SkyTracker STX-1-2000, Instruction Manual

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5.6 BASE ASSEMBLY – MECHANICAL COMPONENTS - STX-1 (5.6 to 5.9)
Components that are required to provide the unique motion of the SkyTracker STX-1 are
contained within the base assembly.
5.7 MOTION DRIVE TRAIN
The motion drive train provides mounting for the lamphouse by the motion assembly. The
assembly is driven by the reduction gear master by a chain drive (see Figure 7a).
CAUTION
Do not attempt to rotate the SkyTracker head assembly by hand unless the
chain drive has been disconnected, as damage may occur.
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STX-1 CHAIN DRIVE SYSTEM
FIGURE 7a