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FOR ALL WHEELS
ADJUSTING THE FRONT MAIDEN
We have adjusted the maiden stop
(black hex head screw) at the factory,
but you should check to see that it
is adjusted properly for your wheel.
Look down from the top to where
the flyer shaft enters the front bear-
ing. There should be a 1/16" space
between the burgundy bearing and
the black shoulder of the flyer shaft.
If there is no gap, fold down the front
maiden and use the 5mm hex head
wrench to adjust the screw in or out
as necessary. Fold the front maiden
up and check the fit.
MOVING THE FLYER HOOKS
Along the bottom of each flyer arm
are eight small dimples. The adjust-
able flyer hooks slide along the flyer
and a spring loaded ball bearing snaps
into place at each dimple. The flyer
hooks move most easily if you hold
the hooks above and below the flyer.
1/16"
gap
bearing
shoulder
Note: to keep your flyer in balance,
always leave both hooks on the flyer.
CHECKING THE FLYER
After installing the flyer assembly,
with the drive band off, spin the flyer
arms with your finger. If it turns
freely, you’re ready to spin. If there
seems to be resistance, follow the
directions in the section
Adjusting the
front maiden
.
If the flyer still does not turn freely,
you might need to loosen the bear-
ing adjustment screw on the side of
the front maiden. Use a Phillips head
screw driver and loosen a quarter
turn. Test the flyer and repeat this
process again if needed.
USING LONGER DRIVE BANDS
If you are using a slow speed whorl,
we recommend tying a longer drive
band. Using your usual drive band
with the larger whorls will stretch out
the drive band over time, so that when
you resume spinning with a smaller
whorl, your drive band will be too
large.
bearing
adjustment
screw
dimple
adjustable
flyer hook