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TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR

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STATOR/ROTOR REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE

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FIGURE F.25 – DOOR REMOVAL

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FLEX PLATE

BLOWER

SEGMENT (4)

ROTOR

ROTOR REMOVAL PROCEDURE

1.Support the rotor with a hoist.

2.Using a 5/16” wrench, remove the flex plate bolts, lock washers, and four blower segments. See Figure F.25.

WARNING

The rotor will be free to fall when the bolts are removed.

3.Using the hoist, carefully remove the rotor and flex plate assembly.

REASSEMBLY NOTES

Reassemble the rotor and stator to the Vantage® 400 by carefully retracting the disassembly proce- dure steps in reverse order. Keep the following special points in mind as you proceed.

1.INSTALL ROTOR: Support the rotor with the hoist. Install the blower segments and flex plate to the engine flywheel.

2.INSTALL STATOR: Be sure the engine is blocked securely and the stator is supported by the hoist. Install the stator to the engine with the eight bolts and lock washers. Install the fan blade, making sure that it faces the proper direction, with the fan nut and four cap screws.

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3. Check the air gap for .012” minimum.

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