Fostex A-8 - Transport Adjustments

Fig. 6-7
* Assemble in reverse order whereby the belt is inserted through the cutout,
strung on the flywheel and capstan motor pulley and then the thrust bracket
reinstalled.
15) Replacing the reel motor drive belt
* With the top panel removed, as in Fig. 6-5, hold the brake in their released
state and remove the belt through the gap between the brake drum and brake
band, taking care not to bend the brake band.
The new belt is reinstalled in reverse order through this gap.
6.3 TRANSPORT CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT
1) Pinch roller pressure
Pinch roller pressure is supplied by the pinch Roller Pressure Spring only and
it is most important that the solenoid plunger be fully bottomed before taking
pressure measurement,
a) Place deck in the EDIT mode.
b) Attach a suitable spring scale to the pinch roller shaft with a short loop
of twine.
c) Put the deck in the PLAY mode, and positioning the scale as illustrated,
slowly draw it in direction opposite the capstan until the pinch roller
stops rotating.
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