General Machine Products 70400 Apollo Cable Lasher - Manual (Page 11)

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12. Ensure the wire is captivated be-
tween the roller and the housing.
13. If more wire is needed, disengage
the drive wheel to pull out more
lashing wire. (See Figure 15)
14. Close the cover and using a screwdriver or 7/16 in. socket as found on the
216C tool, or any tool used to tighten the bugnut, tighten the fastener
(clockwise) 1/4 turn until the fastener seats and can’t be tightened further.
Ensure that the cover is secure to the hub.
4.4 Lashing to bare suspension strand
1. Check the lashing wire coils to ensure there is enough lashing wire for the
span, if the lashing wire wasn’t loaded recently.
2. Lower the rear gate to its lowest
position. Ensure that the rear gate
is open and the drum is locked in
position.
3. Set the rear vertical cable rollers to
their widest opening.
4. Open both the front and rear strand
locks by pulling up on the release
knob. There should be an audible
“click” when the locks travel from
the locked position to the open
position. (See Figure 18)
5. Open the front gate by actuating
the release lever towards the front
of the lashing machine. The roller
on the front gate will pivot 180
degrees and out of the way.
6. Attach a handline to the lasher
handle and raise the lasher to the
strand. Attach one of the lasher
bridle snap hooks to one of the
lasher towing eyes. Attach the oth-
er snap hook to the strand to serve
as a tether.
Figure 17
Figure 18
Figure 19