Akai X-360D

VII. MECHANISM ADJUSTMENT
6. Mechanism Adjustment 3)
6.1 Alignment of Capstan Drive Mechanism
The Capstan Drive Belt should run in the center of
the Motor Pulley and Flywheel, as shown in Figure
1. To position the Capstan Drive Belt, with proper
clearance between the Motor Mounting Plate and
the Chassis use adjusting Screws (C) and (A), shown
in Figure 2. After adjustment, tighten Lock Screws
(B) and (D).
1) With Motor rotating in the Normal direction,
loosen Screws (B) and (D) and adjust Belt
position by turning Screw (C).
2) With Motor rotating in the Reverse direction,
adjust Belt position by turning Screw (A). After
Drive Belt position has been properly adjusted
to run in the center of the Motor Pulley and
Flywheel (according to direction of motor
rotation), lock by tightening Screws (B) and
(D).
4)
CYCLE CHANGE
SWITCH
-— 5OHz
CAPSTAN
DRIVE BELT
Fig. 2 ee
MOTOR
|
CAPSTAN
DRIVE
BELT
PULLEY
;
FLY
WHEEL
fee —50HzZ
~=—60Hz
CHASSIS
MOTOR MOUNTING PLATE
MOTOR
Fig. |
With the Motor rotating and with the recorder
switched from 50 to 60 Hz, verify that the
Drive Belt does not contact the Belt Shift
Lever.
If the Drive Belt contacts the Belt Shift Lever,
loosen Screw (E), and move the Belt Shift
Lever Stopper so that the Belt does not contact
the Shift Lever.
CAPSTAN
CAPSTAN
FLY
WHEEL
DRIVE
BELT
Fig. 1,2
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