TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
EXP 98363 08/25/04
4-7
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
Belt broken.
Remove belt cover on right side of
machine.
Inspect belt.
Replace if necessary.
Faulty switch. Replace.
Faulty circuit breaker. Replace
Brush Not Turning
Faulty brush motor.
If the belt, circuit breaker, and switch
have been tested and found to be in
good working order, the brush motor
may need to be replaced.
Worn Bearings
Squealing or grinding sound in brush
housing.
Replace bearings.
Carpet Not Getting
Clean
Severe soil conditions
Make several passes at right angles to
each other.
Use a pre-spray.
Carpet Too Wet
Worn spray jet(s)
Replace spray jets which are producing
more than a fine mist.
Solution filter screen clogged.
Clean solution filter screen located
inside lower tank near the front.
Spray jet(s) clogged.
Clean or replace jets. Do not use a
wire to clean jet. Damaged jets will
cause over-saturation.
Pump not running.
Check for and correct any loose wires.
Repair or replace.
Carpet Not Getting Wet
Solution valve adjustment.
Adjust solution valve cable until valve
operates when handle is pulled.
Align slit in jet parallel with center line
of brush.