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8 TROUBLESHOOTING
Continual use of your Traveler L4 necessitates maintenance, especially
if the factory-set adjustments have been altered. The following trouble-
shooting guide lists several common problems that may occur, and offers
corrective actions for each. If you are unsure of the solution or unable to
diagnose the problem, do not hesitate to ask your Graham-Field dealer for
assistance.
Nutsand/orboltsmaybeloose.Ifso,tighten.
Boltsshouldbesnug.
Rearwheelsand/orcastersmaybeadjusted
improperly.Ensurethatbothrearwheelsare
mountedinidenticalpositions,andthatcasters
aremountedinidenticalpositions.
Casterstem(s)maybeadjustedimproperly.
Correctadjustment.
loosenessinwheelchair
squeaks/rattles
casterflutter
sluggishturning
chairveersleft
chairveersright
SYMPTOM
PROBABLECAUSEAND
CORRECTIVEACTION
Note: Use only Everest & Jennings
®
replacement parts. A Traveler
L4 parts catalog is available through Graham-Field dealers to as-
sist in the ordering of parts.
Caution: A complete inspection of your wheelchair, including
maintenance, servicing and safety checks, should be per-
formed by a Graham-Field dealer at least once a year.
WARNING: Unauthorized modification or the use of non-Everest
& Jennings® replacement parts could change the structure of
the wheelchair, void the warranty, and create a hazardous con-
dition, which could result in serious personal injury.