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Changes and Adjustments, Page 6
Switching to Another Powder
Example: you've been using brand X powder for some of your ammo and it's time to change to brand Q. Let's explain how to switch powder.
1. Remove the powder bar return rod (#17350) from the machine. (Figure 77)
2. Using a 5/32" Allen wrench, unscrew
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Figure 77
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Figure 78
the two 10-24 screws that hold the clamp and slide the clamp away from the powder die (#16744). (Figure 78)
3. Remove the powder system.
4. Pour the powder out of the hopper back into its original container.
5. Turn the powder system upright and position the unit over the opening of the powder container and cycle the powder bar with your thumb. (Figure 79)
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Figure 79

6. Once the powder system is completely empty, reinstall the powder system and tighten the two 10-24 screws using a 5/32" Allen wrench.
7. Reattach the powder bar return rod (#17350).
8. Refill the powder hopper with the new powder.
9. Please use a quality powder scale to determine the new powder charge weight.

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Table of Contents
SL900 Cover Page Changes and Adjustments: Parts List, Schematics and Diagrams:
Mandatory Safety Measures
General Machine Information
Factory Settings
Components - What's First?
Making the First Few Rounds
Step-by-Step Preliminary Assembly
Parts List Troubleshooting and Lube Points

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