Figure 5-4. Testing Armature for Grounds
(2) Testing Armature.
(a) Testing Armature for grounds. Touch
armature shaft and the end of each commutator bar
with a pair of ohmmeter leads. There should be no
continuity. If continuity is indicated between
any commutator bar and armature shaft, it indica-
tes a grounded armature. Replace grounded arma-
ture. See figure 5-4.
(b) Testing Armature for shorted Coils.
A growler is necessary to test for shorted coils.
With the armature in the growler, turn the
growler on and hold a thin steel strip parrallel
over the armature surface. Turn growler on, and
if the steel strip vibrates or is attracted to the
armature surface, the armature is shorted or
grounded.
Turn off growler, rotate armature one-
quater turn and repeat test. DO this for one
complete revolution of armature. See figure 5-5.
If armature has a short or is grounded, replace
it.
(c) Testing Armature for Open Coils.
Test coils for continuity with ohmmeter. Place one
lead on commutator bar, other lead on the next bar.
If there is
the reading
If armature
discontinuity (infinite resistance),
indicates open coil. See figure 5-6.
has an open coil, replace it.
TM5-6115-585-34
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Figure 5-5. Testing Armature for Shorted Coils
Figure 5-6 Testing Armature for Open Coils
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