Trouble Shooting - Castex GTC-170 Operator's Manual

TROUBLE SHOOTING

PROBLEM
Machine does not operate.
Vacuum motor does not
operate when switch operate when switch
activated.
Pump does not run; solution
will not dispense to floor will not dispense to floor.
Brush does not run.
Brush circuit breaker trips.
Brush does not clean floor.
Solution feed will not shut off.
Poor vacuum pickup or
streaking. streaking
Foam builds up in cover area
and/or foam exits motor
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GTC-170 (07–98)
CAUSE
Power cord not plugged in
Building circuit breaker tripped
Power cord/plug damaged
Electrical malfunction
Worn motor brushes
Electrical malfunction
MODE switch is in wrong position
Solution tank is empty or low
Quick-disconnect not connected
Tank filter is plugged
Solution feed tube is plugged
Electrical or pump malfunction
MODE switch is in wrong position
Circuit breaker is tripped
Drive belt broken
Electrical malfunction
Excessive brush pressure
Electrical malfunction
Excessive soil may require several
passes to clean
Brush worn
Improper chemical for job
MODE switch in improper position
Pump malfunction
Squeegee intake slots plugged
Improper squeegee adjustment
Poor gasket seal on tank cover
Worn or damaged squeegee blades
Excessive or improper chemical used
Solution level too high
Air leak in cover gasket
Home Find... Go To..
OPERATION
SOLUTION
Plug into proper receptical
Reset breaker
Repair or replace
Call Service Center
Call Service Center
Call Service Center
Move switch to proper position
Fill solution tank
Connect properly
Remove and clean filter
Remove and clean tube
Call Service Center
Move switch to proper position
Reset breaker (reduce brush
pressure)
Call Service Center
Call Service Center
Reduce brush pressure
Call Service Center
Double scrub area
Replace brush
Select proper chemical
Move switch to proper position
Call Service Center
Clean
Adjust
Repair or replace
Replace blades
Drain tank and refill with proper
dilution
Reduce solution level below chain
Repair or replace
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