Panasonic TX-21GV1, Service Manual

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A/C HEAD ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
1) Remove the hex nut (1) from the A/C HEAD POST (4) of the MAINBASE.(Fig.23)
2) Remove the A/C HEAD ASSEMBLY (2) from the MAINBASE.
3) Remove the A/C HEAD SPRING (3) from the A/C HEAD ASSEMBLY.
NOTE
After reassembling, adjust the TAPE TRANSPORTING SYSTEM, referring to ADJUSTMENT OF THE TAPE TRANSPORTING
SYSTEM.
After adjusting the TAPE TRANSPORTING SYSTEM spread the A/C HEAD, A/C NUT, AZIMUTH SCREW and TILT SCREW
with LOCKING PAINT.
L/C BRACKET ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
1) Remove the screw (1) from the L/C BRACKET ASSEMBLY (2).(Fig.24)
2) Remove the L/C BRACKET ASSEMBLY from the MAINBASE (3).
PINCH LEVER TOTAL ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
1) Remove the POLY WASHER (3) from the PINCH LEVER POST of the MAINBASE.
2) Unhook the PINCH LEVER SPRING (4) from the hook of the MAINBASE (5) and remove the PINCH LEVER TOTAL
ASSEMBLY (9).
CAUTION
Take care not to coat Grease, Oil or other substances on the surface of the PINCH ROLLER.
CAM GEAR, RELAY LEVER AND F/L RACK REMOVAL
1) Remove the CAM GEAR from the MAINBASE (7). (Fig.24)
2) Remove the RELAY LEVER from the MAINBASE (6).
3) Remove the F/L RACK from the MAINBASE by pulling it in the direction of the arrow (8).
NOTE
When reassembling refer to Fig.25/Fig.26. (Page 16)
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Lift cam bracket, pinch lever, cam gear,
relay lever, front loading rack removal
Fig.24.
Disassembly of the audio control head assembly
Fig.23.