Hoover Road Rat Wet & Dry Cleaner - Manual (Page 6)

4. If you have a
problem
Problem: Cleaner won’t run Problem: Cleaner won’t pick up
Problem: Dirt or liquid leaking
from cleaner
Possible cause
Possible solution
• Not firmly plugged in
• Plug in firmly
• No voltage to vacuum
• Check vehicle fuse or breaker
• Check vacuum fuse located
inside the plug
• Blown fuse/tripped breaker
• Replace vehicle fuse/reset breaker
• Replace vacuum fuse with FST-
type slow blow 10 amp/250 fuse
Possible cause
Possible solution
• Collector cup full
• Empty cup
• Nozzle or tools clogged
• Empty cup and clean filter; blot
filter dry
Possible cause
Possible solution
• Collector cup overfilled
• Empty cup
If a minor problem occurs, it can usually
be solved quite easily when the cause
is found by using the checklist below.
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Lubrication
The motor bearings are permanently
lubricated. The addition of lubricant
could cause damage.
Therefore, do
not lubricate the motor bearings.
Align filter frame with separator frame
and press edges together.
3-8 3-6 3-7
Replace filter/separator assembly into
collector cup.
If soiled, wipe motor/handle section with
a damp cloth.
Do not immerse in
water.
Reattach cup assembly to motor as
shown.