Henny Penny KFC Velocity Series Service Manual page 52

Over time, as the lid is raised and lowered, the lid latch and catch flex out of tolerance.
Operators begin slamming the lid down to engage the lid latch, which pushes the latch
and catch further out of tolerance. Without correction, the latch or catch can break.
Ensure the lid latch and catch engage without the need to slam the lid shut. The lid
should shut with a light, easy and positive engagement. Train the operator on the
proper procedure for shutting the lid and engaging the latch. Also, explain that when
the latch and catch are out of alignment, and slamming the lid is necessary for
engagement, they need to call for service. Inspect and adjust the lid latch and catch.
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1. Open and close the lid while inspecting
the lid latch
engagement.
N N O O T T E E : The lid latch to catch engagement
should be smooth and not clunky.
The lid latch should gently but firmly
slide over the catch and engage
without excessive play. If the lid
must be slammed to lock, the
engagement is to tight.
2. Inspect the lid latch and catch for
cracking, excessive
missing parts or other damage.
3. Adjust the lid latch with an adjustable
wrench. Gently flex the latch in or
out as required.
4. Adjust the catch with an adjustable
wrench. Gently flex the catch up or
down as required.
and catch for
looseness,