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).
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Using a 3/8 inch socket, remove the nuts securing the rear shroud of the fryer and remove the shroud.
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Using crosshead screwdriver, remove the screws securing the top cap and remove cap.
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Raise the lid.
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Unscrew the broken cable from the weight assembly and the bracket attached to the fryer, and remove broken cable.
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Screw a 5/16 inch nut on each end of the new cable.
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Using a wrench, screw the new cable into the weight assembly until tight.
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Using a 1/2 inch wrench, tighten the nut (already threaded on the cable) against the weight assembly, securing the cable into the weight assembly.
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Pull the cable over the pulley and down behind the weight assembly.
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Insert the cable into the hole in the bracket and screw a 5/16 inch nut onto the end of the cable. Tighten the cable, by screwing the cable through this nut until the weight assembly becomes level.
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Tighten the nut against the top of the bracket, securing the cable.
The safety cable should now have slack in it with the weight assembly level.
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Replace the top cap and rear shroud and repair is now complete.
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