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Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Drive Motor Replacement

Introduction

This guide shows how to remove and replace the motor that drives the roller brushes for the Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017.

What you need

  1. Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Drive Motor Replacement, Remove the tank: step 1, image 1 of 2 Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Drive Motor Replacement, Remove the tank: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Before you begin, make sure to power off and unplug the device.

    • Lift the tank by the handle and remove it from the device.

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  2. Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Drive Motor Replacement, Remove the transport wheels: step 2, image 1 of 3 Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Drive Motor Replacement, Remove the transport wheels: step 2, image 2 of 3 Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Drive Motor Replacement, Remove the transport wheels: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Press the yellow button near each wheel base to release the wheels.

    • Remove both wheels from their sockets.

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  3. Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Drive Motor Replacement, Lower the suction bars: step 3, image 1 of 2 Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Drive Motor Replacement, Lower the suction bars: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Press the yellow foot switch at the base of the device to lower the suction bars.

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  4. Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Drive Motor Replacement, Lock the handle in place: step 4, image 1 of 2 Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Drive Motor Replacement, Lock the handle in place: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Raise the handle to the upright position.

    • This will engage the carriage rollers and lift the device.

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  5. Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Drive Motor Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Drive Motor Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Engage the retaining bracket to lock the handle in place.

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  6. Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Drive Motor Replacement, Tilt the device over: step 6, image 1 of 3 Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Drive Motor Replacement, Tilt the device over: step 6, image 2 of 3 Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Drive Motor Replacement, Tilt the device over: step 6, image 3 of 3

    • Grasp the handle and carefully tilt the device onto its side.

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  7. Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Drive Motor Replacement, Remove the roller brushes: step 7, image 1 of 3 Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Drive Motor Replacement, Remove the roller brushes: step 7, image 2 of 3 Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Drive Motor Replacement, Remove the roller brushes: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • Tilt the top of the roller brush out of the brush well.

    • Remove both roller brushes.

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  8. Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Drive Motor Replacement, Remove the suction bars: step 8, image 1 of 3 Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Drive Motor Replacement, Remove the suction bars: step 8, image 2 of 3 Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Drive Motor Replacement, Remove the suction bars: step 8, image 3 of 3

    • Press the yellow button on the suction bar retaining bracket to release the suction bar.

    • If you can't see the yellow button, press the yellow foot switch at the base of the device to lower the suction bars.

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  9. Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Drive Motor Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Drive Motor Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Remove both suction bars.

    • Reassembly tip: When you re-insert the suction bars, be sure to orient the locking tab towards the center of the device. This allows the bars to click in place.

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  10. Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Drive Motor Replacement, Remove the pump cover: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Use a T20 driver to remove the three screws securing the pump cover.

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  11. Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Drive Motor Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 3 Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Drive Motor Replacement: step 11, image 2 of 3 Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Drive Motor Replacement: step 11, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the pump cover.

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  12. Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Drive Motor Replacement, Disconnect the handle: step 12, image 1 of 2 Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Drive Motor Replacement, Disconnect the handle: step 12, image 2 of 2

    • Squeeze the right plug by the edges and pull it out of its socket.

    • During reassembly, make sure that all plugs are firmly seated in their sockets.

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  13. Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Drive Motor Replacement, Loosen the left retaining bracket: step 13, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the following screws securing the left retaining bracket:

    • Four T40 screws

    • Two T20 screws

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  14. Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Drive Motor Replacement, Lock the handle in place: step 14, image 1 of 3 Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Drive Motor Replacement, Lock the handle in place: step 14, image 2 of 3 Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Drive Motor Replacement, Lock the handle in place: step 14, image 3 of 3

    • Raise the handle to the upright position.

    • This will engage the carriage rollers and lift the device.

    • Engage the retaining bracket to lock the handle in place.

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  16. Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Drive Motor Replacement, Remove the right splash guard: step 15, image 1 of 1

    • Use a T20 driver to remove the two screws securing the right splash guard.

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  17. Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Drive Motor Replacement: step 16, image 1 of 2 Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Drive Motor Replacement: step 16, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the right splash guard.

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  18. Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Drive Motor Replacement, Remove the right retaining bracket: step 17, image 1 of 1

    • Use a T20 driver to remove the following screws securing the right retaining bracket:

    • Two 85 mm-long screws

    • Four 45 mm-long screws

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  19. Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Drive Motor Replacement: step 18, image 1 of 2 Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Drive Motor Replacement: step 18, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the right retaining bracket.

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  20. Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Drive Motor Replacement, Remove the handle: step 19, image 1 of 3 Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Drive Motor Replacement, Remove the handle: step 19, image 2 of 3 Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Drive Motor Replacement, Remove the handle: step 19, image 3 of 3

    • Lift the handle assembly away from the device and remove it.

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  21. Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Drive Motor Replacement, Reassembly tip: step 20, image 1 of 1

    • Reassembly tip: Be careful not to lose the two gray bushings on the ends of the handle assembly.

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  22. Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Drive Motor Replacement, Disconnect the electrical plugs: step 21, image 1 of 2 Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Drive Motor Replacement, Disconnect the electrical plugs: step 21, image 2 of 2

    • Disconnect the two remaining plugs by squeezing the edges and pulling them out of their sockets.

    • The socket board should have no plugs connected to it.

