Einleitung
Use this guide to patch a tire. This process may be a little difficult the first time it is attempted.
Werkzeuge
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Unscrew the axle nut with a 19 mm wrench.
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Unscrew the the axle bolt with a 19 mm socket wrench.
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Remove the wheel from the wheelchair.
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Insert the 19 mm socket wrench between the rubber tire and the metal frame.
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Carefully slide the 19 mm socket wrench all the way around the tire. Bend the wrench down to pop the tire out of the bead of the rim.
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Reach inside the tire and remove the tube from the metal frame.
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Take the inner tube from inside the tire and submerge the tube in water.
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Squeeze the tube gently looking for bubbles from the tube in the water.
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Dry off the tube.
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Pull the tube out of the water and mark the location of the hole on the tube so that it can be found again.
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Use sand paper to texturize the tire tube.
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Wipe off any excess rubber that was sanded off the tube.
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Apply a thin layer of rubber cement over the area that was marked.
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Let the rubber cement set for 5 minutes.
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Peel the patch off of the plastic backing.
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Place patch over the area with the rubber cement and firmly press down until the patch is securely attached.
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Inflate the tire to 50 psi. If there is no gauge, inflate the tire until the tire is hard.
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Insert the axle bolt into the center of the rear wheel.
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Insert the wheel with the axle bolt into the lower back of the frame by screwing in the bolt.
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Secure the nut on the opposite side of the axle bolt and wheel. Tighten with 1/2 in or 19 mm wrench.
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