Assemble Starter Motor - Briggs & Stratton Twin Cylinder L-Head Repair Manual

ASSEMBLE STARTER MOTOR

When all parts have been inspected, lightly lubricate
bearings in both end caps with #20 oil.
NOTE: On brush end cap with flat coil brush
spring, install armature on to brush end
cap before installing brushes.
1. Place brush in holder.
2. Position coil spring over tab as shown in Fig. 31.
3. While holding spring on tab, use a screwdriver and
bend spring counterclockwise and position over
end of brush, Fig. 31. Then push spring down
firmly over tab.
On end caps with compression type springs, insert
brushes in their proper holders, Fig. 32 and Fig. 33.
A brush retainer should be used to hold brushes clear
of armature commutator.
4. Brush retainers can be made from scrap pieces of
rewind starter springs as shown in Fig. 32 or Part
No. 26634 control wire or similar material, Fig. 33.
5. Install armature in brush end cap, Fig. 34, and
remove brush retainers.
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Fig. 31 – Installing Brushes, Flat Coil Spring Type
5/8"
(15.9
mm)
1"
(25.4 mm)
1/4"
(6.4 mm)
1/8"
1/8" (3.2 mm)
1/2"
(3.2 mm)
(12.7 mm)
3/8"
1/4"
(9.5 mm)
(6.4 mm)
Fig. 32 – Compression Spring Type Brush Holders
1/2"
MAKE FROM 26634
CONTROL WIRE
1/2"
3/4"
Fig. 33 – Compression Spring Type Brush Holders
BEARING
SPACER
(IF EQUIPPED)
Fig. 34 – Assembling Armature to End Cap Typical
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