Section 8 Service Problems - KitchenAid K5-A Service Instructions Manual

M. The bowl spring latch (22) must be installed to complete
the repairs to the bowl support (14). The function of this
latch is to hold down the rear of the bowl. Hold latch with
bent spring and insert the two 41:10-24 x 1/4" round head
screws into the column and turn the screws in tight.
N. Place the gear case and motor housing on the column (13)
and screw in the four 5/16"-18 x 3/4" round head screws
(12). These screws must be tight. Mixer is now ready for
operation.
0. To mount the bowl (59) on the support (14), hold the
bowl with bowl latch button to the rear. Push button under
the bowl latch spring, then set ears of bowl down on the
locating pins (30). Do not mount bowl on pins first and
t~en
snap button down on the latch. This will break the spnng
latch.
SECTION 8
SERVICE PROBLEMS
Troubleshooting the KS-A Bowl Lift Assembly
A. If the beater rubs the bottom of the bowl, it can be
corrected by shimming up the motor housing. There should
be 1
I
16" clearance between bottom of bowl and end of the
beater. This can be done by using washers 1 /16" thick or by
making a shim to fit all around the top of the column . Be
sure the four screws (12) are tight when housing is placed
back on the column.
B. Too much clearance between bowl and beater. In this case
remove any shims or gaskets that may be found under the
motor and gear housing. This will allow the beater to move
closer to the bottom. If too much shim was removed, add
enough to give 1 /16" clearance between bowl and beater.
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