Replacing the Mandrel

Crosstip screwdriver required
1/2 inch wrench
5/16" Allen wrench
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To avoid electrical shock or property damage, move the power switch to OFF and disconnect power. |
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Remove all equipment from top of unit.
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Remove top by lifting from unit.
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Remove two screws from cover plate assembly and slide assembly out towards the sifter basket.
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Using a 1/2" wrench, loosen hex nuts on the adjustable foot, move motor, and loosen belt. Remove belt.
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Using a 5/16" Allen wrench, remove set screw from driven pulley and remove pulley.
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Turn mandrel shaft until the eccentric and rod end bearing are accessible.
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Remove shoulder screw and washers and allow rod end bearing and push rod assembly to fall free.
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Remove four bolts holding mandrel to mounting bracket and remove.
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Remove eccentric and eccentric spacer by moving eccentric clockwise.
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Move the eccentric clockwise or threads of eccentric could be damaged. |