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Section D – Electrical Components
Motor Capacitor
TEST, REMOvE AND REPLACE
CAPACITOR
SHIELD
POWER
UNIT
MAIN
MOTOR
SCREWS
The capacitor provides power required to start the main
motor and improves overall efficiency.
Use an electrically-insulated tool to short the capacitor
terminals together. This will ensure the capacitor has
fully discharged and will prevent shock if any body
part comes in contact with the terminals.
Before testing with a multi-meter, there are two indicators
you can look for on the outside of the capacitor to see
if it is bad. If you spot corrosion around the terminals
or bulging electrolyte (ceramic outer material), then the
capacitor is leaky and must be replaced.
To access and test the capacitor:
Remove the control panel assembly from the front of
1.
the compactor (see Control Panel Assembly, Remove
and Re-install).
SCREWS
SHIELD
Locate the capacitor underneath the main motor.
2.
Remove three Phillips head screws and the shield.
SCREWS
WIRE
LEADS
