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Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Vacuum Motor Replacement

Introduction

This guide shows how to remove and replace the vacuum motor/turbine for the Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017.

What you need

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

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

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  4. Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Vacuum Motor Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 3 Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Vacuum Motor Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 3 Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Vacuum Motor Replacement: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the pump cover.

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  5. Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Vacuum Motor Replacement, Unplug the motor: step 5, image 1 of 2 Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Vacuum Motor Replacement, Unplug the motor: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Squeeze the left 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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  7. Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Vacuum Motor Replacement, Remove the vacuum cover: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Use a T20 driver to remove the two screws securing the vacuum cover.

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  8. Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Vacuum Motor Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the vacuum cover.

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  9. Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Vacuum Motor Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Vacuum Motor Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Pull the clear hose off the vacuum cover.

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  10. Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Vacuum Motor Replacement, Reassembly tip: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Reassembly tip: Use this photo as a reference on how to route the motor wires in the vacuum housing.

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  11. Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Vacuum Motor Replacement, Disconnect the motor wires: step 10, image 1 of 3 Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Vacuum Motor Replacement, Disconnect the motor wires: step 10, image 2 of 3 Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Vacuum Motor Replacement, Disconnect the motor wires: step 10, image 3 of 3

    • Disconnect the two motor wires by pulling the plugs off their spade sockets.

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  12. Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Vacuum Motor Replacement, Remove the vacuum housing: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Use a T20 driver to remove the five screws securing the vacuum housing.

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  13. Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Vacuum Motor Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 3 Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Vacuum Motor Replacement: step 12, image 2 of 3 Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Vacuum Motor Replacement: step 12, image 3 of 3

    • Lift the vacuum housing to remove it.

    • Reassembly tip: During reassembly, be sure to thread the motor wires through cutout on the side of the vacuum housing.

    • Reassembly tip: Be sure to properly align the vacuum housing to the rubber motor seal.

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  14. Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Vacuum Motor Replacement, Remove the motor: step 13, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the vacuum motor from the device to remove it.

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  15. Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Vacuum Motor Replacement, Remove the lower seal: step 14, image 1 of 1

    • Peel the lower rubber seal from the motor and transfer it to the replacement part.

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  16. Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Vacuum Motor Replacement, Remove the upper seal: step 15, image 1 of 2 Karcher Rotary Floor Cleaner 17833080 2017 Vacuum Motor Replacement, Remove the upper seal: step 15, image 2 of 2

    • Peel the upper rubber seal from the motor and transfer it to the replacement part.

    • The upper seal is keyed to the motor. Be sure to properly align it during assembly.

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Conclusion

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

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