Removal and replacement: gearmotor – Scotsman NME1854 User Manual
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NME1854 & FME2404
January 2000
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REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT: Gearmotor
COVER &
OUTPUT GEAR
ASSEMBLY
CENTRIFUGAL
SWITCH
AUGER DRIVE MOTOR
ROTOR BEARING
WATER SHED
SEAL
Note: There are two gear
motors in each unit.
To Remove and Repair the Gearmotor Assembly:
(Assuming that the procedures through removal of the
water seal have been performed.)
1. Remove the electrical wires from the gear drive motor.
2. Unscrew the 4 cap screws holding the gear motor to
the base of the machine.
3. Remove the gear motor from the ice machine.
Bench test the gear motor, check for oil leaks, noise, and
amp draw.
To Inspect the gear motor.
A) Remove the cap screws holding the gear motor case
halves together and pry the two cases apart.
B) To lift off the cover, lift up until you can feel internal
contact, then pull the cover towards the output gear end,
and then lift the cover (with drive motor attached) up and
away from the gear motor case.
Note: The gearcase cover, output gear, bearings and
output shaft are a pressed together assembly.
Electrical Shock Hazard.
Disconnect electrical
power before beginning.