Epson 8500 Printer User Manual


 
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
3.2.6.17 Front Tractor Assembly Removal
This section describes how to remove the front tractor assembly.
Step 1: Disconnect the connector white 3-pin front PE sensor from the connector junction board.
Step 2: Remove the connector junction board assembly. (Refer to Section 3.2.6.5)
Step 3: Lay the mechanism on its back.
Step 4: Remove the screw securing the tractor wire holder to the left side frame and remove the holder.
Step 5: Loosen the flange nut securing the front tractor assembly to the left side frame by the left end,
and remove the tractor transmission gear.
Step 6: Remove the flange nut on the right side and remove the right tractor wire spring holder set.
Step 7: Remove the E-ring (6) securing the rear shaft of the front tractor assembly to the left side frame
and remove the shaft holder.
Step 6: Move the assembly to left to release the right end of the shaft, then release the lefl side of the shaft
from the left side frame and remove the assembly.
CStiElge
Motor
Tractor Wire Holder(L)
<Left>
<Right>
Figure 3-73. Tractor Wire Removal
Tractor Transmission
Gear
. When you instell the front tractor assembly, perfom the tractor wire spring a@Hrnent, as described
in sectim 4.1.3.
Rev. A
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