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Kenwood KD-4100R Problem

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NKARENG

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Just purchased a Kenwood KD-4100R and it has a slight problem.
Using the Auto/Cut operation the tonearm raises but doesn't move toward the record. When I take the tonearm and move it towards the record it lowers but at the end of the record it doesn't raise back up. Before I turn on the Auto/Cut, I also selected the record size first. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
 
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It's probably one of two things. One could be that the tonearm drop point and auto-return lift point have to be adjusted. Often there are holes in the base near the tonearm base with rubber plugs in them in which you insert a screwdriver to engage an adjustment screw. Sometimes the adjustment is under the platter, and sometimes on the underside of the base.

The second possiblity, and the one I think most likely, is that the automation mechanism inside is gunked up with old grease and needs to be cleaned and relubed. You'll have to open it up (invert and remove the base) and observe the mechanism to see what's binding.
 
Took your suggestion Howard, opened it up and looks like the belt connected to the pulley is loose. The motor is turning on one end of the belt but doesn't look tight to turn anything. Is it possible to get this belt and where?
 
NKARENG said:
Took your suggestion Howard, opened it up and looks like the belt connected to the pulley is loose. The motor is turning on one end of the belt but doesn't look tight to turn anything. Is it possible to get this belt and where?
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Rubber band may work for now.

Thanks,
John.:music::D
 
Yes, forgot about the belt drive automation in this series. I had the KD-5100. Glad you discovered the problem.
 
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