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Remove the tape from the spindle hole on the turntable platter and place the
platter on the spindle. The platter bearing is lubricated; no additional
lubrication is needed for at least one year.
Connect the power cord to the motor, and then place the motor, with the
power cord at the rear, next to the square cutout of the turntable chassis.
Lift the chassis and place it over the power cord. The motor should extend
approximately .25 inch from the side of the turntable chassis.
Place the drive belt around the platter and around the pulley on the motor.
The belt does not have to be level on the platter. It will self-level when the
platter starts rotating.
For 33 RPM operation, place the belt on the upper part of the pulley. For 45
RPM operation, place the belt on the lower, wider part of the pulley. The
center groove in each diameter is usually the correct speed. To determine the
precise speed, use a strobe disc and adjust speed by moving the belt up or
down. The VPI Synchronous Drive System speed controller provides the
ultimate speed accuracy and best sound. Check with your dealer about
availability.
Verify the turntable is level by using a 9- or 12-inch bubble level front-to-back
and side-to-side on the platter. If it is not level, rotate the aluminum cone feet
up or down. If you must turn the Scoutmaster feet more than three full turns,
level the shelf or platform the table sits on first.
