Tape is Tangled due to Incorrect Tape Speed or Auto-Reverse Malfunction

1. Check for any foreign objects.
   1. Check that there are no foreign objects or defects in the cassette tape player of the radio receiver.

      OK: No foreign objects or defects. 

NG: REMOVE FOREIGN OBJECT 

OK: Go to next step. 

1. Check the cassette tape player using a normal cassette tape.
   1. Replace the cassette tape with another normal one (90 minutes or less) to see if the same trouble occurs again.

      OK: Malfunction disappears. 

OK: CASSETTE TAPE IS FAULTY 

NG: Go to next step. 

1. Head cleaning
   1. Raise the cassette door with your finger. Using a pencil or similar object, push in the guide.
   2. Using a cleaning pen or cotton applicator soaked in cleaner, clean the head surface, pinch rollers and capstans.
   3. Check if the same trouble occurs again.

      OK: Malfunction disappears. 

      Fig 1: Identifying Head Surface, Pinch Roller And Capstan

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NG: REPLACE RADIO RECEIVER 

OK: HEAD IS DIRTY