Lincoln Electric COMMANDER 400 SVM133-B Service Manual page 168

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ENGINE, STATOR/ROTOR REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT (continued)
Cap Screws (4)
Fan Nut
STATOR REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Using the 1/4" Allen wrench, remove the four
cap screws mounting the fan blade to the hub.
2. Using the 1-13/32" socket wrench, remove the
fan nut from the threaded shaft. Remove the
fan blade, taking note of placement for
reassembly. (Be sure not to place the fan on
backwards.)
3. Using the 7/16" wrench, remove the three
bolts and lock washers holding the bottom fly-
wheel cover to the stator frame assembly.
Remove the cover. See Figure F. 61.
TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR
FIGURE F.61 – STATOR REMOVAL
Stator/Engine
Mounting Bolts
and Lockwashers
Fan Hub
COMMANDER 400
Bottom Flywheel
Cover
4. Using the 11/16" wrench, remove the eight
bolts and lock washers holding the stator
frame to the engine. Support the stator with
the hoist and make sure the engine is blocked
securely. See Figure F.61.
5. Remove the stator from the engine/rotor
assembly by prying and sliding the stator from
the engine.
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