Pentax ME Service Manual

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34. Body covering, self-timer lever assembly (0-A118)
Self-timer screw (A122) - left-handed.
35. Disassembly of front board and mirror housing
a) Remove self-timer (H000)
b) Mirror release lever (0-A111)
c) Mirror housing
d) Connector (I100) - only loosening (I2)
e) Unsolder 5 lead wires
Purple 2, orange 2, black 1
36. SWg, SWm located underneath mirror housing
SWg = Magnet switch
SWm = Memory switch
a) SWg - Spring tension adjustment
8~10g spring tension is desirable: Check with tension gauge.
b) SWm adjustment
Bend longer contact piece as shown in figure.
Shorter contact piece should have proper tension.
(Check the tension after charging the mirror housing.)
c) SWg adjustment
When mirror housing is charged, 0.2~0.3mm clearance is necessary
between both contact pieces.
Bend longer contact piece as shown in figure.

Pentax ME Specifications

General

Type	35mm SLR
Lens Mount	Pentax K mount
Flash Sync	1/100s
Weight	460g (body only)
Film Rewind	Manual crank
Exposure Modes	Aperture priority auto, Manual
Exposure Metering	TTL center-weighted
ISO Range	12 - 1600
Viewfinder	Pentaprism
Focusing Screen	Split image with microprism
Battery	2x SR44 or 1x 4LR44
Film Advance	Manual lever