K-1000 rodder – RIDGID K-1000 User Manual
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K-1000 Rodder
10. Remove hex key or pin that was installed to secure
chain.
11. Remove torque wrench, drive pin and torque test-
ing tool.
12. Install guard and secure with 3 screws. One screw is
longer than others and is used in lower right hand
side.
13. Connect spark plug.
Torque Limiter Adjustment Using Spring
Scale
1. Follow steps 1 through 7 of Torque Limiter Adjust-
ment using Torque Wrench.
2. Snap socket drive handle into a 1 inch socket and
install on torque testing tool.
3. Measure 12 inches (30 cm) from center of socket
along socket drive handle and attach spring scale.
4. Pull on spring scale until torque limiter slips. Scale
should read 50 lbs (22 kg).
Torque Wrench
(50 Ft. Lb. (68 Nm)
Reading Required)
Cap Screw (3)
Drive Pin
Drive Shaft A-3548
1” Socket
Screw (2)
Screw (Long)
Guard
Threaded Ring
Backup Plate
Fiber Disc
Drive Sprocket A-3569
Hex Key or Pin
Drive Sprocket
Chain A-3568
Torque Testing Tool
Figure 4 – Adjusting Torque Limiter
Drive Pin
Fiber Disc
Drive Shaft
Backup Plate
Threaded Ring
Retainer
Threaded Ring
Pressure Plate
Cap Screw (3)
Backup Plate
Torque Testing
Tool
Torque Limiter
Drive Sprocket
Fiber Disc
Figure 5 – Torque Limiter, Torque Testing Tool, Drive Sprocket and Drive Shaft