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Question in regards to motor wiring

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STEVECLARK

Automotive
Jan 16, 2006
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I have a electric gear motor off of a graco airless sprayer. The control box with the pressure settings and such were removed and all I have is the motor. I am wanting to use the gear motor for a different project and can't seem to wire properly to run. Motor has 5 wires, one black - one green- one red #1 (printed) - one pink #2(printed) - and one black #3 (printed). I believe it is a 1 1/2 horse with capacitor. Please advise on how to wire motor for operations.
 
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1> Is there a name plate on the motor? You can usually find connection diagrams at the manufacturers web site.
2> Is the gren wire a ground wire? Check if it goes to the motor windings or connects to the frame.
3> Which wires have continuity?
4> You havn't told us if the capacitor leads are connected or if they are two of the five wires.
 
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