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Armature Test

  1. Using ohmmeter, check continuity between commutator and core. See Fig 1 .
  2. If continuity exists, replace armature. Check for continuity between commutator and shaft. See Fig 2 . If continuity exists, replace armature.
Fig 1: Checking Commutator To Core Continuity
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Fig 2: Checking Commutator To Shaft Continuity
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