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DaveMMR:
We really need pictures or a better description, but generally speaking, you can pull the table part of the turntable up off the inner spindle (I'm pulling part names out of my...) and back down into it with a little extra force.   

Now, putting the belt on differs on the record players (which is why pics might be needed).  With my old player, there was a "hook" on the turntable platter that aided in getting the belt back onto the motor spindle (again, making up terms here).   You loop the belt straight around the inner ring and then pull it out to the "hook".  Place the platter into the spindle with the "stretched part" of the rubber aimed over where the motor spindle is and turn it  manually until you feel it "catch".  Turn it on and see if it works.

Now if you don't have a hook or that didn't work, you have to be good with your fingers.  Loop the belt onto the inner ring and lower it, but not all the way, where it's almost in the hole but you can still reach under.  Manually pull the belt and loop it around the motor spindle and push it down gently.  It should do the trick.

Remember, there should be NO kinks in the belt.   

Now if you have a Direct Drive turntable (no belts), then forget everything I just said.  You might need a professional for that (though if you got it a garage sale, it's more than likely a belt driven turntable).

Post some pics if this didn't help for more specific answers.

By the way, does it have a "strobe" on the side to determine if the speeds are correct?  That's actually the hard part: making sure 33-1/3 is actually moving at that speed.  But we will cross that bridge when we come to it.  ;)




cowguy:
Here are some pics

DaveMMR:
I think that's a belt driven turntable.   Turn the platter upside down, place the belt and follow the directions I posted above.

cowguy:
I never worked with record players before I'm some what confused about your directions.  My belt seems to be to long.

Ken Layton:
Get the make & model then post the problems being experienced on the newsgroup sci.electronics.repair

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