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b. Cleaning. Clean the parts in cleaning solvent and dry thoroughly. Do not clean electrical wiring armature and
field coils with solvent. These items are to be cleaned with dry compressed air.
c.
Inspection
(1)
Inspect all parts for wear and damage.
(2)
Inspect brushes. Replace if worn beyond maximum wear line.
(3)
Inspect all screw threads and tapped holes for thread damage. Replace defective parts.
(4)
Inspect commutator contact surface for rough spots, discoloration, pitting, scoring and high mica. If
commutator is rough, pitted or worn, turn commutator using a lathe. Under-cut mica after turning
commutator. Replace starter if armature is defective or damaged.
(5)
Inspect armature shaft for scoring or excessive wear. Replace starter if shaft is defective or damaged.
(6)
Test armature and field housing in accordance with TM5-764. Replace all defective parts.
(7)
Inspect starter drive for damaged or worn teeth, loose or damaged springs and clutch. Replace defective
drive.
(8)
Inspect brush springs and brush holders in the commutator housing. Replace damaged housing.
(9)
Inspect bearings. Replace damaged or worn bearings.
d. Reassembly
(1)
Assemble drive and hardware onto armature shaft.
(2)
Assemble armature into drive end housing.
(3)
Assemble field housing over armature. Align locating pin between field housing and drive housing.
(4)
Install commutator end cover, brushes and brush springs. Secure with screws.
(5)
Install and secure brush cover.
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