Harken 1807, 1807HL System A Battcars: built before 2005 - Manual (Page 12)

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Lazy Jacks
Operating Precautions
Maintenance
Removing Sail
H A R K EN
H A R K EN
Use shock cord to hold lazy jacks open
so that the battcars and battens will not
catch on them. This will also help stop
slapping of lazy jacks on sail.
Attach one end to the lower spreader tips
and the other to the lazy jacks.
Make sure the shock cord is long enough
so the boom can swing out all the way
without damaging the spreaders.
When lowering sail, do not simply let the halyard go. Ease cars down by keeping a wrap on the winch.
On boats with unstayed masts, vang must be used to prevent over rotation of upper part of sail. Over rotation
can damage batten receptacles.
Clean the cars at the beginning of the season or if the cars
begin to bind. Squirt detergent and water into the ball bearings
and move the cars up and down to circulate the detergent. Let
the detergent sit a few minutes and then spray water into the
balls and circulate to remove detergent.
Clean tracks by washing with detergent and water.
Inspect Battcar fittings for signs of locknuts loosening or
plastic bushings wearing. If 5 /
16
-18 locknuts are not holding,
replace them. Inspect batten receptacles for signs of screws
loosening.
Inspect plastic bushings in Battcars for wear. Replace bushings
if necessary.
If it is necessary to remove the cars for any reason, use a car
loader. See step 13.
1944
Remove Clevis Pin & Cotter Pin.
Battslide Receptacles
Taking care not to lose the stainless steel washer and plastic bushings, remove nut and slide the vertical post out of the Battcar.
See page 11. Note: Replace
5 /
16
" - 18 locknut after two uses.
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