User manual MEADE LXD-75 ADDENDUM

[. . . ] Update Changes to the Meade® LXDTM-75 manual The following replaces steps 1 through 4, page 11, in the printed LXD-75 manual. Figure numbers refer to Figures 1c and 1d, pages 4 and 5, in the manual, or are included on this page. Thread shaft through the mounting base Braces Spreader Bar How to Assemble Your Telescope The giftboxes contain the optical tube assembly and the tripod with the equatorial mount. [. . . ] Slide the bushing, the wide open side facing downward, onto the shaft as far as it will go (Fig. Above the mount, snap the c-clip into the second, narrower precut slot (see Fig. Attach mount to tripod base: Place the mount over the tripod mounting base (37, Fig. 1c) and onto the shaft, with the protrusion on top of the tripod's base positioned between the fine azimuth control knobs (27, Fig. If necessary, back off the azimuth control knobs wide enough for protrusion to fit between them. This attachment keeps the tripod and the telescope mount securely in place. Then line up the spreader bar braces so that they are each touching one of the tripods legs. When you wish to collapse the tripod, loosen the tension knob and move the braces off the legs. Continue with Step 5, as presented in the printed manual. Tension Knob T-Handle Fig. 5a: Slide bushing over shaft. Second slot Meade Customer Service C-clip Fig. [. . . ] If factory service is required, you will be assigned a Return Goods Authorization (RGA) number prior to return. Fine Azimuth Control Knobs Protrusion Place mount over shaft with bushing and c-clip. Fig. 5c: Attach the mount to the tripod. © 2004 14-7500-01-00 09/04 [. . . ]