CASTER
LEVER
AND CABLE OPERATION
r"cAuT1oN-l
Caster
tire
replacement
See
Fig
27-2
The
AccuTrack" caster is factory-adjusted to track Remove the setscrews
(F)
from the caster fork
(E).
Re-
in a straight line. It should not require adjustment
un-
less
it
is replaced. If a line is tracking poorly, check
move screw
(G)
and the tire (1 14a). Install the newtire and
the setscrews
(F).
Tighten
the
setscrews equally
so
the
for the following items before aligning the caster. tire has no play
in
it, but tums freely.
1.
Even back tire pressure.
2. Even tension on the rear tire bearings (adjust
3. Even tightness of caster setscrews
(F).
See
Fig
4.
Uneven painting surface.
5.
Operator technique.
nuts (10) as needed).
See
page 42.
21-2.
Caster cable tension adjustment
See
Fig
27-2
1.
Loosen the
nul
(A)
located
lust
outside the carriage
clamp
(e).
2. With the pin (D)
fullv
enaaoed in the Caster fork
(E),
pull back on the cable (2) to increase the cable ten-
sion, or push
it
forward
to
reduce
the
tension. Finger
tighten the nut
(H).
Tighten the nut
(A)
firmly.
Operation
The normal operating mode of the Accu-Track" Caster is
locked in the straight forward position.
1.
For a free moving caster:
Squeeze and hold the
2.
To
lock
the caster In the
free
mOVlng posltlon,
squeeze the trigger, push in and hold the the button
(A) and release the trigger.
See
Fig 21 -1.
3.
TO
return to the normal mode,
squeeze and release
the caster lever and move the Line Lazer forward to
lock the caster in the straight position.
A
-
SHOWN
REMOVED
ONLY
FOR
VISUAL
PURPOSES
caster lever
(22).
22
TIGHTEN EQUALLY SO
TIRE HAS NO PL4Y IN
IT BUT TURNS
FREELY
Flg
21-2
Caster alignment
Do
this adjustment only
if
the caster or tire
is
replaced, or
if
no other solutions to poor tracking are found.
Maintenance
See
Fig
21-2
1. Loosen thetwo capscrews
(87),
graspthe tirevisuaily
keep
it
operating properly,
use
a grease gun at the grease
Paint builds up on the caster triggering mechanism. To alignthe tire. Tighten the capscrews evenly. Move the
unit
forward.
If
the caster appears Straight, start the
zerks (32A, 328) to flush outthe buildup
-two
to fourtimes unit,(use water) and spray along a true straight line.
a month, depending on
use.
Continue adjusting as necessary.
See
Fig 21-2.
Fig
21-1
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HOW
TO
M
0
U
NT
THE
GUN
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
1. Relieve pressure.
See
page 24.
2. Disengage the trigger cable.
See
page 22. Engage
the gun's trigger safety latch
(E).
93
3. Loosen the gun holder knob (93).
B
4.
Position the gun
so
the gun trigger is resting on the
firmly against the back of the gun holder pin (95A).
remote trigger lever
(A)
and the end of the gun rests
5. Be sure that the gun is mounted straight and then
tighten the knob
(93)
firmly. BE SURE GUN
RESTS
A
ON PIN
AS
SHOWN
6.
Disengage the gun safety latch. Engage the remote
2,-3
trigger cable.
See
page
22.
308-105
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