Kuzma Turntables Kuzma Stabi Reference Turntable instruction manual VI. General Maintainance

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VI. GENERAL MAINTAINANCE

1.Dust with a soft cloth and any oil stains can be removed with detergent or alcohol.

2.Cleaning pulleys and belt:

This should be done occasionally (3 to 6 months) according to regularity of use.

a.remove platter to gain access to belt and pulleys. Remove belt. Switch on motors, clean surfaces of pulleys and subplatter with cotton bud moistened with alcohol. By hand rotate subplatter and clean it.

b.moisten cloth with alcohol and pull belt throught cloth to clean (ensure that hands

are clean and grease free.

3.Cleaning of mat:

a.remove platter from turntable

b.squeeze alcohol onto mat until whole surface is wet.

c.with a toothbrush brush out from centre until alcohol evaporates.

4.Check oil in bearing:

The level of oil is not so critical due the use of metal versus non metal sliding materials. However, the level of oil should be just under the height of ruby ball and cca 2 mm height in the middle of lower bath.

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Contents A B I R E F E R E N C E R N T a B L E Contents General Descrition Specifications II. Unpacking III. Assembly Testing for correct assembly Mounting tonearmFine speed adjustment IV. AdjustmentPositioning turntable and power supply Levelling of turntableUSE of Clamp VI. General Maintainance Platter does not rotate VII. Minor ProblemsImmobile subchassis Slow startVIII. Transport and Packing

Kuzma Stabi Reference Turntable specifications

Kuzma Turntables is renowned in the audiophile community for its exceptional craftsmanship and innovative technology, and the Kuzma Stabi Reference Turntable exemplifies the brand's commitment to precision and performance. This turntable is designed for serious music enthusiasts who seek the highest fidelity in vinyl playback.

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