Gantry Replacement: CMC 8500

Owned by dani.simmonds
Last updated: Jun 05, 2024
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NEVER SKIP AHead ON ANY STEP!

  • Head appearance may vary from model shown, but the connections are the same.

  • Never pull/push on the drive shaft to move the Gantry.

  • Use the Gantry arm to move/pick up the Gantry.

Never Pull/Push on the Drive Shaft to Move the Gantry

  • Do not pick up the Head using only the blade depth knob or the Head cover.

  • Pick up the Head by holding the “D-Shaped” upper and lower Head plates.

Do Not Pick up the Head Using Only the Blade Depth Knob or the Head Cover

Straight Line Trimmer Removal

Straight Line Trimmer Removal

Head Removal

Head Removal

 

Gantry Removal

Gantry Removal

Remove Stop Screws

Remove Stop Screws

Disconnect Gantry

Disconnect Gantry

Removing the Drive Belt from the Rail

Removing the Drive Belt from the Rail

Slide off Gantry

Slide off Gantry

Gantry Installation: Put the Gantry on the Board

Gantry Installation: Put the Gantry on the Board

Installing the Drive Belt onto the Rail

Installing the Drive Belt onto the Rail

Hook Up the Gantry: Connecting the Board Cable

Hook Up the Gantry: Connecting the Board Cable

Attaching Airlines

Attaching Airlines

Head Installation

Head Installation

 

Head Wheel Adjustment

Head Wheel Adjustment

Straight Line Trimmer Reinstallation

Straight Line Trimmer Reinstallation

Hook Up Straight Line Trimmer

Hook Up Straight Line Trimmer

Test Cut

Test Cut

Horizontal Home

Confirm Gantry is Straight

Confirm Gantry is Straight

Check Gantry Wheels

Check Gantry Wheels