Brush Replacement
This lathe is equipped with a universal motor that uses two carbon brushes to transmit elec- trical current inside the motor. These brushes are considered to be regular "wear items" or "consumables" that will need to be replaced dur- ing the life of the motor. The frequency of required replacement is often related to how much the motor is used and how hard it is pushed.
Replace the carbon brushes when the motor no lon- ger reaches full power, or when the brushes mea- sure less than 1⁄4" long (new brushes are 5⁄8" long).
Tools Needed | Qty |
Flat Head Screwdriver #2 | 1 |
Phillips Head Screwdriver #2 | 1 |
Replacement brush part number:
To replace motor brushes:
1.DISCONNECT LATHE FROM POWER!
2.Remove the three screws that secure rear motor cover, then remove cover to gain access to rear brush (see Figure 86).
Screws
Brush Cap
Figure 86. Location of rear motor brush cap.
Model G0765 (Mfd. Since 12/13)
3.Unscrew rear brush cap and carefully remove brush from motor (see Figure 87).
Brush
Cap
Figure 87. Rear motor brush components
removed.
4.Unscrew front brush cap and remove brush from motor (see Figure 88).
Brush Cap |
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