PROBLEM
CAUSE
SOLUTION
No power
Bad batteries
Replace batteries
Key not in "ON" position
Turn key "ON"
Main circuit breaker tripped
Contact Viper Distributor
Batteries need to be charged
Charge batteries (see Battery Charging)
Loose battery cable
Tighten loose cable(s)
Batteries not connected properly
Follow battery installation instructions
Bad brush switch
Contact Viper Distributor
Brush circuit breaker has tripped
Check brush motor for obstructions and reset breaker
Bad wiring
Contact Viper Distributor
Bad brush motor
Contact Viper Distributor
Carbon brushes worn out
Contact Viper Distributor
Bad solenoid
Contact Viper Distributor
Bad vacuum switch
Contact Viper Distributor
Bad wiring
Contact Viper Distributor
Bad vacuum motor
Contact Viper Distributor
Carbon brushes worn out
Contact Viper Distributor
Batteries need to be charged
Charge batteries (see Battery Charging)
Short run time
Batteries need maintenance
See Battery Maintenance in this manual
Bad cell in battery(s)
Replace batteries
Bad charger
Replace charger
Bad solution switch
Contact Viper Distributor
Clogged solution solenoid
Contact Viper Distributor
Clogged solution filter
Remove filter and clean
Solution line obstructed
Remove solution line and clean
Solution flow adjustment knob in need
of adjustment
Increase flow by twisting solution adjustment knob to the
right. Decrease flow by twisting solution adjustment knob
to the left.
Squeegee clogged
Clean debris off squeegee with damp towel
Poor water pick up
Squeegee blades worn
Install new squeegee blades
Squeegee not mounted correctly
Confirm that the squeegee assembly is securely fastened
to the machine and not loose fitting.
Vacuum hoses have a hole or are loose
Check hose connections and make sure they are firm.
Replace hose if damaged.
Vacuum hose may be clogged
Check hose for debris and remove any clog.
Drain hose stopper is loose
Tighten drain plug.
Batteries need to be charged
Charge batteries (see Battery Charging)
Vacuum motor is loose
Tighten vac motor mounting screws. Do not overtighten
or damage will occur.
Recovery tank lid is loose
Confirm the clear recovery tank lid is securely in place.
Recovery tank inlet hole is clogged
Drain recovery tank and tilt tank on side. Check the inlet
hole for debris and remove debris.
Recovery tank is full
Drain recovery tank.
Float shut off is clogged
Remove float shut off from inside recovery tank and
remove any debris.
BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING
Brush motor does
not run
Vacuum motor
does not run
Little or no solution
flow
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