Specifications

Page 4-42 105SL Maintenance Manual 32056L Rev. 2 12/4/01
SECTION 4 PREVENTIVE AND CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE
Ribbon Supply Spindle
1. Refer to Figure 4-31. Carefully remove and retain the C-clip near the end of the shaft.
2. Loosen the two set screws that secure the end cap.
NOTE: The compression spring, torsion spring, bearing, and two thrust washers
are free to fall when the end cap is removed.
3. Carefully slide the end cap, complete with the springs, thrust washers, and bearing off
the end of the shaft.
4. Remove the shaft collar.
5. Remove and discard the felt washer.
6. Slide the outer spindle section off the shaft.
7. Remove and discard the felt washer.
8. Slide the felt washer with the smaller inside diameter onto the shaft until it rests against
the inner spindle section.
9. Slide the outer spindle section onto the shaft.
10. Install the outer felt washer onto the shaft collar, making sure it is seated on the lip of
collar.
WARNING:
WEAR PROTECTIVE EYE WEAR WHEN REMOVING E-RINGS, C-CLIPS,
SNAP RINGS AND SPRINGS. ALL OF THESE ARE UNDER TENSION AND
COULD FLY OFF WHILE BEING REMOVED.
Figure 4-31. Ribbon Supply Spindle Maintenance
Felt Washer
Thrust
Washers
Allen Head
Set Screws
Torsion
Spring
Outer Spindle
Section
Inner Spindle
Section
Compression
Spring
Bearing
End Cap
C-Clip
Shaft Collar