Lincoln Electric VANTAGE 400 Service Manual page 149

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STATOR/ROTOR REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE
BOLTS (4)
FAN NUT
STATOR REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Using a 1/2" wrench, remove the four fan blade
mounting bolts and lock washers. See Figure
F.24.
2. Using a 1 1/8" wrench, remove the fan nut.
Remove the fan, noting the direction for
reassembly.
3. Using the gear puller, remove the fan hub.
4. Using a 3/8" wrench, remove the two bolts and
flat washers holding the bearing in place.
TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR
(CONTINUED)
FIGURE F.24 – DOOR REMOVAL
STATOR / ENGINE
MOUNTING BOLTS &
LOCK WASHERS (8)
BEARING
MOUNTING
PLATE
VANTAGE® 400
FAN HUB
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5. Using a 1/2" wrench, remove the two nuts, lock
washers, and carriage bolts holding the gener-
ator mounting plate to the machine base.
6. Support the stator with a hoist. Place wooden
blocks under the engine to support it when the
stator is removed.
7. Using a 9/16" wrench, remove the eight bolts
and lock washers holding the stator to the
engine.
8. Remove the stator from the engine. It may be
necessary to pry and slide it free.
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