Minuteman ES 2832 - General Machine Troubleshooting

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GENERAL MACHINE TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Possible Cause Remedy
Worn or torn squeegee blades Rotate or replace blades
Squeegee out of adjustment Adjust so blades touch floor evenly
across entire width
Recovery tank full Empty recovery tank
Recovery tank drain hose leak Secure drain hose cap or replace
Recovery tank lid gasket leak Replace gasket lid cover properly
Debris caught in squeegee Clean squeegee
Vacuum hose clogged Remove debris and flush hose
Using too much solution Adjust solution control valves
Poor water pick-up
Vacuum hose to squeegee or recovery tank
disconnected to squeegee or damaged
Reconnect or replace squeegee hose
Worn brushes Rotate or replace brushes
Wrong brush or cleaning chemical Consult Minuteman
Debris caught on scrub brushes Remove debris
Moving machine too fast Slow down
Not using enough solution Adjust solution flow setting
Low battery charge Recharge batteries
Poor scrubbing performance
3 Bars Flashing on Battery Indicator Reduce scrub brush pressure.
Broken brush drive belts on cylindrical
system, replace belt(s).
Check power connection. Reconnect
plugs.
Reset machine: Turn key switch off and
restart.
Solution tank empty Fill solution tank
Recovery tank full Empty recovery tank
Solution lines, valves, filter or spray jets
clogged
Flush lines, and clean solution filter and
spray jets.
Inadequate solution flow or no
solution to the floor
Solution solenoid valve Clean or replace valve
Recovery tank full Empty recovery tank
No solution to off-aisle wand
spray jet
Solution tank empty Refill solution tank
Main system controller Check error fault codes
(See service manual)
Machine does not run
Tripped 100 amp circuit breaker Check for electrical short circuit
Reset machine: Reset and turn key switch
off and restart.
Drive system speed controller.
2 bars flashing on battery indicator.
Check error fault codes
(See service manual)
Reset machine: Turn key switch off and
restart.
No FWD/REV drive
Emergency stop switch tripped Activate switch by turning as indicated by
arrows.
Recovery tank full Empty recovery tank
Excessive foaming in recovery tank. Empty recovery tank.
Use less or change chemical.
Use defoaming agent.
Vacuum motor does not turn on
5 bars flashing on battery indicator. Check for motor overload.
Reset machine: Turn key switch off and
restart.
Debris box full Empty and clean debris box
Brushes worn Replace brushes
Poor sweeping performance
(Cylindrical System)
Bristles have taken a set Rotate brushes