Patty-O-Matic PR12 User manual

Model PR12
Owner’s Manual
Revised October 2019
Patty-O-Matic Inc.
Route 547 P.O. Box 404 Farmingdale NJ,07727
[phone] Toll Free in USA: 877-938-5244
www.pattyomatic.com
[email protected]
E469483
NSF/ANSI 8
E475191

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Table of Contents
• Introduction to Your Machine Page 3
• Installing Machine on Riser Platform Page 3
• Installing Rear Machine Guard Feed Tray Page 3
• Accessories Equipped with the Model PR12 Page 4
• Parts to Become Familiar with Page 5
• Label Location and Description Pages 6&7
• Operating Procedure Page 8
• Setting Ring Pin Pressure Plate Page 8
• Changing Mold Plate and Transition Plate Page 9
• Proper Disassembly for Cleaning and Sanitizing Page 10&11
• Installing Patty Paper Page 12
• Points of Lubrication Page 12
Parts Representation
• Feed Tray Assembly Page 13
• Mold Plate Guard Assembly Page 13
• Knock Out Cup Assembly Page 13
• Hopper Assembly Page 14
• Feeder Assembly Page 14
• Assembled Machine Views Page 15
• Paper Interleaver Assembly Page 16
• Ring Pin Pressure Plate Page 17
• Mold Plate Assembly Page 17
• Assembled Hopper and Feeder Page 17
• Electrical Switches Page 18
• Tower Assembly Page 19
• Main Shaft Assembly Page 20
• Crank Housing Assembly Page 21
• Motor To Main Shaft Page 22
• Knock Out Cam Assembly Page 23
• Knock Out Shaft and Lever Assembly Page 23
• Main Motor Side View Page 24
• Mold Plate Guide Rails Page 24
• Main Shaft Outside Machine View Page 24
• Wiring Diagram Page 25
• Warranty Information Page 26
• Important Information Guide Page 27
• Notes Page 28

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Installing Rear Machine Guard
Loosen the two bolts, one on the
Hopper and one on the rear of the
machine. Place Rear Machine
Guard under the washers located
under the bolt heads. Tighten bolts
using the provided Speed Driver.
To activate the interlock, slide push
rod into the plunger, inside the
keylatch, and turn rod to the right.
This will lock the push rod in place
and activate the interlock.
Installing the Feed Tray
Place stainless steel tube of Feed
Tray over the Hopper. Make sure
the Plunger on the bottom of Feed
Tray depresses the Tower Stem
inside the Tower Sleeve.
Installing Machine onto Riser
Platform
Place machine on the riser platform
making sure the 4 legs of the
machine go into the 4 leg wells on
the Riser Platform. The Picture
shown shows the front view of the
Riser Platform.
Thank you and congratulations on the purchase of your new Model PR12 Patty Molding Machine from
Patty-O-Matic, Inc! The Model PR12 will form, interleave paper between, and stack patties. This machine is
designed for easy operation and cleaning. Please become familiar with this manual and your machine will
give you many years of productive service.
The Model PR12 is shipped to you in at least two cartons which contain the patty machine, feed tray
complete with mold plate guard, rear machine guard, spare parts box, riser platform, and this manual. If you
purchased your machine with any other accessories, such as a mobile table or patty paper, these items may be
in a separate carton.
Your machine is equipped with two interlocks. One is located on the top of the machine and one is
located on the back of the machine. The Rear Machine Guard must be installed properly to engage the
interlock on the back of the machine and the Feed Tray must be installed on top of the Hopper to engage the
interlock on top of the machine.
For Additional Information or to view our Operational
Videos please visit www.PattyOMatic.com or call
732-938-2757
Feed Tray
Feed Tray
Guard
Push Rod &
Round Keylatch
Guard Bolts
Interlock Tower
Rear Machine
Guard
Leg Wells
Plunger located
behind guard

