R82 Cougar User Manual

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36GBProblem*Wheelchair will not hold astraight steerWheelchair feel heavy topropelWheelchair feels difficultto turnBrakes not effectiveRear wheels looseRear wheel hard to remo-ve/ replaceCastor wobblesWheelchair feels awkwardBack angling mechanismdoes not click into placeSeat/back seems bentThe point of gravity functiondoes not run smoothly* The user may experience several of these problems in a wheelchair that is incorrectly adjustedor is being used incorrectly.Solution- Inflate the tires- Check the front fork attachment angle- Make sure that the front fork attachments are installed at the sameheight- Make sure the user is distributing weight evenly- Is more strength being used on one side than the other whenpropellning the chair? Check the tires.- Inflate the tires- Make sure that the castor axles are free from dirt etc.- Too much weight over the castors. Adjust the centre of gravity.- The brakes have been tightened too much.- Something is stuck to the wheels. Remove any obstructions.- Inflate the tires- Adjust the angle of the front fork attachments- Make sure that the castor axles are free from dirt etc.- Too much weight over the castors. Adjust the centre of gravity.- Inflate the tires- Adjust the distance between wheel lock and tire- Replace the wheel locks if they are worn out- The cables for drum brake may need tightening- The cables for drum brake may be bent- The hub for drum brake may need to be cleaned- Make sure that the axle-shaft washer is in place- Adjust the length of the axle shaft- Clean and lubricate quick release- Adjust the length of the axle shaft- Front forks are not tightened properly- Check that the front fork attachments are mounted at the sameheight- Adjust the angle of the front fork attachment- Too much weight over the castors. Adjust the centre of gravity- Inflate the tires- Check that all screws, nuts and bolts are properly fastened/tigh-tened- Release the gas spring in the back.- Pull the strap on the back and put the gas spring into place. Makesure the locking mechanism clicks into place.- Make sure the cross bar on the back is horizontal.- Contact an authorized R82 dealer. Do NOT try to separate anythingwithout guidance .TROUBLESHOOTINGGB