SECTION 4—WHEELS AND WHEEL LOCKS
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CAUTION
DO NOT apply more than a 1-inch (in length) thin film of anti-seize compound to
the drive shaft. Applying more than 1-inch (in length) can cause the anti-seize
compound to leak resulting in damage to flooring (carpet, tile, etc.).
ii. Apply a thin film of anti-seize compound one inch in length to the end of the
drive shaft.
iii. Place the wheel hub onto the drive shaft.
NOTE: Align the slot in the wheel hub with the key on the drive shaft.
NOTE: While installing the wheel hub onto the drive shaft, spin the wheel hub to evenly distribute
the anti-seize compound over the entire drive shaft.
iv. Using the 1/2-20 locknut and .511/.501 x 1.290 x .12 flat washer, secure the wheel
hub to the drive shaft.
v. Secure the drive wheel to the wheel hub with the five 5/16-18 x .88-inch cap
screws. Torque to 160 in-lbs.
2. Remove the 5-inch blocks from under the wheelchair frame.
3. Install the batteries. Refer to Removing/Installing the Batteries From/Into the
4. If wheelchair is equipped with pneumatic tires, inflate tire to proper tire pressure
located on the side wall of the tire.
FIGURE 4.1
Removing/Installing the Drive Wheel
Removing/Installing the Rim and Tire
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.2 on page 37.
3/16 x 1-1/4-inch Key
Drive Wheel
Drive
Shaft
Wheel
Hub
5/16-18 x .88-inch
Cap Screws
1/2-20
Locknut
.511/.501 x 1.290 x .12
Flat Washer