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Replacing the Fixed Tail Cone Assembly
The following procedure describes how to install or replace the fixed tail cone
assembly, P/N 14102954, used on the towfish. This assembly is installed on all
new Series 5000 towfish and can be retrofitted on older Series 5000 towfish using
the collision tolerant tail cone assembly.
The following tools and parts are required:
• 8-mm hex key with a shaft at least 6 in. (15 cm) long
• Medium flat bladed screwdriver
• Pliers
• Tail cone assembly (P/N 14102954)
Also refer to Drawing 15100952, Option Kit, .25" Tailfin, "T", System 5000
throughout the procedure.
To replace the fixed tail cone
assembly:
1.
Align rear center pin. This
center pin is not part of the
tail cone assembly and is
used with both the older
collision tolerant tail cone
and the new fixed tail cone
assembly.
Replacing the Fixed Tail Cone Assembly
Figure 4-1:
Towfish Tail with Rear Center Pin
in Place
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