4''
4.
EARLY MODELS
4.01
Tape Lid Mechanism
Note: Remove top and tape guideplate.
Lubricate before adjustment.
TAPE LID
(1) To Check
Hold tape against notch in tape guide
plate. Align feed wheel groove in tape
lid with slot in plate. Align tape -out
pin hole in plate tape lid with hole in
plate. Check clearance between tape
lid and pivot shoulder.
Requirement
some ---:Max 0.010 inch
clearance between tape lid and pivot
shoulder.
To Adjust
Loosen tape lid mounting nuts friction
tight. Insert tip of TP156743 gauge
through slot and into groove of lid.
Position tape lid bracket. Retighten
nuts.
(Right Side View)
ISS 5, SECTIO N 573-127 -703
(2) To Check
Tape lid front bearing surface should
rest squarely against tape guideplate,
Check rear bearing surface clearance.
Note: When both plates are assembled
on unit, left edge of lid may touch top
plate and some change in this clearance
may be expected.
Requirement
some---Max 0. 003 inch
clearance between rear bearing
surface and tape guideplate.
To Adjust
Loosen tape lid bracket mounting
screws friction tight. Press tape lid
against tape guideplate. Position
bracket. Recheck requirement. Re
tighten bracket mounting screws.
(3) To Check
Latch tape lid against tape guideplate.
Check release plunger for endplay.
Requirement
endplay
when lid is latched against tape guide
plate.
To Adjust
Loosen eccentric mounting post lock
nut friction tight. Raise tape lid. Ro
tate high part of eccentric toward tape
guideplate. Close lid and rotate ec
centric toward bracket until latch just
falls under flat on post. Recheck by
depressing plunger. With lid held
down operate plunger. Tip of latch
should clear post.
TAPE LID
BRACKET
MOUNTING
LATCH BAIL
ECCENTRIC
PIVOT
SHOULDER
(Bottom View)
FEED WHEEL
SLOT
TAPE LID BEARING BRACKET
NUTS
TAPE LID
LATCH
BAIL
MOUNTING SCREWS
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