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Maintenance
Machine Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
CAUSE
SOLUTION
Poor or no water pick-up
Squeegee out of adjustment
Adjust squeegee
Debris caught on squeegee
Remove debris
Worn squeegee blades
Rotate or replace squeegee
blades
Vacuum hose clogged
Clear obstruction from hose
Vacuum hose disconnected from
squeegee or recovery tank
Reconnect vacuum hose
Vacuum hose damaged
Replace vacuum hose
Recovery tank not sealed
Place recovery tank dome
on tank. Replace damaged
gaskets.
Foam filling recovery tank
Empty recovery tank
Use less or different
detergent
Use defoamer
Vacuum motor does not run, or runs slowly
Recovery tank full
Drain recovery tank
Recovery tank float system dirty
Clean float system
Circuit breaker tripped
Reset circuit breaker
Loose connection
Check motor wires and
connections
Faulty vacuum switch
Replace switch
Worn vacuum motor brushes
Replace brushes, check
commutator
Poor scrubbing performance
Debris caught in scrub brushes
Remove debris
Worn brushes or pads
Replace brushes or pads
Improper detergent, brush or pad
used
Contact equipment or appli-
cation specialist
Low scrub brush down pressure
Increase brush pressure
Low battery charge
Charge batteries
Brush motors do not run, or runs slowly
Circuit breaker(s) tripped
Reset circuit breaker(s)
Loose connection
Check motor wires and
connection
Faulty brush motor contactor
Replace contactor
Worn brush motor brushes
Replace brushes, check
commutator
86400280 Operators Manual - Cutter 36V Standard
