Handling The O-Ring - Sony MPK-PEA Manual De Mantenimiento

Handling the O-ring

Fit the O-ring
Avoid fitting the O-ring in dusty or sandy locations.
1
Remove the O-ring.
To remove the O-ring, press it lightly and slide it in the direction of the
arrow as illustrated. The O-ring has enough slack to be able to be removed
easily. Be careful not to scratch the O-ring with your fingernail.
2
Inspect the O-ring.
• Check carefully for the following. If found, wipe off with a soft cloth or
tissue paper.
– Is there any dirt, sand, hair, dust, salt, thread scraps, etc. on the O-ring?
– Is there any old grease on the O-ring?
v Dirt
• Lightly run your fingertip around the O-ring to check for any invisible
dirt.
• Be careful not to leave any cloth or tissue paper fibers on the O-ring after
wiping it.
• Check the O-ring for cracks, skewing, distortion, fine splitting, scratches,
sand inclusion, etc. Replace the O-ring if it is cracked or scratched.
v Cracks
2-GB
O-ring
v Sand v Hair
v Skewing v Distortion
v Dust v Salt
v Fine v Scratches v Sand
Splitting
v Thread
scraps
inclusion