January 23, 2009, Newsletter Issue #152: Five Easy Ways To Prevent Wheelchair Repair

Tip of the Week

You can easily end up paying hundreds of dollars to repair your wheelchair. In order to avoid having to spend a large sum of money, read our guide to five easy ways to prevent wheelchair repair:
Make sure your wheelchair tires have an optimum level of air to assist your movement. A flat tire can wear out your battery or cause you strain when pushing your wheelchair.Clean your wheelchair on a regular basis to keep the parts running smoothly and avoid rust.Check to make sure the axle and axle plate on your wheelchair are tight. This will ensure the axle doesn’t become damaged during movement.Check the nuts and bolts to make sure they’re tight and that no wheelchair parts will come loose.Exercise caution when going through very steep inclines. There is a possibility that your wheelchair may flip over.

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