Step | | Procedure & Parts & Tools |
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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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Pull the float to remove it.
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Using a T-20 torx socket wrench, remove the 3 screws holding the filter.
Torx T20 |
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Ratchet |
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Remove the filter.
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Using a T-20 torx socket wrench, remove the 3 screws from the inside cover. Note: You will need to prop the cover as you are removing the screw that holds the prop rod.
Torx T20 |
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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 head 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.
Screwdriver-flat tip |
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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 20. Note: Some models may not have a capacitor.
Screwdriver-phillips |
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Pull the 2 wire connectors to remove the white capacitor.
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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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