Akai M-7 - Page 12

Vl MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
1. LUBRICATION INSTRUCTION
For
maximum
service
life
and
optimum
performance,
lubricate
the
paris
identified
below
after
each
500
hours
of
operation.
Use
only
light
machine
oil
of good
quality
Motor 3 drops
Drive Capstan Shaft 2 drops
Rewind Idler Wheel Bearing and Wind take-up Idler Bearing. 1 drop
Intermediate Idler Bearing yy
Pinch Wheel Bearing 2 drops
Take-up and Supply Ree! Shaft Bearing & Y
Also apply a liberal film of light machine grease to each roller surface of all levers and cams.
CAUTION: DO NOT OVER-LUBRICATE, AND WIPE OFF EXCESS IMMEDIATELY USING A COTTON
SWAB SOAKED IN ALCOHOL. OTHERWISE, THE OVER-FLOWED LUBRICANT MAY BE
SCATTERED DURING OPERATION AND DETERIORATION OF RUBBER COMPONENT
PARTS WILL RESULT.
FLYWHEEL
Fig. 16 MOTOR
2. CLEANING TAPE HEADS AND OTHER PARTS
Wipe surface of tape heads, guide roller bearing, capstan bushing and pinch wheel periodically with a soft cloth )
soaked in alcohol or carbon-tet.