Thorens td 145 mk2 service manual

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IMP URTANT

CAUTION NOT ICE :

The service pruceedures described are intended for the
information of QUALIFIED ELECTRONIC SERVICE TECHNICIANS

Exposure to HAZARDOUS VOLTAGBS may be involved in some of
the service proceedures described. The unit under repair should
be disconnected from the LINE VOLTAGE before proceeding with
any serVice adjustments involvea that require the bottom cover
to be removed.

All service requiring the removal of the bottom cover should
be referred to QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL

EPICURE PRODUCPS INC and THORENS disclaim any responsibility
for personal injury or damage for failure to observe this warning.

DIRECTIONS FOR ORDERING PARTS

1. Use the part numbers as they appear next to the part on the
exploded view drawings.

2. Specify the model and serial number of the THORENS unit the
part is required for. ,

3. Refer to the factory production changes. Some parts may
differ and the serial number information will assist us in
identifying and delivering the correct replacement part.

4. Some parts as seen in the exploded View drawings are not
available separately as shown and are only available with
other associated parts due to special tools and gueges
required for the assembly. Wherever necessary, the minimum
assembly will be shipped in place of the part ordered.

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I. GENERAL SERVICE PROCEEDURES Page 2-

ausugg BELT FED-571

Examine the rubber belt by streching it. If cracks appear in the rubber,
the belt is dried out and should be rcplaced. Before replacing the belt.
examine the surface of the motor pulley and the outer skirt of the inner
turntaule for traces of rubber deposits. Clean these surfaces with a so:
cloth saturated in denatured alcohol and replace the belt. If the belt
makes a slapping noise. too much moisture in the belt may be the cause.
Dust the fingers lightly with talcum powder and pass the belt through tm
powder to dry it or absorb the moisture.

MOTOR AZIMLTH

If upon starting,stopping or interrupting the turntable rotation the
rubber belt rides up or down and slips off the motor pulley.the motor
azimuth may require adjustment.

The motor azimutn adjustment brings the axis of the motor pulley in
parallel alignment with the axis of the inner turntable platter.

To correct the motor azimuth rotate the azimuth screw (arrow).ThiS
adjustment ie sealed by the factory with a dab of fast drying paint
to secure the adjustment.

If the rubber belt rides uy on the moLor pulley rotate the azimuth
screw counterclockwise.

If the rubber oeit rides down the motor pulley rotate the azimuth

screw clockwise.

Once the azimuth adJuStment has been set reseal the screw with a dab 0f
nail polish or fast drying paint.