Figure A-22. Rewinding tape into cartridge
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1
Loader motor worm gear
2
Outer guide rail
(WARNING: Do Not Touch)
2. Begin spooling the tape back into the cartridge by turning the supply reel
motor ( 4 ) clockwise.
3. Continue spooling into the cartridge until the tape is taut and remains within
the flanges of the tape guiding rollers. Ensure that you do not stretch the tape.
Continue spooling until all tape is removed from the takeup reel ( 3 ).
4. Locate the threader intermediate gear ( 1 ) near the rear of the drive. You can
use your finger to rotate the threader intermediate gear ( 1 ) and slowly
rotate the threader mechanism gear ( 2 ) clockwise. This draws the tape
leader block assembly (LBA) into the cartridge.
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4
3
4
Appendix A. Information for Trained Service Personnel
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Takeup reel motor
Supply reel motor
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