Stryker Stretcher 1731

Using a 1/2” socket and 3/8” drive ratchet

Remove the 1/2” bolt holding the fifth wheel cam drive link and fifth wheel drive link to the fifth wheel cam

Remove the two 1/2” bolts holding the fifth wheel mounting bracket to the base frame weldment

Remove the fifth wheel assembly

Reverse steps 1 and 2 to reinstall the fifth wheel

Reinstall the fifth wheel cam drive link and fifth wheel drive link to the fifth wheel cam

Reinstall the fifth wheel mounting bracket to the base frame weldment

Sign off on the fifth wheel assembly replacement

Pump the litter up to full height.

Lift the base hood and support it from the litter using string or bungee cords.

Remove the rue ring cotter and clevis pin connecting the rod end link to the side control link.

Remove the four bolts holding the brake rod assembly to the base frame and remove the entire assembly.

Using a hammer and 7/32” punch, drive the slotted spring pin out of the butterfly “V” pedal on the patient’s left side and remove the pedal.

Using a hammer and 7/32” punch, drive the slotted spring pin out of the hard stop in the center of the support weldment.

Using a hammer and 7/32” punch, drive out the slotted spring pin connecting the side control link to the side control brake rod on the patient’s right side.

Pull on the butterfly “V” pedal on the patient’s right side to remove the side control brake rod from the base.

Reverse steps 1−8 to reinstall the brake rod. When reinstalling the assembly, torque the hex head cap screws to 12−15 ft.−lbs.

Refer to drawings 1211−31−10 & 1211−31−20 for parts reference

Move Fowler to this position for easier access

Set screws removed using a 3/32” hex Allen wrench?

Cap screws, flat washers and hex nuts removed using a 9/16” box end wrench and 5/16” hex Allen wrench?

Cap screw replaced and Fowler tested for position holding?

Washers and hex nuts replaced to secure the pivot bolts?

Set screws reinstalled using thread locktite?

Remove the litter top from the stretcher

Lift the base hood off the base frame

Remove the two clevis pins and rue ring cotters connecting the brake rods to the drive arm at the center of the base near the cam bracket assembly

Pull the brake shafts straight out away from the base

Remove the four hex washer head screws holding the cam bracket assembly to the base frame and remove the cam bracket assembly

Remove the rue ring cotter from the dampener mounting pin and remove the pin

Lift up on the (patient) left side of the cam bracket and remove the rue ring cotter holding the dampener to the dampener arm and remove the dampener

Reverse steps 1−7 to install the new dampener

Sign off on the dampener replacement

Warning: This procedure should be performed by trained personnel only.

Pump the litter up to full height.

Lift the base hood, separating the hood from the base frame. Support the hood from the litter using bungee cords so it is out of the way.

Adjust the descent rate needle valve

Remove the bungee cords supporting the base hood and secure the hood to the base frame.

Sign off on the adjustment procedure