The E'ectric Motor
1. Line Voltage
The motor works on 115 volts.
2. Tensioning the Drive Belt
a) Loosen both screws holding the guard to motor and
remove the guard.
Fig. 20 shows Motor Housing with Guard removed.
b) Loosen the two screws b which are now visible
—
see
Fig. 20.
c) By moving the motor up or down, the correct belt
tension may be obtained. Retighten both screws.
3. Changing the Carbon Brushes
a) Remove the Vbelt.
b) Take out the 4 screws
c
in motor end shield plate
—
see Fig. 20.
The motor, complete with plate, can now be drawn
from the motor housing, to give free access to the
carbon brushes
—
see Fig. 20.
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c
Fig. 20
End shield plate with screws
for regulating the belt tension and
with fixing screws for access to
carbon brushes
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