Ricoh G148, Service Manual

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This mechanism ensures that the feed and separation rollers do not stick together at the start of a job just
after the machine leaves standby mode.
When the feed roller reverses at the start of the job, a small arm [D] pushes the feed roller slightly forward
so that it comes away from the separation roller.
If the rollers stay stuck together, the motor may not be able to turn the rollers. When reversing at the start
of the job, only a small amount of power is applied from the motor, and this may not be enough to unstick
the rollers.
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