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  1. 07-17-2009, 01:26 PM #1
    PearlWhiteGT
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    Before I Use My Flex

    Is there anything that I need to do to my new flex before I use it?
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    Re: Before I Use My Flex

    Not really but the early ones had a felt washer under the backing plate that needed to be lubed using house whole oil like 3in1 oil.I would do that even if it isn't needed.Just a couple of drops
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    Re: Before I Use My Flex

    which one do you have
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    Re: Before I Use My Flex

    Flex 3401
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    Re: Before I Use My Flex

    Make sure the backing plate is installed correctly and VERY TIGHT
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    Re: Before I Use My Flex

    i just got the 603 rotary not familiar with 3401 mine didn't come with a backing plate. i'm using the edge 2000 pads so no plate required, but the pc i have does motorcity is right make sure its tight
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    Re: Before I Use My Flex

    lube felt ring and check the backing plate, thats it.

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    Re: Before I Use My Flex

    Ditto on Wystangs sound advice. Although when we got ours the top handle snapped off, and it works pretty darn good. So we would add, snapped that handle off.
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    Re: Before I Use My Flex

    Where exactly is the felt ring located?
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    Re: Before I Use My Flex

    Quote Originally Posted by PearlWhiteGT View Post
    Where exactly is the felt ring located?
    under the backing plate .... remember to tighten the bolt with the included hex wrench.
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