Hydro Cat 5015B
Service Manual
VACUUM SYSTEM
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VACUUM MOTOR - CARBON BRUSH INSPECTION, REPLACEMENT
The Carbon Brushes in the vacuum motor should be checked once each year, or every 1000 hours of opera-
tion. They should be replaced if they are worn to a length of 3/8 inch (10 mm) or less.
To inspect the brushes . . .
1
Turn the key switch OFF and disconnect the battery connector (behind the right rear access door).
2
Lift the operator’s seat and put the prop rod in position to hold it up.
3
See Figure 3. Remove the (4) “C” cap nuts (2 on each side of the motor) and the (2) “D” brush covers.
FIGURE 3 HERE
4
Remove the brush retaining clips and the carbon brushes from the motor.
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VACUUM MOTOR REMOVAL
1
Turn the key switch OFF and disconnect the battery connector (behind the right rear access door).
2
Lift the operator’s seat and put the prop rod in position to hold it up.
3
Disconnect the vacuum motor wiring connector.
4
See Figure 3. Remove the (3) “E” screws and baffle “F”, then lift the motor out of the machine.
F
E
C
D
FIGURE 3
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