Rotor spring
Tools Needed: Allen wrench
(3/8)
1.
Remove nut and 10/32 x 1” machine screw (Y) with a 3/8 Allen wrench.
2.
Pull broken rotor spring (W) out from rotor (X).
3.
Insert new spring and tighten nut onto new spring.
Deflector Flap
Tools Needed: Long Phillips Screwdriver, Pliers, Drill, #10 drill bit
1.
The bolt that attaches the rotor (X) to its base must be removed. To find it, look for a hole in the back of the
white hopper (R). With a pair of pliers hold the nut still while you unscrew the screw. If pliers don’t work, try
wedging a screwdriver between one flat edge of the nut and the rotor preventing the nut from moving while you
unscrew. Remove the rotor by pulling it out from underneath the deflector flap. The rotor should clear the
deflector flap if you pull it out from the side opposite the flap, but be careful not to break the rotor or deflector
flap.
1.
Remove the hopper (R) by unscrewing the four screws that secure the hopper to the two silver hopper supports
(M).
2.
Take your drill and drill out the three rivets (using #10 drill bit) that secure the flap to the hopper.
3.
Place and hold the new deflector flap about a quarter of an inch above the rotor. With your other hand, mark
through the holes in hopper where the new flap’s screw holes should be placed.
4.
Pre-drill holes in the new deflector flap with the same # 10 drill bit.
5.
Screw new flap into place with the screws and nuts supplied.
6.
Replace the hopper by tightening the four screws that hold it into place.
Rotor Motor
Tools Needed: Long Screwdriver, Pliers
2.
The bolt that attaches the rotor (X) to its base must be removed. To find it, look for a hole in the back of the
white hopper (R); on a Ball Bucket the hole will be located underneath the handle. Stick a long screwdriver
through this hole. With a pair of pliers hold the nut still while you unscrew the screw. If pliers don’t work, try
wedging a screwdriver between one flat edge of the nut and the rotor preventing the nut from moving while you
unscrew. Remove the rotor by pulling it out from underneath the deflector flap. The rotor should clear the
deflector flap if you pull it out from the side opposite the flap, but be careful not to break the rotor or deflector
flap.
3.
Remove the 4 screws holding the switch box to the bottom of the white hopper. With pliers you can hold each
nut in place on the topside of the hopper. Then, with your Phillips screwdriver you can unscrew each screw
from the bottom side of the hopper. Allow the switch box to hang down.
4.
For the Ball Bucket there is no switch box. Instead, you will need to lay the machine on its side, remove the
closing ring (L), then, pull the hopper off the machine. Do not move the hopper far from the machine because
there are wires connecting it to the can and you can accidentally pull them off.
5.
Remove the screws holding the rotor motor to the bottom of the hopper the same way as for the switch box
screws, and pull the motor out of place. Be careful to leave the wires attached.
6.
Install the new rotor motor in the position the former motor was in and secure it with the old screws.
7.
Remove one wire at a time from the old rotor motor and install them in the exact same place on the new rotor
motor, this will ensure you place the wires on the correct terminals.
8.
Before checking the motor be sure the unit is clear of balls or debris. Turn the machine on and make sure the
motor shaft is turning. If not, check your wiring. (Visit us at
www.lobsterinc.com
to find wiring diagrams for the
switch box)
9.
Reattach the switch box.
10.
Replace the rotor in the hopper and onto the new motor shaft. You must make sure the hole in the rotor lines
up with the hole in the motor shaft. Then install the rotor screw and nut.
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