My hayward 2hp ao smith turns on then kicks gfi breaker after a couple seconds. after several tries it works ok.

if filter pump breaker is on if 220 volt make sure both are on if thats ok you need to check the wiring going to the relay if ok you have a bad relay you need anew filter pump relay for the control box they go out ocassionally

check the breaker might be weak possibly from previous pump motor also if it was hooked up incorrectly at first might have done damage to motor windings

The motor is made by A.O. Smith in Tippton, OH. You can try calling them, and with any luck you may get a kind soul that can get you a splsh sheild. It is probably not a part you can purchase from a distributor, but that is an option you can also pursue. Good luck.

as long as the frame size matches i.e. 56J in this case then you should have NO issue with changing the motor mfg.

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any good electric motor shop should be able to

you need to lube the motors shaft with electric motor oil they sell it in any hoby shop

If you did not press a reset ( and even if you did) the motor is damaged and that is causing the circuit breaker to trip. You need to have the motor inspected to see if the damage is repairable or if you need a new motor. A local electric motor repair shop should be able to take care of that for you. The thermal overload has reset itself if after cooling down the motor is trying to start but trips the breaker.

To be certain it is the motor, disconnect the line leads and be sure they are insulated from ground and one another. Turn the breaker back on. It should stay closed which confirms it is the motor tripping it when connected.

If for some reason the breaker still trips, there is a problem with the electrical circuit feeding the pump.

take the impeller housing cover off. the shaft is threaded onto the impeller. Host the shaft and unthread the impeller.David