Frequency Knob - Motorola ASTRO XTS 5000 Basic Service Manual

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8.6

Frequency Knob

This section explains how to remove and attach the frequency knob.
8.6.1 Remove the Frequency Knob
To remove the frequency knob:
1. Hold the radio in one hand so that the top of the radio faces upward, and the front of the radio
faces you.
2. With the other hand, grasp the frequency knob (13) and pull it upward, while rocking the knob
back and forth, until it is free from the frequency knob retainer insert (11), or the insert is free
from the shaft.
3. If necessary, while pressing the insert's (11) two snap tabs away from the frequency control
shaft so that the insert disengages from the shaft, use needle-nosed pliers to lift the insert up
and off of the frequency control shaft. Discard the removed insert.
4. Remove the secure lever (10) and the indicator lightpipe (9).
8.6.2 Install the Frequency Knob
To install the frequency knob:
1. Hold the radio so that the top of the radio faces upward, and the front of the radio faces you.
2. Align the lightpipe indicator (9) so that its straight tab is over the slot for the illuminated
pointer. Push the tab down into the slot so that it is securely seated.
3. Place the secure lever (10) on the frequency control shaft, aligning it so that its pointer is at
the front of the radio and its two inner slots line up with the two keys on the shaft. Slide the
secure lever down to the bottom of the shaft.
4. If you are replacing the frequency dial escutcheon (12):
a. Remove the backing paper from the escutcheon.
b. Align the number "1" on the escutcheon with the alignment notch on the frequency knob
retainer insert (11).
c. Slide the escutcheon down over the insert, ensuring that the alignment tab on the escutch-
eon fits inside the tab recess on the insert.
d. Press the escutcheon firmly onto the insert to ensure proper adhesion.
5. Place a new frequency knob retainer insert (11) and new frequency dial escutcheon (12) on
the frequency control shaft, aligning the insert's D-shaped hole with the D-shaped shaft.
Press downward firmly on the insert until it snaps in place on the shaft.
6. Place the frequency knob (13) on the insert (11), aligning it's pointer with the number "1" on
the escutcheon (12). Press firmly downward on the knob until it seats securely in place.
July 16, 2004
Disassembly/Reassembly Procedures: Frequency Knob
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