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TROUBLESHOOTING 

ALWAYS UNPLUG THE MACHINE BEFORE 
DISCONNECTING OR CONNECTING ANY WIRES OR 
COMPONENTS 

SYMPTOM 

POSSIBLE CAUSE 

Low pressure 

Plugged or dirty inlet filter; 
Pump is leaking 
Pump valve(s) damaged; 
Pressure regulator valve is worn and leaking water back into the holding tank 
even while spraying from the tool; 

No spray 

Solution tank is empty; 
Quick couplings on solution line are not completely connected to machine or tool; 
Spray tip(s) plugged; 
Pump motor is not running 
Plugged/dirty pump inlet filter; 
Plugged or damaged solution hose or quick disconnect 

Pump not 
running 

No power to pump  --  no power to cord 
On/off switch is bad; 
Pump motor is getting power but won’t run – check motor brushes; 

Low suction 

Recovery tank lid not sealed; 
Dirty vacuum inlet screen; 
Vac hose loose or cracked; 
Vacuum gasket is damaged or compressed 

No suction 

Recovery tank is full; 
Vacuum is not running – bad switch or bad vacuum 

Always use original equipment replacement parts.  
Contact your distributor for additional information or to arrange for service. 

Summary of Contents for PE1200

Page 1: ...Prospector PE1200 INFORMATION OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING THE MACHINE Priority Manufacturing...

Page 2: ...ion Cautions 3 Set Up Operating Instructions 6 Your New Machine 4 Warranty 7 System Features 4 Troubleshooting 8 Chemicals 4 Parts List 9 Tools Accessories 4 Exploded View 10 Machine Specifications Ma...

Page 3: ...o rain or snow and keep from extremes in temperature Store in a heated location Use the machine indoors Do not use outdoors Do not use this machine to dry vacuum before wet cleaning Do not use with da...

Page 4: ...oblem caused by a chemical build up is not covered by warranty If foaming occurs as you clean use a defoamer either in the recovery tank or on the area being cleaned to prevent overflow which can caus...

Page 5: ...y Hose connects here Solution Tank Fill Hole VIEWS OF THE MACHINE FRONT VIEW Pump Switch Vacuum Switch 4 REAR VIEW Latches Power Cord Pigtails Switches Wand Holder Loading Wheels Pressure Gauge Reads...

Page 6: ...n the front of the machine 5E Turn on the water at the source The solution tank will fill with water and when it reaches capacity a valve will shut off the water flow Once the water in the solution ta...

Page 7: ...ine or tool Spray tip s plugged Pump motor is not running Plugged dirty pump inlet filter Plugged or damaged solution hose or quick disconnect Pump not running No power to pump no power to cord On off...

Page 8: ...Priority Manufacturing Prospector PE1200...

Page 9: ...10A 40 00401 2 Switch DPDT 34 41 00540 1 Hose Pump to unloader 11 50 00153 1 Dual Cord Light 35 39 00004 2 Latch 12 41 09515 1 Switch Plate 36 39 00003 2 Latch Strike 13 41 00512 1 Hose Pump Inlet 37...

Page 10: ...parts shipping of the new part and labor Manufacturer will ship parts via normal ground delivery prior to the return of the defective parts at normal charge to the Distributor Extra charges for expedi...

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