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Section D – Electrical Components
Motor Centrifugal Switch
Assembly
REMOvE AND REPLACE
This switch reverses the motor when peak load is
reached.
SWITCH
POWER UNIT
MECHANISM
SCREWS
Remove the control panel assembly from the front of
1.
the unit (see Control Panel Assembly, Remove and
Re-install).
SCREWS
Remove two Phillips head screws and the switch
2.
from the bottom of the motor.
Noting their locations, transfer the wires to the
3.
replacement switch.
Install the switch and secure with two Phillips head
4.
screws.
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).
