18.2 WHEEL REMOVAL
WARNING!
It is not usually practical to try to repair a puncture in •
situ at the site of the occurrence. Sunrise Medical
suggest that you call for help to remove the scooter
either directly to an approved service agent, or to a
safe place for collection by the approved agent at a
later time.
If you are in any doubt about the servicing •
requirements of your scooter contact your Sunrise
Medical authorised dealer.
Do not attempt any task you are not sure of.•
Do not attempt a puncture repair if the scooter has •
stopped in an unsafe area. Move the scooter to a
safe area away from traffic and other hazards.
Do not attempt a puncture repair in busy pedestrian •
areas.
Do not attempt a puncture repair if the scooter is •
causing an obstruction.
If you are using a jack or other equipment, always •
follow the user instructions given in the related
Owners’ Manual or User Instructions.
Be aware that the scooter may fall off the jack at any •
time.
Keep hands and feet clear of the scooter when it is •
on the jack.
Do not stand the jack on uneven surfaces.•
Always use a support block or stand in conjunction •
with the jack.
The scooter must be in drive mode with the power •
switched OFF and the keys removed, before jacking
any wheel off the ground.
Do not raise more than one wheel of the ground at •
any one time.
NOTE: Reverse the following procedures to refit the
wheels unless otherwise stated.
18.2.1 ELITE
2
XS RS 3-Wheel Front Wheel Removal
Elevate the front wheel by placing a jack under the •
relevant jack points, (Fig.18.1).
When elevated back up the jack with solid blocks to •
increase stability, (Fig18.11).
Use a 4.0mm Allen Key to remove the brake anchor •
stud, (Fig.18.2).
Remove the brake cable from the outer sleeve by •
turning the knurled wheel until the slots align,
(Fig.18.3).
Lift the brake nipple out of the brake actuator arm, •
(Fig.18.4).
Use a 19.0mm Socket and 10.0mm Allen key to undo •
the nut, (Fig.18.5).
Start to withdraw the axle stud slowly, (Fig.18.6).•
First the washers will drop out, (Fig.18.7).•
Next lift the Brake assembly away from the hub, •
(Fig.18.8).
The spacer falls away, (Fig.18.9).•
Remove the front wheel assembly, (Fig.18.10).•
= JACK POINTS
Fig.18.1
Fig.18.2
Fig.18.3
Fig.18.4
Fig.18.5
Fig.18.6
Fig.18.7
Fig.18.8
Fig.18.9
Fig.18.10
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