OPERATION
13
Scout
t
37B (3--01)
MACHINE TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Cause
Remedy
Poor sweeping performance
Main brush worn out
Replace main brush
Main Brush not properly adjusted
Adjust main brush lift handle to
obtain correct brush pattern
Main Brush not level with floor
Adjust brush pattern
Hopper full
Empty hopper
Dust filter clogged
Remove and clean dust filter
Brush jammed with debris
Remove debris
Hopper lip or dust skirt not
properly adjusted
Adjust hopper lip or dust skirt
Brush drive belts slipping or
broken
Adjust or replace belts
Dusting
Dust filter clogged
Remove and clean filter
Filter not seated correctly against
its seals
Remove and re--install filter
Dust filter damaged
Replace dust filter
Hopper full
Empty hopper
Clogged ducts
Clean ducts
Ducts not engaging seals or seals
damaged
Adjust or replace seals
Dust skirts not properly adjusted
or are damaged
Adjust or replace dust skirts
Vacuum fan not operating
Fan drive sheave or impeller key
is broken. Check drive belt
Brush pattern not even
Main brush not lowering evenly
due to debris jam
Remove main brush and debris
Bail arm not level
Adjust arm position
Main brush spring arm may be out
of adjustment
Adjust arm position
Main brush not seated correctly
on drive cups
Remove and re--install main brush
Machine will not travel
Flat belt broken
Replace belt
Oil on flat belt or shaft
Clean belt and sheaves
Clutch shaft arm loose or out of
adjustment
Adjust arm
Clutch cable broken or out of
adjustment
Replace or adjust cable
Rear drive wheel jammed
Free wheel
Motor drive belt broken or slipping Replace or adjust belt
Excessive belt wear or
breakage
Belt is over--tensioned or
under--tensioned, causing
slippage
Adjust belt tension
Belt sheaves have moved out of
adjustment
Align sheaves
Belt or sheaves have dirt or oil on
them
Clean sheaves and belt
