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Replacing Carbon Brushes Starter Removed





- Unscrew mounting bolts (1).
- Remove dust cap (2).
- Remove lock washer (3), shims (4) and seal (5).

Installation Note:

- Take up axial play with shims (4).





- Remove holder and pole housing.
- Unsolder or cut off all carbon brushes.
- When soldering in new carbon brushes, make sure that copper leads are not hardened with flowing solder.





- Check commutator for wear, fine grinding if necessary.
- Diameter must be at least 33.5 mm (1.319").
- Machine insulation between plates approx. 0.5 to 0.7 mm (0.020 to 0.028") deep.





- Check armature for shorted turns after repairing.