Pioneer 1200 Maintenance Service Manual page 174

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ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS: FE400 ENGINE
PRESS RAM
RETAINING NUT
INSULATOR
FIELD COIL
TERMINAL
Visual Inspection of Armature and Commutator
Some defects can be seen by examining the armature and commutator. Defects seen during the visual
inspection can aid in diagnosing the original cause of the failure. Items to look for are listed below.
• Burned, frayed, charred, or cracked insulation
• Improperly cured varnish
• Thrown solder
• Flared armature windings
• Worn, burned, or glazed commutator
• Loose or raised commutator bars
• Bruised or damaged armature core laminations
• Worn armature bearing or shaft
• Dirty or oily commutator
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WEDGE
ATTACHMENT
TOOL
SUPPORT
INNER RACE
OF BEARING
NOTE: BEARING IS
SECTIONED FOR CLARITY
Figure 12-10 Bearing Removal
POLE PIECE SCREW
POLE PIECES
HOUSING
FIELD COIL
Figure 12-11 Field Coil Assembly
USE A 1/2-INCH
SOCKET OR PIPE
PRESS ON
ARMATURE
SHAFT
WEDGE
ATTACHMENT
TOOL
Starter/Generator
BEARING
PULLER
TOOL
USE A
1/2-INCH
SOCKET
OR PIPE