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Portable Generator Familiarization & Troubleshooting Guide<br />

Section 4 • Generator Assemblies<br />

Removing Brush Assembly<br />

It is best to leave the DPE wires connected to the brush<br />

assembly during removal.<br />

• Remove the two screws that hold the brush assembly<br />

to the rear bearing carrier (Figure 4.4).<br />

Figure 4.4 — Removing Brush Assembly<br />

Disconnecting Power Wires<br />

• Disengage the locks that secure the connector housing<br />

to the plug on the back of the control panel<br />

(Figure 4.6).<br />

Figure 4.6 — Power Cable Connector<br />

Back Of Control Panel<br />

• Carefully work the brush assembly out of its mounting<br />

in the rear bearing carrier.<br />

• Disconnect the DPE wires and set brush holder aside<br />

(Figure 4.5).<br />

Figure 4.5 — Brush Assembly<br />

• Remove the connector housing from the plug.<br />

Electrical Measurements<br />

NOTE: Many of the electrical measurements that<br />

are necessary to accurately troubleshoot the<br />

Generac® wound generator are accessible at this<br />

point. In order to help avoid needless disassembly,<br />

please refer to the “Diagnostics and Adjustments”<br />

section of this guide for specific details.The values for<br />

individual tests can be found in the Briggs & Stratton<br />

Power Products ® “Portable Generator Rotor/Stator<br />

Resistance Tables,” Publication #87971 Rev 6 or<br />

later.<br />

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