[GreenKeys] Where to start?

[Paul Beckmann]

I now have a collection of RTTY machines that cover all functions. (Model
15, TT-14TD, and Kleinschmidt TT-272/FG). These pieces have not been run in
a while. The Model 15 was running at one time before I inherited it as was
the Model 14 TD. The 272 was running before being acquired by a party in MA
and then shipped to me.

Here's the question of the day for Greenkeys: Do I dare plug these things
in and flip the power switch? Am I in danger of braking something? I've
checked to see that no major pieces of debris, animal parts or waste, or
broken pieces are lodged within. What should I watch/listen for? I assume
it would be a good idea to, rather quickly, power the loop to prevent them
from running "open". (I don't think that's the technical term, but you know
what I mean.) I can try the Model 15 first, maybe with the Dovetron as a
loop source, see if it prints what I type, and add the 272 to the loop.
Does that make sense?

My inclination is to dismantle, clean, and lube/reassemble everything
first. However, it seems worthwhile to power them up to see if they work,
what their issues are, and then make a decision on the sequence of TLC to
give them.

Any ideas and/or suggestions?

73
--Paul, wa0rse

P.S. Still looking for a Kleinschmidt 271 or a Model 28 KSR or ASR in
Minnesota or Western Wisconsin....
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