My Beogram 4002 (5513) restoration is nearly complete. After adjusting the sub-chassis and platter, I set the tonearm limits and calibrated the tracking force. It’s crucial to finalize the platter height before adjusting the arm, ensuring the correct arm-to-platter distance. My YouTube channel has videos demonstrating platter bearing and sub-chassis adjustments, particularly for the Beogram 4000, but the 4002 process is similar.

Here’s the result:

The platter is now centered and level within the main aluminum plate.

Next, I addressed the arm adjustments, setting the lowering limit to prevent the stylus from contacting the platter’s ribs:

This adjustment is vital if the photosensor malfunctions. The system lacks a safety mechanism to stop the needle from dropping onto the platter if it incorrectly detects a record. A correctly adjusted arm limit prevents stylus damage. A video on my YouTube channel details this process.

Next, I calibrated the tracking force adjustment wheel, a process also covered on my channel. Before calibration, I replaced the counterweight adjustment screw’s fragile retaining washer with a more secure M3 nut.

Here’s the original setup:

And here it is with the nut:

I then set the counterweight for a 1.2g tracking force and tightened the nut:

Finally, it was time for a test run! I chose Miles Davis’ Sorcerer, a personal favorite with a fantastic cover. Here’s the setup in action:

The sound is fantastic, truly Beolovely! I’m also using my 4002 Commander remote control with this Beogram, which helps preserve the keypad from wear and tear. You can find more information about the Commander on my blog.