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SECTION 6—REAR WHEELS

Part No. 1076155 57 9000 Series

Adjusting Quick-Release Axle

ƽ WARNING

NEVER use quick-release axles on the 9000 XT (models with offset axle option

only), 9000XDT or 9000XT recliner wheelchairs.

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 6.4.

1. Removerearwheelandquick‐releaseaxlefromthewheelchair.Referto

Removing/InstallingRearWheels

onpage 52.

2. Depressdetentpininthequick‐releaseaxleandslideaxlethroughtherearwheelhub.

3. Releasedetentpinensuringthatthedetentballsarefullyreleased.

4. Increaseordecreaseendplaybyadjustingthelocknutontheendofthequick‐release

axle.

ƽ WARNING

Make sure detent pin and detent balls of the quick-release axles are fully released

before operating the wheelchair.

Keep detent balls clean.

5. Reinstallrearwheelontothewheelchair.RefertoRemoving/InstallingRearWheels

onpage 52.

FIGURE 6.4 Adjusting Quick-Release Axle

Adjusting Wheelbase Length

Theoffsetaxleplatesandthecasterheadtubemaybemountedintwo(2)different

positionsforeachseat‐to‐floorheight/anglesettingwhichallowfora:

•LongestWheelbase‐Theoffsetaxleplateispositionedsotherearwheelisbehindthe

wheelchairframe.Thecasterheadtubeisleading.

• ShortestWheelbase‐The

offsetaxleplateispositionedsotherearwheelisinfrontof

thewheelchairframe.Thecasterheadtubeistrailing.

Tomaketheseadjustments,refertoRemoving/InstallingRearWheels

onpage 52and/or

ConvertingfromTrailingtoLeadingorLeadingtoTrailingCasters

onpage 27.

Axle Spacer

(Conventional

Arms Only)

Quick-Release Axle

Detent Balls

Axle Bushing

Rear Wheel Hub

Detent Pin

Locknut

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