Remove Hopper

1.Check Heating Fluid Level. See page 18.

2.Drain Spray Material. See page 19.

3.Disconnect swivel fitting (202). See FIG. 29.

4.If a transfer pump (H) or agitator (J) is mounted to the hopper:

a.Relieve pressure. See manual 312769.

b.Disconnect air hoses from agitator and feed pump. Disconnect fluid hose from feed pump.

5.Remove bolts (107) and washers (110) from under mounting bracket (101).

101

110

110

107

FIG. 30: Remove Hopper

6.Lift hopper (D) and carefully rest on a flat surface. Use caution to avoid damaging fitting (201).

Repair

Replace Gaskets

The following procedure applies to both the hopper gas- kets (13) and hopper lid gasket (12).

1.Remove old gasket and residual adhesive using MEK solvent.

2.Clean groove in hopper using isopropyl alcohol. Let air dry.

3.Remove adhesive backing from new gasket. Press gasket firmly into groove. Be careful not to stretch gasket material.

4.Trim excess length if necessary.

5.Reassemble rest of hopper parts to keep pressure on gasket.

6.Allow 24 hours for full bonding.

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