Bernina 1000 Series Sewing Machine - Motor not Running

During my assessment of this Bernina 1000 Designer sewing machine I found the motor would not run. The light bulb is powered which suggests the machine is getting power.

There could be several causes of this issue and this video covers some checks that can be carried out to help ascertain where the problem lies.

See the assessment video here -    • Assessing a Bernina 1000 Series Sewin...  

Index:
0:00 - Introduction
1:44 - Checking the flex
4:35 - Checking the foot controller
8:29 - Inspecting the carbon brushes (pins)
9:19 - One of the capacitors is looking suspect
10:21 - Getting access to the capacitor and slider
11:44 - Removing the carbon brush slider
12:47 - Inspecting and removing/installing carbon brushes (pins)
14:38 - Removing the faulty capacitor & installing a new one
18:20 - Checking the cut off switch
19:15 - Installing the slider
21:38 - Assembling the foot controller
24:21 - Testing
25:57 - Conclusion

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