Kärcher BRC 38/ C, Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
86342760 BRC 38/30 C
4-5
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
No Power, Nothing
Runs
Is the cord plugged in. Plug in cord.
Circuit breaker tripped in building. Reset breaker
Faulty switch. Call for service.
Faulty power cord or pigtail. Call for service.
Vacuum Motor Will Not
Run Vacuum circuit breaker tripped. Reset breaker
Faulty main vacuum switch. Call for service.
Loose wiring. Call for service.
Faulty vac motor. Call for service.
Vacuum Motor Runs
But Suction Is Poor Debris lodged in vac shoe. Remove debris from vac shoe.
Dome gasket defective or missing. Replace as necessary.
Dome is not seated properly. Make sure dome is in proper place on
tank.
Recovery tank full / float ball stuck in the
up position. Turn off vac motor. Drain and rinse
recovery tank.
Poor Or No Water Flow
(Carpet Is Streaky) Main pump switch off. Turn on.
Jets clogged or missing. Clean using a vinegar /water solution or
replace.
Solution filter clogged. Drain solution tank and clean solution
filter.
Faulty solenoid. Call for service.
Brush Does Not Spin
Brush switch off. Turn on brush switch.
Brush circuit breaker tripped. Reset circuit breaker.
Brush belt broken. Replace as necessary.
Faulty brush motor. Call for service.