Sony SVT-RA168, Service Manual

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SVT-RA40/RA168
3-14-2. S and T Incline Mounting Assemblies
1. Refer to Section 3-2 and remove the mechanism unit.
2. Refer to Section 3-5-2 and remove the cylinder unit.
3. Refer to Section 3-1 and rotate the loading motor in
the PLAY direction until tape loading is completed.
4. Shift the S incline mounting assembly
1
slightly, in
the direction of the arrow
A
, then remove it from the
S load lever assembly
2
.
5. Shift the T incline mounting assembly
3
slightly, in
the direction of the arrow
B
, then remove it from the
T load lever assembly
4
.
Assembly Notes:
1. Apply grease (VHJ-0100) to the rail (top, underside
and sides) on the mechanism chassis.
2. When fitting the S and T incline mounting assemblies
1
and
3
into the rail, turn the loading motor manual-
ly in the EJECT direction. When tape unloading
begins, watch out in case the S and T incline mounting
assemblies
1
and
3
get caught in the rail.
3. After replacing the parts, clean the cylinder and the
roller guide, then adjust the tape path as described in
Section 4-3.
Fig. 3-14-2
3-14. Guides
3-14-1. Guide Roller Assembly
1. Unscrew the two screws
1
. When you do this, be
careful not to damage the cylinder or the video head.
2. Remove the two guide roller assemblies
2
by un-
screwing them counterclockwise.
Assembly Notes:
1. Tighten the two screws
1
to a torque of 600 g
.
cm.
After tightening, apply a screw-locking glue.
2. After replacing the parts, be sure to clean the guide
roller and carry out tape path adjustment as described
in Section 4-3.
Fig. 3-14-1
1
Screw
1
Screw
2
Guide roller
assembly
2
Guide roller
assembly
4
T load lever
assembly
3
T incline
mo u n t i n g
assembly
1
S incline mounting
assembly
2
S load lever
assembly
Apply grease to the
top, underside and
sides of the rail.
A
B