Brush Replacement - Craftsman 315.277150 Operator's Manual

BRUSH REPLACEMENT
See Figure 14.
[] Unp(ug the trimmer.
[] Remove screws from the top cover of the trimmer.
[] Remove the top cover.
[] Remove the c(amp screws.
[] Remove the brush tube clamps.
[] Disconnect the red and black (cad termina(s from the
brush tubes.
TOP
COVER
SCREWS
[] Replace the brush assemb(ies.
[] Reconnect the red and Mack lead terminals to the
brush tubes.
[] Ensure that the wires are placed secure(y in the (ead
traps to prevent (oose wires.
[] Replace the brush tube c(amps.
[] Replace the top cover.
[] Replace the screws on the top cover of the trimmer.
[] Reassemble by reversing the steps listed above.
[] Tighten a(l screws securely. Do not overtighten.
RED BLACK
LEAD LEAD
CLAMP
SCREWS
BRUSHTUBE
CLAMPS
BRUSH
ASSEMBW
BLACK
LEAD
BRUSH
ASSEMBLY
F(g. 14
[] Remove the brush assemblies.
[] Check for wear. Rep(ace both brush assemblies when
either has (ess than 1,,/4in. length of carbon remaining.
Do not rep(ace one side without replacing the other.
[] Make sure the wire termina(s are secured to the brush
tubes prior to reassembly.
[] Reassemb(e using new brush assemblies. Make sure
the curvature of the brush matches the curvature of
the motor and that the brush moves freely in the brush
tube.
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