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Repairing Flexible Shaft (Figures 8, 9a, 9b, 9c)
1. If repairing the clutch end of the flexible shaft, first remove the
flexible shaft from the reel per the instructions. (See Removing
Flexible Shaft from the Reel.)
2. If repairing the cutter end of the shaft, remove the thrust washer
and flexible shaft coupler along with any attached cutters. If re-
pairing the clutch end of the shaft, remove the split shaft col-
lar and thrust washer from the damaged portion of the flexible
shaft. Save for reuse.
3. Unscrew the sheath end fitting from the damaged portion of the
sheath using a wrench. Save for reuse.
4. Cut off the damaged portion of the flexible shaft using an abrasive
cutoff wheel. Cut through both the sheath and flexible shaft. Be
careful NOT bend the remaining end of the flexible shaft until
repair is complete.
5. Cut the sheath back as appropriate using a tubing cutter or utility
knife. Be careful to not cut into the flexible shaft. See Figures 9a &
9c for flexible shafts, or Figures 9a & 9b for flexible shaft exten-
sions.
6. Deburr the cut-off end of the flexible shaft.
7. Reinstall the parts removed in step 2. See Figures 9a & 9c for
flexible shafts attached to the machine or Figures 9b & 9c for
flexible shaft extensions.
8. The screws in the split shaft collar should be tightened to approxi-
mately 12 lb.-in. of torque. The screws in the flexible shaft coupler
should be tightened to approximately 41 lb.-in. of torque.
Note: Use the supplied Loctite any time the spit shaft collar and flexi-
ble shaft coupler screws are tightened onto a leader. Never use per-
manent thread locker. See manufacturer's website for proper use.
FIGURE 9a
FIGURE 9b
FIGURE 9c
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