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Brush Spring

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Measure the force of the brush spring using a spring pressure gauge. Read the spring pressure gauge at the brush tip projection of 0.079" (2 mm). See Fig 1. Replace as necessary. See GENERATOR SPECIFICATIONS .

Fig 1: Measuring Generator Brush Spring Tension
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