1993 Johnson Evinrude "ET" 40 thru 55 Service Repair Manual, P/N 508283, Page 287Get this manual
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Cleaning and Inspection 1 Inspect the brushes; replace if one-half worn, damaged, or crackedReplace brush springs, if weak2 Clean commutator with 300 grade emery clothIf commutator surface is unevenly