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8.1.18 There should be a .005” to .007” gap between the Pinion Gear (Figure 5 item 4) and the teeth of Ring Gear (Figure 4
item 3).
8.1.19 Snug the 3/8-16 x 7/8” Hex Head Cap Screws (Figure 4 item 10) with a 9/16” wrench.
8.1.20 Tighten the Socket Set Screw (Figure 5 item 7) in the Sprocket (Figure 5 item 2) of the Left Single Bearing Bracket
(Figure 4 Item 4) with a 5/32” Allen wrench.
8.1.21 Rotate the Ring Gear (Figure 4 item 3) clockwise (as viewed from the front of the machine) check the entry of the
Pinion Gear (Figure 5 item 4) of the Right and Left Single Bearing Bracket Assemblies (Figure 4 items 4 & 5) into the
Ring Gear (Figure 4 item 3).
8.1.22 Adjust the Pinion Gear (Figure 5 item 4) of the Left Single Bearing Brackets (Figure 4 item 4) as needed so that it
enters the Ring Gear (Figure 4 item 3) without hesitation.
NOTE: When the Pinion Gears (Figure 5 item 4) of the Right and Left Single Bearing Bracket (Figure 4 item 4 & 5)
enters the Ring Gear (Figure 4 item 3) it should not suddenly pull the Ring Gear. As the Pinion Gears (Figure 5 item 4)
of the Right and Left Single Bearing Bracket (Figure 4 item 4 & 5) leaves the Ring Gear (Figure 4 item 3) it should not
suddenly push the Ring Gear.
8.1.23 Make sure the Pinion Gears (Figure 5 item 4) of the Right and Left Single Bearing Bracket (Figure 4 item 4 & 5) are
evenly spaced in the teeth of the Ring Gear (Figure 4 item 3).
8.1.24 Tighten all Hex Head Cap Screws (Figure 4 item 10) in the Left Single Bearing Bracket Assembly (Figure 4 item 4) using
a 9/16” wrench.
8.1.25 Rotate the Ring Gear (Figure 4 item 3) one (1) full revolution in the clockwise and counterclockwise direction checking
the entry of the Ring Gear (Figure 4 item 3) into the Pinion Gears (Figure 5 item 4) of the Right & Left Single Bearing
Bracket (Figure 4 items 4 & 5).
NOTE: The entry of the Pinion Gears into the Ring Gear should be smooth and without hesitation.
NOTE: When the Pinion Gears (Figure 5 item 4) of the Right and Left Single Bearing Bracket (Figure 4 items 4 & 5)
enters the Ring Gear (Figure 4 item 3) it should not suddenly pull the Ring Gear. As the Pinion Gears (Figure 5 item 4)
of the Right & Left Single Bearing Bracket (Figure 4 items 4 & 5) leaves the Ring Gear (Figure 4 item 3) it should not
suddenly push the Ring Gear.
8.1.26 Reattach Tie Rod Handles (Figure 4 item 7) to the Single and Double Bearing Bracket Assemblies (Figure 4 items 4, 5 &
6) with the Hex Head Cap Screws (Figure 4 item 11), Washers (Figure 4 item 12), and Nuts (Figure 4 item 18) and
tighten with a 9/16" wrench.
8.1.27 Rotate the Ring Gear (Figure 4 item 3) one (1) full revolution in the clockwise and counterclockwise direction checking
the entry of the Ring Gear into the Pinion Gears (Figure 5 item 4) of the Right & Left Single Bearing Bracket Assembly
(Figure 4 items 4 & 5) to insure the entry of the Pinion Gears into the Ring Gear is smooth and without hesitation.
8.1.28 Using the existing hole in the Sprocket (Figure 5 item 2) as a guide, drill through the Axle (Figure 5 item 3) of the Left
Single Bearing Bracket (Figure 4 item 4) with a 3/16” drill.
8.1.29 Install 3/16” x 1 ½” long Spring Pin (Figure 5 item 11) in the Sprocket (Figure 5 item 2).
8.1.30 The saddle machine is now ready for the cutting operation.
8.2 Installation of a New Drive Chains
Installation of a new Drive Chains (Figure 4 item 15) will also require the purchase of an Axle (Figure 5 item 3).
NOTE: Redrilling of the old Axle will severely weaken the axle
8.2.1
Remove the Tie Rod Handles (Figure 4 item 7) from the Single and Double Bearing Bracket Assemblies (Figure 4 items
4, 5 & 6) by removing Hex Head Cap Screws (Figure 4 item 11), Washers (Figure 4 item 12), and Nuts (Figure 4 item
18) using a 9/16" wrench.
NOTE: Save Hex Head Cap Screws (Figure 4 item 11), Washers (Figure 4 item 12), and Nuts (Figure 4 item 18).
8.2.2
Remove all 3/8-16 x 7/8” Hex Head Cap Screws (Figure 4 item 10) and 3/8” Washers (Figure 4 item 12) from the Left
Single Bearing Bracket Assembly (Figure 4 item 4) with a 9/16” wrench.
8.2.3
Remove the Drive Chain (Figure 4 item 15) from the Sprocket (Figure 5 item 2) of Left Single Bearing Bracket Assembly
(Figure 4 item 4) and the Double Sprocket (Figure 6 item 4) of the Double Bearing Bracket Assembly (Figure 4 item 6).
8.2.4
Place the Left Single Bearing Bracket Assembly (Figure 4 item 4) on the table.
8.2.5
Remove the center and outermost 3/8-16 x 7/8” Hex Head Cap Screws (Figure 4 item 10) and 3/8” Washers (Figure 4
item 12) from the Right Single Bearing Bracket Assembly (Figure 4 item 5) with a 9/16” wrench.
NOTE: Do not loosen the 3/8-16 x 7/8” Hex Head Cap Screws (Figure 4 item 10) that hold the Double Bearing Bracket
(Figure 4 item 6) to the Saddle (Figure 4 item 1).
8.2.6
Tilt the Right Single Bearing Bracket Assembly (Figure 4 item 5) inward toward the Double Bearing Bracket Assembly
(Figure 4 item 6).
8.2.7
Remove the Drive Chain (Figure 4 item 15) from the Sprocket (Figure 5 item 2) of the Right Single Bearing Bracket
Assemblies (Figure 4 item 5) and the Double Sprocket (Figure 6 item 4) of the Double Bearing Bracket Assembly
(Figure 4 item 6).
