SECTION 6

REAR WHEELS

 

 

 

REPLACING REAR WHEEL HANDRIM (FIGURE 4)

WHEELSREAR

1.Remove the rear wheel from the wheelchair. For non-recliner models, refer to REMOVING/INSTALLING THE REAR WHEELS in this section of the manual. For Tracer SX5 Recliner, refer to REMOVING/INSTALLING THE REAR WHEELS in SECTION 10 of this manual.

2.Remove the mounting screws and washers (not shown) that secure the handrim to the rear wheel.

3.Remove the existing handrim.

Rear

Mounting Screw

Wheel

 

Handrim

FIGURE 4 - REPLACING REAR

WHEEL HANDRIM

4.Install the NEW handrim by reversing the above steps.

5.Reinstall rear wheel to the wheelchair. Refer to REMOVING/INSTALLING THE REAR WHEELS in this section of the manual.

6.Repeat the procedure for the opposite rear wheel if necessary.

REPLACING/REPAIRING REAR WHEEL TIRE/TUBE

WARNING

Replacement of rear wheel tire or tube MUST be performed by a quali- fied technician.

CAUTION

As with any vehicle, the wheels and tires should be checked periodically for cracks and wear, and should be replaced if damaged.

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Invacare SX5 Recliner manual Replacing Rear Wheel Handrim Figure, REPLACING/REPAIRING Rear Wheel TIRE/TUBE