BRAVE
Machine Troubleshooting
Trouble
Poor cleaning
action
Machine will not
draw chemical
Low operating
pressure
Excessive,
unusual noise
Excessive back
pressure
Pump motor will
not start (motor
odes not hum)
Specifications
14
Possible Cause Remedy
Hard water.
Low pressure.
Little or no chemical being
drawn.
Improper chemical.
Improper chemical mixture. Mix chemicals per the label.
Low discharge pressure.
No chemical solution.
Motor runs slow.
Spray tip worn or wrong
size.
Dirty or worn check valves
in water pump
Air leak in inlet plumbing.
Defective water pump.
Leaking discharge hose.
Defective unloader valve.
Chemical Tank ball valve
not fully open
Defective pump.
Defective motor.
Spray tip built up with lime. Remove and clean, or replace
No power.
Defective motor ON/OFF
switch.
Defective motor.
800-350-8739
Connect machine to water
softener.
See "low operating pressure."
See "machine will not draw
chemical."
Obtain proper chemical.
Follow all mixing, handling,
application, and disposal
instructions.
See "low operating pressure."
chemical tank ball valve not in
"up position".
See "Pump engine starts slow or
overheats and stops."
Replace with spray tip specified in
the GENERAL section of MODEL
SPECIFICATIONS.
See PUMP
TROUBLESHOOTING.
Tighten all fittings.
See PUMP
TROUBLESHOOTING.
If a water leak is found, DO NOT
OPERATE THE MACHINE.
Disconnect the power and replace
hose.
Repair or replace unloader valve.
Open inlet ball valve completely
in "up position"
See PUMP
TROUBLESHOOTING.
Call service technician or take
engine to repair/warranty station.
spray tip with tip specified in the
GENERAL section of MODEL
SPECIFICATIONS. Flush
machine per FLUSHING in
MACHINE MAINTENANCE.
Use a different outlet, check
fuses in main disconnect switch.
Replace fuse if blown.
Call service technician.
Call service technician, or take
motor to Repair/Warranty station.
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