SERVICE MANUAL

* Updated technical documentation is

attached to the end of this manual.

MODELS A120 AND A200 SERIES

MIXERS
A120 ML-104865 (WITH TIMER)
A200 ML-104859 (WITHOUT TIMER)
ML-104858 (WITH TIMER)
ML-104861 (FLOOR MODEL WITH TIMER)
ML-104863 (DELUXE FINISH WITH TIMER)

A200 Shown

- NOTICE -
This Manual is prepared for the use of trained Hobart Service
Technicians and should not be used by those not properly
qualified.
This manual is not intended to be all encompassing. If you have
not attended a Hobart Service School for this product, you should
read, in its entirety, the repair procedure you wish to perform to
determine if you have the necessary tools, instruments and skills
required to perform the procedure. Procedures for which you do
not have the necessary tools, instruments and skills should be
performed by a trained Hobart Service Technician.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
LUBRICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
TOOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

PLANETARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
INTERNAL GEAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
TRANSMISSION DISASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
ATTACHMENT HUB ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
SHIFTER ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
SHIFTER UNIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
BOWL SUPPORT AND LIFT UNIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
BOWL LIFT HANDLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
BOWL LIFT ARM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
BOWL LIFT ROD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
BASE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
(A200) RISER BLOCK (FLOOR MODELS ONLY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
PEDESTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
MOTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
(A200) INTERLOCK SWITCH (1LS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
(A200) BOWL HEIGHT SENSING SWITCH (2LS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
(A200) RELAY (1CR) AND ELECTRONIC START SWITCH (ES) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

SERVICE PROCEDURES AND ADJUSTMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

BEVEL GEAR ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
BOWL LOCK ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
BOWL TO BEATER CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
(A200) WIRE CAGE ASSEMBLY ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
(A200) CHECKING THE RELAY (1CR), INTERLOCK SWITCH (1LS) & BOWL HEIGHT
SENSING SWITCH (2LS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
(A200) INTERLOCK SWITCH (1LS) ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
TESTING THE MOTOR WINDINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

ELECTRICAL OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
COMPONENT FUNCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
WIRING DIAGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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GENERAL
INTRODUCTION
The A120 mixer is a 12 quart, painted, bench model
with a 1/3 H.P. motor, timer and a NO. 12 attachment
hub.
The A200 series mixers are 20 quart, with a 1/2 H.P.
motor and have a NO. 12 attachment hub.
The A200 series can be ordered as bench or floor
models. The bench model can be ordered with or
without a timer.
The floor model and deluxe finish bench model come
with a timer as standard.

OPERATION
Detailed operation and care instructions are included
in Model A120 Instructions Manual F-34406 and
Model A200 Instructions Manual F-34387.

LUBRICATION
For lubrication information, refer to LUBRICATION
MANUAL. Lubricants are available at your local
Hobart Service office.

TOOLS
Standard set of hand tools.
VOM with A/C current tester (any quality VOM with a
sensitivity of at least 20,000 ohms per volt can be
used).
(A200 models) Reed switch gauge, part number
437215. Used to adjust interlock switch (1 LS).
Loctite number 242, part number 520228. Used to
secure planetary acorn nut.
Locquic (R) primer T. Loctite 7471, part number
544434-2. Used to secure planetary acorn nut.
Thin 3/4" wrench (2) required, part number TL
17229-1. Used on planetary locknut and acorn nut.

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REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF PARTS

NOTE: The procedures apply to all models unless specified otherwise. The Model A200 was used for photographs
unless specified otherwise.

PLANETARY

UNPLUG UNIT BEFORE SERVICING OR

DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE
MACHINE AT THE MAIN CIRCUIT BOX. PLACE A
TAG ON THE CIRCUIT BOX INDICATING THE
CIRCUIT IS BEING SERVICED.
1. (A120) Pull drip cup straight down from
planetary. (A200) Remove wire cage assembly.
2. (A200) Remove three screws holding cage guard
assembly to planetary and pull straight down.

Fig. 2
A. Slip the planetary from the center shaft.
NOTE: When the planetary is removed the
spacer/"O" ring assembly may also come off the
center shaft. The assembly must be reinstalled as
shown.

Fig. 1
3. Supporting the planetary, remove the acorn nut,
locknut, retaining washer and fiber washer.

Fig. 3
4. Remove the retaining ring, pinion and the key.

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Fig. 4 Fig. 6
5. The shaft can be pressed out of the planetary 7. Remove the lower bearing and seal from the top
from the top side. of the shaft.

Fig. 7
Fig. 5 NOTE: During reassembly fill the casting voids as
6. Lift the upper bearing from the planetary. shown with FGL-2 lubricant.

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Fig. 8
NOTE: When installing the locknut on the center shaft
tighten it finger tight and back it off 1/2 turn (there
should be end play between the locknut and the
planetary). Install the acorn nut using Loctite no. 242, Fig. 9
Locquic (R) Primer T/Loctite 7471 on the center shaft NOTE: When reinstalling the gear it must be
threads. Using the thin 3/4" wrenches hold the locknut positioned as shown.
in place and torque the acorn nut to 372-415 in Lbs.
8. Reassemble in reverse order.
9. Check unit for proper operation.

INTERNAL GEAR

UNPLUG UNIT BEFORE SERVICING OR

DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE
MACHINE AT THE MAIN CIRCUIT BOX. PLACE A
TAG ON THE CIRCUIT BOX INDICATING THE
CIRCUIT IS BEING SERVICED.
1. Remove the "PLANETARY".
2. Remove six screws to free the gear.

Fig. 10
3. Reassemble in reverse order
4. Check unit for proper operation.

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2. Remove three screws and lockwashers from the

TRANSMISSION DISASSEMBLY bearing retainer cap.

UNPLUG UNIT BEFORE SERVICING OR

DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE
MACHINE AT THE MAIN CIRCUIT BOX. PLACE A
TAG ON THE CIRCUIT BOX INDICATING THE
CIRCUIT IS BEING SERVICED.
NOTE: The transmission should only be
disassembled until the malfunctioning component is
removed.
1. Remove cover by removing front screw and
loosening rear screw. The rear screw has
locknuts to contact the underside of the cover,
they act as a jack in forcing the cover upward.

Fig. 13
NOTE: The front hole is used for the housing cover
front screw.
3. Remove the bearing retainer cap.
4. Remove the retainer.

Fig. 11
NOTE: Block the opening in the transmission case to
prevent foreign matter from dropping into the motor
compartment.

Fig. 14
5. Remove four screws and lockwashers from the
twin bearing retainer.
A. Remove retainer.
6. Remove nuts and washers from the worm gear
shaft and the transmission shaft.

Fig. 12

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Fig. 15
7. Remove stop nut from the center shaft.

Fig. 18
11. Remove the two friction plugs.
12. Remove the transmission shaft support using a
gear puller. A light tapping in a upward motion
around the perimeter of the support with a plastic
or rubber mallet will help to free the support.

Fig. 16
8. Remove the "PLANETARY".
9. Remove the spacer/"O" ring assembly from the
center shaft.

Fig. 19
Fig. 17 13. Check for center shaft shims stuck to the support.
These shims must be reinstalled.
10. Remove four screws and lockwashers holding
transmission support to the transmission case.
Do not disturb the screw and nut. This does not
hold the support but extends inside where it
serves as a grease breaker.

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Fig. 22
B. Remove bevel gear and roller clutch
assembly as a unit.
NOTE: Older models utilize a diving key style center
Fig. 20 shaft. Refer to: A200 SM for Hobart built motors

14. Position the shift handle in first speed.

A. Remove four screws holding shifter
assembly to side of transmission case.

Fig. 23
C. Remove the key.

Fig. 21
B. Pull the shifter assembly from the
transmission case.
15. Disassemble the center shaft.
A. Remove spacer.

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Fig. 24 Fig. 26
D. Remove the upper clutch gear and bearing. F. Remove the keys from the center shaft.
NOTE: This is a 29 tooth gear.

Fig. 27
Fig. 25 G. Remove clutch sleeve and shifter yoke.
E. Remove the center shaft.

