Question is...I can't get the platter off to replace the belt.
It comes up so far and then no further.
Does anyone know what to do here ?
Thanks for your help
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Question is...I can't get the platter off to replace the belt. It comes
up so far and then no further. Does anyone know what to do here ?

I do not know the SL3 so this may be wrong, so *take care*.

With my Technics SL1500 you lift the TT a short distance and the center
spindle comes up with it. But the spindle then reaches the end limit of its
vertical travel and then resists any further lifting of the TT. With the TT
still lifted you then tap the top of the center spindle gently with
something like a bit of wood to 'free' the TT from the spindle. The TT sits
on a cone and grips by 'interference fit' (i.e. friction, jammed on) in
normal use. Tapping the spindle knocks it downward and allows you to remove
the TT.

My deck is a direct drive one (i.e. no belt at all), so may well be quite
different to yours. Hence the above may well *not* be correct for your
deck. However I give the above info in case it is of use.

Slainte,

Jim

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"Mike Pratt" wrote in message
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Question is...I can't get the platter off to replace the belt.
It comes up so far and then no further.
Does anyone know what to do here ?

**Place middle finger and thumb through the two holes in the platter. Tap
the spindle with the handle on a large screwdriver (or what comes to hand)
and lift at the same time.


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Trevor Wilson
www.rageaudio.com.au

Now sorted...lift up the centre adaptor and gently prise off. There
are two retaining lugs on plastic strips that can be eased inwards
releasing the adaptor upwards. I broke one but it does'nt affect
anything. Underneath is a spring and a circlip. Remove the circlip and
off it comes. Replace belt and you have a very nice compact record
deck.
Thanks for the helpful comments