TM 5-4310-373-14
This task covers:
The inspection and cleaning of the electric motor.
INITIAL SETUP
Equipment Condition:
Tools:
Electric motor disassembled
Materials/Parts:
Clean rags
As required
Personnel Required:
Approximate Time Required (minutes):
1 Mechanic
LOCATION/lTEM
ACTION
REMARKS
Replace stator and frame assembly if windings and leads
1. Stator and frame
Inspect leads and stator wind-
are cracked or burned.
assembly
ings for evidence of cracked
insulation or burning.
a. Inspect rotor for loose or
Replace rotor assembly if conducting bars are loose or
2. Rotor assembly
burned conducting bars.
show evidence of overheating;
b. Inspect bearings for wear.
Replace if worn.
File sharp edges.
c. Inspect keyway slot for
burrs or sharp edges.
Inspect for cracks, plugged
Replace end balls if cracked. Clean if vent holes are
3. End bells
vent holes.
plugged.
Replace as necessary.
4. Grommets
Inspect for missing, cracked
or loose grommets.
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