Mantis ComposTumbler Assembly Instructions Manual page 6

Support Frame Assembly
Support Frame Assembly
STEP 4:
Drive Handle Assembly
Select:
1 Drive Handle (item 3)
g
1 Grip (item 8)
g
1 Grip Cap (item 9)
g
1 #6 Screw (item 11)
g
A. Slide the Grip onto the end of the Drive Handle.
B. Push the stem of the Grip Cap into the end of the Drive Handle, aligning the holes.
C. Secure the Grip Cap to the end of the Drive Handle with the #6 Screw. Tighten
the Screw until just snug. Note: The head of the Screw will be in the hole of the
Drive Handle, locking the Grip Cap in position.
STEP 5:
Spring Pin Assembly
Select:
1 Drive Handle Assembly (step 4)
g
4 Spring Pins (item 10)
g
A. Decide which corner of the assembly the drive handle is to
be positioned on. (Any of the four corners will accept the han-
dle assembly. The decision is entirely a factor of your conven-
ience.) Insert the shaft of the handle into the end of the axle
rod at the corner.
B. Line up the holes in the handle shaft and the axle, then
using a hammer, gently drive a spring pin through all holes.
C. Drive a spring pin through the holes in each of the three
remaining ends of the axle rods. To hold the drive wheels properly, the spring pin should extend an equal amount
on each side of the rod at all four corners.
D. Move each drive wheel into position against its corresponding spring pin, lining up the slots in the drive wheel
with the pin. Slide the wheel over the pin at each corner.
The Support Frame for your ComposTumbler is now assembled
and ready to hold the drum. Move the frame into its final position
before placing the assembled drum on it. Double check to make
certain that all nuts and bolts are tightly secured.
The Frame should be carefully positioned on level ground to
insure best results. Uneven placement can make the Tumbler
harder to turn.
Before operating, lubricate the 4 axle rod carrier sections.
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