186 MAX Operation & Service Manual186 Section7:Troubleshooting MAX Operation & Service Manual
MECHANICAL FAILURES
Tables 7-16 through 7-21 provide a list of possible mechanical failures and the steps to correct them. If
you need assistance, please contact your Brunswick Distributor or Brunswick Technical Support (BTS)
in the United States at 1-800-YES-BOWL, or internationally at 231-725-4966. For non emergency
support, e-mail techsupport@brunswickbowling.com.
List Of Mechanical Failure Categories
Duster Cloth Assembly - Table 7-16
Cleaning System - Table 7-17
Conditioning Appearance & Application - Table 7-18
Traction Drive System - Table 7-19
Electrical System - Table 7-20
Tablet - Table 7-21
Duster Cloth Assembly - Table 7-16
NOTE::VerifyerrorsourcethroughTabletdiagnostics.
Problem Cause Solution
Machine leaving lines of dust on
the lane.
1. Duster cloth is too wet
2. Duster clutch is too tight, cloth is not
advancing
1. Option 1: Verify correct cleaner pres-
sure.
Option 2: Adjust spray nozzles away from
duster cloth.
2. Loosen clutch adjustment
See Adjusting the duster cloth for more
information
Duster cloth is not dusting entire
lane.
1. Duster contact roller is not lowering
completely
2. Duster contact roller has at spots or
depressions
1. Option 1: Check for binding in roller
movement.
Option 2: Check for uneven winding of
cloth.
2. Option 1: Replace contact roller cushion
tube.
Option 2: Check lane for topography
problems.
Duster assembly chatters on
back of lane
1. Contact roller cushion has a at spot 1. Replace contact roller cushion tube
Duster cloth is dragging on lane
during return run
1. Clutch is adjusted too loose
2. Loose hub on duster cloth motor shaft
3. Hub on take up core is loose and slip-
ping
4. Duster cloth motor failure
1. Tighten clutch adjustment per manual
See Adjusting the duster cloth for more
information
2. Tighten set screw in hub
3. Repair or replace hub on cardboard take
up core
4. Verify motor function using Tablet diag-
nostics and replace if necessary