Brother FAX560 Service Manual page 37

(4) To replace the platen, remove gear 23 by cutting off the two locks (having no rib) out of three
with nippers. Then remove gear 24, platen shaft bushings, and platen in the direction of the
arrows shown below.
NOTE: Do not remove the platen except when the platen is defective and requires
replacement. When placing an order for a platen, also order gear 23.
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