Invacare XLT Gold, XLTPRO, XLT Jr, Force Installing Steering Dampener, Removing Steering Dampener

SECTION 8—SERVICE PROCEDURES

Installing/Removing/Adjusting the Steering Dampener - For Top End XLT Gold and Force Only

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.4 on page 53.

NOTE: The steering dampener is designed to stabilize the handcycle during transfers and while riding and is not intended to keep the handcycle straight when pedaling but to keep the handcycle from leaning excessively to one side or another.

Installing Steering Dampener

1.Using a locknut, secure the upper threaded post of the steering dampener to the crank assembly tab.

2.While inserting the lower threaded post into the tab, position the dampener clamp around the handcycle frame.

3.Using two socket screws, loosely secure the dampener clamp to the handcycle frame.

4.Using a locknut, secure the steering dampener to the dampener clamp.

5.Ensuring the front wheel and dampener clamp are inline with the handcycle frame, securely tighten the two socket screws securing the dampener clamp to the handcycle frame.

6.Test drive handcycle, if handcycle pulls to the left or right adjust the steering dampener. Refer to Adjusting Steering Dampener on page 52.

Removing Steering Dampener

1.Remove the locknut securing the steering dampener to the dampener clamp.

2.Remove the two socket screws securing the dampener clamp to the handcycle frame.

3.Remove the dampener clamp from the handcycle frame and the lower threaded post of the steering dampener

4.Remove the locknut securing the upper threaded post of the steering dampener to the crank assembly tab.

5.Remove the steering dampener from the crank assembly.

Adjusting Steering Dampener

1.Loosen, but DO NOT remove, the two socket screws securing the dampener clamp to the handcycle frame.

2.Ensuring the front wheel and dampener clamp are inline with the handcycle frame, securely tighten the two socket screws securing the dampener clamp to the handcycle frame.

3.Test drive handcycle, if handcycle pulls to the left or right repeat STEPS 1‐3 until handcycle drives straight.

Recumbent Handcycle Series 52 Part No 1114850