Fig. 28

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H. Remove lower clutch gear and spacer.

NOTE: This is a 38 tooth gear.

Fig. 29
16. Remove worm gear shaft and transmission shaft
together. Fig. 31
18. Remove the pre-loading springs.

Fig. 30
17. Remove the lower bearings. Fig. 32
19. Remove the center shaft seal.

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F. Reassemble worm gear shaft assembly in

reverse order.
21. Disassemble the transmission shaft assembly.

Fig. 33
20. Disassemble the worm gear shaft.

Fig. 35
A. Remove the upper spacer.
NOTE: The hollow side of the spacer goes toward the
gear when reinstalled.
B. Remove retaining ring.
C. Remove 23 tooth gear and key.
D. Remove lower spacer.
E. Remove the 32 tooth gear and key.
NOTE: Reassemble transmission shaft assembly in
reverse order.
F. Reassemble transmission shaft assembly in
reverse order.

Fig. 34 TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY

A. Remove the washer.
B. Remove the gear spacer.
UNPLUG UNIT BEFORE SERVICING OR
C. Remove 15 tooth gear. DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE
D. Remove worm wheel and bushing MACHINE AT THE MAIN CIRCUIT BOX. PLACE A
assembly. TAG ON THE CIRCUIT BOX INDICATING THE
CIRCUIT IS BEING SERVICED.
E. Remove key from worm gear shaft.
1. Clean the transmission case before assembly.

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2. Install center shaft seal. Sealing lip up.

Fig. 38
Fig. 36 4. Install pre-loading springs in transmission case,
fingers up.

Fig. 37
3. Install center shaft bearing, open side up. Fig. 39
5. Install transmission and worm gear shaft lower
bearings, open side up.

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Fig. 42
B. Place the lower clutch gear on the center
shaft spacer with clutch teeth up.

Fig. 40
6. Install worm gear and transmission shaft
assemblies together.

Fig. 43
NOTE: If the attachment hub was not removed and
the bevel gear and thrust washer is not installed, the
bevel gear and thrust washer must be installed now.

Fig. 41
7. To install the center shaft (roller clutch style
center shaft only):
NOTE: For diving key style center shaft, refer to A200
SM for Hobart built motors
A. Install "O" ring in bottom spacer and place
on top of the center shaft bearing in the
transmission case. The shoulder goes
down.

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Fig. 46
Fig. 44 E. Install busing in upper clutch gear.
C. Install the clutch sleeve and shifter yoke. 1) Install on center shaft with clutch side
down.

Fig. 45
D. Install lower keys in center shaft. Fig. 47

1) Install shaft. F. Install upper key in center shaft.

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I. Install upper spacer with hub side up.

Fig. 48 Fig. 51
G. Assemble the roller clutch gear as shown, 8. Install shifter assembly and four screws.
Slip the (46 tooth) gear over the drive sleeve
then insert the ten roller and springs.

Fig. 49
H. Install the bevel gear and roller clutch
assembly as a unit. Turn the center shaft so
the gear teeth of the bevel gear pass
through those of the low speed pinion on the
transmission shaft.
Fig. 52
9. Install shaft support and tap it down over the
dowel pins.
A. Install and tighten four screws and
lockwashers.

Fig. 50

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Fig. 55
12. Install twin bearing retainer.

Fig. 53
10. Install bearings on worm gear and transmission
Fig. 56
shafts, open side down.
13. Install shim washers on center shaft.
14. Install center shaft bearing, flat washer and jam
nut on shaft.

Fig. 54
11. Install flat washers and nuts on worm gear shaft
and transmission shaft.
Fig. 57
15. Install long key and spacer/"O" ring assembly on
center shaft.

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Fig. 58
NOTE: Install spacer/"O" ring assembly as shown.

Fig. 60
A. Install fiber washer, flat washer and locknut.
Finger tighten the locknut and back locknut
off 1/2 turn (there should be end play
between the locknut and the planetary).
NOTE: When installing the acorn nut use Loctite no.
242, Locquic (R) Primer T/Loctite 7471 on the center
shaft threads.
Fig. 59
18. Install the acorn nut and using the thin 3/4"
16. Tighten nut on top of center shaft. wrenches, one wrench holding the locknut in
17. Install planetary on center shaft. place, torque the acorn nut to 372-415 in. Lbs.
19. Install center shaft bearing retainer and cap.

Fig. 61
20. Check attachment hub for proper bevel gear
mesh, in "SERVICE PROCEDURES AND
ADJUSTMENTS".

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21. Lubricate the transmission case as outlined in

Z_ITW Food Equipment Group Lubrication
Manual.
22. Remove rag from motor opening.
23. Install friction plugs in transmission shaft support.

Fig. 62 Fig. 63
24. Install top cover. 2. Remove four screws and pull attachment hub
assembly from transmission case.
25. (Model A120) Install drip cup.
A. Remove quad ring from hub assembly.
26. (Model A200) Install splash shield and wire cage
assembly.
27. Check unit for leaks and proper operation.

ATTACHMENT HUB ASSEMBLY

UNPLUG UNIT BEFORE SERVICING OR

DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE
MACHINE AT THE MAIN CIRCUIT BOX. PLACE A
TAG ON THE CIRCUIT BOX INDICATING THE
CIRCUIT IS BEING SERVICED.
1. When a painted unit is opened for the first time,
the painted joints must be broken. Run a knife Fig. 64
point along the joints cutting through the paint.
This helps prevent the paint from chipping at the 3. Reassemble in reverse order.
joint. You must also locate the hold down screws 4. Check "BEVEL GEAR ADJUSTMENT" in
and remove the pain. "SERVICE PROCEDURES AND
ADJUSTMENTS".
5. Check unit for a leak and proper operation.

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SHIFTER ASSEMBLY

UNPLUG UNIT BEFORE SERVICING OR

DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE
MACHINE AT THE MAIN CIRCUIT BOX. PLACE A
TAG ON THE CIRCUIT BOX INDICATING THE
CIRCUIT IS BEING SERVICED.
1. Position shifter in first speed.
2. Remove four screws.

Fig. 66
B. Carefully separate the pieces.
1) Remove "O" ring from shifter shaft.

Fig. 65
3. Remove shifter assembly.
A. Remove gasket.
Fig. 67
4. Disassemble the shifter assembly.
5. Assemble the shifter assembly.
A. Drive out the spirol pin.
A. Install "O" ring on shifter shaft.
B. Install shifter shaft in plate.
C. Install springs in plate.
D. Place ball on springs.
E. Slip cam on the shaft (Handle down with flat
part of cam up). Press assembly together.

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Fig. 68
F. Drive in the spirol pin.
G. Put shifter in first speed.
H. With a gasket on the back of the index plate,
install the assembly using four screws.
NOTE: If the index plate will not fit flush against the
transmission case, the cam is on backwards. Remove
and rotate cam 180 degrees.
6. Check unit for proper operation.

SHIFTER UNIT
Fig. 69

UNPLUG UNIT BEFORE SERVICING OR 1. To remove this assembly the transmission must
DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE be opened and disassembled as outlined in
MACHINE AT THE MAIN CIRCUIT BOX. PLACE A "TRANSMISSION DISASSEMBLY".
TAG ON THE CIRCUIT BOX INDICATING THE 2. Remove the retainers.
CIRCUIT IS BEING SERVICED.
A. Pull the springs and plungers from the
NOTE: The shifter yoke assembly consists of the casting.
yoke casting, two plungers and two springs.
3. Reassemble in reverse order.
NOTE: Only spring failure, casting breakage or long
hard wear will make service necessary. If a spring is 4. Check unit for proper operation.
being replaced, both springs should be replaced for
equal spring tension. BOWL SUPPORT AND LIFT UNIT

UNPLUG UNIT BEFORE SERVICING OR

DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE
MACHINE AT THE MAIN CIRCUIT BOX. PLACE A
TAG ON THE CIRCUIT BOX INDICATING THE
CIRCUIT IS BEING SERVICED.
1. Lay the mixer on its back.
2. Remove lower splash shield.
3. Remove air screen.

