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SECTION 5—REAR WHEELS/FRONT CASTORS
Adjusting Fork Rotation
W A R N I N G
After ANY adjustments, before use, make sure all attaching hardware
is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may occur.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.6.
1. Remove the dust cover from the caster head tube.
2. To properly tighten castor journal system and guard
against flutter, perform the following check:
A. Tip back the wheelchair to floor.
B. Pivot caster fork assemblies in rear position
C. Push caster to initiate clockwise movement
D. Let caster fork assembly rotate freely,
if not change the upper specific bearing.
3. Adjust locknuts to appropriate torque (15/20 Nm)
with a 19 mm socket wrench.
4. Test wheelchair for manoeuvrability.
5. Snap dust cover into the caster head tube.
6. Perform STEPS 1 to 5 on the other side.
Fork
FIGURE 5.6
Adjusting Fork Rotation
Vertical Axle
Caster
Head tube
Bearings
Dust
cover
Locknut