If cylinder and capstan rotation seems ok, check for anything fouling tape travel or reel rotation.
eg. Possibly a brake arm is stuck on.
(But I don't know this model number, do you know the mech-chassis type? Sounds like it may be K-Mech, also check the cam motor coupling (on shaft, inside the plastic worm - commonly splits causing low torque, jamming or erratic operation.)
Cobweb
May 2005