Troubleshooting Chart - Kärcher BRC 46/38 C Operating Instructions Manual

PROBLEM
No Power, Nothing
Runs
Vacuum Motor Will Not
Run
Vacuum Motor Runs
But Suction Is Poor
Poor Or No Water Flow
(Carpet Is Streaky)
Brush Does Not Spin
CAUSE
Is the cord plugged in.
Circuit breaker tripped in building.
Faulty switch.
Faulty power cord or pigtail.
Vacuum circuit breaker tripped.
Faulty main vacuum switch.
Loose wiring.
Faulty vac motor.
Debris lodged in vac shoe.
Dome gasket defective or missing.
Vacuum hose cracked or hose cuff loose.
Recovery tank full / float ball stuck in the
up position.
Main pump switch off.
Jets clogged or missing.
Solution filter clogged.
Faulty solenoid.
Brush switch off.
Brush circuit breaker tripped.
Brush belt broken.
Faulty brush motor.
BRC 46/38 C 86306850 12/27/07

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

SOLUTION
Plug in cord.
Reset breaker
Call for service.
Call for service.
Reset breaker.
Call for service.
Call for service.
Call for service.
Remove debris from vac shoe.
Replace as necessary.
Replace or repair as necessary.
Turn off vac motor. Drain and rinse
recovery tank.
Turn on.
Clean using a vinegar /water solution or
replace.
Drain solution tank and clean solution
filter.
Call for service.
Turn on brush switch.
Reset circuit breaker.
Replace as necessary.
Call for service.
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