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      Feed Motor replacement on Dr. Dish Home, Rebel+, All-Star+, CT+, FCLTY, and CT models

      Below you will find a step-by-step guide on replacing the Feed Motor in your Dr. Dish Home, Rebel+, All-Star+, CT+, FCLTY, or CT models

      Required Tools

      Video Guide

      Written Instructions

      1. Remove Shrouds

      2. Cut Zip Ties: Use the side cutters to carefully snip the zip ties that hold the feed motor wires in place.

      3. Disconnect Wires: Locate and disconnect the P4 and P9 cables from the power board. 

        • Pull the P4 and P9 cables through the frame. 

      4. Remove the Old Motor:

        • Orient the cam: Rotate the cam of the feed motor so the semicircle faces the front of the machine. This may allow you to slide the motor out without further disassembly..

          • If the cam can not be rotated, use a flathead screwdriver to pop off the black C-clip and remove the cam from the feed motors drive shaft.
        • Using the 10mm socket and extension, remove the three easily accessible nuts and washers from the mounting plate. With the Dr. Dish Home all four nuts are easily removed with a socket.

        • For the lower-left nut on commercial models, use the 10mm open end wrench to access the nut from below the horizontal frame piece. (2:54 in the above video)

        • Carefully slide the old motor out.

      5. Install the New Motor:

        • Position the cam on the new motor so the cam's curve will be facing the front of the machine when you go to install it.
        • Lift the feeder fork up to create space for the feed motors cam.

        • Slide the motor into the mounting position, releasing the feeder fork to hold it in place.

      2. Secure the New Motor:

        • Re-install the four nuts and washers. Start with the top bolts to hold the motor.

        • Tighten all four bolts securely, being careful not to overtighten. Use the open end wrench for the lower-left bolt as before if you have a commercial model. 

      3. Reconnect Wires: Feed the motor's cables back through the frame's crossbar and reconnect them to the power board at P4 and P9.

      4. Secure Wires: Use the new zip ties to secure the wires as they were originally, ensuring they are neat and out of the way of moving parts!

      5. Reinstall Shrouds

        If you encounter any issues with the replacement process we’d love to assist you further! If you are already working with a representative please reply to them indicating the step you are getting stuck on. If you are not please start a support ticket here or you can call the Support+ Team at 612-412-4410!