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Accessories Equipped with the Model PM18
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Item# Description Part #
1 Spare Parts Box 655
Holds Spare Parts, Patty Paper Sample, Machine Lubricant, Speed Driver, and
Locator Rings c/w instructions
2 Receiving Table 609-6
3 Speed Driver 544
4 8 Ounce Bottle of Machine Lubricant and Cleaner 600
5 Gallon of Machine Lubricant(Separate Order Only) 600A
6 Machine Locator Rings 610-2
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Please become familiar with some of the parts
of your machine prior to operating machine
Transition Plate
Mold Plate Assembly
T-Knob Hole
Ring Pin Pressure Plate
Knock Out Cup
Assembly
Refer to Page 12
Hopper
Please become familiar with some of the parts
of your machine prior to operation
Meat Stop
Mixer
Collar
Feeder Top
View
Feeder
Washer
Feeder
Pressure
Plate
Chamber
Lid
T-Knob
Back Drive
Rear Machine Guard
Feed Tray
c/w Guard
Feed Tray Guard and Mold Plate Guard, are installed for your
safety. Do not tamper with them in any way!
Ring Pin

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Proper Label Location for a Model PR12
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1. Danger Label 3 514-09a
2. Warning Orange 514-02
3. Patty-O-Matic 514-08
4. Safety instructions 514-06
5. Danger Label 2 514-00
6. Serial Tag For UL Machines 514-15UL
7. Store Tool 514-14
8. Warning Manual 514-01
9. Danger on/off 514-05
10. Do Not Pressure Wash 514-04
11. Unplug Machine 514-07
12. Made in USA 514-19
Item # Description Part#
13. Pro Position 514-11
14. Pro Risk 514-17
15. Danger Keep Clear 514-16

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Adjusting the Paper Attachment for different size paper
1. The Paper Pin Bracket can be adjusted for
different paper by loosening the bolts. To avoid improper
paper feeding, the correct setting is to have the leading
edge of the paper in line with the front edge of the roller.
2. The Paper Attachment can also move for further
adjustment by loosening the set bolt and sliding the
attachment. The set collar(not shown) located on the
support shaft may need to be loosened to move the Paper
Attachment toward the mold plate.
Setting the Ring Pin Pressure Plate for your Patty Size
The Purpose of the Pressure Plate is to entrap the amount of product necessary to form your patty and to control
the firmness of your patty. With the Pressure Plate set correctly you will in turn have less leakage, oozing, over working
of your product, and less strain on your machine.
If your patty weight is 8 ounces, keep the ring pin in the storage hole as described in the picture. This will allow
the Pressure Plate to move all the way into the Hopper and stop on the welded stop. This setting traps the most product
and is the maximum volume setting.
If your patty weight is 4 ounces, place the ring pin in the 4 ounce hole.
If your patty weight is 6 ounces, place the ring pin in the 6 ounce hole.
If you would like to have a tightly packed patty, move the ring pin to a higher than recommended setting.
THESE ARE ONLY RECOMMENDED SETTINGS. A VARIETY OF CIRCUMSTANCES MAY CALL FOR YOU
TO INSERT THE RING PIN IN A DIFFERENT LOCATION.
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1 - Ring Pin in storage hole
2 - 2 ounce hole
3 - 3 ounce hole
4 - 4 ounce hole
5 - 5ounce hole
6 - 6 ounce hole
7 - 7 ounce hole
8 - 8 ounce welded stop
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Proper Procedure for Operating a PR12
When the Model PR12 is fully assembled with all guards secured in their proper place, put product to be molded
in the Feed Tray. Push the product through the holes in the Feed Tray Guard, or under the Feed Tray guard and into the
Hopper. DO NOT PUT HANDS OR FINGERS, OR FOREIGN OBJECTS, SUCH AS STOMPERS OR
PLUNGERS INTO THE HOPPER. THERE ARE NO STOMPERS OR PLUNGERS NECESSARY WHEN
USING THIS UNIT, THEREFORE NONE ARE SUPPLIED. After you allow product to drop into the Hopper turn
the machine on by moving the On/Off switch down towards the on position. The machine may need to cycle a few times
to prime the machine with product. As patties are being formed, continue to push product through the holes and under
the Feed Tray Guard. Patty paper may be added to the machine as needed. The machine can hold up to 3/4 inch of paper
at a time, but no more.
As the Mold Plate moves back and forth to form patties, a thin coating of product may accumulate over its
surface, the Knock Out Cup, or on the front of the Hopper and Transition Plate. This accumulation does occur on all
molding machines an it is nothing to be concerned with. Do Not attempt to clean this accumulation while machine is
plugged in. There are certain machine settings that may lessen this accumulation.
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Set Bolt
Paper Pin
Bracket
Roller
Front Edge

