Brush Replacement - Grizzly G0765 Owner's Manual

Brush Replacement

This lathe is equipped with a universal motor
that uses two carbon brushes to transmit elec-
trical current inside the motor. These brushes
are considered to be regular "wear items" or
"consumables" that will need to be replaced dur-
ing the life of the motor. The frequency of required
replacement is often related to how much the
motor is used and how hard it is pushed.
Replace the carbon brushes when the motor no lon-
ger reaches full power, or when the brushes mea-
sure less than ⁄ " long (new brushes are
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4
Tools Needed
Flat Head Screwdriver #2 .................................. 1
Phillips Head Screwdriver #2 ............................ 1
Replacement brush part number: P0765150-1
To replace motor brushes:
1.
DISCONNECT LATHE FROM POWER!
2.
Remove the three screws that secure rear
motor cover, then remove cover to gain
access to rear brush (see Figure 86).
Screws
Figure 86. Location of rear motor brush cap.
Model G0765 (Mfd. Since 5/15)
⁄ " long).
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8
Qty
Brush Cap
3. Unscrew rear brush cap and carefully remove
brush from motor (see Figure 87).
Cap
Figure 87. Rear motor brush components
removed.
4.
Unscrew front brush cap and remove brush
from motor (see Figure 88).
Brush Cap
Figure 88. Front brush components removed.
5. Install new brushes.
6.
Re-install brush caps.
7.
Replace rear motor cover.
Brush
Brush
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