Repair manual

Steering and Pitch Control CRT Repair
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7.3 Pitch Control Removal and Installation
See Graphic: wc_gr001585
Removal:
7.3.1 Remove water or fuel tank if necessary. See Section Gearbox
Removal and Installation (steps 2-4).
7.3.2 Turn handle down (r) to remove tension on pitch cable (g).
7.3.3 Disconnect pitch cable (g) by removing locknut (t) located under the lift
yoke (m).
7.3.4 Remove four screws (a) and nuts (b) from bottom of pitch control. Lift
from machine.
7.3.5 Remove four screws (n) and carefully turn handle (r) up to remove
handle assembly.
7.3.6 Remove two spring-loaded balls and springs (c) from housing.
7.3.7 If replacing cable, remove the index bolt (h) from the long nut (f) and
slide out of tube.
7.3.8 Press pin (k) out enough to slide cable out of holder.
Installation:
7.3.9 If pitch cable (g) was removed, insert cable into long nut (f) and press
pin (k) through end of cable to secure.
7.3.10 Install long nut (f) into bottom of tube (j). Apply Loctite 243 or
equivalent to threads of index bolt (h) and install into nut.
7.3.11 Lightly grease spring-loaded balls and springs (c) and install.
7.3.12 Lightly grease threaded shaft (e) and screw into tube (l).
7.3.13 Gently seat crank handle assembly onto spring-loaded balls (c). Apply
Loctite 243 or equivalent to screws (n) and tighten. Torque to 2.94 Nm
(26 in.lbs.).
7.3.14 Install pitch post labeled “L” on the left gearbox pivot and pitch post
labeled “R” on the right gearbox pivot.
Note: Left and Right are defined from operator’s position.
7.3.15 Apply Loctite 243 or equivalent to screws (a). Install screws and torque
to 25 Nm (18 ft.lbs.).
7.3.16 Insert threaded end of pitch cable into the pitch cable mount (l). With
the handle cranked to the lowest position and the blades flat (0° pitch),
lift the yoke (m) until it contacts the rollers. Thread on locknut (t) until
it contacts the mount (l).
7.3.17 Be sure that blades are flat and all slack is removed from the cable.
7.3.18 Replace water tank or fuel tank if removed.