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--- 3d_prints:instructions:conventional:step4 [2026/03/12 22:49] – unexpectedlee
+++ 3d_prints:instructions:conventional:step4 [2026/03/13 22:26] (current) – [Step 4.11 – Correctly position the key] unexpectedlee
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 ====== Step 4 – Install Gear & Drive Shafts  ======
-<WRAP box>
+<WRAP info>
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+New Parts needed for this step:
+  - Weight Shaft Key
+  - Weight Shaft
+  - Gearbox Shaft
+  - Brake/Pulley Shaft
+  - Pulley
 </WRAP>
-===== Step 4.1 –   =====
+===== Step 4.1 – Identify the parts  =====
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+From left to right, the parts are Weight Shaft Key, Weight Shaft, Gearbox Shaft, Brake/Pulley Shaft (above), and Pulley.
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-===== Step 4.2 –  =====
+===== Step 4.2 – Install Brake/Pulley Shaft =====
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+Install the Brake/Pulley Shaft by inserting it in the rear most socket.  From the rear of the unit, the shaft is inserted on the right side.
+<WRAP tip>
+You will need to fiddle with the gear a bit to allow the shaft to slide through.
+</WRAP>
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-===== Step 4.3 –  =====
+===== Step 4.3 – Correct orientation =====
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+The Pulley goes on the rear left of the unit.
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-===== Step 4.4 –  =====
+===== Step 4.4 – Install Pulley =====
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+Slide the Pulley onto the Pulley/Brake Shaft and into the socket.
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-===== Step 4.5 –  =====
+===== Step 4.5 – Align the Gearbox shaft =====
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+The gearbox shaft goes in the middle receiver.  It can only be inserted one way.
+<WRAP tip>
+The Gearbox gear may need to be fiddled with as well to allow the Gearbox shaft to slide through.
+</WRAP>
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-===== Step 4.6 –  =====
+===== Step 4.6 – Insert the gearbox shaft fully =====
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+Push the gearbox shaft in completely.
+<WRAP tip>
+The shaft may need to be rotated slightly to be completed inserted.
+</WRAP>
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-===== Step 4.7 –  =====
+===== Step 4.7 – Weight shaft installation =====
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+Slide the weight shaft through the front most receiver and weight gear.  The weight shaft is bidirectional and can be inserted from either side.
+<WRAP tip>
+Pay attention to the keyhole for the weight shaft key.
+</WRAP>
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-===== Step 4.8 –  =====
+===== Step 4.8 – Align the key way =====
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+The weight shaft key has a rounded and flat side.  The flat side goes into the weight shaft keyhole.
+<WRAP tip>
+Small fingers or some pliers/tweezers make this step much easier!
+</WRAP>
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-===== Step 4.9 –  =====
+===== Step 4.9 – Install weight shaft key =====
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+Rotate the gears to align the key way if it is not already aligned.
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-===== Step 4.10 –  =====
+===== Step 4.10 – Correctly position the key =====
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+Slide the shaft until the key is centered in the gear.
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-===== Step 4.11 –  =====
+===== Step 4.11 – View of completed gearbox =====
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