AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY Apollo 8 Operator's Manual
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How to Transport the Machine
WARNING
:
The machine is heavy. Remove
the motor from the machine
before transporting. Get help
loading the machine and motor.
Use proper lifting techniques.
Transporting the Machine - One Person
To transport the machine, follow this procedure:
1. Make sure the power cable is disconnected from
the electrical outlet.
2. Disconnect the handle pigtail cord connection.
(twist and pull) See figure #2.
3. Loosen the belt tension T-screw completely.
4. Grasp the belt guard immediately above the left
hand truck wheel and pull to gain access to the
drive belts. Remove the drive belts. See
figure #3.
5. Unscrew the motor mounting knob clear of the
counterbore on chassis. See figure #4.
6. Straddle the machine. With your legs, lift the
motor off of the chassis. Take the motor to
worksite.
7. Lift the chassis by grasping the front and rear
handle. Bring the belt guard against your chest.
Take the chassis to worksite.
To assemble the machine after transporting, follow
this procedure:
1. Open the belt guard door.
2. Place the motor assembly on the chassis.
3. Screw the motor mounting knob until it stops.
See figure #4.
4. Install the drive belts.
5. Tighten the belt tension T-screw only until the
contact drive wheel belt does not squeal upon
start up (approximately 1/2" deflection at center of
span with 10 lbs. of pressure.) Do not over
tighten.
CAUTION:
Premature bearing failure can
occur if the fan belt is set too
tight. The fan belt should
deflect ½" at the center of the
span with 5 lbs. of pressure.
Figure 4
Figure 3
Figure 2
