Problem Solving - Eureka 6980 Series Owner's Manual

PROBLEM SOLVING

NOTE: Turn off the switch and unplug the electrical cord before servicing.
PROBLEM
Motor will not start.
Motor suddenly stops.
Does not clean the carpet
or floor.
No suction at the end of
the hose.
Headlight not working.
Noise from the brush roll
area.
Cleaner is hard to push.
12
CAUSE
3
Electric Plug
3
Thermal Cut Off
3
Filters
3
Dust Compartment
3
Belt
3
Brush Roll
3
Hose
3
Filter(s)
3
Hose
3
Light Bulb
3
Brush Roll
3
Belt
3
Belt
SOLUTION
Push plug securely into outlet.
Try another outlet.
Check circuit breaker.
Refer to page 4.
Clean or replace the filter(s). Hint: If picking up
fine dust, the filter may not look dirty but a fine
substance tends to reduce suction when it blocks
the airflow through the filter(s).
Be sure hose connection is inserted properly into
dust compartment.
Be sure the dust compartment is properly seated
into the cleaner body. See page 9.
Empty dust compartment.
Replace a cut, loose or out of shape belt.
Clean hair and thread from bristles and end cap
area. Replace brush roll if bristles are worn.
Remove any clogs from the hose that restrict the
airflow.
Clean or replace the filter(s). Hint: If picking up
fine dust, the filter may not look dirty, but a fine
substance tends to reduce suction when it blocks
the airflow through the filter(s).
Remove any clogs from the hose that restrict the
airflow.
Replace light bulb.
Remove powerhead hood and clean debris or
items from the brush roll area.
Replace a cut, loose or out of shape belt.
Replace a cut, loose or out of shape belt.