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 150 lbs. (67.5 Kg).

1. Using a 3/8 inch socket, remove the nuts securing the rear shroud of the fryer and remove the shroud.

2. Using crosshead screwdriver, remove screws securing the top cap and remove cap.

3. Raise the lid.

4. Unscrew the broken cable from the weight assembly and bracket attached to the fryer, and remove broken cable.

5. Screw a 5/16 inch nut on each end of the new cable.

6. Using a wrench, screw the new cable into the weight assembly until tight.

7. Using a 1/2 inch wrench, tighten nut (already threaded on the cable) against the weight assembly, securing the cable into weight assembly.

8. Pull the cable over the pulley and down behind the weight assembly.

9. Insert the cable into the hole in bracket and screw a 5/16 inch nut onto end of the cable. Tighten cable, by screwing the cable through this nut until the weight assembly becomes level.

   The safety cable should now have slack in it with the weight assembly level.

10. Tighten the nut against the top of the bracket, securing the cable.

11. Replace top cap and rear shroud; repair is now complete.