
running in the "Forward" position, pull the spring
scale back until the capstan (7) slips; then read the
scale. Pressure ineasured with tape loaded and
running shouldbe 4l/2 to 5 lbs. Adjustthe ,,Flexloc,,
nut until the prooer pressure is obtained.
Rear Idler lVheel Adjustment:
With the motor running in ttReverse" direction,
the rear idler wheel and bracket (101) is adjusted by
loosening the two mounting screws (110A), figure 4,
and sliding the bracket to the I e f t (facing the rear of
ttte machine) until the cam follower (63) has approxi-
mately I/16't slack, The idler wheel must be
horizontally aligned with the main drive wheel (g6) for
properperformance. Be sure the adjusting screws
are tight af ter the adjustment is made; check to be
sure that rear idler wheel does not contact the
neoprene oil catcher on the motor shaft while operating.
Clutch Adjustment:
The clutch assemblies (diaphragm and hub
assemblies (?2), and clutch wheel (?4) slip relative to
each other due to the speed difference between the
capstan and the clutchassembly. The friction between
tape and capstan produces the drag forcing the clutch
to slip; however, when this f riction is removed bv
turning the control knob (1S) to "Tape Out", there
should be enough friction in the clutch assemblies to
drive the reels at high speed. The following procedure
is necessary to check and adjust the clutch assembly.
With the motor running, check the pressure of the
clutch with a spring scale hooked on to the reel at
approximately a 3 " radius and held at right angles to
the reel spoke. Comect adjustment should rcad, S l/2
to 4 l/2 oz, The clutch pressure is varied by adjust-
ing the "Flexloc" nut (85).
Br:ake Shoe Adjustment:
The brake shoes (102) must be adjusted to stop
the reels immediately when the control knob (16) is
placed in the neutral or "Off" position.
The brake shoes (102) are adjusted by loosening
the screw which secures them to the brake arm
assembly (112). With the machine in a neutral posi-
tion, move the brake shoe in to contact the clutch
wheel firmly; then tighten the screw.
Brake pressure applied to the clutch wheel
should be just enough to stop the r e e I s immediately;
too great a pressure may cause the shoes to drag on
the clutch wheels while in playing position.
Tape Level Adjustment:
With the tape loaded and running, and with the
contro.l knob (18) in the "Tape In" or '.play or
Record" position, the edge of the tape should run
approximately t/32ttabove the bottom edge of the
capstan rubber (?) in both directions. To adjust ilre
ppe position as required carefully bend the tape arms
(22) and (23) until proper adjustment is obtained.
Pressure Pads:
position ("Tape In" or "Play or Record"), and shoulo
be vertical and flat against the erase heads. .The
pressure pads are adjusted by loosening their mount-
ing screws (138) and rotating padsto correct position;
then tighten screws. If a high frequency mechanical
noise is heard when the tape i s running, this may be
oamped out by adding adhesive tape to the rear sur-
face of the pressure pad assembly (13).
Automatic Reverse Adjustment:
The solenoid (111) should be adjusted so that
the. machine -will cycle automatically, from "Forward"
to ttReverse", every time the reversing switch (15)
is acfuated. To adjust the solenoid, remove the power
plug, turn the controlknob (16) to "Forward"position,
and loosen the screws holding the solenoid bracket to
the mounting base. Adjust the solenoid so that the end
of the plunger isapproximately l/32t1 from the rubber
bumper on the end of the brake driving link; tighten
the screw.
The spring (80) and bracket (?8) must also be
adjusted properly to assure definite reversing opera-
tion. The spring and bracket, which hold the self-
energizing wheels (90) in contact with the clutch wheel
(?4), help to switchthe oscillatingbracket (BB). Adjust
the spring so that it is vertical i n respect to ilre head
lifting link (64) when the machine is in the "Off" posi-
tion. In late production, two of these springs (80) are
used. This is to give a more positive or definite
reversing action to the mechanism.
TROUBLES
Failure to Reverse Automatically:
1. Check power source 6,3 volts by shorting the
re_v.ersing switch (15). Short metal rings of the switch
(15) and listen for hum in solenoid (11{.
2. Excessive brake pressure. See ,,Brake Shoe
Adjustment".
3. Solenoid out of adjustment, thereby not
actuating thebrake dgiving link (104). See ,.Automatic
Reverse Adjustment".
.. 4. Spring (80) broken or out of adjustment. See
"Automatic Reverse Adjustment,,.
5. Check mechanism for binding parts.
Machine Shuts off at nng:l :gpS_Irylgqd of Reversing
1. Spring (44A) Ioose, thereby not pulling the
motor and bracketassembly around, leavingthe srvitch
in the neutral or "C)ff" position.
2. Check for binding parts.
3. Check metallic coating on back of tape.
Speed Variation or Wow:',
1. Check the motor shaft, driving wheels (g0),
clutch wheels (?4), main dr ive wheel (g6), and rear
idler (101), for oil and foreign material. Clean with
carbon tetrachloride.
2. Brake pressure adjustment too great. If this
is true, the brake shoes maydrag on the clutch wheels
(?4). See "Brake Shoe Adjustment".
The pressure pads (13)apply just enough
pressure to the tape to hold the m against the erase
heads (24). The pressure pads should be depressed
approximately t/8" when the mechanism is in playing
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