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NOTE:
Do NOT use oil or grease on any exposed part of the column. This is
unnecessary and traps dirt which acts as an abrasive.
Use out-of-doors will require special attention, especially in adverse conditions. Salt spray must
be washed off with fresh water at the earliest opportunity. Do not allow water to enter the column.
Sand and dirt acts as an abrasive and should be removed with a semi-stiff brush or vacuum clean-
er.
NOTE:
Use only detergent-based cleaners. Do NOT use solvent- or oil-based cleaners,
abrasives or wire brushes to remove accumulations of dirt, as these damage
the protective surfaces.
Steering alignment
Inaccuracies in the steering may be due to misalignment of the wheels, backlash in the steering
ring, or slackness in the steering belt or chains,
If misalignment of the wheels is suspected, carry out a tracking check, as follows:
Draw a straight line on the studio floor at least 4 m (13 feet) long.
Ensure that the pedestal is carrying a payload of approximately 90 kg (200 lb)
Set the pedestal to crab and carefully align the wheels under the crab knob and one of the
front wheels with the line on the studio floor.
Push the pedestal 3.6 m (12 feet) along the line. The pedestal should not deviate more than
50 mm (2 in.) from the line.
Push the pedestal back to the starting point. The pedestal should not deviate more than
50 mm (2 in.) from the line.
Reposition the pedestal to align the wheels under the crab knob and the other front wheels
with the line on the studio floor and repeat the above check.
If the deviation exceeds the above limits, re-align the wheels as follows:
Remove any payload from the pedestal. Remove all trim weights from the weight tray and
stowages.
Lower the column and lock in the fully depressed position.
With the aid of a second person, invert the pedestal and stand it on the weight tray. Use a
suitable material under the pedestal to prevent damage.
Adjust all three cable guards
Select STEER and turn the wheels until the two wheels furthest from the clutch wheel
lock in the straight-ahead position.
At each axle mounting, slacken the lock screws (12.2).
Push a substantial straight edge
of wheels until the wheels are aligned. Tighten the lock screws (12.2).
Select CRAB and turn the wheels until all wheels lock together.
(11)
to their highest position.
(12.3)
(at least 1 m long) against the tyres of the two pairs
(12.1)
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