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Routine checks
4
Check the following points during normal use:
4.1
Check for ageing and cracking of the rubber securing straps and renew if necessary.
4.2
Check the effectiveness of the top and bottom clamp.
4.3
Check for radial or side play in the top stage.
4.4
Check that pressure is not lost from the top stage during use.
Adjustments
5
Adjustments which may become necessary after considerable use are as follows:
5.1
Taking up wear in the bottom clamp.
5.2
Taking up wear in the top clamp and the skid clamp.
5.3
Elimination of radial and side play on the top stage.
5.4
Wheel alignment (studio version).
Fig 4.1 Bottom clamp adjustment
(5)
30°
(4)
(3)
(2)
(1)