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Balance mechanism
9
To remove the balance mechanism
:
9.1
Remove pivot pin (16) securing short link (17) and potentiometer actuator lever (18) in
mechanism housing (27). Remove potentiometer actuator lever and potentiometer nut (28). Swing link
clear of housing and pull out potentiometer rod (20).
9.2
Remove pivot pin (16) securing long link (16). Swing link clear of housing and pull assemble
balance mechanism out of mechanism housing (27). Ensure shims (2) between load beam (4) and tilt
drag assembly (1) are retained.
10
To dismantle the balance mechanism
10.1 Remove two screws (5) securing each spring assembly to the load beam (4). If required, push
bearings (3) out of load beam.
10.2 Pull each spring assembly off the adjustment bracket assembly (8). Remove two pivot pins (15)
securing long link (16) and short link (17) to adjustment bracket assembly.
10.3 If required, remove screw (19) to free spring cap (14), balance spring (13) and pivot block (10)
from spring shaft (12). Push bearings (9, 11) out of pivot block (10).
WARNING!: Pivot pins (16) are case-hardened and may chip around the screwdriver
slot. Use the correct size screwdriver and wear eye protection.
NOTE:
The long and short links (Items 15 and 17) are supplied with the appropriate pivot pins (16)
as matched sets. Ensure that the appropriate pins are refitted in the links, or replaced as
sets.
NOTE:
Screws (19) are retained in the spring shafts (12) using Loctite 270 and may be immovable.