TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM

PROBABLE CAUSE

1.Worn scrubbing brushes

2.Incorrect method of operation

Poor scrubbing action

3.Wrong cleaning agent or mixture

4.Poor solution distribution

5.Brushes won’t turn

REMEDY

1.Inspect brushes. Replace if brushes are worn to 3/4” or less.

2.Check scrubbing procedure, brush pressure, solution flow & cleaning agent used - all are important to the process

3.Use A-L recommended materials

4.Check solution strainer & feed hoses for obstructions - clean if necessary. Check valve & rest of solution control system for proper operation.

5.Check wiring connections

Water splashes from sides

1.

Scrub deck bumpers, poor contact with floor

of scrub deck

2.

Squeegee blades word or damaged

 

3. Too much solution

1.Readjust blades for proper contact

2.Replace & adjust

3.Shut off solution flow 5-10 ft. before making turns

1. Broom jammed

Poor sweeping2. Hopper full

3. Broom not adjusted properly

4. Worn or damaged flaps

5. Worn broom

1.Remove any obstruction

2.Empty

3.Refer to broom adjustment in maintenance section

4.Inspect for damage - replace or adjust by referring to maintenance section

5.Inspect for damage or wear - refer to maintenance section

Sweep does not

1.

Hopper is raised

1. Lower hopper

function

2.

Hopper switch out of adjustment

2. Adjust hopper switch

Poor dust control at main

1.

Broom chamber & hopper flaps worn

broom

 

 

 

2.

Impellor fan failure - shaft key broken or

 

 

electric motor not operating

 

3.

Filter plugged

1.Check condition of flaps. Replace torn or badly worn flaps. Side flaps can be adjusted of not damaged.

2.Check & repair

3.Engage shaker switch or check filter

Hopper will not lift

1.

Load too heavy

1.

Low dump partial load

 

2.

Defective lift actuator

2.

Repair or replace actuator

 

 

 

 

 

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