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SME 309 Headshell Postition

Hey Folks,

For the first time I removed the headshell from my 309 so I could send my Kleos in for a checkup. Upon reinstalling said Kleos and pushing in the headshell I noticed a spring action. Do I push against the spring action and tighten or not? It's another one of those procedures where we humanoids need another arm/hand combo.

Thanks,
Robert A. Ober
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You push it in to contact/compress the springs. Then align the bolt with the slot in the front of the arm.

Vinyl Engine has the owner's manual. Page 15 shows the headshell install details.

http://www.vinylengine.com/library/sme/309.shtml
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Hello,

Thanks for your reply. Unfortunately the manual is not specific. Once the headshell is pushed in, one cannot see the slot can one?

Thanks Again,
Robert
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Anybody else want to help? I would really like to get this right.

Thanks,
Robert A. Ober
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Robert, I'm sorry but the owner's manual is VERY specific on how to do this. Read numbered pictures 115, 116, 117, and 118. This tells you EXACTLY how to do it. Not sure why you're having trouble?
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