Light Control Rheostat
Inspection INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT LIGHT CONTROL RHEOSTAT (w/o TAIL Cancel Switch)
(a) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance:
Tester Connection | Switch Condition | Specified Condition |
|---|---|---|
7 (T) - 1 (E) |
Always |
8 to 12 kΩ |
3 (RV) - 1 (E) |
Light control rheostat fully turned upward → fully turned downward |
8 to 12 kΩ → Below 50 Ω |
If the result is not as specified, replace the rheostat.
2. INSPECT LIGHT CONTROL RHEOSTAT (w/ TAIL Cancel Switch)
(a) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance:
Tester Connection | Switch Condition | Specified Condition |
|---|---|---|
7 (T) - 1 (E) |
Always |
8 to 12 kΩ |
5 (TC) - 7 (T) |
TAIL cancel switch off → on |
Below 50 Ω → 8 to 12 kΩ |
3 (RV) - 1 (E) |
Light control rheostat fully turned upward → fully turned downward |
8 to 12 kΩ → Below 50 Ω |
If the result is not as specified, replace the rheostat.
Installation INSTALLATION PROCEDURE1. INSTALL LIGHT CONTROL RHEOSTAT
(a) Attach the 2 claws to install the rheostat.
2. INSTALL NO. 2 SWITCH HOLE BASE
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Removal REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE NO. 2 SWITCH HOLE BASE
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2. REMOVE LIGHT CONTROL RHEOSTAT
(a) Detach the 2 claws and remove the rheostat. |
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