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b. Tip the Body/Anvil (1) so the end of
the Striker (2) slides out of the
Body/Anvil about six to eight inches.
(Figure 8-5).
6. Once the Striker (2) is accessible, lower
the Body/Anvil (1) to the level surface
and block it to prevent rolling. Pull the
Striker from the Body/Anvil by hand as
shown in Figure 8-6.
7. Place the Striker where it will not be
contaminated with dust and dirt. Wrap
in cloth or plastic if necessary.
8. Cover the open end of the Body/Anvil
to prevent contamination of the inte-
rior and threads. Coat threads with
grease if long term storage is antici-
pated.
8.6 Disassembling the Tail Assembly
NOTE
DO NOT disassemble components
of the tail assembly unless replace-
ment is necessary.
8.6.1 Secure Tail Assembly
1. Before securing the Tail Assembly for
disassembly, protect the threads of the
End Cap (10) by padding the vise jaws
or wrapping the threads with a heavy
cloth or canvas.
a. If a vise is used, install the jaw pads.
If jaw pads are not available, tape or
bind strips of wood to the vise jaws as
shown in Figure 8-7.
b. If a saddle clamp is used, protect the
End Cap threads by wrapping them
in thick cloth or canvas.
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Body/Anvil
Striker
Tail Assembly
Figure 8-6. Tail Assembly and Striker
Removed from Body/Anvil.
To protect the End Cap threads
install jaw pads or strips of
wood on the vice jaws.
Figure 8-7. Pad the vise jaws to protect the
End Cap threads.
Secure Hole-Hog to
Lifting Device with
Lifting Strap or Chain
Block Hole-Hog
Side to Side to
Prevent Rolling
While Lifting
Block End of Hole-Hog
Above Work Surface to
Allow Striker to Slide Free
Figure 8-5. Tilting the BodyAnvil to Access the
Striker.