| How to repair the Laube Clipper Handpiece (LTC) |
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CAUTION, TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK:
ALL WORK ON THE CLIPPER SHOULD BE DONE WITH THE POWER OFF! |
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| Item to Replace |
Instructions |
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| The Laube Lever |
Replace the lever when it becomes worn, when the clipper's
performance drops off or when tapping and clicking noises occur. To replace
the Laube Lever (refer to the "LEVER REPLACEMENT
DIAGRAM") 
unscrew the Nameplate Screws and retain them for reuse. Insert the screw
driver where the Lever protrudes and using the hinge for leverage, pry the
Nameplate off. Pry the Lever off of the Nameplate with a screw driver being
careful not to damage the lever bearings on the Nameplate Post. Add grease
to the new Lever slot and install the Drive Bearing or Enduro Drive Bearing.
With the bearing in the Lever slot, slide it over the Drive Shaft Post and
then down inside the Clipper Housing until it is flush and aligned. Install
the Name Plate Assembly over the Lever and press firmly. Install the Nameplate
Screws. |
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| The Laube Hinge and Latch
assembly |
To replace the Hinge Assembly and or Latch, unscrew the Hinge
Screws. This may be difficult due to thread locker that is used on the screws.
Heating the screw head may be necessary for removing them. Slide the Hinge
Latch off of the clipper. It is always good to replace the latch when replacing
the Hinge. To prevent the Hinge Screws from rattling loose, a permanent
thread locker should be used. NOTE: Some earlier model Hinge Assemblies
used Hinge Spacers (part # 5100060000) and are to be mounted above the Hinge
Assembly due to the slot in the hinge. |
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| The Laube Nameplate Assembly |
To remove the Nameplate (refer to the "LEVER
REPLACEMENT DIAGRAM")
Unscrew the Nameplate Screws and retain them for reuse. Insert the screw
driver where the Lever protrudes and using the hinge for leverage, pry the
Nameplate off. Whenever replacing the Nameplate you must also replace the
Lever. Always add grease to the new Lever slot and install the Drive Bearing.
With the bearing in the lever slot, slide it over the Drive Shaft Post and
then down inside the Clipper Housing until it is flush and aligned. |
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| The Laube Drive Bearing
Assembly |
To replace the Drive Bearing Assembly, remove the Nameplate
Assembly (refer to "How To Replace The Nameplate Assembly"). Slide the Drive
Bearing Assembly off of the Drive Shaft, being careful not to scratch or
gouge the Drive Shaft Post. If the Drive Shaft is worn, refer to "How To
Replace The Drive Shaft." Install the new Drive Bearing Assembly making
sure that you do not mar the Drive Bearing Sleeve or the Drive Shaft. Always
replace the Lever when you are replacing the Drive Bearing Assembly. Lightly
grease the Drive Bearing Assembly once it's on the Clipper. The Enduro Drive
Bearing (part # 5130030000) provides longer Lever life. |
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| The Laube Clipper Motor Assembly
Removal |
To remove the Laube Motor Assembly refer to the "MOTOR REMOVAL
DIAGRAM." Remove the Nameplate Assembly and Drive Bearing Assembly, refer
to "How To Replace The Drive Bearing Assembly." Using the Motor Installation
Kit, slide the nose of the Clipper into the Clipper Cradle. Next, slide
the Motor Alignment Tool into the back of the Clipper and Lock in place.
Unscrew the Motor Mount Screws and discard them (Motor Mount Screws can
be used only once, they may break due to stress). Using a flat head screw
driver press on the Drive Shaft base NOT ON THE DRIVE SHAFT POST THAT THE
BEARING SLIDES ONTO! Keep applying pressure until you feel the motor free
itself from the Clipper Housing. The Laube Clipper Motor is a sealed motor
and you MUST keep it in tact while removing it and installing it. Gently
pull on the Motor Alignment Tool, making sure that the Drive Shaft is coming
out with the Motor and that the rest of the Motor Assembly has not separated.
