Akai M8

Vi MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
1. LUBRICATION INSTRUCTION
For
maximum
service
life
and
optimum
performance,
lubricate
the parts
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
1
drop
Pinch
Wheel.
Bearing
2
drops
Take-up and Supply Reel Shaft Bearing & 2 drops
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
SCAKED
IN
ALCOHOL.
OTHERWISE,
THE
OVER-FLOWED
LUBRICANT
MAY
BE
SCATTERED
DURING
OPERATION
AND
DETERIORATION
OF
RUBBER
COMPONENT
PARTS WILL RESULT.
FLYWHEEL AS" MOTOR
Fig. 17
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-te}.