Invacare XLT Adjusting/Replacing Seven Speed Shifter, Installing/Adjusting Seven Speed Hub Chain

SECTION 8—SERVICE PROCEDURES

Adjusting/Replacing Seven Speed Shifter

Handcycles with seven speed shifters are equipped with SHIMANO hubs. If equipped with a SHIMANO hub, it MUST be serviced and adjusted by a qualified technician.

NOTE: QUALIFIED TECHNICIANS ONLY ‐ Contact Invacare, 1‐800‐532‐8677 for complete SHIMANO hub instructions.

It is recommended that you take your handcycle to a qualified technician for any shifter adjustment.

Installing/Adjusting Seven Speed Hub Chain

Seven Speed Hub Chain Installation

WARNING

Chain MUST be tight. If the chain is noisy, loosen. After chain is assembled, start in first gear and on straightaway.

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.6 on page 54.

1.Spread the chain out flat and run it over the bottom chain tensioner upwards to the hand crank sprocket assembly.

2.Position chain over the hand crank sprocket assembly.

NOTE: It may be necessary to turn the hand crank in a clockwise motion to position the chain on the sprocket.

3.Run the chain over the top chain tensioner.

4.Position the chain around the wheel sprocket and back up towards the bottom chain tensioner.

5.Place chain over the top of the bottom chain tensioner.

6.Attach the chain together using the master link (with clip) provided.

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STEP 2 Hand Crank

Chain

Tensioners

Top

Chain

STEP 4

Bottom

Chain

Sprocket

Assembly

Wheel

Sprocket

FIGURE 8.6 Seven Speed Hub Chain Installation

Recumbent Handcycle Series 54 Part No 1114850