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7. Raise the bowl lift handle and remove flat washer

from upperside of lifting boss.
8. Return mixer to upright position (A200 floor
model will have to be supported).
9. Remove the two gibs (observing and retaining
the shims between the gibs and the bowl support
assembly) by removing screws on each side.

Fig. 70
4. (A200 Floor models) Remove lower splash
shield.
A. Separate the base from the riser block.
5. Place bowl lift handle in lower position.
6. Remove nut, washer, spring and curved washer. Fig. 72
These are accessible through opening in front of
pedestal or through base with air screen or riser
block removed.

Fig. 73
10. Bowl support installation.
A. Place bowl support assembly in position and
install gibs (making sure bowl support shims
are in place) on each side.
NOTE: The bowl support can be loosened or
tightened by increasing or decreasing shim thickness.
Fig. 71

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B. Tilt the mixer or lay it on its back to reach the

lift mechanism.
C. Install flat washer on bowl lift rod through
access hole in front of pedestal through
base of unit.
D. Raise bowl lift handle and position bowl lift
in lowest position.

Fig. 75
2. Remove two cap screws and lockwashers from
the front of transmission case.

Fig. 74
1) Lower bowl lift handle and guide bowl
lift rod through lifting boss of bowl
support.
E. Raise bowl support slightly and install
curved washer, spring, flat washer and nut.
11. Check bowl lock position as outlined under
"BOWL LOCK ADJUSTMENT" in SERVICE
PROCEDURES AND ADJUSTMENTS". Adjust Fig. 76
as required.
3. Carefully separate the transmission case from
12. Install lower splash shield, air screen and/or the pedestal. (A200, far enough to access the
base. interlock switch 1LS wiring connection at the
13. Check unit for proper operation. common of the bowl height sensing switch 2LS
and disconnect. Free the bowl height sensing
switch from the pedestal and set it aside).
BOWL LIFT HANDLE
4. Place lift handle in lower position and knock out
spirol pin.
5. Remove handle and note location of washer and
UNPLUG UNIT BEFORE SERVICING OR
fiber washer.
DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE
MACHINE AT THE MAIN CIRCUIT BOX. PLACE A 6. Reassemble in reverse order.
TAG ON THE CIRCUIT BOX INDICATING THE
7. Check unit for proper operation.
CIRCUIT IS BEING SERVICED.
1. Remove two machine screws and lockwashers
from the rear of transmission case.

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BOWL LIFT ARM

UNPLUG UNIT BEFORE SERVICING OR

DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE
MACHINE AT THE MAIN CIRCUIT BOX. PLACE A
TAG ON THE CIRCUIT BOX INDICATING THE
CIRCUIT IS BEING SERVICED.
1. Perform steps 1 through 5 as outlined under
"BOWL LIFT HANDLE".
2. Remove cotter pin and remove bowl lift arm from
bowl lift rod.
3. Reassemble in reverse order.
4. Check unit for proper operation.

BOWL LIFT ROD

UNPLUG UNIT BEFORE SERVICING OR

DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE Fig. 77
MACHINE AT THE MAIN CIRCUIT BOX. PLACE A
TAG ON THE CIRCUIT BOX INDICATING THE 7. Remove rod from top of pedestal.
CIRCUIT IS BEING SERVICED. 8. Remove flat washer from rod.
1. Perform steps 1 through 3 as outlined under 9. Install cotter key in new rod.
"BOWL LIFT HANDLE".
10. Install flat washer below cotter key.
2. Remove cotter pin and remove bowl lift rod from
bowl lift arm. 11. Install rod through top of pedestal through bowl
support lifting boss.
3. Lay mixer on its back.
12. Insert top of rod through bowl lift arm and install
4. On bench models remove air screen from base. cotter key.
5. (A200) On floor models remove base from riser 13. Install curved washer, spring, flat washer and nut
block. on bottom of rod.
6. Reach through bottom of pedestal and remove 14. Perform "BOWL LOCK ADJUSTMENT" as
nut, washer, spring, and curved washer. outlined in "SERVICE PROCEDURES AND
ADJUSTMENTS".
15. Install air screen on bench models.
16. (A200) Install base on floor models.
17. Check unit for proper operation.

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BASE

UNPLUG UNIT BEFORE SERVICING OR

DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE
MACHINE AT THE MAIN CIRCUIT BOX. PLACE A
TAG ON THE CIRCUIT BOX INDICATING THE
CIRCUIT IS BEING SERVICED.
1. Lay the mixer on its back.
2. Bench models remove the four cap screws and
screen.
3. (A200) Floor models remove the four cap screws.
4. Separate the base from the pedestal or riser
block.
5. Reassemble in reverse order.
6. Check unit for proper operation. Fig. 78
2. Remove two cap screws and lockwashers from
(A200) RISER BLOCK (FLOOR the front of transmission case.
MODELS ONLY)

UNPLUG UNIT BEFORE SERVICING OR

DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE
MACHINE AT THE MAIN CIRCUIT BOX. PLACE A
TAG ON THE CIRCUIT BOX INDICATING THE
CIRCUIT IS BEING SERVICED.
1. Lay the mixer on its back.
2. Remove four cap screws and separate the base
from the riser block.
3. Remove four cap screws and separate riser
Fig. 79
block from pedestal.
3. Carefully separate the transmission case from
4. Reassemble in reverse order.
the pedestal. (A200, far enough to access the
5. Check unit for proper operation. interlock switch 1LS wiring connection at the
common of the bowl height sensing switch 2LS
PEDESTAL and disconnect. Free the bowl height sensing
switch from the pedestal and set it aside).
4. Lay the pedestal on its back.
UNPLUG UNIT BEFORE SERVICING OR 5. Bench models remove four cap screws, washers
DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE and screen.
MACHINE AT THE MAIN CIRCUIT BOX. PLACE A A. Separate base from pedestal.
TAG ON THE CIRCUIT BOX INDICATING THE
CIRCUIT IS BEING SERVICED.
1. Remove two machine screws and lockwashers
from the rear of transmission case.

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Fig. 81
2. Disconnect the capacitor wires.
A. Cut the wire ties holding the capacitor to the
Fig. 80
motor.
6. (A200) Floor models remove four cap screws,
3. Remove two of the motor retaining screws to free
washers and separate base from riser.
the component mounting bracket assembly.
A. Remove four cap screws, washers and
separate riser block from pedestal.
7. Remove "BOWL SUPPORT AND LIFT UNIT",
"BOWL LIFT HANDLE", "BOWL LIFT ROD",
"(A200) INTERLOCK SWITCH (1LS)", "(A200)
BOWL HEIGHT SENSING SWITCH (2LS)" and
upper splash shield.
A. Reassemble them on new pedestal. (A200)
Adjust "INTERLOCK SWITCH (1LS)"as
outlined in removal and replacement of
parts, during reassembly.
8. Perform "BOWL LOCK ADJUSTMENT" as
outlined in "SERVICE PROCEDURES AND
ADJUSTMENTS".
9. Reassemble in reverse order. Fig. 82
10. Check unit for proper operation. A. Place the assembly to the side.

MOTOR

UNPLUG UNIT BEFORE SERVICING OR

DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE
MACHINE AT THE MAIN CIRCUIT BOX. PLACE A
TAG ON THE CIRCUIT BOX INDICATING THE
CIRCUIT IS BEING SERVICED.
1. Remove four screws and remove the bracket.

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ease of alignment with the transmission holes during

installation of the motor.
9. Orienting the motor leads toward the bottom of
the mixer, reassemble in reverse order steps 7-1.
10. Check the unit for proper operation.

