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F-101

TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR

F-101

 

STATOR/ROTOR REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE

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FIGURE F.24 – DOOR REMOVAL

STATOR / ENGINE

MOUNTING BOLTS &

LOCK WASHERS (8)

BEARING

BOLTS (4)

FAN HUB

FAN NUT

MOUNTING {

PLATE

STATOR REMOVAL PROCEDURE

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1.Using a 1/2” wrench, remove the four fan blade mounting bolts and lock washers. See Figure F.24.

2.Using a 1 1/8” wrench, remove the fan nut. Remove the fan, noting the direction for reassembly.

3.Using the gear puller, remove the fan hub.

4.Using a 3/8” wrench, remove the two bolts and flat washers holding the bearing in place.

5.Using a 1/2” wrench, remove the two nuts, lock washers, and carriage bolts holding the gener- ator mounting plate to the machine base.

6.Support the stator with a hoist. Place wooden blocks under the engine to support it when the stator is removed.

7.Using a 9/16” wrench, remove the eight bolts and lock washers holding the stator to the engine.

8.Remove the stator from the engine. It may be necessary to pry and slide it free.

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400 specifications

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