IBM Selectric Service Manual

FIGURE 4. Cycle Clutch and Cycle Sliaft Removal
BELT REPLACEMENT
I. Position the carrier to the extreme right.
2. Remove the degree-wheel.pointer (#3, Figure 6).
3. Remove the degr~e-wheel (H2, Figure 6).
4. Remove the gear guard (HI, Figure 6).
5. Remove the left dust cover (not shown).
* 6. Remove the two screws (H I, Fi gure 7) that ho I d the pi ate
to the frame. Remove the contact assembly, holding it
to the front with a rubber band.
FIGURE 5. Cycle Clutch and Cycle Shaft Removal
FIGURE 6. Belt Replacement
7. Remove the cycle-clutch check pawl and spring (HI,
Figure 8).
8. Remove the front screw from the C I and C 2 contact as-
sembly (HI, Figure 9) and swing the assembly down.
9. Remove the bronze intermediate gear (H3, Figure 9).
10. Remove the three bearing plate screws (H2, Figure 9) and
remove the bearing plate.
II. Cut the old belt and remove it from the machine.
12. Force the positive bail down with a screwdriver (HI,
Figure II) making sure all the latches are under the bail.
FIGURE 7. Belt Replacement
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IBM Selectric Specifications

General

Type	Electric typewriter
Introduced	1961
Keyboard Layout	QWERTY
Carriage Return	Electric
Manufacturer	IBM
Printing Technology	Typeball (golf ball)
Power Source	AC Power
Power Supply	120V AC