Lincoln Electric COMMANDER SVM145-B Service Manual page 158

F-102
STATOR/ROTOR REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT (continued)
FLEX PLATE
BLOWER
SEGMENT (4)
ROTOR
ROTOR REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Support the rotor with the hoist.
2. Using the 5/8" wrench, remove the flex plate
bolts, lock washers, and four blower seg-
ments. See Figure F.51.
WARNING
The rotor will be free to fall when the bolts are
removed.
3. Using the hoist, carefully remove the rotor
and flex plate assembly.
TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR
FIGURE F.51 – ROTOR REMOVAL
COMMANDER 300
REASSEMBLY NOTES
Reassemble the rotor and stator to the
Commander 300 by carefully retracing the disas-
sembly procedure steps in reverse order. Keep
the following special points in mind as you pro-
ceed. Lead Reconnection Checklists are provid-
ed here as an aid to reassembly.
1. INSTALL ROTOR: Support the rotor with the
hoist. Install the blower segments and flex
plate to the engine flywheel.
2. INSTALL STATOR: Be sure the engine is
blocked securely and the stator is supported
with the hoist. Install the stator to the engine
with the eight bolts and lock washers. Install
the fan blade, making sure that it faces the
proper direction, with the fan nut and four cap
screws.
3. Check the air gap for .012" minimum.
F-102