A long While ago, my craftsman TS motor (about 2 years old at the time), it's a 1 1/2 hp 13 amp induction motor started showing the following symptoms: When I turned the machine on, the motor would not turn over, but would hum and only threaten to start, i.e. the blade would move only slightly, then, it would either finally start spinning on its own, or with a careful push with a block of wood, it would finally kick in. The motor was obviously drawing some extra amps in the process, as my lights would dim until it started spinning. Fortunately, the problem stopped for about a year or so, but it is happening again lately. Is the motor on its last legs?
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18 years ago