Open the pella casement window.
How to replace a pella window crank.
However the replacement process is similar.
Take out the screen and crank the window open until the plastic guide bushing aligns with the guide track notch photo 2.
The sash keeper is the locking mechanism that the window lock hardware fits into.
Step 2 insert a putty knife blade between the weatherstripping and the window frame.
Usually the hard part about replacing this operator is the hidden installation screws on the pella crank operator body.
If the corners of the screen look faded that means it is likely on the verge of breaking away from the frame.
Inspect the screen carefully because it might have small holes that you can only see up close.
Locate the window sash keeper.
Remove the two screws from the sash keeper using a flat head.
If the window opens from.
There is probably a sill cover over these screw holes that you will need to carefully remove to unscrew the operator.
Next look for trim mounting screws inside the screen track.
After the old pella crank window operator is removed all you will need to do is screw in the new pella window crank operator and replace the sill cover.
You will need to replace your window screen if it has been damaged or if it is close to breaking.
Open the pella casement window with the hand crank.
Pella casement window repair.