Beogram 6500 with weird behavior - need expert

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Hi B&O Fans, I need help with a weird behavior of a beogram 6500. it plays fine and sounds good (with a smmc4), but while moving to the start stop position it drops the cartridge to the platter. wnd only after I press several times stop it lifts it up. any help appreciated besg regards 69er
No idea?
Here is a video of the problem
I don’t see the video; however, you should take a look at the service manual and follow the adjustments in Section 5.1. While doing that take note if it also needs cleaning and lubrication which is covered in 4-8.
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