Drum, Drum Drive, And Ink Supply Section; Drive Belt Tension Adjustment - Ricoh C217 Service Manual

7. DRUM, DRUM DRIVE, AND INK SUPPLY
SECTION

7.1 DRIVE BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT

PURPOSE: To ensure that the main motor rotation is correctly transmitted to
the drum and each paper feed roller.
ADJUSTMENT STANDARD:
Between 2.8 and 3.0 mm deflection at 570-gram load.
[C]
1. Turn off the main switch and disconnect the power plug.
2. Remove the rear cover (5 screws).
3. Using a tension gauge, apply a 570-gram load to the center of the drive
belt [A]. Make sure that the belt deflects between 2.8 and 3.0 mm [B].
4. If it dose not deflect within this amount, adjust the position of the belt
tightened [C] after loosening the screws.
NOTE: The 2nd feed motor bracket helps to maintain the drive belt
tension. Do not remove the motor bracket when the drive belt
tension is adjusted.
SM
[A]
5-25
[B]
C217