KitchenAid K5-A Service Instructions Manual page 6

MODELS K45 AND
K5~A
KITCHENAID MIXERS
SECTION 1
DISASSEMBLY OF GEAR CASE AND PLANETARY
A. The Models K45 and K5-A KitchenAid mixers have the
same motors and control parts and the gears in the gear case
are alike with one exception. Planetary parts are all the same.
Gearing and motor instructions are for both machines in one
section and any differences will be pointed out. The Model
K5-A has an entirely different bowl and bowl lift. On the
Model K5-A the bowl is raised and lowered and on the Model
K45 the entire head is lifted. The bowl, column, base and
bowl lift of the K5-A are covered separately in section 7.
B. Before repairs are attempted
on the Models K45 and
K5-A KitchenAid mixers, a watt test should be made. To
make the test, plug the wattmeter into the proper voltage.
Plug the cord from the mixer into the wattmeter. Turn on
the current and run the mixer. If the dial shows 105 to 135
watts, going from 1st to high speed , the mixer is in good
condition. If the reading is 175 to 400 watts, there is trouble.
To find the trouble, check each part of the motor as it is
removed. Use an ohmmeter to check individual parts.
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C. To remove the
planetary, remove the drip cup Q('Fig.
1 ). The drip cup fits the gear case bottom cover
Q.1')
tightly
and must be started off the cover by tappin i>\t. Use a
screwdriver on the upper edge of drip cup and tap screw-
driver gently to remove the drip cup.
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D. Remove the groove pin (Y1,)that holds the
planetary ~)
to the vertical center shaft
(,Y-3).
With pin out, the planetary
can be pried off the
shaft:~Pad
the base with cloths and with
two screwdrivers, pry the planetary down and off the shaft.
E. Remove the #6-32 x 3/8" oval head screw (
off the end cover ( Unscrew and remove the two #6-32 x
3/16" binding head sere s
(r)
that hold the trim band (5)
to the gear case and m tor housing
(1 ).
With screws out,
remove the trim band .
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