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Turn the machine off and disconnect batteries.
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Raise the tank cover.
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Use the prop to hold the cover open.
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Using a T-30 torx socket wrench, loosen the 2 screws from the inside cover.
| Torx T30 |
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| Ratchet |
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Pull to remove the inside cover.
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Lay the inside cover down, the vac motor is now visible.
Using a T-25 torx socket wrench, remove the 3 screws that attach the collar to the vac motor.
| Torx T25 |
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| Ratchet |
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Pull up on the collar to free the collar and vac motor from the inside cover.
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Using a small flat tip screwdriver, loosen the 2 screws holding the black and red wires to the white connector.
Pull gently to remove the red and black wires from the white connector.
Note: As pictured, the black wire is on the left and the red wire is on the right. This is important when reconnecting these wires to the new motor later.
| Screwdriver-flat tip |
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The collar and vac motor can now be placed on a flat work surface.
Using a flat head screwdriver, loosen the 2 screws and gently pull the blue wires from the white connector. If no capacitor, proceed to step 14. Note: Some models may not have a capacitor.
| Screwdriver-flat tip |
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| 10 |
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Remove the blue wires.
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Remove the black rubber guard from the bottom of the vac motor.
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Using a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the screw that holds the white capacitor in place. If no capacitor, proceed to step 14.
Note: Some models may not have a capacitor.
| Screwdriver-phillips |
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| 13 |
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Pull the 2 wire connectors to remove the white capacitor.
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| 14 |
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Lift up on the collar to remove it from the vac motor. Reverse process to install a new vac motor.
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