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Something happened in my gear box today that didn't sound good at all.
The machine locked up tight and blew the fuse before I could get to the OFF switch.
1) I've drained the oil and did not find any metal shaving or chips that might indicate a stripped gear.
2) To get to the back 2 of the 6 bolts holding the gear case cover on, the motor will have to be removed.
3) I have disconnected the motor wiring (took a pix first).
4) I have tilted the entire head assembly 90 degrees to the right so I could get a better hold on the motor.
5) Hex head screws that mount the motor down have been removed.
6) Removed the draw bar bearing retention ring as it looked like it might interfere with the motor mounting flange
Motor pulled loose approximated .020", but I can not get it to move any more. Motor will rotate freely until its mounting flange bumps the housing for the drawbar bearings.
Is the motor going to have to be disassembled before it can be removed?
I'd really like to get the gear case open before giving Matt a call.
The machine locked up tight and blew the fuse before I could get to the OFF switch.
1) I've drained the oil and did not find any metal shaving or chips that might indicate a stripped gear.
2) To get to the back 2 of the 6 bolts holding the gear case cover on, the motor will have to be removed.
3) I have disconnected the motor wiring (took a pix first).
4) I have tilted the entire head assembly 90 degrees to the right so I could get a better hold on the motor.
5) Hex head screws that mount the motor down have been removed.
6) Removed the draw bar bearing retention ring as it looked like it might interfere with the motor mounting flange
Motor pulled loose approximated .020", but I can not get it to move any more. Motor will rotate freely until its mounting flange bumps the housing for the drawbar bearings.
Is the motor going to have to be disassembled before it can be removed?
I'd really like to get the gear case open before giving Matt a call.