PROBLEM
CAUSE
POSSIBLE SOLUTION
Cannot remove brushes
(a) Turning brushes the wrong
way. They have left-hand
threads.
(b) Threads too tight.
(a) Turn clockwise to remove.
See page 15 for details.
(b) Use a socket on the brush
and a wrench on the shaft.
See page 15 for details.
Poor stripping performance.
Leaves wax on floor.
(a) Problem with stripper.
(b) Brushes worn to less than
3/4”.
(c) Brush drive belt or engine
clutch belt slipping.
(a) Check dilution ratio. Find a
better stripper.
(b) Replace brushes.
(c) Tighten belts. See pages 16,
17, 18.
Excessive splashing
Splash guard too high off floor.
Lower splashguard. Page 29.
Solution pushed by splash guard. Splash guard touching floor.
Raise splash guard. Page 29.
Brushes not turning, brushes
turning too slow, smell burning
rubber.
(a) Engine clutch belt slipping or
damaged.
(b) Brush drive belt slipping or
damaged.
(c) Floor too rough for brushes
to overcome the friction.
Could happen on a rough
concrete floor.
(a) Tighten or replace engine
clutch belt. Pages 16, 17.
(b) Tighten or replace brush
drive belt. Page 18.
(c) Tighten both belts. Put plenty
of liquid on the floor.
Machine pulls excessively or in
an unusual way.
Brush drive not level.
Level brush drive. Page 13.
Nothing I find here fixes the
problem.
Problem could have several
causes. Everything cannot be
covered here.
Read IMPORTANT below.
TROUBLE-SHOOTING
THE MACHINE
IMPORTANT
•
THE TROUBLE-SHOOTING TIPS ARE NOT INTENDED TO TAKE THE PLACE OF
AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
•
IF YOU ARE UNSURE OF WHAT TO DO—THEN DO NOT DO ANYTHING,
EXCEPT TO CONTACT AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
•
BEFORE WORKING ON THIS MACHINE, YOU MUST BE FAMILIAR WITH THE
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL.
- 34 -
Summary of Contents for Big Bertha
Page 2: ...2...
