Stryker Medical 1009, Maintenance Manual

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Service Information
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BIG WHEEL RETURN SPRING ADJUSTMENT
Required Tools:
1/2” Deep Well Socket & Ratchet (2) Bungee Cords
Procedure:
1. Apply the stretcher brakes.
2. Pump the litter up to full height.
3. Lift the base hood and support it from the litter frame using bungee cords.
4. Using a 1/2” deep well socket and ratchet, loosen the nut on the eyebolt to the end of the threads. Remove
the spring from the frame and eyebolt (see page 45 for part reference).
5. Install the new spring and tighten the nut on the eyebolt.
6. Check for proper operation.
7. Apply the stretcher brakes.
8. Remove the bungee cords and reinstall the base hood.
9. Verify the brake and steer functions are working properly before returning the bed to service.
BIG WHEEL HUBCAP REMOVAL
Required Tools:
Large Standard Screwdriver
Removal Procedure:
1. Using a large standard screwdriver, pry evenly around the entire edge of the Big Wheel hubcap until it
pops off the mounting studs on the wheel.
CAUTION
Do not attempt to pull off the hubcap after prying up only one side. Damage to the slots on the hubcap or
the mounting studs on the wheel could result.
2. To reinstall the hubcap, place it on the wheel, aligning the slots in the hubcap with the mounting studs
on the wheel. Press down evenly on the edges of the hubcap until it snaps into place.