Exit Pawl Adjustment - Ricoh C249 Service Manual

3.9.11 EXIT PAWL ADJUSTMENT

Ensures that the exit pawls can move out of the way of the drum master clamper
while the drum is rotating.
Clearance adjustment
Standard: Within 0.80 ± 0.15 mm
[A]
[C]
• Front cover (! 3.3.1)
1. Loosen screw [A] then screw [B] in this order (do not remove them). Make sure
that the bracket [C] becomes free from engagement and the cam follower [D]
contacts the drum flange.
2. Using a gap gauge, measure the clearance [E] between the drum surface and
the exit pawls. It should be 0.80 ± 0.15 mm.
3. If the clearance is not correct, adjust the clearance by turning the bolt [F].
4. Reposition the bracket [C] and tighten the screws [A] and [B].
5. Do the timing adjustment (see the next page).
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[D]
[B]
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[E]
[F]
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