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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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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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Push the headshell in and hold it in that position with one hand then with your other hand put the bolt in and tighten it down,once this is done you can release the headshell and you are ready to go!
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I forgot to mention. Make sure you don't lose the nut that the bolt goes into,they are known to fall out!
petermax
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Push the headshell in untill before spring action of the pins.Then put the locking allen bolt in the headshell's hole and gently push the headshell again further back.When the springs are compressed the bolt will fall through the slot by itself.Then tighten the bolt.Make sure the locking nut at the bottom side of the headshell is in place.Although glued,these sometimes fall.
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