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Starter Brush

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  1. Brushes that are worm out, or oil-soaked, should be replaced.

    Brush length 

    Standard: 12.3 mm (0.4843 in)

    Service limit: 5.5 mm (0.2165 in)

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NOTE:
  • To seat new brushes, slip a strip of #500 or #600 sandpaper, with the grit side up, between the commutator and each brush, and smoothly rotate the armature. The contact surface of the brushes will be sanded to the same contour as the commutator.