Invacare Power Tiger Mobility Aid User Manual


 
SECTION 12—WHEELS
Part No 1134839 85 Power Tiger™
Removing/Installing Front Casters
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 12.4.
Periodically, the tires will need to be replaced due to wear or puncture.
Removing
1. Remove the mounting screw, spacers and locknut that secure the existing caster to the
fork.
2. Remove the existing caster from the fork.
Installing
1. Position the new/existing caster into the fork.
2. Reinstall the mounting screw, spacers and locknut. Securely tighten.
3. Torque locknut to 10 ft-lbs (120 in-lbs).
4. Loosen the locknut 1/8 of a turn.
5. Move the caster side to side.
NOTE: If the caster moves side to side, tighten the locknut slightly. Repeat STEP 4 until there is
no side to side movement of the caster.
FIGURE 12.4 Removing/Installing Front Casters
Replacing Forks
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 12.5 on page 86.
1. Remove the caster from the existing fork. Refer to Removing/Installing Front Casters
on page 85.
2. Remove the head tube cap.
3. Remove the locknut and nylon washer.
4. Drop the existing fork out of the caster head tube.
Fork
Mounting Screw
Spacer
Locknut
Spacer
Caster