Machine Troubleshooting; Vacuum - Chariot CV28 Operating Instructions Manual

PROBLEM
No power to machine
Little or no propel
Machine does not change
speeds
Forward speed only
Reverse speed only
Vacuum and brush do not
turn on
Poor vacuum performance
Brush motors do not run, or
run slowly
CAUSE
Battery disconnected
Emergency shut-off activated
Battery cables corroded
Faulty key switch
Low battery charge
Machine turned on with pedal not in
neutral position
Tripped circuit breaker
Controller overheated
Loose motor connection
Faulty throttle circuit or
potentiometer
Faulty drive reset circuit or switch
Faulty operator presence pedal
circuit or switch
Faulty platform circuit or switch
Brake over-ride engaged
Faulty brake circuit or over-ride
switch
Faulty speed control circuit or
switch
Faulty forward/reverse switch
Circuit breaker tripped
Full bag or clog in system
(bag full light on)
Debris caught in system
Low battery charge
Bag full light on
Circuit breaker(s) tripped
Low battery charge
Fault brush circuit or motor
86037810 CHARIOT® VACUUM 12/16/06

MACHINE TROUBLESHOOTING

SOLUTION
Check all battery cable connections
Reset
Clean connections
Replace switch
Charge batteries
Allow pedal to return to neutral.
Restart
Reset circuit breaker and check brush
Allow cool down period
Check wires and connections from
controller to motor
Check wires and connections from throttle
to controller and potentiometer resistance
Check wires, connections and switch
Check switch engagement, wires,
connections and switch
Check wires, connections and switch
Disengage brake over-ride
Check wires, connections and switch
Check wires, connections and switch
Replace switch
Reset
Replace bag, check for and remove
debris
Remove debris
Charge batteries
Replace bag or remove clog.
Reset circuit beaker(s)
Charge battery
Check wires, connections and motor
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