Lathem 1200 Series user manual Changing the Motor

1200 Series User’s Manual

Changing the Motor

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1.Unplug cord from wall outlet.

2.Remove type section from main frame (see “Replacing the Type Section”).

3.Figure 6 shows a close-up of cam block terminal.

4.Disconnect Motor Wire Leads – 6.1 by turning each Screw – 6.2 one-quarter of a turn counterclockwise.

5.Remove the Motor Clutch – 6.3 from its shaft. The shaft has LEFT HAND threads – remove clutch by turning clockwise.

6.Hold Motor Bracket – 6.4 and loosen Motor Mounting Screws – 6.5. Remove and retain screws and bracket from old motor.

7.Install motor clutch on new motor. Turn counterclockwise to tighten. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN OR BEND – YOU MAY DAMAGE INTERNAL MOTOR GEARS.

8.Install new motor.

9.Plug cord back in wall outlet, and reset the time.

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