Operator`s manual
Clarke
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Operator's Manual - Image 14 Page 15
HOW TO CORRECT PROBLEMS IN THE MACHINE
PROBLEM CAUSE ACTION
The machine will not run. 1. Machine does not have power... 1. Make sure the machine is connected
to the correct frequency and voltage,
and all connections are tight.
There is no suction. 1. Vacuum motor may not be running... 1. Be sure the vacuum/accessory switch
is at the vacuum/accessory position.
2. Vacuum intake screen clogged. 2. Remove and clean lint screen on
vacuum stand pipe.
3. There may be a loose motor connection. 3. Contact an authorized service person.
4. There may be an obstruction in the 4. Remove the obstruction.
vacuum hose....
5. Motor brushes may be worn... 5. Replace the motor brushes.
6. Drain may be open... 6. Connect recovery hose.
7. Dome may be worn or 7. Replace the gasket or dome.
damaged...
8. Vacuum hose may be damaged... 8. Replace the hose.
9. Vacuum/Accessory switch 9. Contact an authorized service person.
may be defective.....
Uneven or no spray from 1. The Accessory/Floor valve may be 1. Turn the valve to Floor positon.
the jets. in wrong position..
2. The spray tip may be dirty, plugged or 2. Clean or replace the tip.
worn...
3. The hose may be kinked... 3. Inspect the hose.
4. Inline filter may be plugged... 4. Clean filter.
5. Out of solution... 5. Add solution to tank.
The solution pump runs 1. The spray tips may be plugged... 1. Clean the spray tips.
but no solution comes out
of the spray nozzle. 2. The solution screen may be plugged... 3. Clean and replace.
3. The pump may be worn... 4. Contact an authorized service person.
4. The hose may be kinked... 5. Inspect the hose.
The solution pump leaks. 1. There may be a faulty seal in the pump.. 1. Contact an authorized service person.
2. The pump may be worn.... 2. Contact an authorized service person.
The float switch may not 1. The ball may be damaged or obstructed 1. Inspect and clear obstruction.
be shutting off or turning on.
Brush motor doesn't run. 1. Circuit breaker tripped... 1. Reset circuit breaker.
2. Switch is bad... 2. Contact an authorized service person.
3. Motor is bad.... 3. Contact an authorized service person.
4. Belt is broken.... 4. Contact an authorized service person.