(A200) INTERLOCK SWITCH (1LS)

UNPLUG UNIT BEFORE SERVICING OR

DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE
MACHINE AT THE MAIN CIRCUIT BOX. PLACE A
TAG ON THE CIRCUIT BOX INDICATING THE
CIRCUIT IS BEING SERVICED.
Fig. 83 1. Remove the wire cage assembly.
4. Disconnect all electrical leads to the motor. 2. Remove agitator and bowl.
5. Keep the mixer upright so grease will not be lost 3. Remove three screws holding cage guard
through the motor shaft hole. assembly to planetary and pull straight down.
NOTE: There is a screwdriver slot in the motor shaft
to aid in aligning the gears during removal and
installation of the motor.
6. Remove the two remaining motor retaining
screws and pull the motor from the transmission
case.
7. Remove the nut, worm, washer, spring and
grease deflector from the motor shaft.

Fig. 85
NOTE: The Interlock Switch is assembled into the
pedestal assembly. Accessing the part and wiring
connections requires splitting of the transmission case
and the pedestal assembly. It is recommended that
when the unit is placed on the floor for disassembly,
supports are placed under the two assemblies to aid
in alignment during reassembly. The supports should
be covered to prevent damage to the finish.

Fig. 84
8. If replacing the motor remove a nut from two of
the motor retaining screws.
NOTE: Removal of the top transmission cover will
allow viewing of the top motor retaining screws, for

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Fig. 86 Fig. 88

4. Place the side of the mixer opposite the controls A. Before installing the replacement interlock
on the floor and install supports under the switch, check the switch with a meter for
assemblies. proper operation by holding the wire cage
magnet approximately 3/32" away from the
5. Remove four screws and remove the bracket. switch.
9. With the replacement switch installed in the
pedestal, without the wires connected, and the
nuts loose, adjust the switch as follows.
A. Go to the top of the pedestal and scribe a
line between the outer edges of the two front
transmission mounting holes.

Fig. 87
A. Disconnect the interlock wire from terminal
1 on the relay.
B. Cut off the wire tie.
6. Free the pedestal assembly from the
transmission case and carefully split them far
enough apart to access the interlock switch Fig. 89
wiring connection at the common of the bowl
1) Holding the reed switch gauge on the
height sensing switch (2LS).
pedestal above the reed switch, align
A. Disconnect the wire. the vertical line on the gauge 90° to the
scribed line on the pedestal.
7. Pull the other wire disconnected from the relay
from the slot in the bottom of the transmission B. Turn the reed switch until it just touches the
case. gauge and tighten the nuts.
8. Unscrew the nuts from the interlock switch and
unscrew the interlock switch from the pedestal.

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Fig. 90
Fig. 91
C. Recheck the reed switch adjustment.
NOTE: The Bowl Height Sensing Switch is
NOTE: The switch plate assembly is being removed assembled into the pedestal assembly. Accessing the
so that when the transmission case and pedestal are part and wiring connections requires splitting of the
reassembled the slack in the wiring to the switch plate transmission case and the pedestal assembly. It is
assembly and the relay can be taken up, to avoid recommended that when the unit is placed on the floor
pinching of wires. for disassembly, supports are placed under the two
10. Free switch plate assembly from the assemblies to aid in alignment during reassembly.
transmission case. The supports should be covered to prevent damage
to the finish.
11. Reassemble in reverse order steps 7 through 1,
taking up the slack in the wires.
12. Reinstall switch plate assembly.
13. Check for proper operation of the interlock
switch.
A. Mixer must run with the wire cage assembly
centered and the bowl support is in the up
position.
B. Mixer must stop when the cage is rotated.
C. Mixer must not run with the wire cage
assembly removed.

(A200) BOWL HEIGHT SENSING Fig. 92

SWITCH (2LS) 4. Place the side of the mixer opposite the controls
on the floor and install supports under the
assemblies.
5. Free the pedestal assembly from the
UNPLUG UNIT BEFORE SERVICING OR
transmission case and carefully split them far
DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE
enough apart to access the bowl height sensing
MACHINE AT THE MAIN CIRCUIT BOX. PLACE A
switch and the wiring connection.
TAG ON THE CIRCUIT BOX INDICATING THE
CIRCUIT IS BEING SERVICED. A. Note the wiring connections and disconnect
them.
1. Remove the wire cage assembly.
2. Remove agitator and bowl.
3. Remove three screws holding cage guard
assembly to planetary and pull straight down.

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(A200) RELAY (1CR) AND

ELECTRONIC START SWITCH (ES)

UNPLUG UNIT BEFORE SERVICING OR

DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE
MACHINE AT THE MAIN CIRCUIT BOX. PLACE A
TAG ON THE CIRCUIT BOX INDICATING THE
Fig. 93 CIRCUIT IS BEING SERVICED.
6. Remove two screws to remove the switch and 1. Remove four screws and remove the bracket.
switch insulator.

Fig. 94
7. Continuity check the replacement switch prior to
reassembly.
Fig. 95
8. Free the switch plate assembly and rear bracket
from the transmission case. Take up the slack in
the bowl height sensing switch wiring to avoid
pinching of wires during reassembly.
9. Reassemble in reverse order.
10. Check for proper operation of the bowl height
sensing.
A. Bowl down position and wire cage assembly
centered. Push "ON/OFF" switch to "ON"
position and hold-mixer runs.
1) Release switch-mixer stops.
B. Bowl up position and wire cage assembly
centered. Push "ON/OFF" switch to "ON"
position and release-mixer runs.
Fig. 96
C. Lower bowl from up position with the mixer
running, mixer stops. 2. Disconnect the wires.
3. Remove the mounting nuts and screws.
4. Reassemble in reverse order.
5. Check unit for proper operation.

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SERVICE PROCEDURES AND ADJUSTMENTS

BEVEL GEAR ADJUSTMENT BOWL LOCK ADJUSTMENT
NOTE: When the bowl is raised, the lift handle will
pass top center and stop when the bowl lift rod stops
UNPLUG UNIT BEFORE SERVICING OR against the pedestal. Spring tension on the handle is
DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE adjusted by turning the nut shown.
MACHINE AT THE MAIN CIRCUIT BOX. PLACE A
TAG ON THE CIRCUIT BOX INDICATING THE
CIRCUIT IS BEING SERVICED.
NOTE: There should be .015" to .030" clearance
between the teeth of the two bevel gears. The gears
should also mesh properly as shown.

Fig. 98
1. The nut is accessible through the opening in the
pedestal.
2. Remove lower splash shield from bowl support
assembly.
3. Position lift handle assembly in the lock position.
4. Tighten the nut if the handle will not stay up.
Fig. 97 Loosen the nut if the handle is too stiff to push
past top center.
1. Remove attachment hub plug.
A. Check for proper lift handle operation.
2. Insert a finger into the end of the bevel drive gear
checking for movement of the gear. B. Repeat steps 3 through 4A until the proper
adjustment is present.
3. The movement should be related to the .015" to .
030" clearance. 5. Reinstall lower splash shield on bowl support
assembly.
4. If there is too little or too much clearance, or if the
gears do not mesh properly, replace the thrust 6. Check unit for proper operation.
washer with one of the proper thickness to
achieve the desired clearance. It may also be
necessary to add/remove a shim or shims to the
center shaft to maintain the proper gear mesh.

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BOWL TO BEATER CLEARANCE (A200) WIRE CAGE ASSEMBLY

ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT

UNPLUG UNIT BEFORE SERVICING OR UNPLUG UNIT BEFORE SERVICING OR

DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE
MACHINE AT THE MAIN CIRCUIT BOX. PLACE A MACHINE AT THE MAIN CIRCUIT BOX. PLACE A
TAG ON THE CIRCUIT BOX INDICATING THE TAG ON THE CIRCUIT BOX INDICATING THE
CIRCUIT IS BEING SERVICED. CIRCUIT IS BEING SERVICED.
NOTE: The clearance between the "B" beater and the 1. Rotate wire cage assembly within splash guard
bottom of the bowl is .054" to .115". assembly, checking for binding or being to loose.
To adjust:
A. Loosen the two screws holding the
adjustable shoe to the cage assembly.
B. Turn the adjusting screw. Press the shoe to
ensure it is against the screw, then tighten
the mounting screws. Repeat this step until
proper adjustment is achieved.

