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Table 3-2 . Troubleshooting -- Continued
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Step 8.
Check if idler pulleys bind.
Lubricate pulleys.
Step 9.
Check if jackshaft is properly adjusted.
If not, tell your supervisor.
Step 10.
Check if front belt guide is properly adjusted.
If not, tell your supervisor.
3. PRINTER LINEFEEDS UNEVENLY.
Step 1.
Check if obstruction holds paper.
Clear paper path.
Step 2.
Check if platen is seated properly.
Reseat platen (para 3-14).
Step 3.
Check if platen bushings bind.
Lubricate bushings.
Step 4.
Check if friction brake binds.
Lubricate.
Step 5.
Check if friction brake slips.
If so, tell your supervisor.
Step 6.
Check if linefeed idler gear slips.
If so, tell your supervisor.
Step 7.
Check if linefeed idler gear is broken or worn.
if so, tell your supervisor.
Step 8.
Check if platen drive gears are broken or worn.
If so, tell your supervisor.
Step 9.
Check VFU drive belt tension.
If not as specified, tell your supervisor.
Section V. MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
13-13. GENERAL
This section contains the maintenance procedures you are authorized to perform on the line printer. These include
cleaning, removal and installation of components, and testing.
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