Akai VS-1U info

[JamesJ]

howdy-
new here and looking for info on an Akai VS-1U VCR machine. It is in excellent condition with the wired remote. I picked this up recently and before I tear into it, I would like a little guidance. I have some experience and ability with receivers and turntables, but none on VCR units.

Any resource for service manuals? Anyone know if new belts are available and how many does this unit need?

It fast forwards fine, reverse one end doesn't seem to keep up with the other and play is noisy- seems like the tape is moving ok, but the head mech is not engaging completely??? I have not hooked it up to a TV, just powered up and wanted to see if it worked at all.

Thanks in advance for any help/info- Jackson