8
maintenance / troubleshooting
Remove the carpet height adjuster knob from the top of
the floor head cover. Remove the floor head cover, lifting
from the rear of the machine (Fig.7/3).
Lift the right side of the brushbar and lift the left hand
side and remove the brushbar from the power head
(Fig.7/4).
Remove the worn or broken belt from the motor drive
shaft.
Carefully remove any belt residue that may exist in the
belt area before replacing with a new belt.
Loop the new belt first over the motor drive shaft and
then over the agitator pulley.
Insert the right side of the brushbar in first by placing the
end cap down in the slot and then so the same with the
left side. Press firmly to make sure that each end is
completely inserted.
Check to make sure that the belt is centred on the
agitator pulley and that the brushbar turns.
Replace the vacuum head cover then reattach the carpet
height adjuster knob. Secure parts by screwing in one (1)
screw underneath the small wheel flap and the five (5)
screws on the underside of the vacuum cleaner.
8. Troubleshooting
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury,
unplug the vacuum cleaner before performing
maintenance or troubleshooting checks.
PROBLEM: Vacuum cleaner won't run
Cause:
Not properly plugged into electrical outlet.
Solution:
Plug in securely.
Cause:
No electricity in the electrical outlet.
Solution:
Check fuse or breaker.
Cause:
On/off switch not turned on.
Solution:
Push on/off switch to ‘on’.
Cause:
Motor thermostat has tripped.
Solution:
Switch off and unplug the vacuum cleaner.
Leave for one (1) hour before switching the
vacuum cleaner back on.
Cause:
Blown fuse/tripped breaker.
Solution:
Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse.
PROBLEM: Cleaner won’t pick up/loss of suction.
Cause:
Dirt container not installed properly.
Solution:
Review dirt container replacement.
Cause:
Dirt container full or blocked.
Solution:
Empty dirt container.
Cause:
Clogged filters.
Solution:
Remove, clean and replace filters.
PROBLEM: Accessories won’t pick up.
Cause:
Accessories are not attached correctly.
Solution:
Refer to section 5.
Cause:
TurboBrush / TurboTool is clogged.
Solution:
Refer to section 7.
Cause:
Hose / Stretch Hose is not installed correctly.
Solution:
Refer to section 7.
PROBLEM: Dust escaping from the vacuum cleaner.
Cause:
Dirt container full.
Solution:
Empty dirt container.
Cause:
Dirt container not installed correctly.
Solution:
Review dirt container replacement.
Cause:
Hose / Stretch Hose is not installed correctly.
Solution:
Review installation.
Cause:
Filter not installed completely.
Solution:
Remove, clean and replace filters.
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