Selectric Resources

 

"A FRAME" PAPER FEED REMOVAL

 

The feed rolls may be removed from the “A frame” using the following procedure:

 

Carefully move the feed roll arm assembly and remove the front feed roll. Pivot the rear feed roll toward the front and remove.

 

The “A frame” is removed using the following procedure:

 

1. (“Selectric” II and Correcting “Selectric” Typewriters) Remove detent release lever and stud.

2. Remove the platen ratchet detent.

3. Remove the index link from the index pawl without changing its adjustment.

4. Remove index pawl overthrow stop.

5. (Dual Pitch) Disconnect half backspace links, loosen half backspace stop bracket nut and pivot bracket from under nut.

6. (Dual Pitch) Remove pitch cam cable from switch pitch sector gear.

7. Mark the position of the multiple copy control detent plate; loosen the screw and pivot the plate from under the screw.

8. Disconnect both anchor springs. These springs connect the paper feed assembly to the power frame.

9. Lift the paper feed assembly at the rear; pull toward the rear of the machine and remove the assembly.

 

NOTE: Removing the “A frame” assembly will allow easy access to rotary backspace, escapement bracket and transport cords.