Eccentric Shaft Position Plate Inspection

1. Verify that there are no cracks, damage, or corrosion on the projecting parts of the eccentric shaft position plate.

• If there are cracks, damage, or corrosion on the projecting parts, replace the eccentric shaft position plate. (See ECCENTRIC SHAFT POSITION PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

Fig 1: Identifying Damaged Eccentric Shaft Position Plate

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