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Model1938(10kW)GeneratorAssembly
Removethenutsfromtheboltsthatmountthestator
housingtotheengineadapter(Figure64).
Removing Rotor Through-Bolt ("Stay Shaft Bolt")
_ ARNING: Do not attempt to stop the rotor
from turning by placing something under the fins. The
rotor cooling fins will break. Warranty will not cover
a rotor due to this type of fin damage.
• Remove the spark plugs from the engine.
• Insert a length of nylon rope into the cylinder as shown
in figure 65A.
• Use a 13mm socket and turn the rotor
counterclockwise until the rope is compressed inside
the cylinder.
• Using a suitable breaker bar, loosen and remove the
rotor bolt (Figure 65B).
• Support the drive end of the generator with a suitable
wooden block.
• Remove the grounding lug from the stator housing
(Figure 66).
Using a three-legged gear puller:
• Install the spindle of the puller in the countersunk hole
of the rotor shaft (Figure 67).
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