Sears 175 - Manual (Page 11)

TROUBLE SHOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS*
1. Neither vacuum motor nor pump motor
runs.
1. Be sure power switch is in "ON* position.
2. Be sure power cord is plugged In securely.
3. Check wall electrical outlet (by plugging in a known
working electrical appliance).
2. Vacuum motor runs, but there Is no
spray at the nozzle.
1. Be sure Short Cord from Power Head to Solution Tank is
securely plugged Into receptacle on the Power Head,
2. Check that Solution Tank is full,
3. Be sure Pump Switch Is in the “HI" or “LO* position.
4. Nozzle Ports may be clogged. See Illustration below to
unclog,
3. Spray from the floor nozzle does not
come out evenly.
1. Unclog the Nozzle Port. See illustration below,
4. Motor runs but cleaner does not pick up
solution from carpet (no exhaust from
top of cleaner),
1, Recovery Tank Is full of dirty water and must be emptied.
2, Check for clogged hose or nozzle, Clogs could result from
picking up material such as carpet strings, shoe laces, etc.
5. Spray connections leak.
1. Disassemble nut at leaking connection, Be sure washer is
properly seated. Reassemble and tighten securely.
* If the ‘Possible Solutions' to "Problems' listed In the chart do not correct the problem, take your cleaner to a Sears
Service Center for professional service. Repairs not listed In this chort require professional ond specific knowledge
of this model cleaner and could result In safety hazards and personal Injury if not mode by a qualified Sears Service
Technician,
TO UNCLOG NOZZLE PORT
See Figure 18
1. Insert the point of a needle or pin into Spray Port to
unclog.
NOTE; Do not let the point of needle or pin touch any
part of the Spray Pad surface or Spray Pad will not
spray solution properly.