To Remove and Repair the Gear motor
Assembly:
(Assuming that the procedures through removal of
the water seal have been performed.)
1. Remove the electrical wires from the gear drive
motor.
2. Unscrew the 4 cap screws holding the gear
motor to the base of the machine.
3. Remove the gear motor from the ice maker.
Bench test the gear motor, check for oil leaks,
noise, and amp draw.
REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT: Gearmotor
Electrical shock hazard.
Electrical shock can cause
personal injury.
Disconnect power before
beginning to service
components.
COVER &
OUTPUT GEAR
ASSEMBLY
CENTRIFUGAL
SWITCH
AUGER DRIVE MOTOR
ROTOR BEARING
SEAL
WATER SHED
To Inspect the gear motor.
A) Remove the cap screws holding the gear motor
case halves together and pry the two cases apart.
B) To lift off the cover, lift up until you can feel
internal contact, then pull the cover towards the
output gear end, and then lift the cover (with drive
motor attached) up and away from the gear motor
case.
Note: The gearcase cover, output gear,
bearings and output shaft are a pressed
together assembly.
C) Inspect the oil gears and bearings. If there is
evidence of water in the oil (rusty metal, too much
oil, white oil) replace the oil and damaged parts.
The oil charge is 14 oz. Do not overfill.
Reassemble and bench test the gear motor, check
for oil leaks, noise, and amp draw.
NME950 & FME1200
January 1995
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