Bench Testing: Brushes

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Remove voltage regulator from back of generator. See VOLTAGE REGULATOR under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Ensure brushes are longer than 0.20" (5 mm). If necessary, install new brushes. DO NOT allow solder to run into strands of brush leads. See Fig 1 and Fig 2 .

VOLTAGE REGULATOR BRUSH SPECIFICATIONS

Application	In. (mm)
New	0.5 (12)
Wear Limit	0.2 (5)
Tolerance	0.04 (1)

Fig 1: Checking Generator Brushes (Models Up To April 1999)

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Fig 2: Checking Brushes (Models From May 1999 & On)

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