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Disassembly
Platform
3
3.1
Remove four screws (7) securing platform (1) to tilt drag unit (13) and tilt brake unit (23). Remove
platform from head.
4
To dismantle the platform
4.1
Slacken the clamp knob (5) and push in the slide release (10). Pull the platform slide (47) to the
rear.
4.2
Remove the slide release (10) and spring (9) from the underside of the platform.
4.3
Pull the slide clamp block (8) off the spigot on the underside of the platform. Remove the screw
(4) and pull the platform clamp knob (5) off the slide clamp shaft (6). Screw the shaft out of the platform.
4.4
If required, remove the dowel pin (2) from the platform.
Tilt drag unit
5
To remove the tilt drag unit
5.1
Turn balance knob (17) fully counter-clockwise
5.2
Remove the mechanism housing label (41).
5.3
Insert a 5 mm hexagonal wrench though the hole under the mechanism housing label and
slacken the screw (38) to relieve the balance mechanism spring tension.
5.4
Remove three screws (11) securing the tilt drag unit (13) to the mechanism housing (44).
5.5
Carefully pull the tilt drag unit assembly (13) off the mechanism housing assembly (44) to the
extent allowed by the electrical wiring. Slight tapping of the RH side plate may be necessary to free the
assembly.
5.6
, disconnect the electrical connector (2A).
5.7
Prise off the battery cover (9), remove the battery (10) and pull off the connector (2G).
5.8
Slide the battery housing (8) out of the mechanism housing (11), passing the connector (2G)
through the hole in the battery housing.
NOTE:
Do not remove the slide assembly (46) prior to removing the platform. This will retain the
clamping and release components during removal.
WARNING!: Before attempting to remove the tilt drag unit, the balance mechanism
spring tension must be relieved. Failure to relieve the balance mechanism spring
tension may result in serious damage to the head.