2.4 Stretcher Will Not Go Into the Neutral Position
Chapter 2: Troubleshooting Procedures
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Series Stretcher Service Manual (man115re)
2.4
Stretcher Will Not Go Into the Neutral Position
1. The stretcher is a PC-100/PC-200 Series Procedural stretcher.
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2. The brake/steer pedal locks into the neutral position.
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Go to step 5.
3. The stretcher rolls freely in all directions.
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No
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Inspect each caster. Replace any defective casters (refer to
procedure 4.29). If this solves the problem, go to “Final
Actions” on page 2-32. Otherwise, go to step 5.
4. Go to “Final Actions” on page 2-32.
5. When each brake/steer pedal is activated, each hex rod (C) rotates 45° in
either direction from neutral (see figure 2-3 on page 2-36).
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Check the brake/steer link (B) at the head and foot ends of the
stretcher for proper orientation. Adjust the brake/steer link (B)
orientation if necessary, and tighten the brake/steer link
screw (A). If this solves the problem, go to “Final Actions” on
page 2-32. Otherwise, go to step 13.
7. The brake/steer pedal locks into the neutral position.
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Go to step 9.
8. The stretcher rolls freely in all directions.
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No
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Inspect each caster. Replace any defective casters (refer to
procedure 4.30). If this solves the problem, go to “Final
Actions” on page 2-32. Otherwise, continue to step 9.
9. Inspect the wireforms (G) that connect the brake activation weldment (H)
to the rocker link (F). One or both are bent (see figure 2-4 on page 2-37).
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