Lincoln Electric WELDANPOWER SVM 113-A Service Manual page 93

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STATOR/ROTOR REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT (continued)
FIGURE F.22 - STATOR END BRACKET SUPPORT AND THRU-BOLTS
13. Slide a short length of 2 X 4 under the
engine to support it when the stator is
removed.
14. With the 1/2" socket wrench, remove the
2 nuts that hold the stator end bracket
support.
There are 2 split-ring lock washers and 2
flat washers along with the nuts.
15. With the 7/16" socket and 7/16" end
wrench, remove the 4 thru-bolts for the
generator assembly. See Figure F.22. All
4 bolts have a split-ring lock washer
under the head and a shake-proof star
washer on the nut side. The bolts must
point toward the engine for reassembly.
TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR
THRU-
BOLTS
SUPPORT
See Figure F.22 for location.
WELDANPOWER 125
THRU-
BOLTS
NUTS
16. Lift up the stator and slide out the support
bracket. The engine will now rest on the
2 X 4.
17. With the babbitt/leather/wooden mallet,
tap off the end bracket. Alternate sides as
you tap; watch the bearing to judge the
amount of movement you're getting.
18. Once the end bracket is off, carefully pull
off the stator. IMPROPER HANDLING OF
THE STATOR CAN RESULT IN SHORTED
WINDINGS AND/OR LOST OUTPUT.
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