    • Reassembly tip: The sockets reconnect to the following parts:

    • Vacuum motor

    • Pump

    • Handle

    • During reassembly, make sure to firmly seat all plugs in their sockets.

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  23. Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Drive Motor Replacement, Remove the brush housing: step 22, image 1 of 1

    • Use a T20 driver to remove the six screws securing the plastic brush housing.

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  24. Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Drive Motor Replacement: step 23, image 1 of 3 Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Drive Motor Replacement: step 23, image 2 of 3 Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Drive Motor Replacement: step 23, image 3 of 3

    • Lift the brush housing away from the device and remove it.

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  25. Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Drive Motor Replacement, Loosen the socket board: step 24, image 1 of 1

    • Use a T20 driver to remove the two screws securing the socket board.

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  26. Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Drive Motor Replacement, Disconnect the drive motor: step 25, image 1 of 3 Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Drive Motor Replacement, Disconnect the drive motor: step 25, image 2 of 3 Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Drive Motor Replacement, Disconnect the drive motor: step 25, image 3 of 3

    • Squeeze the edges of the drive motor plug and disconnect it from the extension plug.

    • The drive motor plug has red, brown, and gray wires feeding into it.

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  27. Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Drive Motor Replacement: step 26, image 1 of 2 Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Drive Motor Replacement: step 26, image 2 of 2

    • Free the motor wires from underneath the socket board.

    • Reassembly tip: Remember to feed the motor wires back underneath the socket board.

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  28. Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Drive Motor Replacement, Remove the gear case cover: step 27, image 1 of 1

    • Use a T20 driver to remove the six bolts securing the gear case cover.

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  29. Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Drive Motor Replacement: step 28, image 1 of 2 Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Drive Motor Replacement: step 28, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the gear case cover.

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  30. Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Drive Motor Replacement, Remove the ground screw: step 29, image 1 of 2 Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Drive Motor Replacement, Remove the ground screw: step 29, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the following bolts from the gear case:

    • Six T20 bolts

    • One T30 bolt securing the ground wire

    • Reassembly tip: The ground wire's ring terminal should sandwich between a washer and a serrated washer.

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  31. Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Drive Motor Replacement, Remove the drive assembly: step 30, image 1 of 2 Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Drive Motor Replacement, Remove the drive assembly: step 30, image 2 of 2

    • Lift the motor end of the drive assembly up slightly to clear the mounting lip.

    • Push the drive assembly out of its recess.

    • Reassembly tip: In order for the drive assembly to sit properly in its recess, the motor must clear the mounting lip. If you can't push the motor in far enough, lift it up slightly to clear the lip.

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  32. Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Drive Motor Replacement: step 31, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the drive assembly and stand it on the motor end.

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  33. Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Drive Motor Replacement, Detach the gear case: step 32, image 1 of 3 Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Drive Motor Replacement, Detach the gear case: step 32, image 2 of 3 Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Drive Motor Replacement, Detach the gear case: step 32, image 3 of 3

    • Use snap ring pliers to remove the retaining ring securing the motor axle.

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  34. Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Drive Motor Replacement: step 33, image 1 of 1

    • Use a T30 driver to remove the three bolts securing the gear case to the motor mount.

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  35. Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Drive Motor Replacement: step 34, image 1 of 3 Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Drive Motor Replacement: step 34, image 2 of 3 Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Drive Motor Replacement: step 34, image 3 of 3

    • Use a pry bar or flathead screwdriver to loosen the gear case from the motor mount.

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  36. Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Drive Motor Replacement: step 35, image 1 of 2 Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Drive Motor Replacement: step 35, image 2 of 2

    • Lift the gear case away from the motor mount to remove it.

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  37. Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Drive Motor Replacement, Reassembly tip: step 36, image 1 of 3 Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Drive Motor Replacement, Reassembly tip: step 36, image 2 of 3 Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Drive Motor Replacement, Reassembly tip: step 36, image 3 of 3

    • During reassembly, follow these tips:

    • The motor axle is keyed into the gearbox. Rotate the axle until it aligns with the gearbox slot.

    • Align the gear case to the motor mount using the two alignment pins.

    • Once everything is aligned, gently tap the gear case onto the motor mount.

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  38. Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Drive Motor Replacement, Remove the blower wheel: step 37, image 1 of 3 Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Drive Motor Replacement, Remove the blower wheel: step 37, image 2 of 3 Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Drive Motor Replacement, Remove the blower wheel: step 37, image 3 of 3

    • When you pry the blower wheel, try to apply pressure as close to the center of the wheel as possible.

    • Use a large flathead screwdriver or pry bar to pry the blower wheel off the motor axle.

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  39. Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Drive Motor Replacement: step 38, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the blower wheel.

    • During reassembly, push the blower wheel onto the axle until it touches the axle base.

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  40. Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Drive Motor Replacement, Remove the motor mount: step 39, image 1 of 1

    • Use a 1/2" (or 13 mm) socket to remove the four bolts securing the motor to its mount.

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  41. Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Drive Motor Replacement: step 40, image 1 of 2 Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Drive Motor Replacement: step 40, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the motor mount from the motor.

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  42. Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Drive Motor Replacement: step 41, image 1 of 1

    • Only the motor remains.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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