Grizzly G0456 owner manual Replacing Motor Brushes, To replace the motor brushes

Replacing Motor

Brushes

The Model G0456 features a DC motor, which uses heavy-duty carbon brushes. While these brushes are designed for extended life, they will eventually wear out, causing a loss of power or faulty starting. This procedure takes approxi- mately 45 minutes to complete and requires you to remove and discard the sandpaper disc if it is installed. If you need help locating any parts of the machine, refer to the parts breakdown.

Tools Needed	Qty
Socket or Wrench 12mm	1
Socket or Wrench 1⁄2"	1
Hex Wrench 6mm	1
Hex Wrench 5mm	1
Hex Wrench 4mm	1
Phillips Screwdriver	1
Notepad and Pen/Pencil	1
Flashlight	1
To replace the motor brushes:

1.DISCONNECT LATHE FROM POWER!

2.Remove the table, dust port, and sandpaper from the sanding disc.

3.Remove the left-handed cap screw (Figure 47 on Page 33) in the center of the sanding disc and slide the sanding disc off.

4.Remove the five cap screws (Figure 47 on Page 33) that secure the disc housing to the headstock, and remove the disc housing.

5.Loosen the motor mount bolts, shown in Figure 48 on Page 33, slide the motor toward the spindle pulley, and remove the belt.

6.Look inside of the cabinet and trace the three motor wires to the back of the control panel.

7.Make a note or quick sketch of the position and color of the current carrying wires, so you will be able to connect them properly after you disconnect them.

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8.Disconnect the three motor wires and ensure that the wires will not get tangled around other wires when you remove the motor.

9.Remove the motor mount bolts and the motor from the headstock.

10.Pry off the brush covers on the motor (see Figure 49), remove the brush retainer clips by simply pushing them down and releasing, and replace the brushes.

Brush Cover

Brush

Retainer

Brush

Figure 49. Replacing motor brushes.

11.Reassemble all removed components in the opposite manner from which they were removed.

G0456 Variable Speed Wood Lathe