TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM | PROBABLE CAUSE | REMEDY |
Machine moves slowly or | 1. | Battery charge low |
erratically | 2. | Brakes dragging |
| 3. | Loose connection at foot pedal |
| 4. | Drive circuit overloaded |
1.Change
2.Adjust
3.Repair
4.Remove obstruction, put drive pedal in neutral
5.Adjust
Machine does not move | 1. | Blown fuse | 1. | Check fuse & replace if necessary |
| 2. | Battery unplugged | 2. | Plug in battery |
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| 1. | Recovery tank full | 1. | Empty tank |
| 2. | Squeegee is worn or damaged | 2. | Examine squeegee rubber blade for |
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| cuts or worn spots & replace if |
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Poor water pickup at squeegee
3.Clogged suction hose or
4.Loose connections between suction hose and squeegee
5.Vacuum motors not running
6.Plugged filter
7.Vacuum float cage clogged
8.Vacuum float shut off
3.Disconnect suction hose from squeegee, flush squeegee & hoses
4.Check all hose connections for looseness or damage
5.Reset circuit breaker or repair loose connection
6.Clean filter element in vacuum manifold
7.Clean perforated metal thoroughly
8.Excessive solution in recovery tank. Excessive foam buildup, change cleaning chemical mixture (use
| 9. | Air leaks in suction hose and connection | 9. | Repair or replace hose and connection |
| 10.Air leaks at recovery tank cover and/or | 10.Repair or replace seal or hose | ||
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| manifold hose |
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| 11.Drain hose or drain plug leakage or not | 11.Close, repair, or replace drain plug | ||
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| in recovery tank |
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| 1. | Side squeegee blades have poor contact | 1. | Readjust blades for proper contact |
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Water spills from | 2. | Squeegee blades worn or damaged | 2. | Replace & adjust |
squeegee | 3. Too much solution being applied before | 3. | Shut off solution flow | |
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| making turns |
| turning |
| 4. | Brushes rotating opposite direction | 4. | Check switch positions |
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Squeegee leaves wet | 1. | Lift actuator out of adjustment | 1. Adjust | |
spots | 2. | Squeegee wheels out of adjustment | 2. Adjust | |
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Squeegee makes | 1. | Blades worn or damaged | 1. | Replace |
excessive noise |
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SMART |
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