Invacare Spree XT, Owner'S Operator And Maintenance Manual

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SECTION 7—WHEELS/FORKS
Spree XT
60
Part No 1118364
Permanent Axle
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 7.2.
NOTE: To remove rear wheels, reverse this procedure.
1. Remove the permanent axles from the packaged container.
2. Install permanent axle through the rear
wheel and axle mounting plate.
3. Securely tighten the wheel to the
wheelchair frame with locknut.
NOTE: Only 12 ‐ inch rear wheel is shown. All
other wheels will install/remove in the same
manner.
4. Repeat STEPS 2 ‐ 3 for other rear wheel
assembly.
5. Adjust the wheel locks. Refer to
Adjusting the Quick ‐ Release Axle on
page 60.
FIGURE 7.2 Removing/Installing Rear
Wheels - Permanent Axle
Adjusting the Quick-Release Axle
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 7.3.
1. Remove rear wheel and quick ‐ release axle from the wheelchair. Refer to
Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 59.
2. Depress detent pin in the quick ‐ release axle and slide axle through the wheel hub.
3. Increase or decrease end play in the
quick ‐ release axle by adjusting the
locknut on the end of the quick ‐ release
axle.
4. Reinstall rear wheel onto the
wheelchair. Refer to
Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on
page 59.
5. Release detent pin ensuring that the
locking pins are fully released.
6. Repeat STEPS 3 ‐ 5 until the
quick ‐ release axle locks properly.
7. Repeat STEPS 1 ‐ 6 for opposite side, if
necessary.
FIGURE 7.3 Adjusting the Quick-Release
Axle
Permanent Axle
Rear
Wheel
Locknut
Axle Mounting
Plate
Wheelchair Frame
Rear Wheel
(Reference)
Locking Pin
Detent Pin
Quick-release
Axle
Axle Mounting
Plate
Locknut
Wheel Hub
(Reference)