My Cossor CR 1604 (also 1962 vintage) has just died on me.

That is a vintage unit. There is nothing specific to it, but there is some help for later models.

https://www.google.com/search?q=FISHER+MODEL+CR-W85+BELT+DIAGRAM

This is the closest.

Fisher CR-W855 /W856 /W857 Service Manual

AnalogAlley https://www.analogalley.com > osccart > product_info

Product: Service Manual. For Fisher Stereo Cassette Deck, models: CR-W856, CR-W857 and with included service manual supplement, CR-W855. Approximately 29 pages.
US$12.95

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The EUR7711150 remote works for several different Panasonic CD stereo systems. To switch between AM and FM, press the Tuner/Band button. (If you were in another mode, you'll need to press the Tuner/Band button once to get to the Tuner mode and then toggle if needed.) Then if you press Play Mode (above Repeat to the left of the number keys), you can toggle between Preset and Manual. In Preset, the rewind and fast forward buttons select between your preset stations. Alternatively, you can set the presets to numerical values and touch the appropriate number button. (Touch the >=10 button first to access Memories 10-15.) If you are on Manual, the rewind and fast forward buttons will let you move up and down between the frequencies. Pressing and holding Rewind or Fast Forward for a moment will let the radio scan to the next frequency in that direction with a signal.

The CD button enables the CD or MP3 disc player mode. AUX and Tape are for external audio devices and cassette tape mode, respectively.

These comments are based on using the remote with the Panasonic SA-PM19. Please add a comment with the specific model of your Panasonic radio if you need additional assistance.

I hope this helps.

Cindy Wells

I have the 3 of these units at my office with the exact same problem. Turns out, with a little tinkering there is a simple fix.

Open up the unit (by unscrewing the two screws underneath) and look for a brass disk with a black rubber band around it that connects to a small tip. The rubber band should be either stretched, broken, or even melted. This is the problem. Over time the rubber band deteriorates which causes the unit to not play a tape (rewind and fast forward operate differently).

Replace the deteriorated rubber band with a new one similar in thickness and size. That should work like a charm. Be careful if the original rubber band has melted. It is tar-like and will be difficult to remove.

Hope this helps.

I have the 3 of these units at my office with the exact same problem. Turns out, with a little tinkering there is a simple fix.

Open up the unit (by unscrewing the two screws underneath) and look for a brass disk with a black rubber band around it that connects to a small tip. The rubber band should be either stretched, broken, or even melted. This is the problem. Over time the rubber band deteriorates which causes the unit to not play a tape (rewind and fast forward operate differently).

Replace the deteriorated rubber band with a new one similar in thickness and size. That should work like a charm. Be careful if the original rubber band has melted. It is tar-like and it will be difficult to remove.

Hope this helps.

your belt is probably broken

I know this is an old Question but the answer related to it is simple.. Check the 2 drive bands underneath the tapedeck loose bands will need changing this was always a common fault on the spectrum + 2

maybe a broken break band on reel supply (left one) in the vcr !!!

Your VCR may need to be cleaned by a cleaning tape or your tape may be permanently damaged. Purchase a tape cleaner through your local retail or electronics specialty store. Good luck to you!

691 and 901 just different size battery as 691 uses cr-2320 and 901 uses cr-1620 size.

You can reattach this band yourself. There are two springy hooks on each side of the printer. They are slanted so that you can position the band with the right side forward.
The band engages in a slot in the cartridge carriage, you have to slide it through. I don’t know whether you can fix the band on the right without taking off the cover of the printer. If you must, then follow the procedure:
1. Open the top cover and unscrew the two screws you find there.
2. Open the back of the printer, locate the two release latches left and right press them and lift the back a couple of millimeters (1/8”)
3. Through the top opening locate the two front latches (plastic tongues) release them by putting a screwdriver blade in the catch and pressing forward.
4. Pull the cover gently there are cables attached to it…