Bissell 16981 Troubleshooting - continued, Dirtlifter PowerBrush does not turn, Possible Causes

Troubleshooting - continued

Dirtlifter® PowerBrush® does not turn.
Possible Causes	Remedies

The Brush Belt or Pump Belt may be broken.

Turn the machine OFF and unplug from the outlet. To check if a Brush Belt has broken,

you will need a flat head screwdriver. Insert the blade end into the lower slot of the Belt Access door to release the lower snap. If necessary, insert the blade end into the upper slot to release the upper snap. Examine for belt breakage. The Brush Belt should be visible, looped around the motor shaft.

If it is broken or missing, please refer to Part Numbers and Descriptions on page 17 before calling Consumer Services. Complete installation instructions will accompany the replacement belt.

Vacuum not picking up solution.
	Possible Causes	Remedies
	ReadyTools™ switch may be at the	Set ReadyTools™ switch to either Tools or
	wrong setting for the cleaning job.	PreTreat or Floor Cleaning.
	Drain cap may be missing or not	Remove Tank-in-Tank,™loosen and
	properly installed at back of	re-tighten Drain Cap.
	Tank-in-Tank.™
	Tank-in-Tank™lid is not	Re-install lid; refer to The Basics section.
	properly installed.

Tank-in-Tank™is not properly seated.

Tank-in-Tank™must be firmly seated to function; remove and reseat Tank-in-Tank.™

Poor tool position.	Adjust angle; apply more downward pressure.
(Hand held attachments only).
Tank-in-Tank™has picked up	Empty Tank-in-Tank,™refer to
maximum dirty water.	The Basics section.

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