Akai GX-636

PINCH ROLLER
PLUNGER
7. PINCH ROLLER POSITION
ADJUSTMENT (Refer to Fig. 14)
At the play mode, the gap between the clamp joint
and the P lever joint should be 0.5 to 0.8 mm. Adjust
the pinch roller plunger position with screws (a).
8. PAUSE PLUNGER POSITON
ADJUSTMENT (Refer to Figs. 14, 15)
At the pause mode, the gap between the capstan and
the pinch roller should be 0.3 to 0.5 mm. Adjust the
pause plunger position with screws (b).
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PAUSE PLUNGER
CLAMP JOINT
P LEVER JOINT
Fig. 15
9. PINCH ROLLER PRESSURE
ADJUSTMENT
Connect a 2 kg spring gauge to the pinch roller fixing
screws. Pull down the pinch roller and then let it
slowly move back. Check that the spring gauge readls
1.2 kg 200g at the moment the pinch roller touches
the capstan and starts rolling. If it reads otherwse,
replace the P spring (See Fig. 14).