HOW TO CORRECT PROBLEMS IN THE MACHINE
PROBLEM
The machine does not remove all the
water from the floor.
The batteries do not give the normal
running time.
The cleaning is not even.
The machine does not run.
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CAUSE
The squeegee is up
The vacuum tank is full.
The screen filter is dirty.
There is an obstruction or damage in the
squeegee, squeegee hose or standpipe.
The vacuum motor is not running.
The squeegee hose is disconnected.
The squeegee blade is damaged, worn, or
incorrectly installed.
The squeegee pressure is not correctly
adjusted.
The gaskets on the cover of the recovery
tank are damaged.
The battery terminals are dirty or damaged.
The electrolyte level is too low.
The batteries are not fully charged.
The charger is damaged.
The battery is defective.
The batteries are disconnected.
The scrub brushes or pads are worn.
There is damage to the brush assembly,
casters or the solution valve.
The brush motors are not running
The solution level is low.
The machine loses power.
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Operator's Manual - FOCUS S28/L28/S33/L33/S38/L38 WB
ACTION
Lower the squeegee.
Drain the tank.
Clean the screen filter.
Remove the obstruction or repair the damage.
Check for tripped breaker. Have an authorized
service person make repairs.
Connect the hose.
Turn or replace the squeegee blade.
Correctly install the squeegee blade.
Adjust the pressure of the squeegee.
Replace the gaskets.
Clean the terminals and connectors. Replace
the damaged cables. Charge the batteries.
Add distilled water to each cell and charge the
batteries.
Charge the batteries for a full 16 hour charge.
Have an authorized service person repair the
charger.
Check voltage of each cell while discharging.
Connect the batteries.
Replace the scrub brushes or pads.
Have an authorized service person make
the needed repairs.
Check for tripped breaker, reset. Check
for loose connections.
Fill the solution tank.
NOTE: If the motors continue to stop
consult an authorized service person.
Reset the circuit breaker.
Check wire connection to traverse motor.
Replace the fuses.
Check the batteries connections.
Check parking brake overide lever
position (if installed)
NOTE: If the motors continue to stop,
consult an authorized service person.
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