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c. Separate the LOADING LEVER Ass’y by pressing

the connection point from the CASSETTE HOLDER

Ass’y. (Fig. 3.4)

d. Remove the SAFETY SPRING connecting the

SAFETY LEVER and CASSTTE HOLDER

PLATE. (Fig. 3.3)

Remove the RELEASE SPRING connecting the

RELEASE LEVER and SAFETY LEVER. (Fig. 3.3)

3. Disassembly of DRUM Ass’y (Fig. 3.5)

a. Turn over the DECK MECHANISM and holding the

DRUM TOTAL Ass’y @ with hands, remove the 3

screw holding the drum total assembly with

mainbase.

b. Separate the DRUM TOTAL Ass’y from the deck

paying attention there is no damage on the surface of

VIDEO HEAD and DRUM.

c. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.

CAUTION:

• Assemble the FRONT LOADING Ass’y in the

reverse order of disassembly.

• Confirm that 2 bosses on the left side of the

CASSETTE HOLDER Ass’y are inserted in the

groove on the left side of the top plate. Insert 2

bosses on the right side of the CASSETTE

HOLDER Ass’y into the groove of the F/L

BRACKET R. (Fig. 3.4)

FIg. 3.3 Disassembly of the CASSETTE HOLDER Ass’y

FIg. 3.4 Assembly of the FL Ass’y

CAUTION:

• After the assembly of the DRUM TOTAL Ass’y,

check out if DECK Mechanism operate smoothly

and adjustment of tape transmission section is OK.

FIg. 3.5 Assembly of the DRUM TOTAL Ass’y