Aquabot Repair: How to Replace the MotorAquabot Motor Repair. Photos of the motor, Motor oil Aquabot Repair: Replacing the Motor. This can be a big Aquabot repair job if you have no experience removing and replacing other, less difficult Aquabot parts. It can certainly be done by the uninitiated, however take time to protect the loose parts. Tools: Philips screwdriver, flat slotted screwdriver, Small socket set or nut-driver set for the electric terminal nuts. First surgical procedure? Read this primer.(opens new window) Let’s get started 1. Remove the filterbag and turn the robot upside-down. IF YOUR MOTOR HAS ONLY THE TOP 2 SCREWS, SKIP TO STEP 4 2. Remove the sideplate, wheels and drive belts on the motor side. The bushings are resting on posts attached to the sideplate. Keep the plate bushing side up and the parts won’t fall off. 3. Ask yourself, “where are the wheel bushings that fit over the wheel end into the slot on the side plate?” 4. Remove the pump, disconnect the power cord from the motor terminals. 5. Unscrew the two or four motor screws from the outside of the housing. Remove the motor.
7. Install the pump 8. Hook up the wires from both pump and power cord. Pack well with the saved putty. Screw on the terminal plate. 9. Reinstall the drive belts, wheels and sideplate. 10. NEVER plug in the power cord to test your work until the robot is submerged in water Back from Aquabot Repair:Motor
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