Page 32
CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Image 20 Operator's Manual
The machine will not run.
1. Machine does not have power...
1. Make sure the machine is connected to
the correct frequency and voltage, and
all connections are tight.
There is no suction.
1. Vacuum motor may not be running...
1. Be sure the vacuum/accessory switch for
the vacuum motor is at the “ON” position.
2. Vacuum/accessory motor switch may
be defective.
2. Contact an authorized service person.
3. There may be a loose motor
3. Contact an authorized service person.
connection..
4. There may be an obstruction in the
4. Remove the obstruction.
vacuum hose....
5. Motor brushes may be worn...
5. Replace the motor brushes.
6. Drain valve may be open...
6. Close the drain valve.
7. Dome gasket may be worn or
7. Replace the gasket.
damaged...
8. Vacuum hose may be damaged...
8. Replace the hose.
9. Vacuum intake screen clogged...
9. Remove and clean lint screen on vacuum
stand pipe.
Uneven or no spray from the
1. The spray/brush switch may be
1. Turn the switch to "I".
jets.
defective...
2. The spray tips may be dirty, plugged
2. Clean or replace the tips
or worn...
3. The hose may be kinked...
3. Inspect the hose.
The drain valve leaks.
1. The drain valve gaskets may be worn
1. Replace the gaskets.
or damaged...
2. There may be lint or dirt in the drain
2. Clean or replace the drain valve.
valve...
The solution pump runs
1. The spray tips may be plugged...
1. Clean the spray tips.
but no solution comes out
of the spray nozzle
2. The spray solenoid may be damaged...
2. Replace spray solenoid.
3. The solution screen may be plugged...
3. Clean or replace the nozzle.
4. The pump may be worn...
4. Contact an authorized service person.
5. The hose may be kinked...
5. Inspect the hose.
The solution pump leaks.
1. There may be a faulty seal in the pump...
1. Contact an authorized service person.
2. The pump may be worn...
2. Contact an authorized service person.
The float switch may not
1. The switch may be damaged...
1. Contact an authorized service person.
be shutting off or turning on.
Brush motor doesn't run.
1. Circuit breaker tripped...
1. Reset circuit breaker.
2. Switch is bad...
2. Contact an authorized service person.
3. Motor is bad....
3. Contact an authorized service person.
PROBLEM
CAUSE
ACTION
HOW TO CORRECT PROBLEMS IN THE MACHINE