5-3 Changing the Neck
A. Changing the Neck - Rotatable
1. To remove neck, grasp lock nut and rotate counterclockwise.
Rotation will free neck from end fitting.
2. To install neck, perform the above step in reverse order and
torque to 38 in-lbs.
3. Liner may need to be changed if switching to a neck of
different bend angle or length.
Figure 5-E
B. Changing the Neck - Fixed with Curved
Handle
1. To remove neck, remove the nut insulator.
2. Using a wrench, rotate brass nut counterclockwise. Rotation
will free neck from end fitting.
3. To install the neck, perform the above instructions in reverse
order and tighten lock nut to 16 ft-lbs (21.7 Nm). Be sure nut
insulator is in place.
4. Liner may need to be changed if switching to a neck of a
different bend angle or length.
Figure 5-F
C. Changing the Neck - Fixed with T Series
Straight Handle
1. Place neck in vise. Remove both switch housing mounting
screws with an 8 mm nut driver.
2. Slide handle back, exposing the cable connection. Loosen
the cable/neck connection using a 7/8" wrench.
3. Remove from vise and unthread neck by hand.
4. Thread the neck into the cable connection (hand tighten).
Place neck in vise and tighten with a wrench to within 1/8"
(3.2 mm) spacing between cable connection and neck.
5. Install the switch and reposition handle and switch housing.
6. Reinstall switch housing mounting screws.
7. Liner may need to be changed if switching to a neck of a
different bend angle or length.
Figure 5-G
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