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Re: Motor spin Direction

John, The capacitor is attached to one of the start leads. The easiest way to identify the windings is with a Ohmmeter, Mark where the leads are located and tape a number on the lead if you have to disconnet any. You will have resistance on both windings. If you get one of the run and one of the start windings (and the other end is not connected to each other you will have an open circuit) You need to reverse one of the two windings in the connections, IE, If you look at the run winding as having an end A and an end B and the start winding as C & D, You will find A and C are tied together and D goes through the start switch and capicator, then ties to B. Re connect so B and C are together and that A ties to D after the switch and cap. You can switch whatever is easier as it doesn't matter which set connects to your line or neutral. If you need more clear instructions Email me and I will send you a diagram Good Luck, Larry

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