Kohler — Contact Set Removal (145-400 Ampere Contactors)

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From a Kohler service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.

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Procedure

1. Loosen captive quarter-turn fasteners and remove contactor cover.
2. If contactor is rated at 400 amperes, pull pole outward, locate and remove retaining pin, and then remove and discard pole.
3. If contactor is not rated at 400 amperes, push and hold lower portion of pole inward; press top of pole downward into retaining clip; rotate lower portion outward and remove and discard pole.
4. Using L-wrench, loosen screw and remove and discard upper contact.
5. Repeating step 4, remove and discard lower contact.
6. Repeating steps 2 through 5, remove and discard remaining poles and contacts.

Source: Kohler service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

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