Karcher Pressure Washers 15209900 2018 Capacitor Replacement

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Karcher Pressure Washers 15209900 2018 Capacitor Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

No estimate

Introduction

Follow this guide to remove and replace the capacitor for the Karcher 15209900 electric pressure washer.

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.

Tools

Step 1

Before you begin, make sure to power off and unplug the device from the outlet.
Unscrew the output hose from the pressure washer.

Step 2

Unlatch and remove the yellow rubber strap.

Step 3

Use a T20 driver to remove the two 55mm-long screws securing the hand grip.

Step 4

Remove the hand grip from the extension bars.

Step 5

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 two plastic panels.

Step 7

Remove the two T15 screws securing the plastic feet—one screw on either side.

Step 8

Unclip and remove the plastic feet.

Step 9

Use a T15 driver to remove the ten screws securing the housing halves together.
Remove the T15 screw underneath the wheel axle.

Step 10

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

Slide the power cord strain relief out its notch on the plastic housing.

Step 12

Lift the motor assembly out of the plastic housing and set it aside.

Step 13

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.