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Mold Plate and Connecting Arm Rear View
Feeder Bolt
Transition Plate
Changing Your Machine’s Mold Plate
Always disconnect the machine from its power source
before attempting to change or clean any of the machines component parts.
First remove the T-Knob from the Back Drive of the Mold Plate, then pull the Mold Plate out from
the rear of the machine. If you prefer, remove the Mold Plate from the machine without removing the T-
Knob from the Back Drive. Simply unhook Connecting Arm from the T-Knob and slide the Mold Plate from
the rear of the machine.
When changing the Mold Plate always use the corresponding Transition Plate. The thickness fraction
stamped on the Transition Plate should match the fraction stamped on the front right corner of the Mold
Plate. For example: if your Mold Plate is stamped “4F 1⁄2” then the Transition Plate should be stamped “1/2”
The Transition Plate is removed by removing the four Hopper hold down Bolts and the Feeder Hold Down
Bolt. Once these bolts are removed lift the Feeder from the Hopper and the hopper from the machine. Once
the Hopper and Feeder are removed lift the Transition Plate and replace it with a different size. Make sure
the fraction that is stamped on the Transition plate is facing the front of the machine. After putting the new
Transition Plate in place replace the Hopper and Feeder, then install the same thickness mold plate. Be sure
to replace the Knock Out Cup to match the new Mold Plate size.
Transition Plate
Shown in Up Position
Back Drive
T-Knob
Hopper Bolt
Holes
Thickness
Fraction Stamp
Connecting Arm

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- Remove Feed Tray by lifting it off the
Hopper, and the Rear Machine Guard by
loosening the Guard Bolts, and unlatching
the push rod.
- Remove the four Hopper Bolts using the
provided speed driver. Loosen the two
bolts on the Chamber Lid so it can be
removed for additional cleaning.
- Remove Pressure Plate by detaching
spring and sliding Pressure Plate from the
inside of the hopper. Remove Feeder Bolt
by unscrewing it hold down bolt with the
speed driver, and removing feeder washer
from the machine. Spin the Feeder until it
clears the meat stop and lift it from the
inside of the Hopper.
- After the Hopper is removed from the
machine remove the Transition Plate from
the top of the Guide Rails. Occasionally the
Transition Plate may stick to the bottom of
the Hopper
- Remove the Mold Plate by pulling the ring
pin and disengaging the Connecting Arm
from the T-Knob. This will allow the Mold
Plate to be removed from between the Guide
Rails and removed from the machine. The T-
Knob may also be un-screwed from the Back
Drive as an alternate means of disassembly.
Proper Disassembly for Cleaning
your Model PR12
Always Unplug Machine from its
Electrical Source Before Cleaning
- Remove the Hopper by lifting it off the
Main Shaft of the machine.
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Chamber Lid
Hopper
Hopper Bolts
Hopper
Main Shaft
Mold Plate
Back Drive
T-Knob
Transition Plate
Connecting Arm
Ring Pin
Push Rod
Pressure Plate
Guard Bolts
Rear Machine Guard
Feeder
Feed Tray

