To Remove and Repair the Gearmotor
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
gearmotor to the gearmotor plate.
3. Remove the gearmotor from the ice maker.
To Inspect the gearmotor.
A) Remove the cap screws
holding the gearmotor 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 case cover output
gear, bearings, and shaft are
one pressed together
assembly. Replace as a unit.
C) Inspect the oil, gears, and
bearings. If the oil level and
condition is acceptable,
quickly check the gears and
bearings. They are likely to
be fine if the oil is.
If there is evidence of water
in the oil (rusty bearings and
gears; the oil having a
creamy white appearance; oil
level too high) carefully
inspect the bearings and
gears. If in doubt about the
condition of a part, replace it.
The oil quantity is 14 fluid
ounces, do not overfill.
Note: The gears and
bearings are available only
as pressed together sets.
D) After replacing parts as required, (if any)
reassemble the gearcase. The two smaller gears
and the oil should be in the lower case, the output
gear will be with the cover. As you lower the cover
onto the lower case, cover will have to be moved
closer to the second gear after the output gear has
cleared the second gear top bearing.
E) After the case is together, and the locating pins
are secure in both ends, replace all cap screws.
4. Bench test the gearmotor, check for oil leaks,
noise, and amp draw.
SEAL
MOTOR
GEARCASE
BEARING
GASKET
REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT: Gearmotor
FM2400RH
August 1994
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