Rattle from 5th bow lock mechanism
Symptom: Rattle from 5th bow lock mechanism
 
  
 
 
  
   
    
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      Rattle from 5th bow lock mechanism
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     Fault symptoms
    
   
   
    Rattle from 5th bow lock mechanism
    
    
   
   
    
     Cause:
    
    Play in 5th bow lock.
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
   
   
    
   
   
    Lubricate with Molycote 33.
    
    
   
   
   
    
     
      
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        Run the soft top so that the adjustable covering of the soft top cover is open.
         
         
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        Remove the covering of the soft top cover.
         
         
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        Lubricate the lock with Molycote 33. Make sure that it gets all the way into the lock.
         
         
        
          
        
         
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        Operate the adjustable covering of the soft top cover a few times to allow the grease to spread throughout the lock.
         
         
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        Check that the noise is gone. If necessary, lubricate again.
         
         
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