The Motor Assembly MUST NOT be allowed to separate! |
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| The Laube Clipper Motor Assembly
Installation |
To install the Motor Assembly (refer
to the "MOTOR REMOVAL DIAGRAM")
Make sure that the Motor is assembled properly and tightly together so that
there are no gaps. Make sure that the Motor Notches are lined up. Install
NEW Motor Mount Screws by hand so that the threads are flush with the top
of the Motor Front Plate, making them easy to line up once the assembly
is in the Clipper Housing. Place the Motor Assembly onto the Motor Alignment
Tool. NOTICE: The Brush Assembly must be on the opposite side of the Motor
Alignment Tool guide rails (refer to the "MOTOR REMOVAL DIAGRAM"). Reinstall
the Motor into the Clipper Housing. Keep applying pressure until there is
no gap between the Motor Alignment Tool and the Clipper Housing. Screw in
the left screw while holding the Clipper Housing so that it won't move,
then twist the Motor Alignment Tool clock wise. Thread in the screw on the
right. Evenly lock down the screws until there is absolutely no gap between
the Motor Alignment Tool and the Clipper Housing. The Motor Mount Screws
must be tight so that the Motor will not pull out during normal usage. Before
you reinstall the Nameplate, check the Clipper with a Laube Battery Pack
or Cord Pack to see of the installation was successful. Check for noise
and see if the Drive Shaft is rubbing against the Clipper Housing. If you
notice a problem, remove the Motor and follow the steps again. (Refer to
the "Laube Service Video" for visual instructions.) |
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| The Drive Shaft |
To remove the Drive Shaft refer to the "MOTOR REMOVAL DIAGRAM"
and the "MOTOR ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM." Once the Motor Assembly has been removed
from the Clipper Housing, thread the screws all the way back onto the Motor
Assembly so that the Motor is held tightly together. Using a heat gun or
a soldering iron, heat each of the Drive Shaft Lock Screws (part # 5120020000).
Loosen them with an Allen Wrench. Using pliers or side cutters pry the old
Drive Shaft off of the Motor and discard it. Place the Motor Assembly on
the Drive Shaft Installation Plate and with a rubber mallet lightly tap
he new Drive Shaft so that it is level with the Motor Front Plate. Measure
the gap between the base of the Drive Shaft and the top of the Motor Front
Plate. You should get a reading of .013" (anywhere between .010" and .015"
is OK). IMPORTANT: make sure that you are not applying pressure to the bottom
of the Armature when you are measuring. Add a drop of Locktite to each of
the Drive Shaft Lock Screws, install and tighten. To reinstall the Motor
Assembly refer to "How To Reinstall The Laube Motor Assembly" or to the
"Laube Service Video." |
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| The Motor Brush Assembly |
To replace the Motor Brush Assembly you must first remove
the Motor Assembly. Refer to the "MOTOR REMOVAL DIAGRAM" and the "MOTOR
ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM." Once the Motor has been removed and disassembled, you
will find on the Bell Housing, two of the four Male Snap Connectors that
are used to contact the Motor Brush. You must install the Motor Brush as
denoted in "MOTOR BRUSH ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM." Reassemble the Motor. Refer to
the "MOTOR REMOVAL DIAGRAM" and the "MOTOR ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM" or the "Laube
Service Video" for visual instructions. |
| The Armature Bearings |
To replace the Armature Bearings, the Motor must first be
disassembled. Refer to the "MOTOR REMOVAL DIAGRAM" and the "MOTOR ASSEMBLY
DIAGRAM." The Motor Assembly consists of two Armature Bearings, the Upper
Armature Bearing and the Lower Armature Bearing. |
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| Upper Armature Bearing Removal (Mounted to the Armature) |
Press the Upper Armature Bearing off of the Armature. |
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| Upper Armature Bearing Installation |
Evenly press the inner diameter of the bearing onto the Armature. |
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| Lower Armature Bearing Removal (Mounted the Bell Housing) |
Press the old Armature Bearing out of the Bell Housing. |
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| Lower Armature Bearing Installation |
Evenly press the outer diameter of the bearing into place,
careful not to crush it. |