Powerstation issue

[rsefczek]

Recently moved and went to use my power station but the motor hums without actually turning. The belts appear intact. Any suggestions for troubleshooting?

[JPG]

Suspect start switch.(internal)

[dusty]

Allowing it to hum without turning (even for a short while) can do terminal damage to the motor,

I suggest getting into the hands of someone who knows motors.

[DLB]

First step for me is remove the motor belt and try again. Briefly, as Dusty says. The idea here is to isolate between an internal motor problem and a mechanical load problem. Alternatively, if it is reasonably easy to turn the spindle with your hand this also points to a motor problem.

- David

[rsefczek]

Thanks for the suggestions. The spindle does turn easily so probably the motor. I was afraid the movers may have done something since they managed to shear the casters off the base. Gotta love moving….