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Instructions
Slide a washer onto either end of the armature, then slide it into the motor can with the long side of the shaft extending out through the center hole on the closed end of the can.
Install the endbell by sliding it onto the exposed end of the armature - not the drive shaft, extending from the bottom of the motor can; the endbell will cover the open end of the motor can. Insert the armature into the center of the endbell, then press the endbell firmly into the motor can.
Insert a brush into the two brush hoods located on either side of the endbell. Push them in until they press against the commutator, which looks like a copper cylinder on the end of the armature. Slide the brush springs onto the pins located near the brushes. Pull back the spring and rest it against the backside of the brushes, keeping them firmly connected to the commutator. Insert the two screws through the looped ends of the wires, which lead from the brushes. Screw them into the endbell, which not only connects the brushes to the endbell, but also secures the endbell to the motor can.
Apply solder to the heated tip of the solder iron, then hold the red wire against the positive (+) tab on the motor can. Touch the tab with the solder iron to coat the connection with solder. Repeat this process with the black wire and the negative (-) tab.
Touch the 2 'D' batteries end to end, then touch the opposing sides of the batteries with the motor's wires. The motor should jump into action, indicating that it is functional and ready for installation.