Fig. 99
1. Lower bowl lift assembly to the lowest point.
Fig. 100
2. Tilt mixer to the rear.
3. Remove lower splash shield. (A200) CHECKING THE RELAY
4. Use a long screw driver to turn the set screw. (1CR), INTERLOCK SWITCH (1LS) &
Each half turn of the adjusting screw equals BOWL HEIGHT SENSING SWITCH
approximately 1/32". Turning clockwise
increases the clearance and counterclockwise
(2LS)
decrease the clearance.
A. Check for the proper clearance.
UNPLUG UNIT BEFORE SERVICING OR
B. Repeat steps 4 and 4A until the proper
DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE
clearance is present.
MACHINE AT THE MAIN CIRCUIT BOX. PLACE A
5. Reinstall the lower splash shield. TAG ON THE CIRCUIT BOX INDICATING THE
CIRCUIT IS BEING SERVICED.
6. Check unit for proper operation.
1. Remove four screws and remove the bracket.

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TESTING THE MOTOR WINDINGS

UNPLUG UNIT BEFORE SERVICING OR

DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE
MACHINE AT THE MAIN CIRCUIT BOX. PLACE A
TAG ON THE CIRCUIT BOX INDICATING THE
CIRCUIT IS BEING SERVICED.
1. Remove four screws and remove the bracket.

Fig. 101
2. Access the component wiring and troubleshoot
the component per the appropriate wiring
diagram.
3. Reinstall the bracket.

(A200) INTERLOCK SWITCH (1LS)

ADJUSTMENT

Fig. 102
UNPLUG UNIT BEFORE SERVICING OR
DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE 2. Access the motor and test the motor windings.
MACHINE AT THE MAIN CIRCUIT BOX. PLACE A A. The tolerance on the resistance reading is ±
TAG ON THE CIRCUIT BOX INDICATING THE 10%. The resistance readings are based
CIRCUIT IS BEING SERVICED. at 72° F.
1. Adjust the interlock switch by following the steps
in the switch replacement procedure.
2. Check for proper operation of the interlock
switch.
A. Mixer must run with the wire cage assembly
centered and the bowl support is in the up
position.
B. Mixer must stop when the cage is rotated.
C. Mixer must not run with the wire cage
assembly removed.

Fig. 103

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Fig. 104
B. Check the motor no load amp. draw. Unit
voltage 120/60/1=5.3 amps., 240/60/1=2.9
amps.
C. Check the motor leads to ground, a
resistance reading of 500,000 ohms or
above indicates the motor stator is not
shorted to ground.
D. Reinstall the bracket.

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ELECTRICAL OPERATION
COMPONENT FUNCTION
On/Off switch (1S) . . . . Switch controls the electrical power to the motor (A120), to relay (1CR) (A200).
(A200) Relay (1CR) . . . Controls power to motor by monitoring operating condition of bowl height sensing switch
(2LS) and interlock switch (1LS).
(A200) Bowl height Monitors position of bowl lift handle. Ensures the bowl is fully up before mixer will run
sensing switch unless the "On/Off" switch is manually held in the "On" position.
(2LS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(A200) Interlock switch Monitors position of magnet on wire cage assembly. Ensures the wire cage assembly
(1LS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . covers the bowl during mixer operation.
Electronic start switch Provides path to start windings during start-up of motor.
(ES) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Capacitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . The capacitor shifts electrical phase between the motor start winding and run winding so
the motor will start in the proper direction.
Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Drives transmission.
Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Automatically shuts off mixer when the time set has elapsed. Non-timed operation is
obtained by setting the dial to the "Hold" position.

WIRING DIAGRAMS
A200 units with bowl guard and bowl height
sensing

Fig. 105

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Fig. 106
A200 units with bowl guard and bowl height
sensing

Fig. 107

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Fig. 108
A120 UNITS

Fig. 109

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TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

Symptom Possible Causes

1. Worn or damaged gears.
2. Improperly meshed gears.
Noise in transmission.
3. Worn or broken keys.
4. Worm bearings.
1. Key sheared.
A. Worm on motor shaft.
B. Worm wheel shaft.
Planetary does not turn in any speed.
C. Lower key of transmission shaft.
D. Lower key of planetary shaft.
2. Shaft broken.
Agitator will not turn. 1. Key sheared at pinion gear on agitator shaft.
1. Key sheared at attachment hub bevel drive gear.
Attachment drive does not turn.
2. Key sheared on planetary shaft.
Grease leaking from planetary. 1. Spacer "O" ring on planetary shaft.
Grease leaking from attachment hub. 1. Quad ring in attachment hub.
Grease leaking from shifter assembly. 1. "O" ring on shift handle.
1. Capacitor.
Will not run, but motor hums. 2. Electronic start switch.
3. Motor.
1. (A200) Relay (1CR).
2. On/Off switch (1S).
3. (A200) Interlock switch (1LS).
Will not run, motor does not hum.
4. (A200) Bowl height sensing switch (2LS).
5. Timer (timed machine).
6. Motor.
Motor/mixer motor will not stay on with 1. (A200) Relay (1CR).
bowl up. 2. (A200) Bowl height sensing switch (2LS).
Mixer motor will not shut off at end of a
1. Timer.
timed cycle.

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 --Enter Product--
VOL. 1 NO. 580
April 1984

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

HOBART SERVICE TROY, OHIO 45374-0001

A-120 AND A-200 SERIES MIXERS - SWITCH, TIMER, AND SWITCH PLATE
SERVICE

INTRODUCTION:
Many of the switches used on Model A-120 and A-200 Series Mixers are becoming increasingly difficult to obtain
from our vendor (Arrow Hart). Therefore, we have found service replacements for these components. In some cases,
the replacement components are not direct replacements for the original components, necessitating the use of
service kits. During the time these switch changes were being made, a change from a spring-driven to a motor-driven
timer on timed units was also made. This bulletin will identify these changes and their effects on service.

I. SINGLE PHASE UNTIMED MODEL A-120 & A-200 SERIES MIXERS

Fig. 1
NOTE: The single phase thermal overload switch (87810-19-1) remains available.
The Switch Service Kit (291821) consists of the following items:

Qty. Part Number Description

1 87711-184-1 Toggle Switch
1 291737 Switch Plate
1 SC-27-28 Screw #8
1 WL-11-01 Lockwasher #8
1 NS-10-11 Nut #8
1 F14584 Electrical Diagram

To Install This Kit:

1. UNPLUG THE MIXER.
2. Remove the switch plate assembly by removing the screws which secure it.
3. Remove the switch by removing the screws which secure it and disconnecting the wires.

© HOBART SERVICE 1984 Page 1 of 4 TSB 580 (April 1984)

4. Assemble the new switch to the new switch plate positioning it so only one or two threads on the threaded stem
of the switch are visible above the locknut.
5. Make electrical connections per the electrical diagram provided.
6. Affix the electrical diagram to the back of the switch plate.
7. Install the switch plate assembly.
8. Plug in the unit and check operation.

II. THREE PHASE, UNTIMED A-200 MIXERS

Fig. 2

III. A-120 AND A-200 TIMED MACHINES

Fig. 3
These kits consist of one of the following timers.

TSB 580 (April 1984) Page 2 of 4

• 294650-4-5 115V./60 Hz.
• 294650-4-6 230V./60 Hz.
• 294650-4-7 115V./50 Hz.
• 294650-4-8 230V./50 Hz.
and the following other components.

Qty. Part Number Description

1 87711-184-1 Toggle Switch
1 291739 Switch Plate
1 291746 Insulator
1 87532-90 Lead Wire Assembly
1 87532-90 Lead Wire Assembly
1 SC-27-28 Screw #8
1 WL-11-01 Lockwasher #8
1 NS-10-11 Nut #8
1 291748 Knob
2 SC-13-07 Screw #5
1 F14585 Electrical Diagram

To Install These Kits

1. UNPLUG THE MIXER.
2. Remove the switch plate assembly by removing the screws which secure it and disconnecting the wires.
3. Assemble the switch to the switch plate positioning it so only 1 or 2 threads on the, threaded stem of the switch
are visible above the locknuts.
4. Assemble the timer and insulator to the switch plate using the two #5 screws provided. (See Fig. 1).

