Hills Rotary 400, Installer Manual

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Item 8: Repairing a Tensioner Assembly
1. Remove the Line Segments and Cover Caps that are attached to both sides of the
Tensioner Assembly (Fig. 39).
2. Flex the Tensioner assembly upwards. This will allow the snaps to disengage so the
tensioners can be removed (Fig. 40).
3. To replace the tensioners, locate them into the corresponding holes in the arms with the
word “TOP” facing upwards. If the tensioners do not assemble by hand, use a pair of
large multi-grips (Fig. 41).
Note:
ensure they are assembled in the correct orientation.
4. Once the tensioners are assembled to the arm, the line and caps can be reattached.
Fig. 39 Fig. 40 Fig. 41
Item 9: Restringing a Line Segment
1. Establish the line segment that needs replacing and refer to the Line Length Chart for
correct line length (see Page 14).
2. Attach and tension the lines as per following sequence of diagrams.
Step 1
Remove the line cover by rotating
anti-clockwise.
Step 4
Feed the line up and through the
front slot of the tensioner and
pull tight.
Step 2
After unthreading the line from
the tensioner, pull the line through
tensioner until desired tension is
reached. Do not overtension.
Step 5
Using scissors carefully trim off
excess line, leaving approximately
10mm sticking out.
Step 3
Loop line around the rear groove
of the tensioner and pull tight to
prevent line from slipping.
Step 6
Re-attach line cover by rotating
clockwise. This will obscure
the small piece of excess
line remaining.
10mm