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d. Remove snap ring from spring shaft retaining pin.
e.
Remove defective spring with attached hardware from angular linkage.
f. Unscrew defective spring from threaded rod.
h. Reinstall spring mounting bars to angular linkage and secure with
retaining pin and snap ring.
Reinstall spring mounting bars, spring and attached hardware onto
i.
angular linkage.
Thread the other end of spring to the adjusting rod.
j.
k. Rotate adjusting nut to the right the same number of turns it was
loosened in step c.
l.
Reinstall rear electronics enclosure cover.
m.
Turn on power.
(1) Using operator key, unlock the safety lock.
(2) Turn main power switch to I position.
(3) Press control power on switch.
WARNING
Always keep clear of moving parts while performing this task. Serious
injury may occur.
n.
To increase the spring tension, turn the adjusting nut to the right.
This will increase the speed of the clamp return.
To decrease the spring tension, turn the adjusting nut to the left.
o.
This will slow down the clamp return and ease the downward action of
the clamp.
Perform several clamping operations with the foot pedal. Repeat steps
p.
n. and o. until the clamp's downward and upward motions are smooth.
Turn main power switch to 0 position.
q.
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