Cassette Tape Player Cleaning and Cassette Care

Cassette players are very susceptible to dirt and magnetized equipment. The following should be inspected as part of any diagnosis:
^ Cleanliness of the capstan and the head. Since both can be reached through the tape door, they should be cleaned before proceeding with any problem diagnosis
^ To clean the head and capstan, a cassette tape cleaning cartridge is included with Saturn Special tool number SA9412G, Diagnostic Tape/Tape Head Cleaning Kit.
^ If the head is magnetized, every cassette played in the player will be degraded or possibly erased.
^ Cassette size. Tapes over 90 minutes in length (both sides total) are to thin for this equipment and could become jammed, torn, or cause damage to the equipment.