Primary drive gear inspection
Visually inspect the gear teeth for wear and damage. If they are worn, replace the gear with a new one.
Primary drive gear disassembly
- Disassemble the primary drive gear by removing the snap ring (1).
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- 1: Snap ring
- 2: Spring washer
- 3: Scissors gear
- 4: Spring
- 5: Primary drive gear
Primary drive gear reassembly
- Set the springs (1) into the grooves.
- Install the scissors gear (2).
Note: Align the holes of the primary drive gear and the scissors gear.
- Install the spring washer (3) not to cover the holes of the gears.
Note: The convex side of the washer faces upward.
- Install the snap ring (1) completely with the special tool.
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Caution:
- Never reuse a snap ring.
- When installing a new snap ring, care must be taken not to expand the end gap larger than required to slip a snap ring over the gear.
- After installing a snap ring, always insure that it is completely seated in its groove and securely fitted.