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Figure 27 – Engaging Spindle Lock and Removing Drive
Shaft Retaining Nut
Changing Drive Roll
(Two-Piece Drive Shafts)
1. With the spindle lock engaged, use the
15
/
16
" hex in the
box wrench to loosen the draw bolt
.
2. Tap draw bolt head with a soft face mallet to release
drive roll from drive shaft.
3. Unthread draw bolt from drive roll, remove drive roll
from front of groover.
4. Reverse steps to install. Make sure drive roll is fully
seated in the drive shaft and draw bolt is secure.
Figure 28 – Engaging Spindle Lock and Loosen Draw
Bolt
Figure 29 – Removing Retaining Plate Hex Screws
Changing One Piece Drive Shaft to Two Piece
Drive Shaft
1. Remove the one piece driveshaft
.
2. Remove the rear bearing retaining plate screws and
the plate,
see Figure 29.
3. Remove the rear bearing out of the back of the 918
housing.
4. Install the two piece drive shaft assembly into the
back of the 918 housing. Make sure parts are clean to
keep dirt out of bearings.
5. Reinstall the rear bearing retaining plate and screws.
6. Install the required drive roll. Lubricate bearings before
use.
999-998-946.10_REV. C
18
918 Roll Groover