IBM TotalStorage Ultrium T800, Operator'S Manual

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__ Step 5. Continue spooling into the cartridge until the tape is taut and remains
within the flanges of the tape guiding rollers. Ensure that you do not
stretch the tape.
__ Step 6. Locate the threader motor worm gear (
4
in Figure 36) on the rear of
the drive. You can either:
a.
Use your finger to rotate the treader motor worm gear and slowly
rotate the threader mechanism gear (
6
in Figure 36) clockwise;
OR
b. Use a #1 flathead screwdriver to turn the worm gear (
9
in
Figure 36) clockwise.
This rotates the threader motor worm gear (
4
in Figure 36)
clockwise, drawing the LBA into the cartridge.
1
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
9
Threader worm gear
5
Threader intermediate gear
__ Step 7. As the tape leader block assembly (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
in Figure 36) stops. The LBA is in the correct position.
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Figure 36. Drive with cover removed to reveal gear train.
Servicing
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