Lincoln Electric BIG RED 500 Service Manual page 144

F-68
WELD STATOR REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT (continued)
PROCEDURE
1. Turn machine off.
2. Perform the Case Cover Removal Procedure.
3. Perform the Welder Separation Procedure.
4. Perform the Auxiliary Stator Removal
Procedure.
5. Perform the Auxiliary
Procedure.
6. Locate the Weld Stator. See Figure F.36.
7. Using a 1/2" wrench, remove the two screws (4
total) securing the left and right baffles. See
Figure F.37.
TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR
FIGURE F.36 – WELD STATOR LOCATION
WELD
ROTOR
WELD
STATOR
Rotor Removal
BIG RED
8. Using a 3/4" wrench, remove the Weld Stator
mounting bolts from the feet of the Weld Stator
frame. See Figure F.38.
9. Using a 1/2" wrench, remove all of the bolts
securing the Weld Stator cowlings to the Weld
Stator frame. See Figure F.38.
10. Install blocking and/or shims beneath engine
assembly. Blocks must be in position
before proceeding.
® 500/600
F-68
MACHINE
RIGHT SIDE