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J. Flame cut the cutout pattern on upper half of rope
guard. NOTE: rope guard must be 1" from propeller face in most cases.
(see 9) |
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K. Flame blow and grind all debris from area where rope
guard will be mounted. (see 10) |
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L. Weld both halves of rope guard to strut and weld ends of
rope guard together before welding stationary cutter box. Make sure
box is approximately 1/8" to 1/4" clear of rope guard on all three
sides. (see 11) |
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M. NOTE: Cutter box may protrude above rope guard and need
to be trimmed to approximately 1/4" above rope guard. For the best
welding results, draw a line around edge of cutter box where it meets
rope guard at 1/4" above the rope guard. Remove and flame cut box
before it is welded into the rope guard. Stationary cutter must be
disassembled, trimmed, then reassembled. (see 12 & 13) |
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N. With stationary cutter assembly remarried, proceed with
welding stationary cutter box to the rope guard. First, tack-weld
cutter box as shown, then slowly weld around, keeping excess heat from
the stationary cutter. (see 13) |
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O. Installation is complete. Remove screws, shims and
spacer that marry both cutter assemblies. Visually recheck to ensure
that removal has been completed. (see 14) |
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P. Rotate propeller to check clearance of cutters as they
pass through "follower" rotary assembly groove. (see 15) |
| Medium Vessel Cutters and Z-Drive Units
will be supplied with individual installation instructions. |