Fig. 4
5. Make electrical connections using the electrical diagrams provided.
6. Affix the self adhesive electrical diagram to the timer.
7. Install switch plate assembly.
8. Plug in the mixer and check operation.

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IV. AS-200 SERIES MIXERS, TIMED AND UNTIMED

Fig. 5

TSB 580 (April 1984) Page 4 of 4

 MIXERS
VOL. 1 NO. 733D
APRIL 13, 2000
Supercedes TSB 733C

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

PRODUCT SERVICE DEPARTMENT TROY, OH. 45374-0001
MODELS A120, A120T MECHANICAL START SWITCH MOTORS AND
A200 BRUSH TYPE MOTOR SERVICE KIT INFORMATION

Purpose
The motor used in the A120 and A120T models (ML-38734 and ML-38735) has been discontinued. It can be
replaced with a Hobart motor that uses an electronic start switch.
A200 brush type motors can be replaced with the Hobart motor, with the electronic start switch.
Kits are available based on the voltage, hertz and phase. An additional kit, part number 873724, is required for
replacement of the A200 brush type motor.
Parts Information
If individual parts are required for the previous motor on the A120 and A120T models, refer to parts catalog
F-16967 (9-88) page 12. If a stator or rotor is required a Kit Part Number ML38777 + Voltage Code must be
ordered.
When a kit is installed on an A120 and A 120T model the available service parts will match those shown in A120
parts catalog F-16967 (9-88) page 14.
Kit Information
When a kit is installed on an A200 that had a brush type motor, the available service parts will match those
shown in A200 parts catalog F-16968 (9-88) page 15.
The kit (ML-38777 + Voltage Code) consists of the following parts.
----- Indicates it is not a service part.

VOLTAGE CODES

A = 115/60/1
B = 200/60/1
C = 230/60/1
L = 115/50/1
M = 220/50/1

PART NO. DESCRIPTION VOLTAGE QTY.

CODE

22275-274 Rotor Assembly All 1

65477-065-1 Stator 115/60/1 A 1

65477-065-8 Stator 200-230/60/1 B, C 1

65477-065-4 Stator 115/50/1 L 1

65477-065-9 Stator 220/50/1 M 1

438536-2 Bearing Bracket All 1

SC 012-59 Screw All 4

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PART NO. DESCRIPTION VOLTAGE QTY.
CODE

BB 005-30 Ball Bearing All 1

SC 018-77 Screw All 1

WL 003-9 Lockwasher All 1

70487-18 Capacitor All 1

271937 Capacitor Retaining Clip All 1

271612-2 Electronic Start Switch All 1

271794-1 Standoff All 2

SC 009-64 Screw All 2

----- Lead Wire Assembly All 2

----- Lead Wire Assembly A, L 1

----- A200 Wiring Diagram A, L 1

F-19268 under 150 volts
(with bowl guard)

----- A120/A200 Wiring Diagram A, L 1

F-16931A under 150 volts
(without bowl guard)

----- A200 Wiring Diagram B, C, M 1

F-19269A above 150 volts
(with bowl guard)

----- A120/A200 Wiring Diagram B, C, M 1

F-16932A above 150 volts
(without bowl guard)

----- A200T Wiring Diagram A, L 1

F-19264 under 150 volts
(with bowl guard)

----- A120T/A200T Wiring Diagram A, L 1

F- 16933A under 150 volts
(without bowl guard)

----- A200T Wiring Diagram B, C, M 1

F-19265 above 150 volts
(with bowl guard)

----- A120T/A200T Wiring Diagram B, C, M 1

F- 16934A above 150 volts
(without bowl guard)

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If replacing an A200 brush type motor an additional kit part number 873724 must be ordered.
The kit consists of the following parts.
PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.
13174-1 Grease Deflector 1
12671 Stator Retainer 4
66622-1 Capacitor End Cap 1
BB 17-5 Ball Bearing (rear) 1
294306-1 Hub Cover Cap 1
12669 Bearing Spacer 1
SC 10-32 Screw 4
24464 Cover Cap Gasket 1
FE 4-03 Electrical Cover 1

Service Information
Refer to A120/A200 Service Manual F-4604B (Rev. 12/86).
Installation Instructions
WARNING: UNPLUG UNIT BEFORE SERVICING
1. Remove old rotor and stator as outlined in the service manual.
2. Install bearing, grease deflector, worm and associated hardware to the new rotor.
3. Install new stator as shown below.

4. Install new rotor.

5. Assemble capacitor and electronic start switch to bearing bracket as shown.

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6. Connect all wiring according to the appropriate wiring diagram and install bearing bracket.
7. Attach new wiring diagram over the existing diagram.
8. Test unit for proper operation.
Wiring Diagrams
The proper wiring diagram is determined by the mixer voltage, if it does or does not have a timer and if it does or
does not have a bowl guard.

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 Mixers
VOL. 1 NO. 751
December 1988

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

HOBART SERVICE TROY, OHIO 45374-0001

MODEL A-120, A-120T MIXERS - ELECTRONIC START SWITCH

CONVERSION KIT #271927

PURPOSE OF KIT
The mechanical start switch (stationary, Part No. 111688-5 and rotating, Part No. 109222-16) is no longer used in
production. When service stock is depleted on these parts, the mixer will have to be converted to the electronic start
switch.

VOLTAGE REQUIREMENTS
This Service Kit is only for low voltage (below 150 volts) applications. For mixers above 150 volts, it will be necessary
to replace the entire motor. Refer to TSB-733D for part numbers and replacement instructions.

PART NUMBERS
The Service Kit (271927) consists of the following parts.

Part No. Description Qty.

271612-1 Electronic Start Switch 1
271924 Bracket, Start Switch 1
SD-24-13 Screw, 8-32 x 3/8" 2
87532-178 Lead Wire (Non-Timed Only) 1
87532-185 Lead Wire (Timed Only) 1
87525-635 Lead Wire 1
87525-638 Lead Wire 1
F-16950 Wiring Diagram (Non-Timed Only) 1
F-16951 Wiring Diagram (Timed) 1
522898 Wire Tie 1

Parts are included for both timed and non-timed machines.<NL >Discard the parts not required for your machine.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING UNPLUG UNIT BEFORE SERVICING.
1. Remove the switch plate and bearing bracket.
2. Remove and discard rotary actuator from rotor.
3. Remove and discard the stationary start switch and insulator. Save hardware to mount new switch bracket later.
4. Remove capacitor from its present location, attach lead wires from Service Kit and remount capacitor on other
side of bearing bracket as shown.

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 Fig. 1
5. Assemble start switch to its mounting bracket and mount to bearing bracket as shown.
Fig. 1
6. Select proper lead wire (87532-185, timed or 87532-178, non-timed) from Service Kit. See chart with wiring
diagrams for wire descriptions. Route wire from rear of mixer along side existing wiring to switch compartment
and attach per appropriate wiring diagram.
7. Attach remaining lead wires to start switch per wiring diagram. Coil excess wire from white lead and tie with
wire tie from Service Kit as shown.

Fig. 2
8. Attach appropriate wiring diagram to inside of switch plate, reassemble and test mixer.

WIRING DIAGRAMS

Part No. Color Length Brand

87532-178 Black 14" S1 - ES1
87532-185 Black 14" Splice - ES1
87525-635 Red 7" ES3 - CAP
87525-638 red 7" ES4 - CAP

A-120 MIXER

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FLOW CHARTS

Fig. 1

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 MIXERS
VOL. 1 NO. 935
April 1995

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

HOBART SERVICE TROY, OHIO 45374-0001

MODELS A200, A200T, A200DT & A200FT BOWL GUARD INTRODUCTION

MODEL AND NEW ML NUMBERS

A200 - ML-104567-Painted
A200T - ML-104568 Painted, Timed
A200DT -ML-104569 - Deluxe, Timed
A200FT - ML-104570 - Painted, Timed

Fig. 1

PRODUCTION CHANGES
Current production units built under the above ML's now include:
• Bowl Guard - Covers the bowl during mixer operation.
• Bowl Height Sensing - insures the bowl is fully up before the mixer will run unless the On/Off switch is manually
held in the momentary "ON" position.

