Ricoh FT5034 Service Manual page 25

2. By-pass Feed Table Replacement
1. Open the by-pass feed table and remove
the by-pass feed table hinges from the
positioning pins by pressing them inward.
2. Remove the by-pass feed table.
3. Feed Rollers and Friction Pads Replacement
NOTE: Replace the feed roller and the
friction pad as a set to maintain a
good paper feed and separation
ability.
1. By-pass Feed Station
1) Remove the by-pass feed table.
2) Remove the upper by-pass feed guide
plate (2 screws).
3) Remove the pick-up roller, feed roller,
and gear (2 snap rings).
NOTE: When reinstalling the feed
roller, make sure that the hub is
positioned toward the rear on
the shaft.
4) Remove the friction pad holder by pressing the lower hooks using long nose
pliers.
5) Peel off the friction pad and stick a new
pad on the friction pad holder.
NOTE: Check that the friction pad is
0.05 to 0.35 mm below the
surface of the front lip.
6) Grease both sides of the friction pad holder with Mobil Temp 78.
7) Reinstall the friction pad holder and the by-pass feed table.
NOTE: 1) Do not touch the surface of the new friction pad with oily fingers.
2) Be careful not to damage the pressure springs.
3) The lip side should be positioned towards the outside of the
machine.
Upper By-pass Feed
Guide Plate
Snap Ring
Hub
Feed Roller
A = 0.05 ~ 0.35 mm
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By-pass Feed
Table
Friction Pad
Pick-up
Roller
Friction Pad Holder
MT78
(Front)