why did my record player slow down, speed up, then go back to normal?


why did my record player slow down, speed up, then go back to normal? it all happened within maybe 12 seconds. it slowed down, then sped up immensely, then went back to normal speed. why?
leemurray2007

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First, is it idler drive, belt drive or direct drive? If idler, perhaps the idler wheel needs resurfacing, if belt the belt could be slipping. You can put the belt in a bag with talcum powder and shake it up and reuse the belt. If it still slips, get a new belt from the manufacturer.  If it’s direct drive, the speed controller circuitry could be defective.