PREVIOUSLY BUILT UNITS

In the future information will be furnished to add these features to previously built units.

SERVICE PARTS
Refer to Parts Manual F-19357.

REFERENCE MATERIAL
Service Manual F-4604B (Rev. 12/86)

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TOOLS
Reed switch gauge, part no. 437215

REPLACEMENT OF ELECTRICAL PARTS UNIQUE TO BOWL GUARD AND BOWL HEIGHT

SENSING FEATURES

RELAY (1CR)
WARNING UNPLUG UNIT BEFORE SERVICING OR DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE
MACHINE AT THE MAIN CIRCUIT BOX INDICATING THE CIRCUIT IS BEING SERVICED.
1. Free the motor bearing bracket from the transmission case and the rotor assembly. Carefully pull it out to expose
the relay wiring.
A. Note the location of the wires and disconnect them.

Fig. 2
2. Remove the two mounting screws.
3. Reassemble in reverse order.
4. Check for proper operation.
INTERLOCK SWITCH (1LS)
WARNING UNPLUG UNIT BEFORE SERVICING OR DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE
MACHINE AT THE MAIN CIRCUIT BOX INDICATING THE CIRCUIT IS BEING SERVICED.
1. Lower bowl support.
2. Remove agitator and bowl.
3. Remove wire cage assembly.
NOTE: The Interlock switch is assembled into the pedestal assembly. Accessing the part and wiring connections
requires splitting of the transmission case and the pedestal assembly. It is recommended that when the unit is placed
on the floor for disassembly, supports are placed under the two assemblies to aid in alignment during reassembly.
The supports should be covered to prevent damage to the finish.

Fig. 3
4. Place the side of the mixer opposite the controls on the floor and install supports under the assemblies.

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5. Free the motor bearing bracket from the transmission case and the rotor assembly. Carefully pull it out to expose
the relay wiring.
A. Disconnect the interlock switch wire from terminal 1 on the relay.

Fig. 4
B. Cut off wire tie.
6. Free pedestal assembly from transmission case and carefully split them far enough apart to access the interlock
switch and the wiring connection at the common of the bowl height sensing switch (2LS).
A. Disconnect the wire.
A. Pull the other wire disconnected in step 7A from the slot in the bottom of the transmission case.
B. Unscrew the nuts from the interlock switch and unscrew the interlock switch from the pedestal.
1) Before installing the replacement interlock switch, check the switch with a meter for proper operation
by holding the wire cage magnet approximately 3/32" away from the switch.
C. With the replacement switch installed in the pedestals without the wires connected, and the nuts loose
adjust the switch as follows.
1) Go to the top front of the pedestal and scribe a line between the outer edges of the two front
transmission mounting holes.
a. Holding the reed switch gauge on the pedestal above the reed switch align the vertical line on
the gauge at 90° to the line scribed on the pedestal.
2) Turn the reed switch until it just touches the gauge and tighten the nuts.

Fig. 5

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 Fig. 6
3) Recheck the reed switch adjustment.
NOTE: The switch plate assembly is being removed so that when the transmission case and pedestal assembly
are reassembled the slack in the wiring to the switch plate assembly and motor bearing bracket can be taken up, to
avoid pinching of wires.
D. Free switch plate assembly from transmission case.
E. Reassemble in reverse order.
F. Check for proper operation of the interlock switch.
1) Mixer must run with the wire cage assembly centered and the bowl support is in the up position.
2) Mixer must stop when cage is rotated.
3) Mixer must not run with the wire cage assembly removed.
BOWL HEIGHT SENSING SWITCH (2LS)
CAUTION UNPLUG UNIT BEFORE SERVICING OR DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE
MACHINE AT THE MAIN CIRCUIT BOX INDICATING THE CIRCUIT IS BEING SERVICED.
1. Lower bowl support.
2. Remove agitator and bowl.
3. Remove wire cage assembly.
4. Remove splash guard assembly.
NOTE: The Bowl Height Sensing Switch is assembled into the pedestal assembly. Accessing the part and wiring
connections requires splitting of the transmission case and the pedestal assembly. It is recommended that when the
unit is placed on the floor for disassembly, supports are placed under the two assemblies to aid in alignment during
reassembly. The supports should be covered to prevent damage to the finish
5. Place the side of the mixer opposite the controls on the floor and install supports under the assemblies.
6. Free the pedestal assembly from transmission case and carefully split them apart to access the bowl height
sensing switch and the wiring connections.
A. Note the wiring connections and disconnect them.
7. Remove two screws to remove the switch and switch insulator.

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 Fig. 7
8. Continuity check the switch prior to re-assembly.
9. Free the switch plate assembly and the motor bearing bracket from the transmission case. Take up the slack
in the wiring to these parts to avoid pinching of wires.
10. Reassemble in reverse order.
11. Check for proper operation of bowl height sensing.
A. Bowl down position and wire cage assembly centered. Push "ON/OFF" switch to "ON" position and hold
- mixer runs.
1) Release switch - mixer stops.
B. Bowl up position and wire cage assembly centered. Push "ON/OFF" switch to "ON" position and release
- mixer runs.
C. Lower bowl from up position with the mixer running, mixer stops.

Fig. 8
WIRE CAGE ASSEMBLY ADJUSTMENT
WARNING UNPLUG UNIT BEFORE SERVICING OR DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE
MACHINE AT THE MAIN CIRCUIT BOX INDICATING THE CIRCUIT IS BEING SERVICED.
1. Rotate wire cage assembly within splash guard assembly, checking for binding or being too loose.
A. Loosen the two screws holding the adjustable shoe to the cage assembly.
B. Turn the adjusting screw. Press the shoe to ensure it is against the screw, then tighten the mounting
screws. Repeat this step until proper adjustment is achieved.
INTERLOCK SWITCH (1LS) ADJUSTMENT
WARNING UNPLUG UNIT BEFORE SERVICING OR DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE
MACHINE AT THE MAIN CIRCUIT INDICATING THE CIRCUIT IS BEING SERVICED.
1. Adjust interlock switch by following the steps in the replacement procedure.
TROUBLESHOOTING
This chart is unique to units with the bowl guard and bowl height sensing and should be used in conjunction with the
troubleshooting procedure found in other service literature.

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TO CHECK RELAY (1CR), INTERLOCK SWITCH (1LS), AND BOWL HEIGHT SENSING SWITCH (2LS)
WARNING UNPLUG UNIT BEFORE SERVICING OR DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE
MACHINE AT THE MAIN CIRCUIT BOX INDICATING THE CIRCUIT IS BEING SERVICED.
1. Remove four screws in motor bearing bracket.
2. Carefully slide the motor bearing bracket and rotor assembly away from the transmission case to access the
component wiring and troubleshoot the component per the appropriate wiring diagram.
WIRING DIAGRAMS

Fig. 10

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Fig. 12

Fig. 13

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 MIXERS
VOL. NO. 1286A
February 20, 2007
Supercedes TSB 1286

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

PRODUCT SERVICE DEPARTMENT TROY, OH. 45374-0001
A200 PLANETARY ASSEMBLY SEAL

Introduction
Under certain operating conditions found at KFC, Golden Corral, Cracker Barrel and other high moisture
applications, moisture and condensation can build up and enter into the planetary assembly. When this occurs the
upper and lower bearings can oxidize and corrode. Corrosion of the bearings may cause issues such as (but not
limited to) the mixer making excessive noise and damaged gears.
Purpose
A200 planetary part number 916645 has an upper seal to prevent moisture from entering into the planetary
bearings. This planetary (916645) should be used when servicing A200 mixers in high moisture applications such
as mixing numerous batches of mashed potatoes on a regular basis.
The standard planetary part number 102778-01 should be used to service all other A200 Mixers. When stock of
part number 102778-01 is depleted, the new planetary (916645) will be sent as replacement part.
Reference Material
• A120 and A200 Service Manual F-24670
• A200 Parts Catalog F-34656

