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- Karcher Pressure Washers 15209900 2018 Opening Procedure
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Introduction
Some of the body screws are deeply recessed and require a T15 driver with a 5-inch long shank in order to reach.
NOTE: The capacitor serves to counter the motor’s inductive load. Under normal circumstances, the capacitor should not be charged and is safe to handle. Nevertheless, be careful not to touch or short the terminals.
The replacement part is 6.661-237.0, which is a 70µF capacitor.
What you need
Step 1
Safety precautions
- Before you begin, make sure to power off and unplug the device from the outlet.
- Unscrew the output hose from the pressure washer.
Before you begin, make sure to power off and unplug the device from the outlet.
Unscrew the output hose from the pressure washer.
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Step 2
Remove the rubber strap
- Unlatch and remove the yellow rubber strap.
Unlatch and remove the yellow rubber strap.
Step 3
Unscrew the hand grip
- Use a T20 driver to remove the two 55mm-long screws securing the hand grip.
Use a T20 driver to remove the two 55mm-long screws securing the hand grip.
Step 4
Remove the hand grip
- Remove the hand grip from the extension bars.
Remove the hand grip from the extension bars.
Step 5
Unscrew the top panels
- Use a T15 driver to remove the six screws securing the top black plastic panels on either side of the device.
Use a T15 driver to remove the six screws securing the top black plastic panels on either side of the device.
Step 6
Remove the top panels
- Remove the two plastic panels.
Remove the two plastic panels.
Step 7
Unscrew the plastic feet
- Remove the two T15 screws securing the plastic feet—one screw on either side.
Remove the two T15 screws securing the plastic feet—one screw on either side.
Step 8
Remove the plastic feet
- Unclip and remove the plastic feet.
Unclip and remove the plastic feet.
Step 9
Unscrew the housing
- Use a T15 driver to remove the ten screws securing the housing halves together.
- Remove the T15 screw underneath the wheel axle.
Use a T15 driver to remove the ten screws securing the housing halves together.
Remove the T15 screw underneath the wheel axle.
Step 10
Remove the housing
- Set the device on its side.
- Lift the housing half away from the body.
- If the housing half does not separate, check to make sure you removed all the body screws.
- Remove the housing.
- Screws may get stuck inside the plastic housing. Be careful not to lose any screws.
Set the device on its side.
Lift the housing half away from the body.
If the housing half does not separate, check to make sure you removed all the body screws.
Remove the housing.
Screws may get stuck inside the plastic housing. Be careful not to lose any screws.
Step 11
Release the cord strain relief
- Slide the power cord strain relief out its notch on the plastic housing.
Slide the power cord strain relief out its notch on the plastic housing.
Step 12
Remove the motor
- Lift the motor assembly out of the plastic housing and set it aside.
Lift the motor assembly out of the plastic housing and set it aside.
Step 13
Reassembly tip
- Reassembly tip: Use these images to help reassemble the housing back around the motor.
- Make sure that all five bushings are in place.
- In order for the housing to fit properly, the bushings must fit in their respective mounts.
- Make sure that the yellow tube is properly notched onto the housing.
- Make sure that the power cord strain relief sits correctly in the housing notch.
Reassembly tip: Use these images to help reassemble the housing back around the motor.
Make sure that all five bushings are in place.
In order for the housing to fit properly, the bushings must fit in their respective mounts.
Make sure that the yellow tube is properly notched onto the housing.
Make sure that the power cord strain relief sits correctly in the housing notch.
Step 14
Unscrew the electrical box cover
- Use a T20 driver to remove the four screws securing the electrical box cover.
Use a T20 driver to remove the four screws securing the electrical box cover.
Step 15
Remove the electrical box cover
- Lift the cover off of the electrical box.
Lift the cover off of the electrical box.
Step 16
Loosen the capacitor
- Tilt the capacitor upward slightly to gain access to the connectors.
Tilt the capacitor upward slightly to gain access to the connectors.
Step 17
Unplug the capacitor
- Use your fingers to pull each capacitor connector directly off of their spade plug.
Use your fingers to pull each capacitor connector directly off of their spade plug.
Step 18
Remove the capacitor
- Remove the capacitor.
- Reassembly note: The wires are non-polarized and can connect into either plug on the capacitor.
Remove the capacitor.
Reassembly note: The wires are non-polarized and can connect into either plug on the capacitor.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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