Mercury Optimax 115 Service Manual page 103

4. Brush replacement is recommended if brushes are pitted, chipped or worn to less than
0.25 in. (6.4 mm). If necessary, remove brushes as follows:
a. Remove hex nut and washers from POSITIVE (+) terminal and remove POSITIVE
b. Remove 2 bolts securing NEGATIVE (–) brushes and brush holder to end cap.
a -
b -
c -
d -
5. Remove armature (with drive end cap) from starter frame.
6. Remove locknut and remove drive assembly from armature shaft.
a
a
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b -
c -
d -
e -
f -
g -
h -
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brushes and terminal as an assembly.
b
b
c
c
Brush Holder
Positive Brushes
Negative Brushes
Positive Terminal
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Hold Armature Shaft with Wrench on Hex Portion of Drive Assembly
Locknut
Spacer
Spring
Drive Assembly
Drive End Cap
Armature Shaft
Washer
c
a c
a
d d
b
b
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a
b
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g
f
h
g
f
e
d
d c
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