KitchenAid K5-A Service Instructions Manual page 23

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H. With the end cover (64) on the machine, test the speeds
again to be sure no change took place in the control plate.
With mixer working perfectly, place bowl (38) on the bowl
screw cap (40). Place flat beater (32) on the agitator shaft
(35). Lower the head so beater is at bottom of bowl. There
should be approximately 1 /16" clearance between bowl and
beater. If beater is too close to bowl, turn in the adjusting
screw (50) and out if it is too far away. Mixer is now ready
for operation.
SECTION 7
REPAIRS TO MODEL KS-A BOWL LIFT ASSEMBLY
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FIG. 4
A. The Models K45 and KS-A KitchenAid mixers have
different types of bowls and are different in size. The K45
bowl is held stationary by mechanical means at bottom of
the pedestal, whereas the KS-A bowl slides up and down on
gibs on the front of the pedestal. On the Model KS-A, the
gear case and motor housing is stationary making it necessary
to move the bowl.
B. Should the mixer be tipped over or knocked off the table
or counter and the bowl support assembly (14, Fig. 4) will be
broken. To repair, it is necessary to replace the bowl support.
C. To replace the bowl support (14 ), remove the four
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4" round head screws (12) and lift the gear case
and motor housing off the column (13).