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7. TROUBLESHOOTING
Trouble or Problems with Your Wheelchair
You can inspect the following before taking your wheelchair to a KARMA wheelchair
dealer.
Problem
Checking Points and Corrective Action
1. Wheelchair Veers Right/Left ● Check tires for correct and equal pressure.
● Check caster bracket angle.
● Check that rear wheels are equally spaced
from the seat frame.
2. Sluggish Turn or Performance
● Check tires for correct and equal pressure.
● Check for loose nuts and bolts.
3. Caster Flutter/Wobble
● Check tires for correct and equal pressure.
● Check for loose nuts and bolts.
● Check caster bracket angle.
4. Squeaks and Rattles
● Check for loose nuts and bolts.
5. Looseness in Wheelchair
● Check for loose nuts and bolts.
If you cannot solve the problem by yourself, contact your KARMA wheelchair dealer
for help.
