3.
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Insert one end of a 1/16” hex wrench through the hole in the plastic surrounding the inner
race as illustrated by Fig. 8-2. Rotate the race ring until the notch lines up with the end of
the wrench . The wrench will prevent the race ring from rotating while you screw on the
outer race.
4.
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Make sure that the inside of the outer race is clean. Screw the outer race clockwise
(when viewed from above) onto the race ring until snug. Be careful not to tilt the
swashplate assembly while screwing on the outer race. If a ball bearing falls out of the
race ring during assembly, it can permanently jam the swashplate.
5.
q
Remove the hex wrench and rotate the outer race and race ring together as a unit. At this
point the outer race and race ring are probably screwed together too tightly to allow
smooth rotation. Reinsert the wrench clip to hold the race ring, and slowly unscrew the
outer race (counter-clockwise) until one of the holes in the outer race lines up with one of
the holes in the race ring. This should take less than 1/8th of a turn.
6.
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Slip a metal universal ball onto a 2-56 x 3/8" bolt, and screw the bolt into one of the holes
in the outer race to lock the outer race and race ring together as shown in Fig. 8-2. The
bolt should extend through the outer race and into a locking hole in the race ring. Do not
accidentally tighten the bolt against the threads on the outside of the race ring. If you do,
the race ring will distort and the swashplate will not work properly.
Construction Manual
Swashplate
8-2
LITE MACHINES
Outer race
Line up
holes
Thread-lock
Universal ball
2-56 x 3/8” bolt
Apply grease
to fill space
1/16” Allen wrench
Align notch
with allen wrench
Figure 8-2.
