9.2 IDENTIFYING AND SOLVING BREAKDOWNS
BREAKDOWN
The wheelchair does not move
forward in a straight line
The wheelchair tips backwards
easily
Brakes intervene incorrectly or
asymmetrically
Resistance to movement is
very high
Front wheels swerve when
movement speed is high
Front wheel steers with
difficulty or is blocked
POSSIBLE CAUSE
The pressure of one of the
rear wheels is incorrect
One or more spokes are
broken
Spoke tensions are different
The front wheel bearing is
dirty or damaged
Rear wheels have been
assembled too forward
Excessive inclination of the
backrest
Tyre pressure of one or both
rear wheels is incorrect
Brake adjustment is incorrect
Tyre pressure of the rear
wheels is insufficient
Rear wheels aren't parallel
Traction of the front wheel
bearing block is insufficient
The front wheel is smooth
The ball bearing is dirty or
defected
SOLUTION
Adjust the tyre pressure >11.3
Tyres
Replace the broken spoke(s) >
Specialized dealer
Get the tension of the loose
spokes adjusted > Specialized
dealer
Clean or replace the bearing >
Specialized dealer
Adjust barycentre
> Specialized dealer
Reduce inclination of the
backrest > Specialized dealer
Adjust tyre pressure > 11.3
Tyres
Correct brake adjustment >
Specialized dealer
Adjust tyre pressure > 11.3
Tyres
Check that rear wheels are
parallel > Specialized dealer
Slightly block the bolt on
the bearing block axle >
Specialized dealer
Replace the front wheel >
Specialized dealer
Clean or replace the ball
bearing > Specialized dealer
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