Invacare Kite - Wheel and Tyre Servicing

SERVICE MANUAL
Invacare
®
- Kite
64
8.8 Front wheels
8.8.1 Repairing a flat tire in the front
• Repair the flat tire as described in the user manual supplied with the wheel chair.
8.8.2 Replacing the steering head bearings on the steering wheels
ATTENTION: Danger of crushing to the hands and feet by the weight of the wheelchair!
• Pay attention to the hand and feet.
• Use proper lifting techniques.
Danger of injury due to uncontrolled movement of the wheelchair!
• Switch the vehicle's power system off (ON-/OFF key).
• Engage the drive motors.
• Secure the vehicle against rolling away by placing wedges under the wheels.
CAUTION!
Incorrect reassembly can damage the bearings and cause the steering wheels to fall out!
The single-row angular ball bearing rings are not identical on both sides! There is only one correct
way to insert them!
• Follow the assembly instructions precisely!
Requirements:
• open-ended spanner, 19 mm
• Torque wrench
• large screwdriver, flat
• wooden block (approx.12 x 12x 30 cm for propping up vehicle)
Note
When disassembling, take care of small parts such as screws and washers. Put all small parts
down so that they can be reassembled in the right sequence.
• Place the wooden block under the vehicle on the side on which the ball bearing is to be
replaced.
• The wheel on the side where the bearing is to be replaced must have enough ground
clearance to enable it to be pulled out of the bearing.
• Secure the vehicle against rolling away.