Replacing The Brushes; Motor Inspection - Taylor-Dunn SC-011-59 Operation, T Roubleshooting And Replacement Parts Manual

REPLACING THE BRUSHES

NOTE: It is recommended that all four brushes be
replaced as a set.
NOTE: Motors without removable brush covers must
be disassembled to replace the brushes.
Refer to Motor Inspection-Disassembly
section for information on taking the motor
apart.
NOTE: Some motors are equipped with brush pairs.
These motors must be disassembled to
replace the brushes. Refer to
Inspection-Disassembly
information on taking the motor apart. Refer
Motor Parts List
to the
brush configuration.
NOTE: Some motors have brush leads that are routed
through or behind the brush holder assembly.
In this case, the brush holder assembly must
be removed to replace the brushes.
NOTE: The motor must be removed from the vehicle
for this procedure. Refer to
Service
section for information on removing
the motor.
Motors with brush covers and brushes with
termination screws
1. Remove the brush covers.
2. Loosen the brush wire retaining screw and remove
the brush from the brush holder. Be careful with
the brush spring and do not let it slip off of the
spring mount. If the spring comes off, then the
motor must be disassembled. Refer to
Inspection-Disassembly
information on taking the motor apart.
Brush Spring Orientation
Motors with brush pairs or not equipped
with brush covers
Motor
section for
Note: Remember the position and routing of the brush
for your vehicles
Transmission
Motor
section for
Motor Service
3. Install the new brushes in reverse order.
4. Be certain that the brush springs do not rest up
against the brush wires. Refer to illustrations in
Motor Inspection-Assembly
spring position.
1. Disassemble the motor. Refer to Motor
Inspection-Disassembly section for information
on taking the motor apart.
2. Remove the brush holder.
crossover leads. They must be reinstalled in
the same position.
3. Remove the brush termination screws or the
armature studs and remove the brushes from the
brush holder.
4. Install the new brushes in reverse order.
5. Reassemble the motor. Refer to
Inspection-Assembly
reassembling the motor.
for proper brush
Motor
for information regarding
Motor
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