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2.2
Cassette mechanism assembly
REFERENCE: Prior to performing the following procedures, turn the mode gear on the bottom of the body until the respective part comes to the EJECT position (Refer to Fig.1).
Mode gear
Fig.1 2.2.1 Removing the cassette guide (See Fig.2) (1) Turn the mode gear to set to RVS play or subsequent mode. (2) Remove the cassette guide from the main chassis while releasing each two joint tabs a in the direction of the arrow.
Cassette guide
Tab a
Fig.2 2.2.2 Removing the load arm (See Fig.3) (1) Remove the E-washer attaching the load arm. (2) Move the load arm in the direction of the arrow and release the joint b on the cassette catch.