Paper Feed; Pick-Up, Paper Feed And Separation Roller Replacement - Ricoh FT5540 Service Manual

31 August 1989

5. PAPER FEED

5.1 Pick-up, Paper Feed and Separation Roller Replacement

1. Remove the paper feed guide plate [A] (3 screws). Then, remove the snap ring [B], and
replace the rollers [C].
- Separation Roller -
1. Remove the snap ring [D], and remove the roller [E].
2. Slide the slip clutch [F] off the shaft. Then, clean and lubricate the clutch with Mobil Temp
78.
CAUTION: When reinstalling the spring between the inner [G] and outer [H] hubs,
make sure that the spring [I] does not contact the inner hub. This is
because the inner hub does not slip properly if the spring contacts the
inner hub. This may cause midfeeds.
3. Reassemble.
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