XL-30 (serv.man6) - Sharp Audio Service Manual (repair manual). Page 11

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Perform steps 1 to 7 and 9 of the disassembly method to
remove the tape mechanism. (See page 10.)

1. Remove the screws (A1) x 2 pcs., to remove the erase

head.

2. Remove the screws (A2) x 2 pcs., to remove the record/

playback head.

Note:
After replacing the heads and  performing the azimuth
adjustment, be sure to apply screwlock.

1. Carefully bend the pinch roller pawl in the direction of the

arrow 

, and remove the pinch roller (B1) x 1 pc.,

upwards.

1. Remove the main belt (C1) x 1 pc.,  from the motor pulley.
2. Remove the FF/REW belt (C2) x 1 pc., from the REW/FF

roller.

3. Put on the belts in the reverse order of removal.
Note:
When putting on the belt, ascertain that the belt is not twisted,
and clean it.

1. Remove the main belt.
2. Remove the screws (D1) x 2 pcs., to remove the motor

bracket.

3. Remove the screws (D2) x 3 pcs., to remove the motor.
Note:
When mounting the motor, pay attention to the motor mounting
angle

Pinch Roller
(B1)x1

Pinch Roller
Pawl

Main Belt
(C1)x1

FF/REW Belt
(C2)x1

REW/FF
Clutch

Motor

1

Speaker

1. Front panel .......... (A1) x1

11-1

2. Screw .................. (A2) x4

(A2)x4
ø4x12mm

(A1x1)

Woofer

Speaker Box

Driver

Direction of handle

Driver should be
pried away from
speaker Box.

Erase Head

Record/
Playback Head

(A1)x2
ø2x8mm

(A2)x1
ø2x3mm

(A2)x1
ø2x7mm

(D1)x1
ø2x4mm

(D2)x3
Special
Screw

Motor
Bracket

Motor

Motor

(D1)x1
ø2x4mm

Note:
After removing the connector for the optical pickup from the
connector, wrap the conductive aluminium foil around the
front end of connector remove to protect the optical pickup
from electrostatic damage.