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*To Re-Assemble the Machine reverse the above procedure. Hopper bolts should only be hand
tightened with the speed driver provided.
*The Knock Out Cup Should be installed on the Machine after all other parts are in place but
before the guards are installed. The Mold Plate should be all the way forward and the Knock Out
Arm should be in the down position for the cup to align with the Mold Plate properly.
Patty-O-Matic Inc. offers the highest quality patty paper, machine lubricant, and
machine grease. Please contact the factory for information on these products.
Toll Free in the U.S.A. 877-938-5244
www.pattyomatic.com [email protected]
Paper Sleeves Stops should be
adjusted for different size patty paper
- Remove the Knock Out Cup by loosening
the Knock Out Knob while holding the other
end of the bolt with the Speed Driver
provided with the machine.
- All of the parts that were removed from the
machine can now be washed and sanitized
thoroughly. USDA recommends the
sanitizing solution should be 50 parts per
million but no more than 200 parts per
million. The machine itself should be
cleaned and sanitized by hand. After all
the parts are cleaned, sanitized and dry
they should be coated in mineral oil as an
extra protectant.
DO NOT HOSE DOWN OR PRESSURE
WASH THIS MACHINE!
Knock Out Cup
Installing Patty Paper on
Interleaver
-Place a stack of paper no thicker
than 3/4 inch under the pressure
foot. Slide the hole in the paper
over the center pin.
*Placing more than 3/4 inch of
paper may cause improper paper
feeding.
Shown without guard for better visual
Knock Out
Knob
Speed Driver
Center Pin
Pressure Foot
Paper Sleeve Stops

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Points of Daily Lubrication For
Your Model PR12:
The Following Parts should be lubricated to ensure proper machine maintenance
- Pressure Foot should be lifted up
and oiled. Hold the Ball Knob
and lift up. Place a few drops of
oil on the Pressure Foot shaft.
Always Unplug Machine and use Food Approved Oil and Grease!
- Knock Out Shaft should be oiled
when the Knock Out Arm is in the
up position. The picture shown
displays the Arm in the up position.
- Tower Stem should be oiled when
the Feed Tray is removed as
shown.
- Rod End Bearings should be
oiled with a few drops of oil.
There are two Rod End Bearings to
be oiled. Do not allow oil to drip
onto the Paper Feed Roller.
- Main Shaft should be oiled when
the machine is disassembled as
shown in this picture. Be sure to
oil under the collar by the machine
cabinet.
- The Grease Fitting in Main Shaft
Block and the Connecting Arm of
the machine should be greased
once every two weeks. 1 shot of
grease is recommended.
Pressure
Foot Shaft
Rod End
Bearings
Main Shaft
Ball Knob
Grease Fitting
Knock Out Shaft
Knock Out Arm
Tower Stem

