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QubicaAMF XLi EDGE Pinspotter
Section 4.5 Page 4.5-14 Rev. Date: 10/2016
7. With the pin punch inserted, place the large diameter tube in a vise, clamping on the large tube.
8. Using locking-type pliers clamped to the smaller diameter tube, rotate the smaller diameter tube
in a counterclockwise direction and unscrew the small tube until it separates from the inner rod.
9. Remove the washers and spring from the Shuttle Rod Assembly.
10. Check the washers and spring for excessive wear. Replace as needed.
11. Remove the pin punch from the large tube.
12. Adjust the large tube in the vise so that the large nut (where the rod end attaches) can be
loosened and removed.
13. Remove the large nut and then remove the inner rod from the large tube.
14. Clean all parts with a cloth dampened with a water-based cleaner.
15. Check for excessive wear on the inner rod. Replace as needed.
16. Check the rod ends for excessive wear. Replace as needed.
17. Apply a liberal amount of grease inside the large tube where the inner rod goes.
18. Assemble the Shuttle Rod Assembly by reversing the steps above inserting the inner rod through
the large diameter tube, the through washer, the spring, and the stepped washer. Apply Loctite
®
242 or 243 to the threads of the inner rod, and thread it into the smaller diameter tube. Torque to 30-
35 ft-lbs (40-47 Nm). Complete the assembly by installing the large nut and rod ends.
19. Install and tighten the nut and bolt to secure the Shuttle Rod Assembly to the Shuttle Operating
Rod Lever.
20. Install and tighten the nut and bolt securing the Shuttle Rod Assembly to the Front End Lever
Assembly of the Shuttle Actuator.
21. Attach the Shuttle Spring to the rear of the Shuttle.
22. Check for the correct Shuttle Rod adjustment (1¾”-2” between rear Shuttle Tube and Durabin
frame). Adjust if needed.
23. Return power to the pinspotter.
24. Run the Sweep to the Home position.
25. Cycle the pinspotter and observe for correct Shuttle operation.