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Field Coil Open Test

Remove armature from frame and field assembly. Using self-powered test light, place one lead on field lead connection and other lead on one insulated brush. See Fig 1. Test light should illuminate. If test light does not illuminate, field coil is open. Replace field and frame assembly. Repeat test for each insulated brush.

Fig 1: Testing Field Coil For Open
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