1. Foreword 2
1.1 Note on RE 160 K 2
2. Safety regulations 2
3. Technical
specifications 3
3.1 Motor 3
3.2 Pump 3
3.3 Weights and
dimensions 3
3.4 Capacities 3
3.5 Tightening torques 4
4. Summary of
possible faults 5
4.1 High-pressure pump 5
4.2 Electric motor 7
5. Housing 8
5.1 Removing /
fitting the shroud 8
5.2 Removing /
installing the motor /
pump unit 8
5.3 Chassis 9
6. Safety control block 9
6.1 Removing / installing
the safety control block 9
6.2 Removing / installing
the control piston 10
6.3 Setting the pressure
control system 11
6.4 Injector 12
6.5 Non-return valve 12
6.6 Detergent metering
and non-return valve 13
7. High-pressure pump 14
7.1 Screen in intake port
(water inlet) 14
7.2 Removing / installing
delivery valves 14
7.3 Removing / installing
valve block and
intake valves 14
7.4 Removing / installing
pump housing and
pump piston 15
7.5 Disassembly /
assembly of
pump piston 15
7.6 Replacing
high-pressure cups
and oil seals 16
7.7 Replacing thrust
bearings 17
8. Electric motor 18
8.1 Removal 18
8.2 Installation 21
9. Electrical system 23
9.1 Circuit diagram 23
9.2 Removing / installing
electrical components 24
9.2.1 Switch housing 24
9.2.2 Switch 25
9.2.3 Power cable 25
9.2.4 Capacitor 26
9.2.5 Microswitch 27
10. Spray attachment 27
10.1 Spray gun 28
10.2 Spray lance,
spray head 28
11. Oil change 30
12. Special tools and
service tools 31
12.1 Special tools 31
12.2 Service tools 31
© 2000, Andreas Stihl AG & Co., Waiblingen
RE 140 K, 160 K
CONTENTS
RE 140 K, 160 K 1