Chapter 1: Hornet 565 Quick Setup Guide
c. Swing the bottom end of the outer arm pair sideways as you slip the other ball
joint socket over the corresponding ball stud.
CAUTION:
Do not overstretch the outer arm springs. Separate
the sockets only enough to fit them over the ball studs.
2. Attach one pair of outer arms to each of the three pairs of ball studs on the platform.
Theta
Drive
Shaft
Attachment
Joint 1
Joint 3
Joint 2
Tool
Flange
X+
Y+
Figure 1-6. Top View of J4 Platform
a. Swing the bottom end of the outer arm pair to the right, as far as possible.
b. Slip the right ball joint socket over the right ball stud. (Move the platform as
needed to do this.)
c. Move the platform and outer arm pair to the left as you slip the left ball joint
socket over the corresponding ball stud.
3. Ensure that all spring hooks are fully-seated in the grooves of the horseshoes. See the
following figure.
Figure 1-7. Ball Joint Assembly, Showing Springs and Horseshoes
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