AT-LP60X Cam Gear Assembly Replacement

ID: 165475

Description: Step-By-Step Guide: Created By ATUS Service:...

Steps:

  1. Unplug the power source located on the back of the turntable.
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  2. Press the stop button located at the front of the turntable one time.
  3. During this step, remove your record (if one is on the turntable) and remove the black felt mat.
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  4. With your right hand, hold the tone arm in the rest so that it does not move.
  5. With your left hand, slowly rotate the platter clockwise until you hear a series of clicks.
  6. After hearing the series of clicks, the cam gear assembly should not rotate while you continue to rotate the platter - if the cam gear is still rotating, press the stop button again and repeat step 3.
  7. Cam gear assembly - white gear visible through holes of the platter.
  8. Allowing the tone arm to move freely during this process can result in the stylus being broken.
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  9. Gently pull the belt up and off of the gold pulley.
  10. Remove the platter by grabbing the platter from the two circles, and pull straight up.
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  11. Remove the screw in the center of the cam gear assembly.
  12. Keep screw for Step 9.
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  13. Once the screw is removed, pull the cam gear directly up to remove it.
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  14. Position the metal shaft against the metal bar.
  15. Ensure brass bushing is lying flat in between the grooves.
  16. Position the white plastic part such that it is touching the hole closest to the center post.
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  17. Place the new cam gear assembly on the center post, it will fall into place once the rest of this step is complete - DO NOT force the cam gear assembly down.
  18. When the cam gear is placed, the open area of the cam gear should be facing the inner spindle as shown.
  19. Locate the metal hook at the end of the spring, and gently slide it away from the cam gear until the cam gear drops into position.
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  20. Secure the cam gear assembly with the screw set aside from Step 5.
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  21. Flip the platter upside-down and ensure the belt is stretched around the inner ring.
  22. Mount the platter back onto the center spindle.
  23. Stretch the belt around the gold pulley.
  24. If the belt is connected to anything except the silver platter and the gold pulley this will cause the platter to spin inconsistently.
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  25. Reconnect the power source to the turntable.
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  26. Place the slipmat back onto the platter, and try a record.
  27. If the automatic start/stop function still does not work properly, the turntable would likely need to be sent in for repair. Please follow the instructions found in the warranty/repair section at the bottom of www.audio-technica.com
  28. If you are sending the turntable in for repair - DO NOT SHIP ANY ACCESSORIES (DUST COVER, HINGES, BELT, PLATTER, SLIPMAT, OR CABLES). IMPROPER SHIPPING CAN CAUSE NON-REPAIRABLE DAMAGE TO THE TURNTABLE.
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