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Revised June 5, 2012
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EXCLUDER SEAL LIP
FEED SCREW DRIVE
SPLINE END
EXCLUDER
SEAL
Fig. 18 Install Excluder Seal and Install Feed Screw.
STEP 5: INSTALL KNIFE TENSION SPRING
(Fig. 19 )
Insert spring into feed screw hole with beveled end
first.
SPRING
BEVELED END
GOES IN FIRST
Fig. 19 Install Knife Tension Spring.
STEP 6: INSTALL CENTERING PIN
(Fig. 20 )
Lubricate pin with a small amount of U.S.D.A.
approved (or equivalent) grease or mineral oil and
insert over spring.
NOTE:
Pin shoulder should project 3/16” from
feed screw recess.
CENTERING PIN
Fig. 20 Install Centering Pin.
STEP 7: INSTALL KNIFEHOLDER (Fig. 21 )
Install knifeholder. If two blade knifeholder is
used, line up the blades with pressure flights.
Failure to install two blade knifeholders as
described may result in damage. Three and four
blade knifeholders can be installed only one way.
KNIFEHOLDER
Fig. 21 Install Knifeholder.