Akai 1710W

4.
Take-up
functions
normally,
but
tape
speed
lower
than
regular
speed.
Troubles
with
motor.
=
shaft
dragging
due
to
lack
of
oil.
+
peas
Pe
Clean
and
re-lubricate
Defective motor starting capacitor C602 Replace C602
| Fluctuation in power supply. }—__———_|Check line voltage and cycle. Use voltage regulator if line voltage is lower than standard. |
Troubles with power transmission Capstan drive belt stretched up and Slipping Replace belt.
mechanism.
on
motor
bushing.
i i ect drivin,
eoeen Bae eh pana eOre ° Place belt in position.
position.
Oil attached to motor bushing and/or flywheel. bo Wipe off oil. |
5. Wow: flutter. Irregular tape movement.
Troubles
with
motor.
|
—r-—
Decreased
motor
torque.
}
Check
motor
torque.
Defective
motor
starting
capacitor
C602.
Replace
C602
Troubles
with
power
transmission
Take-up,
supply
ree]
shaft
dragging
or
excessive
Check
reel
shaft
assemblies.
Replace
reel
mechanism. tension. shaft assembly if tension not adjustable.
--~] Capstan drive belt stretched up and slipping. Check belt.
+— Unbalanced flywheel rotation. Check belance. Replace flywheel.
Ch i
|_fRubber on pinch wheel deteriorated. eck rubber on pinch wheel and replace
pinch wheel.
Pinch
wheel
or
tape
guide
does
not
rotate
Check
and
replace
defective
part.
Clean
and|
smoothly.
Re-oil
if
it
again
provides
smooth
rotation.
Dirty head surface Clean heads,
rt Insufficient pinch wheel pressure. }——___| Re-adjust. pinch wheel pressure.
al Capstan bushing slipping on flywheel shaft. }—-———| Tighten capstan mounting screw.
Replace wom- i i ili
Worn-out idler wheel or no oil. p. out uated: Lubricate oilite
metal in center of idler.
6. Unit does not operate in Fast Forward made.
Troubles with power
transmission mechanism.
Oil attached to take-up idler
wheel or motor bushing.
Loose motor bushing.
Take-up idler wheel does not
function properly.
Wipe off oil.
Tighten motor bushing mounting
screw,
without placing recording tape on unit.
ce reel shaft does not rotate even
Check and readjust idler wheel.
Check, clean and Re-oil reel
shaft assembly.
Take-up reel shaft assembly
does not function properly.
Check lever ‘‘G”’
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