SECTION 10—FORKS
Part No 1149267
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TDX® SC TDX® Spree
SECTION 10—FORKS
WARNING
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure that all
attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.
CAUTION
As with any vehicle, the wheels and tires should be checked periodically for cracks
and wear, and should be replaced.
Adjusting Forks
NOTE:
For
this
procedure,
refer
to
FIGURE 10.1.
1. Remove
the
retaining
screw
that
secures
the
headtube
cover
in
place.
2. Remove
the
headtube
cover
(not
shown)
from
the
caster
headtube.
3. To
properly
tighten
caster
journal
system
and
guard
against
flutter,
perform
the
following
check:
A. Tip
back
the
wheelchair
to
floor.
B. Pivot
both
forks
and
casters
to
top
of
their
arc
simultaneously.
C. Let
casters
drop
to
bottom
of
arc
(wheels
should
swing
once
to
one
‐
side,
then
immediately
rest
in
a
straight
downward
position).
D. Adjust
locknuts
according
to
freedom
of
caster
swing.
FIGURE 10.1
Adjusting Forks
4. Test
wheelchair
for
maneuverability.
5. Readjust
locknuts
if
necessary,
and
repeat
STEPS
1
‐
3
until
correct.
6. Snap
headtube
cover
into
the
caster
headtube.
7. Reinstall
retaining
screws.
Locknut
Fork
Retaining Screw
Caster Headtube
Headtube Cover