TM 5-3610-286-20
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Blanket Cylinder Assembly (cont).
a. Adjust.
(1) Brake spring at cylinder bearing. (figure 2-203)
(a)
(b)
(c)
NOTE
Six cup springs (1) located in bearing housing (2) slow down rotation of the
bearing assembly to a predetermined speed by application of pressure.
Loosen stop nuts (3) on retaining pieces (4).
CAUTION
Use care when adjusting retaining pieces to the blanket cylinder bearing
assembly. Cylinder rotation can be blocked and functioning of the impression
control mechanism can be degraded.
Tighten slotted adjusting screws (5) until they meet resistance. Impression control lever
should now be hard to move when operated by hand. Continue to tighten both screws
until this condition exists.
Fix position of adjustment screws (5) by tightening stop nuts (3).
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