Planetary Assembly 102778-01 Current Planetary Assembly 916645

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Parts Information
When servicing assembly 00-102778-01, use the following replacement parts and refer to Service Manual F-24670
REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF PARTS, PLANETARY.
Original Part Number for Assembly 102778-01 Replacement Part for Assembly 102778-01
00-023166-1 Planetary Casting (obsolete) 00-916645 Planetary Assembly
00-102778-01 Planetary Assembly (obsolete) 00-916645 Planetary Assembly

When servicing assembly 00-916645 use the following replacement parts and service information listed below.
Replacement Part Numbers for Assembly 916645
00-916336 Plug, Friction 1" DIA
RR-004-18 Ring, Retaining 5100-62
00-012430-00049 Key
00-916335 Pinion, Beater Shaft
00-916512 Seal, Upper
00-916646 Casting, Planetary (MACH)
BB-018-17 Bearing, Upper Ball, SGL RAD
0.6693
00–065062-0000 1 Pin, Dowel - Planetary
00-916647 Shaft, Agitator (Sealed)
BB-005-34 Bearing, Lower Ball SGL RAD
0.7874
00-023482 Seal, Grease -1" DIA Shaft

Service Information NOTE: Lip of seal must face out.

10. Install pinion.
WARNING: DISCONNECT THE
ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE 11. Install key and retaining ring.
MACHINE AND FOLLOW LOCKOUT /
12. Apply a small amount of Permatex around the
TAGOUT PROCEDURES.
lip of friction plug and smooth with finger.
13. Position friction plug in place.
To service replacement parts associated with 14. Strike friction plug with rubber mallet to secure
planetary 00-916645, follow steps listed below. in position.
NOTE: Ensure all parts are clean before assembly. 15. Remove any excess Permatex from friction
plug.
1. Remove old grease from cavity of planetary.
16. Apply small amount of mineral oil to outer
2. Clean planetary cavity and verify that no debris
surface of the bottom seal.
is present.
17. Install bottom seal.
3. Remove lower seal and lower bearing.
18. Install PLANETARY
4. Install new lower seal and bearing on the beater
shaft 19. Check for proper operation.
NOTE: Lip of seal must face inward.
5. Install beater shaft into planetary.
6. Fill planetary casting void 2/3 full with Chevron
FM EP-2 grease.
7. Install upper bearing.
8. Apply a small amount of mineral oil to the outer
surface of upper seal.
9. Install seal onto planetary.

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 MISCELLANEOUS
VOL. 1 NO. 550B
August 2016

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

HOBART SERVICE TROY, OHIO 45374-0001

MACHINE DATA CODE INFORMATION

INTRODUCTION
Since January 1, 2002, all Hobart equipment, except microwave ovens, have been marked with a three-letter date
code to eliminate duplication at the end of the two-letter date code numbering cycle (i.e. 23 assigned letters for a 23
year date code numbering cycle). Microwave ovens are marked with the month and year as outlined under
Manufacture Date (item 2).
Between January 1985 and January 2001 all Hobart equipment, except microwave ovens, were marked with a two
letter date code.
Refer to manufacturing date code tables.

MANUFACTURE DATE
1. All Hobart equipment is marked with a manufacturing date code in the CODE or MD section on the machine
data plate with the exception of microwave ovens. If the CODE or MD section is not available, the manufacturing
date code should be marked in the far right of the serial number section. The manufacturing date code will not
become part of the serial number.
Exception: Refrigeration equipment is marked with the manufacturing date code directly following the serial
number; or with the two-digit numerical date (Month & Year) in the DATE section.
2. Microwave ovens are marked with a manufacturing date code in the section designated on the machine data
label per UL 923. The month and year of manufacture are both marked without abbreviation, with the year
shown as a four-digit number on the machine data label. Example: January 2005.

MANUFACTURING DATE CODES AFTER JANUARY 1, 2002

*First Letter =
*Second and Third Letters = Year
Month
A = JAN AA = 2001 AN = 2013 BB = 2025 BP = 2037 CC = 2049
E = FEB AB = 2002 AP = 2014 BC = 2026 BR = 2038 CD = 2050
R = MAR AC = 2003 AR = 2015 BD = 2027 BS = 2039 CE = 2051
P = APR AD = 2004 AS = 2016 BE = 2028 BT = 2040 CF = 2052
Y = MAY AE = 2005 AT = 2017 BF = 2029 BU = 2041 CG = 2053
U = JUN AF = 2006 AU = 2018 BG = 2030 BV = 2042 CH = 2054
L = JUL AG = 2007 AV = 2019 BH = 2031 BW = 2043
G = AUG AH = 2008 AW = 2020 BJ = 2032 BX = 2044
T = SEP AJ = 2009 AX = 2021 BK = 2033 BY = 2045
C = OCT AK = 2010 AY = 2022 BL = 2034 BZ = 2046
N = NOV AL = 2011 AZ = 2023 BM = 2035 CA = 2047
M = DEC AM = 2012 BA = 2024 BN = 2036 CB = 2048
* The letters I, O, and Q have been omitted for clarity.

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NOTE: For the year 2001, each manufacturing facility had the option of using the last letter of Y in the two letter
date code format or begin using the second and third letters of AA in the three-letter date code format (if space was
available on the data plate).

MANUFACTURING DATE CODES BETWEEN JANUARY 1985 AND JANUARY 2001

*First Letter = Month *Second Letter = Year
A = JAN L = JUL A = 1980 G = 1986 N = 1992 V = 1998
E = FEB G = AUG B =1981 H = 1987 P = 1993 W = 1999
R = MAR T = SEP C =1982 J = 1988 R = 1994 X= 2000
P = APR C = OCT D = 1983 K = 1989 S = 1995 Y = 2001
Y = MAY N = NOV E = 1984 L = 1990 T = 1996
U = JUN M = DEC F = 1985 M = 1991 U = 1997
* The letters I, O, and Q have been omitted for clarity.

3. Before 1985, GE or Chicago Heights cooking equipment serial numbers included a manufacturing date code.

Serial number coding from 1962 to approximately 1984 for cooking equipment only.
M C A 0000*
Year of Manufacture Class of Product Month of Manufacture Numerical Identification
*From 1962 to1963, the number of digits used may vary.

YEAR OF
*First Letter = Month CLASS OF PRODUCT MONTH OF MANUFACTURE
MANUFACTURE
Year Letter Year Letter Product Letter Month Letter
1962 K 1974 B Cooking C JAN A
1963 L 1975 C Refrigeration R FEB B
1964 M 1976 D Sanitation S MAR C
1965 N 1977 E APR D
1966 P 1978 F MAY E
1967 R 1979 G JUN F
1968 S 1980 H JUL G
1969 T 1981 J AUG H
1970 U 1982 K SEP J
1971 W 1983 L OCT K
1972 X 1984 M NOV L
1973 A DEC M

SERIAL NUMBER CODING BEFORE 1962 FOR GE OR CHICAGO HEIGHTS EQUIPMENT ONLY
1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961
COOKING
Heavy Equipment 4-0000 B-0000 F-0000 E-0000 C-0000 D-0000 G-0000 H-0000
Counter Equipment 4-0000 B-0000
Griddles BG0000 EG0000 CG0000 DG0000 BGG0000 HG0000
Food Warmers BF0000 EF0000 CF0000 DF0000 GF0000 HF0000
Fry Kettles BK0000 EK0000 CK000 CK0000 GK0000 HK0000
Waffle Bakers BW0000 EW0000 CW0000 DW0000 GW0000 HW0000

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 SERIAL NUMBER CODING BEFORE 1962 FOR GE OR CHICAGO HEIGHTS EQUIPMENT ONLY
1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961
REFRIGERATION
24600000 55400000 70060000 70190000 70230000 70300000 70335700
Water 70359101 to
to to to to to to to
Coolers 70386665
24999999 55807000 70099999 70199999 70239999 70335000 70359100
SANITATION Sanitation serial numbers will vary prior to 1968.

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