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1/3 HP craftsman capacitor start motor. Adding a Reverse Switch

Thoms Shop

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Model 115.6961
Have i done this correctly?
This is the original setup. (Pic1] I want to add this DpDt sw to control the direction of the start windings polarity. The motor has the ability to do this manually, i just want to do this without having to remove the access cover so I'd like to install (mount) this switch in the motors base where the on / off switch is. Im going to control the start / stop with a magnetic contactor.
Here is my proposed diagram. (Pic2)

Pic 1
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Pic 2
A & B represent the path of each line in the original setup (Pic 1)
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When we were conversing earlier, I forgot that I had taken notes and pictures when I was rewiring a 115.6962 motor with a drum switch. Maybe this will help. I can't imagine that a 6961 would be different.
 

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Thoms Shop

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When we were conversing earlier, I forgot that I had taken notes and pictures when I was rewiring a 115.6962 motor with a drum switch. Maybe this will help. I can't imagine that a 6961 would be different.
Yes mine is very similar if not the exact same. I just don't see the reverse switch.
 
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Thoms Shop

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When we were conversing earlier, I forgot that I had taken notes and pictures when I was rewiring a 115.6962 motor with a drum switch. Maybe this will help. I can't imagine that a 6961 would be different.
I have re-read this and i think this is your diagram for the motors Drum Switch Wire image you were showing me. If that is correct i would need to see the actual switch and the pin-out of the switch but thank you for posting it.
 
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