IBM 7226 Manual page 85

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2. Begin spooling the tape back into the cartridge by turning the supply reel motor ( 4 in
3. Continue spooling into the cartridge until the tape is taut and remains within the flanges of the tape guiding rollers.
Ensure that you do not stretch the tape. Continue spooling until all tape is removed from the take up reel ( 3 in
1).
4. Locate the threader intermediate gear ( 1 in
threader intermediate gear and slowly rotate the threader mechanism gear ( 2 in
tape leader block assembly (LBA) into the cartridge.
Figure 2. LTO Tape Drive with the Cover Removed
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5. As the leader pin is secured in the cartridge, you should hear the leader pin retention spring clips click into place. If you
do not hear the click, continue rolling until the threader intermediate gear ( 1 in
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Loader motor worm gear
Outer guide rail WARNING: DO NOT TOUCH 4
Figure
Threader intermediate gear 2
Loader motor worm gear
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2) near the rear of the drive. You can use your finger to rotate the
Threader mechanism gear
Take up reel motor
Supply reel motor
Figure 1) clockwise.
Figure 2) clockwise. This draws the
Figure 2) stops. The LBA is in the
Figure