Removal & Installation: Generator: Removal

NOTE: Put on gloves to protect hands during working.

CAUTION: Cutting the stator coil lead line connecting to the rectifier may damage the generator because the rectifier and the stator coil lead line are soldered together. So, do not disassemble further

Remove the generator cover using a screwdriver or equivalent. See Fig 1, Fig 2, Fig 3 and Fig 4.

Fig 1: Generator Components
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Fig 2: Generator Removal
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Fig 3: Exploded View Of Generator
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Fig 4: Removal Of Generator Cover
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After loosening the 3 mounting bolts, detach the brush holder assembly. See Fig 5.

Fig 5: Removal Of Brush Holder
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Remove the nut, pulley, and spacer. See Fig 6.

Fig 6: Removal Of Nut, Pulley, And Spacer
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Reassembly is the reverse of disassembly.