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[rugby]

I am experiencing backlash when using the slo-mo cables for the Rowan AZ 100. Can anyone suggest why this is happening?
This is an outstanding mount but I am not comfortable fixing small mechanical problems. If no one else has this trouble I will contact Derek at Rowan to ask for assistance

[swsantos]

Try the damping adjusters. They are not the friction controls, they are the smaller knobs one on each side of the mount a pair each for altitude and azimuth. Turn them each time only slightly as you adjust them. I would try that before trying to adjust the worm gears, I had the same issue then discovered those dampers which solved the problem for me.

[Supernova74]

You can adjust the slow motion control and backlash by adjusting screws that are marked (A) I believe in the Rowan AZ100 instructions online.

[Berny]

If everything else fails, read the instructions. That's the way I do it. 

 

http://rowanastronom.../AZ100Mount.pdf

[rugby]

Thanks for the suggestions. I am gradually solving the issue because of your help.