IBM System Storage TS3100, Setup, Operator, And Service Manual

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Loader motor worm gear
6
Threader mechanism gear
2
Cartridge loader tray guide
bearing
7
Lever
3
Rotator stub
8
Loader mechanism gear
4
Threader motor worm gear
5
Threader intermediate gear
1.
From the left side of the drive, pull out tape from the take up reel.
Note:
If there is more than approximately 0.6 m (2 ft.) of tape on the take up
reel, go to “Full-high Drive: Tape Broken in Mid-tape” on page A-13.
2. If there is less than approximately 0.6 m (2 ft.) of tape on the take up reel, cut
off the excess tape as close to the leader pin, as possible.
3. Locate the threader motor worm gear (
4
) the rear of the drive. Use your
finger to rotate the threader motor worm gear and slowly rotate the threader
mechanism gear (
6
) clockwise . This rotates the threader motor worm gear
(
4
) clockwise, drawing the tape leader block assembly (LBA) into the
cartridge.
4. As the LBA is secured in the cartridge, you should hear the LBA retention
spring clips click into place. If you do not hear the click, continue rolling until
the threader motor worm gear (
4
) stops. The LBA is in the correct position.
Note: Be sure to keep tension on the tape as the LBA is drawn into the
cartridge by using a hex wrench as shown in Figure A-7 on page A-8.
5. Notice the following:
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2
3
4
5
6
7
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Figure A-9. Drive with cover removed to reveal gear train.
A-10
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