IBM 727 Manual Of Instruction page 64

Magnetic tape unit and tester, electronic data-processing machines
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10.
Lamps (monthly).
CEM 86 for proper resistance values.
11.
Tape drive maintenance with tape tester (one unit per shift).
check list as closely as possible when removing a tape unit from the system.
additional information, see CEM 180.
11a.
Check start-stop time (forward, backward).
l i b .
Check high-speed rewind (including total rewind time, starting at
critical point, creeping of machine reel, and tape break circuitry).
11c. Clean the column, head, capstans, idlers, and so on.
li d .
Check the vacuum columns (including the bellow switch, column
switches, and flapper valve switch.
12.
Tape drive maintenance with tape tester (monthly). Check the forw ard-
reverse magnet transfer time, the friction drive clutch (being sure it is clean), and
the air filters.
In addition, perform any other tests scheduled on a monthly basis,
which may be performed suitably with the tape unit removed from the system.
Check functional operation of lamps. Refer to EDPM
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