The Organ Forum

Hi

Does anyone know how to adjust the friction of the swell pedal on a C3/RT3? Mine is just flopping down into the loud position all the time (not a bad thing when the neighbours are out!).

I cannot find any info in the Service Manual.

Cheers

Dave

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1960 Hammond RT3 & 1963 Leslie 122R
1966 Hammond L122
1968 Hammond T202
1975 Leslie 710
2007 Yamaha PSR S-900 Arranger Workstation

The pedal is mounted to a shaft. The shaft is held on each end by clamps that are mounted to the base. Those clamps have a screw running through them just under the shaft. By tightening those screws you cause more friction to the pedal. Also, there should be a spring on the expression mechanism that helps oppose gravity. (varies depending on model)

George

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Thanks George. All fixed!

There is a hook for a spring as well but the spring is missing (probably when the previous owner recently had the preamp rebuilt).

Dave

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1960 Hammond RT3 & 1963 Leslie 122R
1966 Hammond L122
1968 Hammond T202
1975 Leslie 710
2007 Yamaha PSR S-900 Arranger Workstation