Kusan Battery-Powered Switchers Component Parts Comparison

The photos on this page highlight production changes that were made to the battery-operated switchers body shell coupler openings, motor housings and gear plates.

This is the rectangular slot variation of the battery-operated switchers coupler opening. In this version, the coupler must be removed prior to taking off the plastic body shell.

This is the fully open variation of the battery-operated switchers coupler opening. In this version, the coupler does not need to be removed prior to taking off the plastic body shell. Photo courtesy of the G. Clarke collection.

Kusan part number 77-2 motor housing comparison. The top housing has four plastic spikes, while the bottom one does not. Also note the placement of the part number on the two housings. Photo courtesy of the G. Clarke collection.

Kusan gear box and coupler retainer plate comparison. The top plate has an opening large enough to expose two gears, whereas only one gear can be seen in the one on the bottom. Photo courtesy of the G. Clarke collection.