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Item# Description Part #
1 Feed Tray Guard Assembly 543
2 Feed Tray Guard Hardware 541-B
3 Mold Plate Guard Assembly PR12-550
4 Knock Out Knob PR12-571-1
5 Knock Out Arm PR12-502
6 Knock Out Cup Spacer 571-3
7 Knock Out Cup Plastic Washer 571-7
8 Round Knock Out Cup Only 571-1
9 Knock Out Bolt 571-9
10 Knock Out Cup Flat Washer and Lock Washer 571-8
11 Knock Out Air Valve (shown in red for visual affect) 571-4
12 Knock Out Cup Fender Washer 571-10
13 Push Rod and Collar Assembly 553
14 Feed Tray Tower Plunger and Bolt(Located on the
bottom of the feed tray) 620-17
15 Rear Machine Guard Assembly PR12-550R
-Knock Out Cup Assembly is Part #PR12-571
-Knock Out Cup Hardware Only is Part #PR12-571-H1
Feed Tray c/w Mold Plate Guard
Rear Machine Guard
Knock Out Cup Assembly
Knock Out Cup Assembly
Exploded View
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space
Item# Description Part #
1 Hopper Casting PR12-545
2 Chamber Lid PR12-545-A
3 Hex Hold Down Bolt (also used as Hopper hold down) PR12-556-1
4 Rear Machine Guard Hold Down Bolt PR12-550R-1
5 PR12 Guard Sign PR12-551-B
6 Meat Stop c/w Washer 555
7 Pressure Plate Block Hardware 548-CR
8 Pressure Plate Block 547-YR
9 Feeder 557
10 Hopper Nylon Bushing Set Screw(3 Required) 604
11 Hopper Threaded Plug 607
12 PR12 Guard Sign Hardware PR12-551-C
13 Hopper Nylon Bushing c/w set screws 603
14 Mixer Collar Set Screw 559
15 Mixer Collar 558
16 Witness Marks (one on Feeder and Mixer Collar for location) N/A
Hopper Front View
Hopper Rear View
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Feeder Top View
Hopper Bottom View
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Many parts are also sold as assemblies. Please contact the factory for further information:
Toll Free in the U.S.A. 877-938-5244
Outside the U.S.A. 732-938-2757
Machine Front View
Machine Left Side View
Machine Right Side View
Machine Left Side View
Item# Description Part#
14 Knock Out Shaft Nut and Lockwasher 503
15 Knock Out Guide Rod and Hardware PR12-502D
16 Tower Block Hardware PR12-620-09
17 Rubber Seal 464S
18 Paper Attachment Bracket 115-01
19 Knock Out Spring Stud PR12-490A
20 On/Off Switch Guard 501
21 On/Off Switch Boot 500B
22 Power Cord 115-01
23 Wire Grommet 487
24 Tool Holder 601
25 Travel Indicator Plate 999
26 Rear Machine Guard Hold Down Bolt PR12-550R-1
27 Paper Interleaver Bolt PR12-497B
Item # Description Part #
1 Pressure Foot Ball Knob PR12-506B
2 Knock Out Arm PR12-502
3 Pressure Foot Spring 508
4 Pressure Foot PR12-506-2
5 Tower Sleeve 620-06
6 Tower 620-5
7 PR12 Knock Out Nylon Hardware PR12-502A
8 Tower Block 620-6
9 Knock Out Spring 490
10 Interleaver Set Bolt PR12-519-1
11 Knock Out Shaft PR12-449
12 Knock Out Bumper PR12-504
13 Knock Out Spring Tab 498C
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Paper Return
Bracket
Paper Interleaver Side View
Paper Interleaver Top View
Item # Description Part #
1 Paper Interleaver Plug PR12-115-04A
2 Paper Motor Cord PR12-115-04
3 Paper Interleaver Casting PR12-519
4 Paper Interleaver Set Bolt PR12-519-1
5 Paper Interleaver Main Plate Bolts PR12-519C
6 Romex Connector 496
7 Paper Pin Adjusting Hardware PR12-539
8 Paper Pin Plate PR12-524
9 PaperFeed Roller PR12-521
10 Paper Interleaver Cabinet PR12-537
11 Rod End Screw with Flat PR12-522B
12 Rod End Bearing 522
13 Rod End Bolt PR12-522C
14 Paper Interleaver Main Plate PR12-519B
15 Paper Interleaver Capacitor
Clamp and Bolt PR12-516D
Item# Description Part#
16 Paper Interleaver Capacitor Assembly PR12-516C"
17 Paper Interleaver Motor w/ Capacitor PR12-516
18 Motor Block Hardware PR12-516-2
