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Hamilton Beach 70730 Drive Shaft Replacement

Introduction

The drive shaft is essential and may possibly have a stripped gear, causing the blade not to turn. There are several steps in order to take this out and replace it. Beware of lubricant along the bottom of it.

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    1. Hamilton Beach 70730 Drive Shaft Replacement, Bowl: step 1, image 1 of 1

      • Unscrew the cover by turning it counterclockwise.

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    2. Hamilton Beach 70730 Drive Shaft Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

      • Grab the scraper by the midsection to remove.

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    3. Hamilton Beach 70730 Drive Shaft Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

      • Carefully remove the blades by lifting them off of the blade shaft.

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    5. Hamilton Beach 70730 Drive Shaft Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

      • Rotate the bowl counterclockwise to release it from the base.

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    6. Hamilton Beach 70730 Drive Shaft Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

      • Make sure there is no food or grime along the outside of the bowl or the base.

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    1. Hamilton Beach 70730 Drive Shaft Replacement, Drive Shaft: step 6, image 1 of 1

      • Using the metal spudger, remove the four adhesive plastic covers that hide the screws.

      • These covers are adhered to the screws.

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    2. Hamilton Beach 70730 Drive Shaft Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
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      • Remove any excess glue that is adhered to the screws with the precision tweezers.

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    3. Hamilton Beach 70730 Drive Shaft Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

      • Using a JIS #1 driver, remove the four 10 mm screws.

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    4. Hamilton Beach 70730 Drive Shaft Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

      • Lift the driveshaft off of the base.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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