Cooling Fan Installation Note [World manufacturer identification "JM1"]

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Install the washer to the cooling fan.

Fig 1: Installing Washer To Cooling Fan
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NOTE:
- Installing the washer to the cooling fan facilitates the alignment of the cooling fan motor shaft end to the washer.
- The washer has no designated installation direction.
Install the cooling fan and the washer to the cooling fan motor as a single unit.
NOTE:
- Install the washer to the end of the cooling fan motor shaft while aligning the washer hole.
- Press in the cooling fan to the cooling fan motor to the end.
Fig 2: Installing Washer To End Of Cooling Fan Motor Shaft
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CAUTION:
- When installing, be careful of the following to prevent damaging the clip.
  - Install the clip in the correct direction.
    
    Fig 3: Installing Clip
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  - Do not apply excessive force to the clip.
Using needle-nose pliers, slide the clip in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and install the clip.

Fig 4: Sliding Clip Using Needle-Nose Pliers

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