Selectric Resources

 

TILT RING AND ROTATE SHAFT REMOVAL

 

1. Remove the dust cover and ribbon.

2. Center the carrier over the cycle shaft.

3. Shift the machine to upper case.

4. Half cycle a zero rotate, tilt 2 character.

5. Remove the “C” clip and disconnect the tilt pulley link (gearless tilt mechanism only).

6. Loosen the tilt ring pivot pin setscrews.

7. Remove the two pivot pins.

8. Remove the tilt ring and dog bone.

9. Loosen the rotate pulley setscrew.

10. Use the butt end of the small springhook as a follower to push out the rotate shaft. This prevents the wedge from being lost. When replacing the shaft, be sure the pin is pointing toward the front-left and right-rear corners.

11. The following adjustments should be checked after the rotate shaft and tilt ring are replaced:

 

a. Tilt detent

b. Typehead homing

c. Tilt ring

d. Upper ball socket