SECTION 8—WHEELS
Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs 40 Part No 1148078
Adjusting Quad-Release Handles
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE8.4.

In and/or Out

1. Remove rear wheel and the
quad-release axle from the wheelchair.
Refer to Removing/Installing Rear
Wheels on page 38.
2. Loosen the locking screw.
3. Make one or both of the following
adjustments:
• If the quad-release handle is not
releasing the locking pins
completely, rotate the quad-release
handle approximately one-quarter
turn clockwise.
• If the quad-release handle hits the
spokes of the rear wheel when
assembled, rotate the quad-release
handle approximately one-quarter
turn counterclockwise.
4. Tighten the locking screw.
FIGURE 8.4 Adjusting Quad-Release
Handles
5. Reinstall the rear wheel and quad-release axle onto the wheelchair. Refer to
Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 38.
6. Flip the handle of the quad-release axle down to release the detent pin ensuring that
the locking pins are fully released.
7. Repeat the above procedures until the quad-release axle locks correctly.

Removing Play from Rear Wheels

1. With the rear wheel and quad-release axle still mounted onto the wheelchair, make the
following adjustment:
• Tighten the length adjusting screw until there is no in and out movement of the
quad-release axle and rear wheel.
Adjusting Locknut
(On Quick-Release Axle)
Length
Adjustment
Screw
Removing
Play from
Rear Wheels
Adjusting Quad-Release
Handle In and/or Out
Locking Pins
Camber Bar
Locking
Screw
Quad Release
Handle