David,

When you turn on the power and the motor doesn't know what to do , give it a push in the right direction, and if it runs fine then, the problem is the motor-start capacitor.

That is a typical problem and the AC motor-start capacitors are easy to find on Amazon.  The exact capacitance value is not too critical.  It may be hard to find one small enough to fit inside the box under the motor.  If not, you can always mount a bigger one externally.

Good luck & have fun

Duncan
K2OEQ



On 3/21/2026 4:52 PM, David Stickelman via GreenKeys wrote:
The frame for it has 6 rubber shock mounts to absorb movement.  I have
used velcro strips to hold down parts that move around.  Ill get a better
outer strap, but the lime green strap is ok for the moment.

I have been printing with it and it has been going great in its new home,
but today it wouldn't start.  I reset the breaker on the motor and while
the typing unit was off I could see the motor bounce back and forth, then
slowly start.  It occasionally starts in reverse.  I will not start at all
with the load of the typing unit on it, the breaker trips after a couple
seconds.

Reading BULLETIN 295B and I suspect the starting capacitor perhaps?  I
dont see any obvious damage or burned parts on the existing starting
capacitor.


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