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TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR

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OUTPUT CONTACTOR REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE

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FIGURE F.23 – OUTPUT CONTACTOR LEADS

106B

106C

107A

Output

Contactor

PROCEDURE

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1.Using a 5/16” nutdriver, remove the three screws securing the tool tray.

2.Locate the output contactor. See Figure F.23.

3.Using a 7/16” wrench, label and remove the two thick black leads at the top of the output con- tactor. Note lead and washer placement for reassembly.

4.Remove lead 107A and note lead placement. See Figure F.23.

5.Remove leads 106B and 106C. See Figure F.23.

6.Using a 7/16” wrench, remove the three mount- ing bolts from the output contactor. Note wash- er positions for replacement. See Figure F.24.

7.Replace output contactor.

8.Using a 7/16” wrench, mount the new output contactor in its proper location.

9.Reconnect leads 106B, 106C, & 107A to their proper terminals. See Wiring Diagram.

10.Reconnect the two thick black leads previously removed from the top of the output contactor.

11.Replace the tool tray using a 5/16” nutdriver.

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