Kirby Morgan SuperLite 17B Operation And Maintenance Manual page 154

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5) Reinstall the rear hinge tab using the star washers and
the screws and using a torque screwdriver torque the
screws to 25 inch pound.
NOTE: KMDSI recommends Loctite
tries Vibra-Tite or equivalent be used on the screws. The
star washers also provide locking capability.
6) Reinstall the neck clamp back on the yoke using the
bolt and nut with the nylon insert. Insert the bolt through
the hinge and rear hinge tab. You can reuse the nut pro-
vided that it caNNOT be turned with your fingers once it
reaches the point where the nylon insert engages the bolt.
8.10.1.2 Yoke Replacement and Reassem-
bly
1) Use Loctite
per the manufacturer's instructions and
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insert the three screws through the yoke and thread them
into the latch catch assembly. Tighten with the torque
screwdriver to 20 inch pounds.
2) Use Loctite
thread locker or equivalent and install the
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three screws and washers at the rear of the yoke and into
the hinge. Tighten so they are just snug but you can still
shift the yoke on the hinge. You are now going to fine tune
Once the pin is driven out, you can remove the knob
from the shaft.
Remove the shaft and spring for service.
140
222 or ND Indus-
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Inspect the spring and shaft and clean in a mild solu-
tion of white vinegar.
the yoke alignment to the helmet.
3) With the helmet resting face down on the face port,
mount the yoke/clamp assembly on the helmet completely
and close the clamp without catching the bail in the catch.
Looking directly at the front of the helmet (see above),
the yoke should be centered on the hat and the catch slot
should be over the bail. If the yoke is not centered, shift it
on the hinge until it is centered, then gently lift the yoke
up without shifting it out of position and using a torque
screwdriver tighten the screws to 20 inch pounds of torque.
8.10.2 Latch Catch Assembly
8.10.2.1 Latch Catch Mechanism Disas-
sembly
Tools Required:
Block of wood
The pin secures
the knob on the
end of the shaft.
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