IBM Selectric - Interposer Removal

Figure 53. Carrier Shoe Removal
INTERPOSER REMOVAL
1. Align the carrier over the line lock interposer (#1, Fig-
ure 55).
2. Disconnect the operational keylever springs, carrier-
return spring, and backspace spring (#2, Figure 55).
3. Remove keylever upstop (#4, Figure 55).
4. Remove the spacebar equalizing rod (#5, Figure 55).
5. Remove the bell bail lever (#6, Figure 55).
6. Remove the bell ringer bail (#7, Figure 55).
7. Remove fhe margin rack (#8, Figure 55).
8. Slip sound deadening over operational keybuttons (#9,
Figure 55).
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Figure 55. Interposer Removal
9. Push the fulcrum rod to the interposer being removed with
a fulcrum rod tool (#1, Figure 56).
10. Remove the spring from the interposer being removed (#2,
Figure 56).
11. To remove the line lock interposer, it is necessary to re-
move the screws marked '~A" on Figure 55 and pull the
interposer guide comb support forward (not shown).
12. The following ad justments should be checked after the
interposer is replaced.
a. Keylever Guide
b. Bell Ringer Bail Lever
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Figure 56. Interposer Removal
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