4-3 ALIGNMENT PROCEDURES OF MECHANISM
The following procedures describe how to align theAlignment 1
individual gears and levers that make up the tapeLoading Arm (SP) and (TU) Assembly
loading/unloading mechanism. Since information
about the state of the mechanism is provided to theInstall Loading Arm (SP) and (TU) Assembly so
System Control Circuit only through the Mode Switch,that their triangle marks point to each other as
it is essential that the correct relationship betweenshown in Fig. 4-3-2.
individual gears and levers be maintained.
All alignments are to be performed with the mech-Alignment 2
anism in Eject mode, in the sequence given. EachMode Gear
procedure assumes that all previous procedures have
been completed. Keeping the two triangles pointing at each other,
install the Loading Arm (TU) Assembly so that the
last tooth of the gear meets the most inside teeth
IMPORTANT:
of the Mode Gear. See Fig. 4-3-2.
If any one of these alignments is not performed
properly, even if off by only one tooth, the unit will
unload or stop and it may result in damage to theTriangle MarksAlignment 1
mechanical or electrical parts.Loading Arm
(SP) Assembly
Alignment points in Eject Position
Last Tooth
Alignment 2
Top ViewLoading Arm
(TU) Assembly
Most inside teeth
of Mode Gear(LM)
Mode Gear(LM)
Alignment 3Fig. 4-3-2
Alignment 3
Cam Gear (A)(HI), Rack Assembly
Install the Rack Assembly so that the first tooth on
the gear of the Rack Assembly meets the first
groove on the Cam Gear (A)(HI) as shown in Fig.
Bottom ViewAlignment 14-3-3.
Top ViewCam Gear (A)(HI)
Alignment 2Alignment 3
First tooth
Fig. 4-3-1
First groove
on the Cam Gear (A)(HI)Gear on Rack Assembly
Fig. 4-3-3
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