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(15) Stabilizer…….
Removal
1.
To gain access to the Stabilizers you must first remove the lower
back panel on the cabinet.
2.
Tilt the machine forward and place something under it to
prevent it falling back.
3.
Remove the screws either side of the lower stabilizer fixings.
4.
Fit a 13m ring spanner over the end of the retaining peg facing
you, as you view it from the rear of the machine. (This is to cover
the lug, so it can be knocked out).
5.
Place a rod on the end of the peg and hit it.
6.
Lift stabilizer out. Lower mounting comes in two halves.
(Fig (2) picture without stabilizer leg fitted)
(15a) Stabilizer ……..
Fitting
1.
Follow steps for front panel removal. (Peg has to be knocked in
from the front).
2.
Assemble both halves of lower mounting around bottom
stabilizer arm.
3.
Place in cabinet.
4.
Place top of stabilizer in location point on container.
5.
Insert peg in hole and tap it in.
6.
Tilt machine backwards and prop it up.
7.
Fit the screws in the lower fixing point of the stabilizer.
8.
Remove prop from under machine.
9.
Follow steps for replacing front panel.
10.
Replace lower back panel.
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