Meyra Optimus 2 2.322, Service Manual

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DRIVE UNIT
The drive unit (1) consists of:
– the motor, 24V-permanent magnet-direct current
motor (A),
– the magnetic brake, electro magnetic spring pres-
sure brake (B) and
– the maintenance free differential gear (C).
CARBON BRUSHES
When the motor is not running flawless and defects in
the incoming lines can be excluded the four carbon
brushes have to be checked one after the other.
REMOVAL
– Switch the vehicle off and remove the main fuse.
– Remove the front panel.
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– Remove the plus cable and the minus cable from
the motor.
– Pull back the rubber buffer (E) from the motor.
– Remove the fixing screw (F) from the carbon brush-
es (G).
– Push the carbon brush retainer in the direction of
the screw hole (2).
– Slightly pull the carbon brush retainer back form the
motor opposite of the screw holder.
– Press the carbon brush retainer in the opposite di-
rection of the screw hole (3).
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C
A
E
F
G
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