Model G7943/G7944 (Mfd. Since 09/17)
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3. While holding the spring lock cover against
the side of the headstock so the cover stays
splined with the locking lug, as shown in
Figure 45, loosen the jam nut and loosen the
cover nut approximately
1
⁄
4
" each.
4. Put on heavy leather gloves to protect your
hands from possible lacerations if the spring
uncoils during the next step.
5. Pull the cover outward just enough to
disengage the spring-cover lock slot from the
locking lug.
CAUTION: It is important to keep a good grip
during this step. Letting go of the cover will
cause the spring to rapidly uncoil.
6. Rotate the cover counterclockwise to increase
spring tension, or let the cover slowly unwind
in the clockwise direction to reduce spring
tension (see
Figure 45).
7. Engage the next available spring-cover lock
slot with the locking lug and hold the spring
lock cover tightly against the side of the
headstock.
8. Snug the cover nut against the spring cover
just until the nut stops, and then back off the
nut approximately
1
⁄
3
turn, or just enough so
there is no binding at complete spindle travel.
9. Hold the cover nut and tighten the jam nut
against the cover nut.
A high-tension coiled spring is underneath
the cover. Put on heavy leather gloves
to protect yours hands from possible
lacerations when removing the cover.
Figure 45. Loosening cover and jam nut.
Reduce Spring Tension
Increase Spring Tension
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