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Figure 71: Drive canister with cover removed to reveal gear train. Use with Table 143 on page 200.
Table 143: Gear train identification. Use with Figure 71 on page 200.
Figure identifying
number
Gear or part name
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Loader motor worm gear
2
Cartridge loader tray guide bearing
3
Rotator stub
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Threader motor worm gear
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Threader intermediate gear
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Threader mechanism gear
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Aluminum bracket
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Loader mechanism gear
1. From the left side of the drive, pull out tape from the take-up reel.
Note: If there is more than approximately 0.6 m (2 ft) of tape on the take-up reel, go to “Tape broken
2. If there is less than approximately 0.6 m (2 ft) of tape on take-up reel, cut off the excess tape as close
to the leader pin as possible.
3. Locate the threader motor worm gear
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on the rear end of the drive. Use your finger to rotate the
threader motor worm gear and slowly drive the threader mechanism gear
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200 IBM 3592 TS1140, TS1150, TS1155, and TS1160 Tape Drives: Maintenance Information