4-16 ELECTRICAL
INSPECTION & SERVICING
Armature and Commutator
1. Inspect commutator surface for gum or dirt.
Clean with #500 grit emery paper A if necessary.
2. Measure commutator outside diameter.
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09900-20101 : Vernier calipers
Commutator outside diameter:
Standard : 29.0 mm (1.14 in.)
Service limit : 28.0 mm (1.10 in.)
If measurement exceeds service limit, replace armature.
3. Measure commutator undercut (depth) between mica
(insulator) and segments.
Commutator undercut
11
11
1 (depth):
Standard : 0.5 – 0.8 mm (0.02 – 0.03 in.)
Service limit : 0.2 mm (0.01 in.)
If measurement exceeds service limit, cut mica to specified
depth.
NOTE:
Remove all particles of mica and metal using compressed air.
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Wear safety grasses when using compressed air.
SEGMENT
MICA
1
11
11
1 undercut