Repair manual

Cub 200/300 Troubleshooting the Blower
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5.4 Checking the Capacitor
Requirements  Power disconnected
 Multimeter
Procedure Perform the procedure below to check the capacitor.
1. Disconnect the power cord from the electric power supply.
2. Remove the access cover (a).
3. Disconnect the wiring from the capacitor (b) and remove the capacitor from the
machine.
4. Discharge the capacitor by placing an insulated screwdriver across its two
terminals.
5. Check the capacitance of the capacitor. It should measure 45–55 µF.
This procedure continues on the next page.
WARNING
Electric shock hazard. High voltage exists inside the machine when the power cord
is plugged into a power supply. Electric shock can cause serious injury or death.
f Disconnect the machine from the electric power supply before continuing this
procedure.