Oster 5-Speed Countertop Blender Motor Carbon Brushes Replacement

ID: 212098

Description: Oster 5-Speed Countertop Blender is a kitchen...

Steps:

1. Unplug the blender from the power source and remove the glass pitcher and blade assembly for safety.

2. Flip the base over and use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to remove the three 15 mm Phillips screws from the baseplate, exposing the internal motor assembly.
3. Make sure to secure the baseplate and screws somewhere safe.

4. Grasp the two brass brush-holder sleeves positioned on opposite sides of the main motor frame
5. (Visible near the metal cooling fan).
6. They are the square, gold-colored tubes that have black electrical wires clipped to them.

7. Place the tip of your needle-nose pliers onto the small metal retention tab bent over the end of the brass sleeve.
8. Do not disconnect the black wire lead.
9. Use your needle-nose pliers to carefully grip and unbend this tab until it is completely flush with the sleeve opening.

10. Use your needle nose pliers to finish unbending the retention tab until it is completely flush with the sleeve opening.
11. Once the tab is clear, maintain extreme caution as the spring tension will release automatically and may cause the spring to jump out.
12. Pro-Tip: Use your other hand to maintain a steady grasp on the motor housing, being extremely careful to avoid the metal fan blades.
13. Carefully slide the spring and carbon block assembly the rest of the way out of the sleeve.

14. Slide the new replacement carbon brushes into the slots, ensuring the springs compress smoothly and seat correctly inside the caps.
15. Making sure the carbon block is fully inserted into the housing slot and the copper spring is standing straight up.

16. Use a flathead screwdriver to press directly on the end of the new spring, compressing it fully back into the brass sleeve and slide the retention tab back in.
17. Dont forget to use your needle-nose pliers to carefully grasp the small metal retention tab and bend it back in place.

18. Repeat Steps 3-8 for the second carbon brush on the opposite side of the motor.
19. Once both are secure, place the plastic bottom plate back onto the bottom of the blender.
20. Ensuring the ventilation slots align correctly with the motor housing.
21. Insert and hand-tighten the security screws to secure the baseplate.

22. Before attaching the heavy glass pitcher, plug the blender in and run it on the lowest speed setting for 10–15 seconds.
23. This allows the newly squared edges of the carbon brushes to slightly wear down and conform to the curve of the motor's commutator.