The
motor is fastened to the cover plate and connected by two or three
wires. The wires may go directly into the motor or they may be
attached to terminals with slip-on connectors. Before disconnecting
any wires, label their placement.
One
of the motor wires connects to a wire cap. If this wire is connected
to the motor with a slip-on connector, disconnect it there, otherwise
unscrew the wire cap and untwist the wires.
The
remaining wire or wires connect to the shutoff switch near the
shutoff arm. The wire is connected to the switch with a slip-on
connector (if the wire connects to the motor with a slip-on connector,
disconnect from there instead). Firmly pull the connector off
of the terminal (do not pull on the wire). You may need to use
a pair of needle-nose pliers to remove the connector. Inspect
the connector and the terminal for corrosion. If the connector
is corroded it should be replaced.
