Eureka 2900 Series - Manual (Page 9)

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PROBLEM SOLVING
NOTE: Turn off the switch and unplug the electrical cord before servicing.
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
Motor will not start. Electric Plug q Push plug securely into outlet.
q Try another outlet.
q Check circuit breaker.
Motor suddenly stops. Thermal Cut Off q Page 2.
Does not clean the carpet or floor. Filters
Dust Bag
Hose
Belt
Brushroll
q Clean or replace the filters. Hint: If picking up
fine dust, the filters may
not look dirty but a
fine substance tends to reduce suction when it
blocks the airflow through the filter(s). Page 5.
q Replace the dust bag with a new dust bag.
Page 6.
q Be sure the dust bag is properly seated into the
cleaner body. Page 6.
q Be sure hose adapter is secure on back of
cleaner. Page 8.
q Remove any blockages from the hose that
restricts the airflow. Page 8.
q Check to see that the end of the hose is firmly
pressed into the hose retainer in the hood of
the vacuum.
q Check base hose and long hose. Page 8.
q Replace a broken, cut, loose or out of shape
belt.
q Clean hair and thread from bristles and end
cap area. Replace brush roll if bristles are worn.
No suction at the end of hose. Hose Adapter
Filters
Hose
Dust bag
q Be sure hose adapter is secure. Page 8.
q Clean or replace the filters. Hint: If picking up
fine dust, the filters may not look dirty, but a
fine substance tends to reduce suction when it
blocks the airflow through the filters.
q Remove any clogs from the hose that restricts
the airflow. Check base hose and long hose.
Page 8.
q Change dust bag.
Headlight not working. Light Bulb q Replace light bulb. Page 7.
Noise from the brush roll area. Brush Roll
Belt
q Remove hood and clean debris or items from
the brush roll area.
q Replace a broken, cut, loose or out of shape
belt. Page 6.
Cleaner is hard to push. Cleaner Height Setting
Belt
q Put handle in operating position. Tilt the cleaner
back to raise the front wheels off floor. Then turn
the knob to a higher setting.
q Replace a broken, cut, loose or out of shape
belt. Page 6.
Cleaner height knob will not turn Cleaner Height Setting q Hint: Put handle in operating position. Tilt the
cleaner back to raise the front wheels off floor.
Then turn the knob.
Questions? Call 1-800-282-2886 between 8 a.m. to 7:30
p.m., (CST), Monday - Friday and 10 a.m. to
6:30 p.m. (CST) Saturday and Sunday. Know
the model and serial numbers when you call.