REMOVAL OF BRAKE BLADES FOR CLEANING AND SETUP
Turn the handlebar counterclockwise (ccw) to raise the
brake blade die until it contacts the brake blades as
shown in (fig.9). Using a hex wrench, loosen all of the
capscrews holding the gib. Now slide the brake blades
out, one at a time. Clean the casting seat, the gib, and
all of the brake blades with mineral spirits. After drying,
lubricate with an anti-rust lubricant.
figure 9
Installing the Brake Blades
CW
CCW
Turn the handlebar clockwise (cw) to lower the brake blade die.
Lay a strip of wood on the brake blade die the full length as
shown in (fig.10). Start inserting the brake blades. Wide blades
to the right and narrow blades to the left when facing the front of
the machine. When the brake blades are all in place, turn the
handlebar counterclockwise (ccw) to raise the brake blade die.
When the brake blades are firmly seated in the casting, tighten
all of the capscrews on the gib. Now lower the brake blade die
and remove the strip of wood.
figure 10
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