How to maintain your athletics wheelchair
Weekly:
- Check the pressure of the tyres to preserve the fluidity of the wheelchair.
- Clean and oil the rapid wheel removal device regularly.
Quarterly:
- Check the wear on the front wheels, the effectiveness of the pads on the back wheels and the rotation of the yokes.
- Lubricate the moving parts (axles, compasses).
- Replace the parts if necessary.
- Use silicone oil as a lubricant.