My 07 has lost some power when vacumming carpet, it is about 6 years old, how would I know if it was the clutch?
1952324
The clutch turns only the brush-- it's a safety feature to allow slippage if rug yarn or something stalls the brush. If the brush were 'direct drive' a bound-up brush could stall the motor and possibly burn it out. So if you're losing vacuum (suction) it could be leakage somewhere, and the first place I'd look is the flexible tube that is apparent when you look at the underside of the unit. If you still suspect the brush look at the brush and the bearings for hair or yarn wrapped at the ends. It doesn't take much to bind and stall the brush. You can pop the brush out easily to check the bearings. There are several good videos available on the internet that show disassembly and reassembly. If you're brave you can carefully feel is the brush is turning with your fingertips curled under the front edge; it should have a strong rotational pull. The brush is a 'wear item,' like car tires [as is the clutch]. But if you do this, be careful and be ready to disengage the brush or unplug the sweeper. Again, check out the on-line videos. Hope this helps.
1952325
I agree with Conservative Robert. On ours, the flexible tube on the bottom had holes in it, so if suction is your only problem that is probably what it is. And the brush gets hair stuck at the ends which bind it.
1952326
Look at you're vacuum and see if you're brush is turning ,if not is the clutch gone bad
1952327
It's probably a dirty filter. You can wash and dry them or buy a new ones for about $12 each (pre-canister and HEPA). Made a world of difference when I cleaned mine--wondered why it ran like doo-doo after 10 years since they're supposed to never lose suction. Apparently they aren't miracle machines--you do need to clean/replace the filters occasionally.
833322
I found cleaning the pump intake solved the problem. When I took my out, it had cat hair plugging the intake side. Once I got it cleaned out, it works like new!
527800
Been there, done that. It's likely the conveyor motor and it isn't supposed to do that. Unfortunately, I became very good friends with customer service. I went through a replacement motor and two different replacement units. It was never right. I finally gave up and bought a different litter box.
473135
I agree. Sounds like the clutch or the gear box.....or both. Mine was junk after 3 months, nobody would do warranty work on it, and I haven't bought another one since.
1467047
The unit I put it in was a late 09 I think. Had no problems. Don't have the vacuum any more gave it to my son. So can't really double check manufacturer date etc. Got a wiring schematic online which was some what helpful. Seemed to have more power than when it was running before with old motor.
877780
Make sure the clutch is totally engaged. You can contact Jet's tech department is you continue to have problems. They can be reached atg 800-274-6846.
2069123
Check Switch.Check for broken wires then check the plugs.If your fimiliar with electricty check to see if your getting power to the motor hope this helps
1979197
If the MAF is giving you a check light on the dash from being dirty than yes I would disconnect to reset the ECU. Other than that it depends on the make and model whether it's recommended. Disconnecting could never hurt though.
989243
Either you have an overloaded circuit, try different out in a different room to see if same happens, if so then your vacuum start up has a heavy draw, which could mean a motor issue.
1325899
First thing to check is the clutch cable on the left side of the machine to a roller and under a black cover.There is a 4" piece of plastic on that cable covering the adjustment plate,that is where you adjust the cable tension.Pull on the part of the cable below that and see if it engages the belt tensioner and works if so the cable needs tightenining,it is easier to detach it from the handle adjust it on the plate and reconnect into the handlebar.Now if that doesn't work remove the black plastic cover between the engine and blower it's only 2 screws and follow your cable and make sure it's hooked on the belt tensioner which has a roller on it,there is also a spring on the bottom of the tensioner plate to pull the tensioner off the belt when the pressure is releived.It is easy if that's the problem,it could be a broken belt..still easy after removing that black plastic cover,within their you can fix most drive problems.
1265968
I would assume that it would. The clutch does not come up out of the floor like really old cars. The mat fits up under the pedals and there is a cutout for the accelator pedal.
1168378
Check air filter, check spark plug wires, check TPS. Look for vacuum line leak. Look for bad connector to MAP sensor. If carb check choke plate. Hope this helps.
1072817
If you never have done this before I would open it up and check for worn parts replace as needed or if not then reassemble with new grease and test. if it still makes noise the you have a bad part or parts or the electric motor is worn out.
934780
Yes, but if your electric PTO clutch is bad, as mine was, it will burn out the switch again. Check the clutch first for internal shorts which can cause too much current to flow through the switch. Zero Ohms is a definite short circuit. Resistance should be a few Ohms (not sure how many). 12V directly from the battery to the clutch terminals will determine whether the clutch operates.
1159645
My experience is as follows: You can take it to your local vacuum repair guy, who will charge you $44 to open the engine and clean it out. He will tell you that it will happen again and that you should have paid attention when he told you to get a bagged vacuum because the bag less ones have this problem chronically. I had been cleaning filters so it wasn't neglect on my part, though I do have three cats who shed. It's working fine again, but the next time it stops I will probably replace it. Good luck!
84985
There is a good chance there is dirt/dust or something in the carburetor. Same thing with mine went to repair shop under warranty, runs great now.
781181
I would pull your old unit out and look at it. Find out RPM most are 1 or 4. #2 check rotation, this is easily reversible. If it has an elongated shaft for a fan on the back. I've found that the dim's of the chassis are pretty generic. Also check your vacuum switch. That's what the rubber hose is going to. If you think the switch might be the only problem. Jump the wires across to bypass switch. If motor works you need to blow out or replace switch.