Replacing the Lid Counterweight Cables

The Lid Counterweight in the back of the fryer balances the weight of the lid system to allow easier opening and closing of the lid. The weight has two cables attached to it, and weighs about 100 lbs (45.4 kg).

1. Using crosshead screwdriver, remove the screws securing the rear and top shrouds of the fryer.

2. Raise the lid.

3. Remove the screws securing the shroud to the frame and remove the shroud.

   

4. Remove the nut from the nylatron slide and flip loosened end up over the lid.

   

5. Remove the 4 keps nuts from the bracket at top of the shroud.

6. Place support under lid arm (ex: block of wood), and remove the weights from the frame in the back of the fryer.

   

7. Remove the Allen head bolts securing the stabilizer bracket and remove the bracket.

   

8. Remove the bolts and spacers securing the pulley bracket, and pull bracket back, to allow access to cable bracket.

   

9. Pull cable and bracket from unit and remove cable from bracket.

10. Remove cable from weight frame.

11. Thread new cable through pulley

12. Thread nut on cable and place cable through weight frame.

13. Thread second nut onto end of cable, but do not tighten.

    

14. Thread nut on other end of cable and place through the bracket, then thread a second nut on the end of the cable. Use the hole in bracket, that is towards the front of the cooker, when mounted. Tighten the nut to the bracket. 2 inches of the threaded cable end, should show above the bracket.

    Both cables should have the same amount of threads extending through the brackets.

    

    

15. Tighten cable onto weight frame.

16. Reassemble in reverse order.

    Be sure to use pipe sealant on the pipe fittings.