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INSTALL AUTO hOOd
Unlike previous Hunter balancers, a steel washer is NOT placed on the safety hood
shaft before installing the safety hood. Safety hoods without the auto-up feature are
also covered after this section.
1. Remove the return spring from the load roller mechanism and then push the load roller forward.
Figure 36
2. Remove all packaging from the safety hood shaft and remove the E-clip on the end of the rod. Retain the
E-clip as it will be used.
Figure 37
3. Apply a coating of silicone or Teflon grease to the safety hood shaft. The safety hood shaft is the bearing
surface of the safety hood assembly.