AC Motor Capacitors: Wiring, Diagrams & Troubleshooting

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The discussion centers on troubleshooting an AC motor that was purchased with unconnected capacitors. The user referenced specific capacitors from Weisd and a wiring diagram from a motor. Despite attempts to connect the motor directly without the capacitors, it failed to power on. Ultimately, the user resolved the issue through trial and error, indicating the importance of proper wiring and understanding of capacitor functionality in AC motors.

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I picked up a good and cheap AC motor that came with its own capacitors <not wired in though>
The capacitors are these
http://www.weisd.com/store2/NTEMRC370V7R5.html
and this is the diagram on the motor
http://foxhole.kicks-ass.net/diagram.jpg"
Now I tried putting this together but with no luck at all
the motor doesn't seem tohave power at all even if i just straight hook it up without the caps.
am I doing something completely wrong here?
 
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alas sorry for this wasted post
but I just got it working through trial and error
 

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