Graco SDX, Repair Manual

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Operation
3A8689C 5
.
XDX Models - Dual Pedestal
1. Perform Pressure Relief Procedure , page 4.
2. Remove the inlet hose and remove the hose reel
from its mounting location.
3. Decrease spring tension:
a. Fasten the hose reel securely to a work surface
before adjusting spring tension.
b. Loosen screw (2) 3 to 5 turns. Do not
completely remove it (F
IG
. 2).
c. Using a hex wrench, loosen the two screws (A).
Do not completely remove them (F
IG
. 2).
d. Insert a 3/8 in. square drive breaker bar into
opening (B) on the spring adjustment plate (C)
(F
IG
. 2).
SPRING TENSION HAZARD
The hose reel spring is always under great tension,
which if released in an uncontrolled manner could
cause serious injury.
• Never allow the reel to spin freely. Uncontrolled
spinning could cause serious injury if hit by the
hose.
• Securely fasten the reel in place while making
adjustments.
• The hose reel spring is not a serviceable part. Do
not attempt to replace or service the hose reel
spring.
• Always wear heavy gloves while adjusting the
spring tension to protect your hands from being
cut on the hose reel.
F
IG
. 1
5
Reel
Spool
Hose
Hose
End
Swivel
Shaft
Swivel
Swivel
Elbow
SPRING TENSION HAZARD
The hose reel spring is always under great tension,
which if released in an uncontrolled manner could
cause serious injury.
• Never allow the reel to spin freely. Uncontrolled
spinning could cause serious injury if hit by the
hose.
• Always grasp the adjusting tool firmly with both
hands when adjusting tension. Spring tension
can cause the tool to move violently.
• Securely fasten the reel in place while making
adjustments.
• The hose reel spring is not a serviceable part. Do
not attempt to replace or service the hose reel
spring.
• Always wear heavy gloves while adjusting the
spring tension to protect your hands from being
cut on the hose reel.