Identifying And Repairing Faults - Küschall R33 Manual Del Usuario

R33

9.2 Identifying and repairing faults

Fault
The wheelchair does not
travel in a straight line
The wheelchair tips
backwards too easily
The brakes are gripping
poorly or asymmetrically
Rolling resistance is very
high
The front wheels wobble
when moving fast
The front wheel is stiff or
stuck
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Possible cause
Incorrect tire pressure on one rear wheel
One or more spokes broken
Spokes tightened unevenly
Front wheel bearings are dirty or damaged
Rear wheels are mounted too far forwards
Back angle too large
Incorrect tire pressure in one or both rear
tires
Brake setting incorrect
Tire pressure in rear tires is too low
Rear wheels not parallel
Too little tension in front wheel bearing
block
Front wheel has worn smooth
Bearings are dirty or faulty
Action
Correct tire pressure, ® 3.8 Tires, page 15
Replace faulty spoke(s), ® specialist dealer
Tighten loose spokes, ® specialist dealer
Clean or replace the bearings, ® specialist dealer
Mount the rear wheels further back, ® specialist
dealer
Reduce the backrest angle, ® specialist dealer
Correct tire pressure, ® 3.8 Tires, page 15
Correct the brake setting, ® specialist dealer
Correct tire pressure, ® 3.8 Tires, page 15
Ensure the rear wheels are parallel, ® specialist
dealer
Tighten the nut on the bearing block axle slightly,
® specialist dealer
Change front wheel, ® specialist dealer
Clean or replace the bearings, ® specialist dealer
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