Selectric Resources

 

CYCLE CLUTCH, CYCLE SHAFT AND DRIVE BELT REMOVAL

 

1. Position the carrier to the far right.

2. Remove the left dust cover.

3. Remove the spring that returns the positive bail.

4. Turn machine on; depress position “0” keybutton. (The latches have just been released.)

5. Remove the gear guard and lower idler gear assembly.

6. Remove the “C” clip, check pawl and spring.

7. Remove the cycle shaft bearing screws, dustcover retainer and metal gear guard.

8. Loosen the bearing plate from the frame by pulling it away from the frame (front first) with a screwdriver.

9. Remove the cycle shaft, pushing the negative 5 and rotate 2 links out of the way with the pusher end of a springhook.

10. On machines without an adjustable collar, check to see that the shims remain in place. Check for proper end play .001”-.006” (0.03-0.15 mm). Insert more shims if necessary.

11. The drive belt or cycle clutch can now be removed.

12. The following adjustments should be checked after the cycle shaft is replaced:

 

a. Idler gear latch overlap

b. Cycle shaft end play

c. Cycle clutch spring

d. Cycle clutch latch overlap

e. Damper spring (if used)

f. Filter shaft timing

g. Print shaft timing