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SECTION 3
MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS
PRECAUTION
1. Clean the following parts with a denatured alcohol-moistened
swab:
record/playback/erase head
pinch roller
rubber belts
capstan
idler
2. Demagnetize the record/playback head with a head demagne-
tizer.
(Head demagnetizer do not approach for the erase head.)
3. Do not use a magnetized screwdriver for the adjustment.
4. After the adjustments, apply suitable locking compound to the
parts adjusted.
5. The adjustments should be performed with the rated power
supply voltage unless otherwise noted.
• Torque Measurement
Mode
Torque Meter
Meter Reading
Forward
CQ-102C
30 to 60 g•cm
(0.42 to 0.83 oz•inch)
Forward
back
CQ-102C
2 to 7 g•cm
tension
(0.03 to 0.09 oz•inch)
FF/REW
CQ-201B
70 to 110 g•cm
(0.98 to 1.52 oz•inch)
