Carpet Extractor Operating Instructions
MAINTENANCE 
86038280 04/04/07 
4-1ENG
ONLY QUALIFIED MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL 
ARE TO PERFORM THE FOLLOWING REPAIRS. 
VACUUM MOTOR REPLACEMENT 
1.  Turn off all switches and unplug machine. 
2.  Remove recovery tank. 
3.  Remove the (2) screws that fasten the solution 
tank to the frame, and tilt tank back to expose 
the inside of the frame. 
4.  Locate the vacuum motor wires and disconnect 
at the connector. Close the solution tank. 
5.  Remove the (6) screws holding the vacuum 
motor cover 86003080 – PRV NO. 27809) to the 
solution tank. 
6.  Remove the vacuum motor. 
7.  Reverse process to install vacuum motor. 
Important: 
These brushes wear quicker as the length shortens due to 
increased heat. Spring inside brush housing will damage 
motor if brushes are allowed to wear away completely. 
Periodically check the length of the carbon brushes. Replace 
both carbon brushes when either is less than 3/8" (9.5mm) 
long. 
3/8 (9.5mm)
Vacuum Motor Carbon Brushes Replacement (Ametek) 
WARNING: The green 
ground wire must be 
attached for safe operation. 
See wiring diagram. 
End Cap 
Carbon 
Brushes 
Note: When replacing carbon brushes loosen wire terminal 
BEFORE removing screws on bracket. 
Wire Terminal 
Note: 
Place 
stop in 
groove. 
Wire 
Terminal 
If armature commutator is grooved, extremely pitted or not 
concentric, the motor will need to be replaced or sent to a 
qualified service center. 
Vacuum Motor Carbon Brushes Replacement (Windsor) 
WARNING: The green 
ground wire must be 
attached for safe operation. 
See wiring diagram. 
End Cap 
Carbon 
Brushes 
If armature commutator is grooved, extremely pitted or not 
concentric, the motor will need to be replaced or sent to a 
qualified service center. 
Important: 
These brushes wear quicker as the length shortens due to 
increased heat. Spring inside brush housing will damage 
motor if brushes are allowed to wear away completely. 
Periodically check the length of the carbon brushes. Replace 
both carbon brushes when either is less than 3/8" (9.5mm) 
long. 
3
8
 [9.5mm]










