SECTION 4—WHEELS AND WHEEL LOCKS
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Removing
1. Remove the 14 x 3-inch drive wheel. Refer to Removing/Installing the Drive Wheel on
DANGER
If wheelchair is equipped with pneumatic tires, deflate the tire before removing rim.
Otherwise, the rim and hardware will become projectiles and cause serious per-
sonal injury and/or damage to surrounding property.
2. Remove the five 5/16-18 x 7/8-inch hex head cap screw with patch that secure the
inside rim to the outside rim.
3. Remove the inside rim and tire.
Installing
1. Place the outside rim against one side of the tire.
2. Place the inside rim against the other side of the tire.
NOTE: Align the mounting holes in the inside rim with the mounting holes in the outside rim.
3. Secure the inside rim and the outside rim to the tire with the five 5/16-18 x 7/8-inch hex
head cap screw with patch. Torque to 13 ft-lbs ± 20%.
4. Install the 14 x 3-inch drive wheel. Refer to Removing/Installing the Drive Wheel on
FIGURE 4.2
Removing/Installing the Rim and Tire
5/16-18 x 7/8-inch
Hex Head Cap
Screw with Patch
Tire
Outside Rim
Inside Rim