19 Paper Motor Mounting Hardware PR12-516-3
20 Paper Interleaver Chain and Link PR12-516B
21 Paper Interleaver Sprocket PR12-516A
22 Interleaver Cabinet Hardware c/w Spacers PR12-537-1
23 Pivot Rod Support Bracket 243
24 Left Return Spring 246L
25 Set Screw(One in Each Collar) 245
26 Spring Adjusting Collar 244
27 2 Return Bracket Mounting Hardware 249
28 Paper Stop 248
29 Stainless Steel Paper Pivot Rod 247
30 Paper Sleeve Stop 248A
31 Right Return Spring 246R
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Paper Interleaver Motor View
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Hold Down Bolt
Ring Pin Pressure Plate
Mold Plate Bottom View
Feeder Washer
& Shear Pin
Hopper and Feeder Assembly
Transition Plate
Mold Plate Side View
Item # Description Part #
1 Pressure Plate Spring and collar 549
2 Ring Pin Adjustment Holes N/A
3 Ring Pin(shown in the storage hole) 546C
4 Ring Pin Pressure Plate 546-3
5 Rear Machine Guard Hold Down Bolt PR12-550R-1
6 Round Mold Plate Only 563-1
7 Air Grooves (colored for visual) N/A
8 Back Drive Only PR12-564
9 Back Drive Spacer PR12-568
10 Back Drive Clamp 568
11 Back Drive Clamp Hardware PR12-568A
Item # Description Part #
12 T-Knob 567
13 Hopper Casting PR12-545
14 Hold Down Bolt PR12-556-1
15 Feeder Washer w/ Attached Bolt 561A
16 Meat Stop c/w Washer 555
17 Shear Pin 562
18 Transition Plate(Specify Size PR12-569
Part # PR12-563 - Mold Plate
Assembly
-Includes Round Mold Plate,
Back Drive Assembly and
Knock Out Cup Assembly
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On/ Off Switch Front View
Rear Guard Switch Interior View
On/Off Switch Interior View
Side and Rear View
Item# Description Part
1 On/Off Switch Guard 501
2 On/Off Switch Boot 500B
3 Wire Grommet 487
4 Power Cord 115-01
5 Rear Machine Guard Switch PR12-608-1B
6 Round Key Latch PR12-553-R
7 Rear Machine Guard Switch Wires PR12-608-1D
8 Machine Casing(Includes All Panels) PR12-493
9 10 AMP Circuit Breaker 115-10
10 On/Off Switch 500HD
11 Interleaver Receptical PR12-115-04B
12 Paper Interleaver Plug PR12-115-04A
13 Paper Motor Cord Assembly PR12-115-04
14 Romex Connector 496
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Tower Assembly
w/ Tower Block
Tower Assembly
Exploded Bottom View
Tower Assembly Top View
Item# Description Part #
1 Tower Sleeve 620-16
2 Tower Stem 620-3
3 Tower Tube 620-5
4 Tower Block 620-6
5 Tower Locator Lock Bolt 620-7
6 Tower Switch 620-10B
7 Rubber Seal 464S
8 Knock Out Guide Rod and Hardware 620-8
9 Tower Jam Nut 620-06
10 Tower Spring 620-9
11 Tower Acorn Nut 620-15
12 Tower Bushing 620-4
13 Tower Switch Wire 620-10A
14 Knock Out Tube Hardware PR12-460B
15 Knock Out Bushing Screw PR12-460A
16 Knock Out Shaft Bushing( Pressed in Tube) PR12-462
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Knock Out Shaft
Tube and Support
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Knock Out Lever Interior View
Cam Bearing and
Lever Block
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Many parts are also sold as assemblies.
Please contact the factory for further information:
Toll Free in the U.S.A. 877-938-5244
Outside the U.S.A. 732-938-2757
Item# Description Part #
1 Knock Out Lever Block Hardware(2 Required) PR12-450B
2 Knock Out Lever PR12- 450
3 Knock Out Lever Hardware PR12- 451
4 Cam Follower Bearing 474
5 Cam Bearing Hardware PR12- 475
6 Knock Out Lever Block PR12- 450A
7 Knock Out Cam PR12- 472
8 Crank-Connecting Arm Assembly PR12- 455
9 Crank-Connecting Arm Hardware(2 Required) PR12- 455-1
10 Machine Frame PR12- 445
11 Cam Bolt and Hardware PR12- 472-1
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