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(Fig. 3) (Fig. 4)
5) After the nuts and bolts have been firmly tightened, the telescope optical tube
assembly can be attached to the yoke. On each side of the optical tube there is a round
black metal washer. Each washer has a large screw (altitude locking screw) in the
center and a smaller screw near the outside edge. Loosen all the screws. Mount the
optical tube assembly in the yoke as shown in Fig. 5. Rotate each washer slowly while
gently attempting to tighten the small screw by turning it clockwise with a Phillips (+)
screwdriver. When the washer is correctly oriented the small screw will fit into a hole
beneath the washer. Tighten the small screw firmly. Tighten the two altitude locking
screws. Repeat for the other side. (Note: Some production models may have two small
screws on each side of the optical tube assembly. In this case, tighten both screws
firmly.)
(Fig. 5)
6) Locate the vertical fine adjustment rod. It is a chrome-plated metal rod about six
inches long. Insert the smooth end into the chromed holder located on the side of the
yoke (See Fig. 6). You may have to loosen the large plastic locking knob in order to
insert the chromed rod. Once the rod is inserted (with the end with the hole facing the
focusing assembly) tighten the large locking knob just enough to prevent the rod from
falling out. Locate the chromed post on the side of the telescope tube near the
focusing assembly.
