Wood’s Powr-Grip MTCL8FS10TDC - Manual (Page 33)

Rev 6.0/12-13 31 31 MTCL8HV11FDC: #35079
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If it becomes difficult to disengage or lock out the tilt latches (see OPERATION: T
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Operating the Tilt Latches), the tilt latch mechanism requires adjustment, as follows:
When the tilt latches are engaged, the cable should remain taught but should not retract the
latch pins at all. To change this adjustment, remove the flat head socket screw from the
adjustment clevis in one of the tilt latches and remove the cable from the clevis. Loosen the
clevis' lock nut and turn the clevis in or out as needed to adjust cable tension. Next, tighten the
lock nut, making sure the slot in the clevis is oriented vertically, to minimize wear on the cable.
Reattach the cable, reinsert the screw and tighten it securely. Then check the cable tension.
The adjustment may require some trial and error to achieve the correct tension.
When the tilt control lever is placed in the locked out position, the latch pins should remain fully
retracted but cable tension should not be excessive (ie, making it difficult to engage or disengage
the control lever). To change this adjustment, remove the flat head socket screw from the
adjustment clevis for the control lever and remove the cable from the clevis. Loosen the clevis'
lock nut and turn the clevis in or out as needed to adjust cable tension. Then tighten the lock
nut, making sure the slot in the clevis is aligned with the cable so as to allow reassembly.
Reattach the cable, reinsert the screw and tighten it securely. Then check the adjustment.