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Part No. 1052712 Rev D 43 Terminator SS
REPLACING/ADJUSTING CASTERS (FIGURE 19)
CAUTION
Changing the size of and/or repositioning the front casters can affect the
performance of the wheelchair. Contact Invacare at the telephone numbers
on the back of this manual BEFORE performing this procedure.
1. Remove the bolt and locknut that secure the front caster to the fork.
2. Remove front caster and axle spacers from fork.
3. Perform one (1) of the following:
A. REPLACING CASTERS - Install the NEW caster, bolt, locknut and axle
spacers onto the fork and securely tighten.
B. ADJUSTING CASTER POSITION (SUSPENSION CASTERS ONLY) -
Install the caster, bolt, locknut and axle spacers onto the fork in the desired
mounting position. Tighten securely.
4. Repeat STEPS 1-2 for the opposite caster if necessary.
NOTE: If replacing front casters with a different size than what was originally on the wheelchair, the
front caster height MUST be adjusted to keep the wheelchair frame parallel to the floor. Refer to
ADJUSTING FRONT CASTER HEIGHT in this section of the manual. The size of the rear wheels
may also need adjustment. Refer to REPAIRING/REPLACING REAR WHEEL, TIRE/TUBE in this
section of the manual.
Locknut
Fork
Bolt
Axle Spacer
Caster
Axle Spacer
Bolt
Locknut
Fork
Spacer
Spacer
Caster
NON-SUSPENSION CASTER
SUSPENSION CASTER
FIGURE 19 - REPLACING/ADJUSTING FRONT CASTERS
WHEELS SECTION 5
WHEELS