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10.10
Front casters, forks and
fork stem assemblies
10.10.1
Removing/Installing/Repositioning the
Front Wheels
• Loosen and unscrew (1).
• Remove, install or reposition
the front castor.
• Tighten screw (1) firmly.
10.10.2
Removing/Installing the caster housing
• Remove screw (1).
• Remove screw (2).
• Slide the caster housing out of the frame.
*To change the stem bolt or to service the bearings, always
remove the caster housing from the frame
10.10.3
Adjusting the castor housing angle
• All four wheels should
be touching the floor.
• Use a set square and
place it on the ground
and along the caster
housing.
• The housing should
be parallel to the set
square.
• If the housing is
not parallel to the
set square, loosen
screws (1)
• Rotate the caster
housing to adjust the
angle.
• Tighten screws
(1). This will hold
the caster housing
position.
• Check again that
the caster housing is
perpendicular to the
ground using the set
square.
10.11
Rear wheels
10.11.1
Adjusting Quick-Release Axles
• Remove the rear wheel from the wheelchair and then remove
the axle from the wheel.
• Behind the quick release button, there is a nut that adjust the
length of the axle.
• Hold the axle with a wrench at the other end (near the detent
balls) and turn the nut behind the quick release button to
change the length of the axle.
• Reinstall the quick release in the wheel and into the axle
bushing on the wheelchair
• Quick release detent balls should extend beyond the axle
bushing for a secure lock.