I hooked up the plow for the winter only to find the winch had quit working. In this video, I perform a basic troubleshoot of the motor before dissembling and cleaning the brushes. The principle is the same for most electric motors and winches.

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Brushes are electrical contacts responsible for transferring electricity between a stationary and rotating component. Over time, wear and contamination create electrical resistance that diminishes motor efficiency and ultimately function.

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