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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
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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
in midtape" on page 201.
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
threader motor worm gear and slowly drive the threader mechanism gear
200 IBM 3592 TS1140, TS1150, TS1155, and TS1160 Tape Drives: Maintenance Information
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Gear or part name
Loader motor worm gear
Cartridge loader tray guide bearing
Rotator stub
Threader motor worm gear
Threader intermediate gear
Threader mechanism gear
Aluminum bracket
Loader mechanism gear
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on the rear end of the drive. Use your finger to rotate the
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