8-Track Auto Tape Player  (120-1802)   Maintenance     Faxback Doc. # 6671

If the in-line fuse blows, replace it only with an identical 3-amp fuse. 
If it blows again, carefully check all electrical connections.  

After several playings, the tape head and handling surfaces will have a
fine coating of tape oxide.  This coating must be removed to prevent
broken and mangled tapes.  After every 25-30 hours of play we strongly
recommend you use a head cleaning cartridge (catalog number 44-1161) or
cotton swabs and a special head cleaning solution (catalog numbers 44-1093
and 44-1010).  This will improve tape handling and frequency response
while minimizing drop outs.

To insure maximum frequency response, demagnetize the tape head after
every 50 hours of play.  A special device (catalog number 44-630)
demagnetizes the head as it cleans the head and transport.

Your unit should require very little major service if you follow these
suggestions.  Also, about once a year, a single drop of lightweight
machine oil will assure that the capstan bearings are properly lubricated.
For this, we recommend you bring your player to a Radio Shack store for
preventive maintenance.


BEFORE OPERATING:

  A.  Slide the VOLUME control as far left as it will go.

  B.  Center the TONE and BALANCE controls.

(CJD/all-06/28/94)