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R e m o v e clip (8), thrust washer (9), and ratchet retainer (4). Reel (5) will completely
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u n w i n d as these parts are removed.
T a k e out compression spring (10), return spring (7), and two ratchets (11). The end
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of return spring (7) is hooked in a hole in the reel (5) hub.
U s e care to ensure that power spring (6) remains in recess of
h o u s i n g (12) and does not pop out. Do not remove p o w e r
spring (6) except for replacement.
Slowly lift reel (5) from support shaft in housing (12). If power spring (6) escapes or
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i s purposely removed, perform steps 10 through 14 to i n s t a l l it.
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O b t a i n a piece of 16 or 18 gauge soft iron wire approximately 15 inches (381 mm)
l o n g and twist the ends together to form a loop 3.15 inches (80 mm) inside diameter.
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Wind the power spring (6) inside the wire loop; start with the outer loop of the spring
a n d wind in a counterclockwise direction.
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P l a c e the power spring (6) and wire loop assembly over the recess in the reel (5).
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Align the hook in the outer loop of the power spring (6) over the tension tab in the
reel (5).
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C a r e f u l l y press the spring out of the wire loop and into the recess in the reel (5).
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Remove pieces of broken rope. Discard.
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I n s t a l l free end (without handle) of rope assembly (3) into guide bushing of housing
(12) and through hole in reel (5) groove.
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Pull rope (3) out through cavity opening and tie an overhand knot about 1 inch (25
m m ) from end.
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S t u f f knot into cavity opening.
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S p r e a d a film of light grease on power spring (6) and support shaft.
I n s t a l l the reel (5) so that inner loop of power spring (6) engages the tang next to the
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s u p p o r t shaft in the housing (12).
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Wind rope assembly (3) 2-1/2 turns clockwise in reel (5) and lock rope in notch of
r e e l pulley.
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T u r n reel (5) counterclockwise until tang engages notch in power spring.
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U s e fingers to restrain the reel (5) and keep it from popping out and unwinding.
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