The composite photo shows the basic steps taken when performing the tape path and video heads cleaning. For now only familarize yourself with the steps. DO NOT begin, each step is going to be described in detail in the panels that follow. A brief summary of each photo follows. If you wish to view the summary list in it's own pop out panel click here. Block 1: General cleanup of dust, dirt and debris. Block 2: Cleaning of the No. 2 and No. 3 guides. Block 3: Cleaning of No. 1 guide and the front of the loading trackways. Block 4: Cleaning of the ACE assembly, No. 7 and No. 8 guides. Block 5: Cleaning the capstan shaft, pinch roller, no. 9 and no. 10 guides. Block 6: Cleaning rear of the loading trackways. Block 7: Cleaning the full erase head and No. 4, No. 5 and No. 6 guides Block 8: Cleaning the drum rail and drum. Block 9: Cleaning the video heads and drum. Note: The nine segment illustration can be viewed in a separate panel by clicking here. The summary list can also be open at the same time (if not already open click here). Now let's get started. To continue click here. To go back to the previous panel click here. For a closer examination of the nine section composite photo above click on these links: Initial cleaning and Periodic service chart.