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2. Pitch the blades as flat as possible. The adjustment
bolts should all barely make contact with the lower wear
plate on the spider. Figure 42 illustrates the correct
alignment for a spider plate as shipped from the factory.
ADJUSTMENT
BOLTS
FLAT
SURFACE
CORRECT ALIGNMENT
Figure 42. Correct Spider Plate Alignment
3. If any adjustment bolts are not making contact with
the lower wear plate, adjustment will be necessary.
Figure 43 illustrates incorrect alignment, worn spider
bushings, or bent trowel arms.
SURFACE
NO
DISHED EFFECT ON
FINISHED CONCRETE
Figure 43. Incorrect Spider Plate Alignment
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LOWER WEAR
PLATE
FLAT
SPIDER REMOVAL
1. Remove and set aside the cap plug and retaining screw
securing the spider assembly to the hydraulic motor
shaft (Figure 44).
HYDRAULIC
MOTOR SHAFT
THRUST
COLLAR BEARING
THRUST
COLLAR BUSHING
PLUG
Figure 44. Spider Removal
2. Carefully lift the upper trowel assembly off of the spider
assembly. A slight tap with a rubber mallet may be
necessary to dislodge the spider from the hydraulic
motor shaft.
MAINTENANCE
UPPER WEAR
PLATE
THRUST
COLLAR
LOWER WEAR
PLATE
SPIDER PLATE
SOCKET HEAD
SCREW