Overhead Beater (Optional)
A-Series Dobby Loom Assembly Manual
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Four-Box Flyshuttle Dropbox Movement
Loctite) and apply a drop or two to each of these screws where the
screws go into the cast metal brackets.
Adjust the shift handle cables
1)
With the shift handle shifted to its rightmost, adjust the left drop
box turnbuckle so that the box is against its top stop and the spring
at the turnbuckle is slightly extended.
Figure 116 - Flyshuttle Turnbuckle
2)
Shift the handle to the left and adjust the right turnbuckle in the
same manner.
ATTENTION!
When shifting, the leading end of the handle must be raised first. If the trailing
end of the handle is lifted first, the handle will lock up and not shift. Also, you
want to make sure that the turnbuckles are not adjusted so tightly as to not
allow the boxes to drop to their full down position. Once properly adjusted,
tighten the lock nut of each turnbuckle to keep them from moving.
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Attach the drop boxes to the shift handle
There is a long, dark, wooden handle at the top and center of the beater top.
This is the shift handle. By moving this handle laterally, you will be able to
shift from one shuttle box to another, but first you will have to attach the
handle to each set of drop boxes.
