Stryker FL28C - Steer Wheel Caster Replacement; Steer Wheel Assembly Replacement

Maintenance Manual
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STEER WHEEL CASTER REPLACEMENT
Required Tools:
Two 1/2" Wrenches
Procedure:
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O
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Unless otherwise indicated, refer to figure 4.4A on page 49 for the illustration of this procedure
reference points.
1. Raise the bed fully up.
2. Unplug the bed power cord from the wall outlet.
3. Remove the optional steer wheel hood.
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When reinstalling the steer wheel hood, make sure the colors (green and red) of the stickers
affixed on the hood and the brake/steer pedal match.
4. Position the brake/steer pedal to neutral.
5. Using two 1/2" wrenches, remove the nut/bolt (C) holding the caster to the swing arm.
6. Reverse the above steps to install the new caster.
STEER WHEEL ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT
Required Tools:
1/2" Socket Wrench Soft Hammer
Procedure:
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N
O
O
T
T
E
E
Unless otherwise indicated, refer to figure 4.4A on page 49 for the illustration of this procedure
reference points.
1. Raise the bed fully up.
2. Unplug the bed power cord from the wall outlet.
3. Remove the optional steer wheel hood.
N
N
O
O
T
T
E
E
When reinstalling the steer wheel hood, make sure the colors (green and red) of the stickers
affixed on the hood and the brake/steer pedal match.
4. Position the brake/steer pedal to neutral.
5. Using a 1/2" socket wrench, remove the two nuts/shoulder spacers/washers/bolts (C1, fig.
4.4B, page 52) holding the brake rods to the locking levers on both sides of the mechanism.
If the optional four-wheel brake system is present on the bed, also remove the fasteners
holding the two other brake rods to the locking levers.
6. Using a 1/2" socket wrench, remove the two bolts (A) holding each side of the steer wheel
mechanism to the base. Keep the molded spacers (B). Remove the assembly.
7. Using a soft hammer, remove the two brake/steer pedals from the activation lever shafts.
8. Keep the two locking levers (D, fig. 4.4B, page 52).
9. Reverse the above steps to install the new steer wheel assembly.
10. Test the steer wheel before returning the bed to service.