purpose of lock tabs ?

[aSTerix]

I know this sounds like the answer is obvious !! The clymer manual refers to item 17 as a lock tab, however, it isn't "locking' anything .

If the screws were hex head and the tab was bent againts a flat on the hex head then I would concur with that statement, however, the screw has a round head and the tab does nothing to prevent the screw turning

Is there perhaps another purpose , does covering the screw head (which the tab does) achieve something ?

On a seperate note, these screws are well and truly stuck in there , I decided to just leave them alone !

 

[bdalameda]

Keeps the screws from being ingested by the intake if they become loose. The screws will stay attached to the bracket and not become separated. The bracket is too large and cannot be sucked into the intake.

 

[aSTerix]

Keeps the screws from being ingested by the intake if they become loose. The screws will stay attached to the bracket and not become separated. The bracket is too large and cannot be sucked into the intake.

Aha, that makes total sense , thankyou