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BRUSH REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE (continued)
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PROCEDURE
1.Remove the spark plug wires.
2.With a 5/16” nut driver or socket, remove the 6 sheet metal screws from the case top.
3.Remove the rubber gasket (cover seal) from the lift bail.
4.Remove the fuel cap. The rubber gasket for the fill tube with come off with the case top.
5.Remove the case top, then reinstall the fuel cap.
6.WIth the 5/16” nut driver, remove the 5 screws holding the right case side.
7.Remove the right case side by lifting up and out.
8.With the needle nose pliers, gently remove the blue and the red wires from the brushes. See
Figure F.9.
9.With a 7/16” wrench or socket, remove the brush holder assembly bracket from the stator frame.
10.With a 5/16” open end wrench, remove the two screws that secure the brush holder assembly to the bracket. Slide the brush holder assembly out of the bracket.
11.To change the brushes, use a flat head screw dri- ver to pop off the plastic retainer on the back of the brush holder assembly.
12.Remove the old brushes and insert the new ones. One corner of the terminal clip is beveled so that the brush can go in only one way.
13.Snap the plastic retainer back onto the brush hold- er. The brushes may need some repositioning; wiggle them slightly to help them seat properly on the slip rings.
14.To reinstall the brush holder, depress the spring- loaded brushes into the holder and slip a suitable
15.Slide the brush holder assembly back into the bracket and, with the 5/16” open end wrench, install the two screws that hold it in place.
16.With the 7/16” wrench, install the brush holder assembly bracket to the stator frame.
17.Slowly remove the
18.With the needle nose pliers, connect the red and the black wires to the appropriate terminals on the brushes. The red wire is inboard.
19.Check the wire connections for clearance and tightness.
20.Reinstall the case side, fuel cap, lift bail gasket, case top, and spark plug wires.
SLIP RINGS
A slight amount of darkening and wear of the slip rings and brushes is normal. Brushes should be inspected when a general overhaul is necessary. If brushes are to be replaced, clean slip rings with a fine emery paper.
CAUTION
Do not attempt to polish slip rings while engine is run- ning.
