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Loosen the two screws at little a the time. Pull the brims apart gradually. This will keep the retaining washers
on the screws in place.
6.4.3 Brims
6.4.4 Lower bearing unit
If the drum unit is to be removed, the rig must first be secured safely using a
halyard as a substitute for the forestay before proceeding. After disconnecting the
system from the boat’s stemhead, the drum unit can be slid down over the terminal
or rigging screw and removed.
1. Unscrew the two screws holding the adaptor halves together. Take care not to loose the screws.
2.
Remove the clevis pin that goes through the tube shaft in the drum unit.
3.
Remove the toggle.
4. The lower bearing unit can now be slid down over the eye terminal and removed.
Note. The complete drum unit can be removed in the same way with brims, line guide and cover still in place.
Fig. 6.4.3.a
Fig. 6.4.4.a
