there is no side to side movement of the caster.
15.Adjust the fork. Refer to ADJUSTING FORKS in PROCEDURE 8 of the owner's manual, part number 1080737.
Dust Cover |
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Locknut |
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Nylon Washer |
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Caster Head Tube |
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Fork | Locknut |
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Washer
Hex Screw
WasherCaster
FIGURE 3 - REPLACING FORKS
1.Remove the hex screw, washers and locknut that secure the caster to the existing fork.
2.Remove the caster from the existing fork.
3.Remove the dust cover.
4.Remove the locknut and nylon washer.
5.Drop the existing fork out of the caster head tube.
6.Slide the new fork into the caster head tube.
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