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SECTION 3
MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS
PRECAUTION
1. Clean the following parts with a denatured alcohol-moistened
swab:
record/playback/erase head pinch roller
rubber belts capstan
idler
2. Demagnetize the record/playback head with a head demagne-
tizer.
(Head demagnetizer do not approach for the erase head.)
3. Do not use a magnetized screwdriver for the adjustment.
4. After the adjustments, apply suitable locking compound to the
parts adjusted.
5. The adjustments should be performed with the rated power
supply voltage unless otherwise noted.
• Torque Measurement
Mode Torque Meter Meter Reading
Forward CQ-102C
30 to 60 g•cm
(0.42 to 0.83 oz•inch)
Forward
back CQ-102C
2 to 7 g•cm
tension
(0.03 to 0.09 oz•inch)
FF/REW CQ-201B
70 to 110 g•cm
(0.98 to 1.52 oz•inch)