Auger Motor - Viking VCSB542 Service Manual

Service Diagnostics and Procedures
To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power to unit using power
switch before servicing. Wires removed during disassembly must be replaced on proper terminals to insure
correct earth ground and polarization. After servicing, reconnect power using power switch.
Auger Motor (Dispenser models)
The unit uses a two directional auger motor to
provide crushed and cubed ice. When the end user
desires crushed ice, the auger motor drives the
auger in the counterclockwise direction to produce
crushed ice. When the end user desires cubed ice
the auger motor drives the auger in the clockwise
direction to produce cubed ice.
To access the auger motor:
1. Remove ice bucket.
2. Remove screws securing auger cover and
remove panel.

Auger Motor

3. Remove right side light lens (see interior lights
page 53).
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WARNING
Light Lens
4. Remove 5/16" screws securing auger motor
and 9/16" nut securing auger drive.
6. Remove auger motor, disconnect wiring, repair/
replace auger motor.
Molex Connector
Auger Motor
7. Reverse procedure to reinstall.
The motor has three wires; white (common),
orange, and blue. The motor is protected by a
diode and polarity is important. See the chart below
for expected readings.
Test Point Meter Lead Position Reading
White–Blue Black lead on White
and Red lead on Blue
White–Blue Red lead on White
and Black lead on Blue
White–Orange Black lead on White and
Red lead on Orange
White–Orange Red lead on White and
Black lead on Orange
13.55M Ω
Infinite
Ohms
Infinite
Ohms
8.49 M Ω
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