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Leg lock
replacement
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This
is the 3021 version 4 tripod we will be replacing a double spiral leg lock
to a flip lever leg lock if any questions call out store and we can answer
them for you. |
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This
is a closer photo of the upper and lower double spiral leg locks. we will
change out the lower one it being the easiest to change. |
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Step
1First off we will need to remove the nut covers. A knife or flat
head screw driver will work just fine |
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 Step
2After we have removed the nut covers we can Remove the bottom leg
locks screws. |
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Step
2-1Here if you look closely we have removed the two bolts and two
screws. |
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Step
3Now we can start to remove the leg lock pull and twist leg lock
and it should detach from the middle leg tube and will allow you to remove
the lower leg. |
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Step
4Now we remove the rubber foot from the bottom of the lower leg
tube |
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This
is the leg lock I am using its the R055,389 flip lever replacement. |
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Step
5
From the end that we removed the rubber foot slide your new leg lock on
largest opening first this will be very important very soon. |
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Step
5-1
You are going to Slide the leg lock all the way to the other side of the
lower tube |
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Step
6Now your going to grab your tripod and push the part of
the leg lock that is sticking off of your lower tube onto the middle tube be
sure to align the two leg locks so that they are uniform it makes it easier
when extending the legs. |
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Step
6-1Now you are going to tighten the piece of your leg lock
that is on the middle tube so that you wont worry about it falling off. |
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Step
6-2Now the lower bolt needs to be tightened to your leisure some
people prefer a tighter lock it is a personal preference |
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