[M.Acorn]

Bought my recon Victor 17 inch low rpm machine about 3 years ago, recently I have noticed it's struggling to start unless I lift it up off the floor so the brush is not contacting, once it spins up I can lower it down and it's ok.
Is it starting to go wrong ?
Is there anything I should look at ?
Ta

[Mike Halliday]

Capacitor needs changing, it's a black cylindrical 2 inches long, it give the rotary a boost on starting to overcome the initial drag.

[M.Acorn]

Cheers Mike ,will get one ordered

[Mike Halliday]

Might be worth waiting for a second opinion !!

MigHt also be the belt slipping, but 95 % it's the capacitor

[M.Acorn]

Cool gonna bell A3 and see what they say, cheers for the advice

[M.Acorn]

Spoke to them, 3 things, capacitor / relay and belt, going to change all 3 and see how I get on.
With the belt I am assuming I have to remove the bottom plate ?

[Mike Halliday]

Change the belt last, if the other 2 cure the problem then keep the belt in reserve, I hear they are a bit of a git to change and why do it if it's not necessary

[M.Acorn]

Exactly what I will do Mike, I bought it as a recon and in honesty it's not really been used enough to warrant a new belt yet.
They didn't call me back, so will pester them again tomorrow, guess I can pick up a capacitor at Maplins if all else fails

[Kinver_Clean]

Take the old one to Maplins, they will find the correct replacement.
They are easy to fit, just push connectors and two wires.
Save your money on the rest.

[M.Acorn]

Kemet 125μF 0 to +25% 260V ac Clamp Mount Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor

Qty   Unit price
1   £12.87


    RS Stock No. 117-221
    Brand Kemet
    Mfr. Part No. 125MS26ACMA1RSC
    RoHS Status
 
   Capacitance   125µF
   Diameter   38mm
   Dimensions   38 Dia. x 116mm
   Height   116mm
   Maximum Operating Temperature   +60°C
   Minimum Operating Temperature   -20°C
   Mounting Type   Clamp Mount
   Tolerance   0 → +25%
   Tolerance Minus   0%
   Tolerance Plus   +25%
   Voltage   260 V ac


Had to use RS
A3 never called back, should be here tomorrow, hopefully this will cure it