SHEARING PLANT; ELECTRIC

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c. 1985 - 1

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Overview

Electric powered shearing motor, single stand.
Sunbeam Farm Model. A.C. Electric Gear (with inbuilt overload slip clutch)
Model SBE53-4

Historical information

Originally purchased second hand in 1993 from a property in Coondle by Len Leeder.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-37-2018.3

Item type

Objects

Material

Metal

Rubber

Inscriptions and markings

Sunbeam Corporation Limited (Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane.)
Instructions for use from metal plate affixed: "Slip clutch; an overload slip clutch is built into the downtube spindle vee pulley. When an obstruction is encountered, pull rope to switch off motor and so prevent clutch slipping unnecessarily. Clear obstruction from handpiece, switch on motor and continue shearing. Slip clutch adjustment. If increased clutch tension is required, using two spanners, hold bottom nut and then loosen top locknut on downtube spindle. Tighten bottom nut to increase tension on string then secure with top locknut. Vee Belt: To replace Vee Belt, loosen bolts and nuts holding downtube bearing housing assembly, slide bearing housing assembly back to release belt tension then remove Vee Belt. Reverse this procedure to tension the belt. Note Special Vee Belt No. M 21 (Aust.- M20 1/2 S.Africa)."

Keywords

LEEDER, Len

Year

c. 1985 - 1

Statement of significance

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Historic significance

Shire of Toodyay

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