Invacare Pronto M71 manual Adjusting Forks, Base Frame Side Shroud Fork

SECTION 10—SHROUD/WHEELS

Adjusting Forks

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 10.4.

1.Remove the dust cover.

2.To properly tighten caster journal system and guard against flutter, perform the following check:

A.Tip back the wheelchair.

B.Pivot both forks and casters to top of their arc simultaneously.

C.Let casters drop to bottom of arc (wheels should swing once to one-side, then immediately rest in a straight downward position).

D.Adjust locknuts according to freedom of caster swing.

3.Test wheelchair for maneuverability.

4.Readjust locknuts if necessary, and repeat STEPS 1-3 until correct.

5.Snap dust cover into the caster headtube ensuring that the tabs are under the plastic side shrouds.

NOTE: Components exploded for clarity. There is no need to remove the fork from the base frame.

Base Frame

Side Shroud

Fork

Tabs

Dust Cover

Locknut

Washer

Caster Headtube

FIGURE 10.4 Adjusting Forks

Pronto® M94™ 68 Part No. 1122145