SERVICING THE VAC MOTOR
CARBON BRUSH REPLACEMENT
1.Disconnect power cord from power source.
2.To access the vac motor, remove the screws that attach the main cover to the head assembly and set the cover to one side.
3.Remove the motor cover by removing two screws. See Figure 1
4.Remove the wire terminal from carbon brush housing. See Figure 2
5.Remove the carbon brush assembly by removing the 2 screws that attach it to the vac motor. See Figure 3
6.Inspect armature commutator. If it is extremely pitted, grooved or not concentric then the motor will need to be replaced or sent to a qualified service center.
7.Slide the yellow brush housing from plastic holder. See Figure 4
8.Reverse steps 7 through 4 to install new brush and housing (part number S8TOEG845)
9.Repeat steps 4 through 8 for the other carbon brush.
10.Reverse steps 3 and 2 for
11.Test for proper operation
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