8. Remove the blank filler or adapter installed in the cassette linkage assembly.
Note: If there is a blank filler in the cassette linkage assembly, as shipped from the
manufacturer, there are two adapter arms. One adapter arm with short
adapters (short adapter arm) and one adapter arm is used with long adapters
(long adapter arm).
If you are removing a short adapter or blank filler, go to “Short Adapter or Blank
Filler Removal”.
If you are removing a long adapter, go to “Long Adapter Removal” on page 85.
Are you removing a long adapter?
YES Go to “Long Adapter Removal” on page 85.
Short Adapter or Blank Filler Removal
To remove a short adapter or blank filler, do the following:
1. Slide the long and short adapter arms away from the adapter or blank filler by
doing the following:
a. Each adapter arm has a release tab that allows the arm to be moved away
from the adapter or blank filler in the cassette assembly. Use your fingernail to
lift the tab to allow each arm to be moved away from the adapter or blank filler.
Lift the release tab on the short adapter arm, and push on the slotted tab to
release the end of the blank filler.
Note: If you plan to install a short adapter, leave the long adapter arm on the
cassette linkage assembly. If you plan to install a long adapter, remove
both the long and short adapter arms from the cassette linkage assembly
in the next step.
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