I can't get the existing non-skid, rubber tips off the legs to put the ski glides on. Any suggestions?
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Both suggestions should work, try the hot water 1st, if that fails the razor knife that will definitely work. The ski glides work well. Good luck
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Sorry, I am unable to help. I did mine by cutting with a razor and soaking in hot water to loosen the rubber. Good luck. Let me know if I was of any help.
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Hi Dorothy, Thanks for your interest in the Drive Medical Walker Ski Glides. There are a lot of factors that determine how this can be done. For instance, if you are able to remove the leg of the walker you can place something inside of it and push to get the old non-skid glides to pop out. You can also try plyers if you are able to get a grip on the existing glides. If neither of those are options you can always bring the walker to a pharmacy and ask if they can assist you.
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Hello you should face them in the direction of the wheels if you have them or towards the front of the walker for best results with the curly part of the ski facing that way i have found best for me. Hope this helps.
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Hmmm not sure, I will try mine when I get home! Have not had an issue, mine was the wheel coming off!!
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I put a chair leg slider under the other two chair legs, worked perfect. Also can use coasters, cut carpet stacked, any thing that w raise the legs. Good luck
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hi Bahr they are tight I used a rubber mallit& or just press hard & use alachoal so it will slide easer.
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I really don't know what to tell you. Make sure the end lever is in the up position, pull the left slider back, the forward against the wood edge, and then push the right lever down. That's what I do and it has worked every time. Duncd
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I've not had a problem with the wheel/slide section falling off, even under pretty heavy snow conditions. I'd check to make sure the piece is fully inserted on both sides into the "U" frame. If it's solidly seated and and the frame isn't bent and it still falls off, I'd contact the company to replace.
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Have you tried looking at a YouTube video showing someone using the skier ? That may help identify the problem. But I agree with Jack, I have been using this machine since 1991, and it is still the best workout of any fitness equipment I have ever used. Maybe the friend you bought it from can see the problem as you use it. You are up on the balls of your feet the whole time, my heel rarely even touches the skier at all during workouts. And you lean all your weight forward into the pad while your back is straight. That should keep you from sliding back. Good Luck ! Its worth figuring out. : ) Have you tried looking at a YouTube video showing someone using the skier ? That may help identify the problem. But I agree with Jack, I have been using this machine since 1991, and it is still the best workout of any fitness equipment I have ever used. Maybe the friend you bought it from can see the problem as you use it. You are up on the balls of your feet the whole time, my heel rarely even touches the skier at all during workouts. And you lean all your weight forward into the pad while your back is straight. That should keep you from sliding back. Good Luck ! Its worth figuring out. : )
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Same problem here. Sorry to say we've had no luck getting the wheel(s) to stay on. Keep reattaching, but still no luck.
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I would recommend swapping the wheels out with a more "professional" brand. Personally I swapped these generic wheels out with Orangutan 4 presidents. Swapping the wheels out for a more softer wheel should allow you to glide over bumps. Overall these trucks haven't failed me. They are loose but not too loose. They can also handle hills very well.
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Try adjusting the rod at the base of the snow blower that connects to the arm by loosening the nut and turning the shaft inward to shortening it but first you will have to pull the pin at the handle that connects to the rod so you can turn it hope this helps you out
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Thank you for your reply. I appreciate the details of how you use them. I have a yes and a no. The problem is I am alone and it's extremely difficult to lift and place each wheel. And frustrating to have them slip off when moved. But again, I'm grateful for your time.
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I had this problem and just decided to screw the cover, the tailpiece which is supposed up slide on is what you are referring to I assume. Mine would just fall off because it wasn't crimped properly. You can try using pliers to adjust the edges of both the cover and the base if its important to you.
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First make sure it is level, then make sure it the wheels are lubed. If it continues I would contact Sole. I've had mine for over a year and still love it!
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Perhaps the slope is too steep. I put a one-inch thick book under each of the lower legs to lessen the slope. Also be sure to grab hold of the handlebars as you step on. Finally, if the problem is the treadmill rubber mat moving too quickly, perhaps you've put too much oil underneath it and you need to wipe some of it off. Hope these ideas help.
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Remove the screws on the side and pop the plastic side pieces off. The center metal piece should then slide up and off. Might be a little hex screw on metal part too...can't remember. Good luck!
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Attaching the plastic feet was a little difficult. I screwed the legs in a little and backed off; repeated this regimen until they were fully in place.Here's a few suggestions:Try heating the legs a little with a hair dryer. The plastic will become more pliable and should go on a lot easier.For the legs that have been stripped, use Loctite Plastic Repair Putty. Put a little on the screw and then put the leg on. Let it dry overnight (this stuff works well with metal to plastic).Hope this helps.