Stator Inspection

Check for continuity between stator coil leads with a circuit tester. See Fig 1 .

Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between Stator Coil Leads
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Replace stator if there is no continuity.
Check for continuity between stator coil leads and core with a circuit tester. See Fig 2 .

Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Stator Coil Leads
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place stator if there is continuity.