Preliminary Starting Procedure

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performance capabilities of each mode of operation

are described in paragraph 2-9. To operate the

teletypewriter for any of the modes, perform the

following:

a. Preliminary starting procedure (para 3-4).

b. Starting procedure (para 3-7).

c. Operating procedure (para 3-8).

d. Stopping procedure (para 3-9).

3-4. Preliminary Starting Procedure

a. Check to be sure that the motor power cord is

plugged in to the power outlet. If Cable Assem-

b l i e s CX-1200/U and CX-1201/U (fig. 1-5) are

used, check to be sure that their plugs are fully

inserted into the appropriate jacks of the

associated equipment. If Power Cable Assembly

CX-1202/U is used, be sure that its plug is in-

serted fully into the dc power receptacle. Also, see

t h a t the C.C. MILLIAMPERES meter (fig. 3-1)

indicates a line current value of 60 milliamperes

(ma) if the LINE switch (fig. 1-9) is in the DC

LINE position, or 20 ma if the LINE switch is in

the VOICE FREQ LINE position.

b. C h e c k t h e s u p p l y o f r e c o r d i n g p a p e r . I f

necessary, install a new roll of recording paper

c . Check the condition of the inking ribbon.

Replace the ribbon if it is worn or frayed (para 3-

6).

d. Push the single-double line-feed lever (fig. 3-

2) to the rearward position for single line feed; pull

it to the forward position for double line feed.

Figure 3-3. Modes of operation.

3-4