Stryker Medical 2025, Maintenance Manual

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Maintenance Procedures – Base
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STEER CASTER LINKAGE ADJUSTMENT
Required Tools:
#2 Phillips Head Screwdriver 3/8” Open End Wrench 5/32” Allen Wrench
1/2” Open End Wrench Bungee Cords (or Equivalent)
F
E
B
C
A
E
D
Adjustment Procedure:
1. Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the three Phillips screws holding the base hood to the base frame.
2. If the bed is equipped with the 110V outlet option, remove the slotted screw holding the outlet cover. If
the bed does not have the 110V outlet option, remove the two slotted screws holding the cover plate.
3. Use bungee cords or the equivalent to secure the hood up and out of the way.
4. Using a 5/32” Allen wrench and 3/8” open end wrench, remove items (D), (E) and (F).
5. Using a 1/2” open end wrench, loosen jam nut (C).
6. Tighten item (A) into item (B) for more lever engagement or away from item (B) for less engagement.
7. To reassemble linkage, reverse steps 4 and 5.
8. Check steering wheel engagement. When properly adjusted, the locking tab should clear the notch in the
steer caster when in the neutral position, and should fully engage when in the steer position.
9. After the linkage is properly adjusted, reinstall the base hood.