Wheel System, Traction
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Service Manual – Condor
™
EcoFlex
™
, BR 1100/1300 EcoFlex
™
Carbon Motor Brush Inspection and Replacement
Warning! Turn the key switch off and disconnect the battery pack by pushing in the
emergency-stop/battery disconnect red lever.
Engage the machine parking brake and block both rear wheels so machine can’t roll.
1 To inspect the carbon
brushes (quantity of
four) for brush wear
and length, remove
the
Socket Head Cap
Screw
(using a 1/8”
hex wrench), then
separate the metal
Inspection Band
from
the motor end bell
Service Note:
Bend a sharp loop in the end of a stiff piece of wire to fabricate a tool to pull on the
end of the carbon brush spring tail to easily help apply or remove the spring tension
on the end of a carbon brush.
2 Remove the spring tension on the end of each brush using the above mentioned tool, and then pull the
brush from the holder to examine and measure it A new brush measures 1 inch (25 4 mm) in length If
a brush is less than 3/8 inch (10 mm) in length, replace it
Note:
Each brush has a wire end secured to the brush ring with a small hex screw. Use a 5/16”
socket to remove the screw.
Motor
Assembly
Socket Head
Cap Screw
Inspection
Band
