SERVICE
SERVICE BULLETIN 7-79-8NS
BUTLER & SMITH, INC.
NORWOOD, NEW JERSEY 07648 COMPTON, CALIFORNIA 90224
U;”STALLING THE Rl00RT FAIRING WINDSHIELD
GROUP: 46
FRAME
l. Remove the adjuster brackets from the shield via the three
philips screws in each bracket.
2. Lubricate the nipples of the rubbe~ gasket with silicone
spray or other suitable product, insert the bolt-bracket in the
center two holes of the shield, then position shield and
pull the gasket nipples through the holes with the aid of
a needle-nose pliers.
3. Insert a-rings between shield and fairing on bolt-bracket
studs, then secure to the fairing via two MS nylock nuts
(this can be easily accomplished using an 8mm ignition
wrench, turning the wrench through the opening provided
by removing the parking light lens.) (
4. Trim the nipples from the inside of the two outer most
shield holes; afix the adjuster brackets but do not tighten
completely.
5. Loosen the 6mm bolts holding the mirror foot and securing
plate that the adjuster secures to, note one bolt is hidden
up behind the cockpit cowling each side.
6. Insert two screws into the plastic cover plate with the
slot up, then place the detent lever between the screws,
then the plastic spacer. Screw assembiy to the securing
plate—CAUTION— do not over tighten screws as plastic
spacer may be crushed.
7. Adjust shield to the highest position. Now, tighten all
bolts that secure the mirror foot and securing plate and finally
the screws on the shield adjuster bracket. Insert the
rubber sleeves that cover the detent lever; a touch of
glue will help retain the covers for future use.
Any, question regarding the above sl,.iuld be directed to
Butler & Smith,Inc., Service Dep~rtment.
Very truly yours,
BUTLER & SMITH.INC.
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