Invacare XLT Owners Manual - Page 18

SECTION 3-SAFETY INSPECTION SECTION 3-SAFETY INSPECTION Safety Inspection Checklist NOTE: Every six months, take your Top End XLT to a qualified technician for a thorough inspection and servicing. Regular cleaning will reveal loose or worn parts and enhance the smooth operation of your Top End XLT. For safe and proper operation, your handcycle MUST be cared for just like any other vehicle. Routine maintenance will extend the life and efficiency of your Top End XLT. NOTE: Invacare recommends that the following adjustments be performed by a qualified technician. Initial adjustments should be made to suit your personal body structure and preference. Thereafter follow these maintenance procedures. Inspect/Adjust Initially ❑ Inspect for bent or broken frame. ❑ Inspect parking brake ‐ Adjust brake shoes to front rim. Check for worn or missing shoes. Check for wax or oil on rim. ❑ Ensure cable anchor is attached securely to brake arm. ❑ Ensure internal stopping brakes engages easily. CAUTION As with any vehicle, the wheels/casters and tires should be checked periodically for cracks, flat spots and wear, and should be replaced. ❑ Ensure axle nuts are tight. Wheel should be centered in fork. Keep wheel bearings adjusted and keep spokes tight and wheel in proper alignment. ❑ Inspect rim and fork assembly for damage. ❑ Ensure axle nut and wheel mounting nuts are secure. ❑ Inspect wheels for excessive side movement or binding when lifted and spun. ❑ Inspect for flat spots, wear and proper inflation. ❑ Inspect chain/chain guard for damage, rust, tension and stretch. Adjust if necessary. Lubricate each link (3‐in‐1 oil® or a quality bike lubricant). Check for damage or looseness. ❑ Adjust shifter/brake cables according to shifter/brake manufacturerʹs instructions (included with the handcycle). ❑ Inspect front fork. Keep tight and lubricate (All purpose grease). ❑ Inspect footrest mounting hardware is tight and footrest secure. ❑ Inspect footrest straps for wetness and/or damage. Recumbent Handcycle Series 18 Part No 1114850