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Subject: M400 motor not running properly

From: dko4342@...
Date: 2004-03-22

Hi!

This is the first time I really need advice abut M400 #160.
The motor is not running as it should. There is some friction that affects
the stability of the motor, and sometimes it is stuck so that when I turn the
machine on there is too much friction for the motor to start.

Now, I am used to oil my Hammond, and the motor in the Hammond needs a little
bit of oil every two years. How about the M400 motor? Do I need to oil
something to get rid of the friction or what? This is not a motor controller
problem. It has the new motor controller, and I can feel the physical
friction is in the motor itself.

Help!

I'm in a Genesis tribute band for fun, and we are out there playing the old
Genesis songs June the 12th here in Copenhagen. if anyone happens to be in
the neighbourhood and needs a ticket, just contact me. I plan to bring #160
to the event, but I would like the motor to run steadily first.

Thanks

Frank