WeeksCleaningService
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- Jul 13, 2009
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Ok, I'm going to ask you all to put on your thinking caps for a bit here. I'll try to explain the problem as best as I can, but first here is some info you'll need to get an idea of what i'm working on.
Equipment:
White Magic Pro 1200 with #5.6 Roots blower in a Chevy Express 2000 (bought brand new in 2000)
Problem:
The problem started about 3 weeks ago, when I noticed i was loosing power as I was cleaning carpet. The machine would die down then come back, and it would do this periodically when there was a load. So I checked the belts in the machine and they were loose and worn out, so I bought 4 new belts and replaced them all using the proper replacement sizes. Well, about 2 weeks later, the machine would bog down and screech really loud under a load. I immediately turned off the machine and did the following work on it:
Replaced belt tensioner pulley, checked the 4 belts, replaced serpentine belt, cleaned Roots blower with 1.5 gal. of kerosene, checked all oil (they were changed less than 100 hours ago), cleaned top filter (also cleaned within the last 100 hours), and topped off grease.
It will only bog down and squeal when under a load. Sound seems to be coming from the blower area, but it's hard to tell considering the sound echos throughout the entire van, so it may be coming from anywhere.
If you have any info that can help me I'd greatly appreciate it. Thank you for your time and input.
Equipment:
White Magic Pro 1200 with #5.6 Roots blower in a Chevy Express 2000 (bought brand new in 2000)
Problem:
The problem started about 3 weeks ago, when I noticed i was loosing power as I was cleaning carpet. The machine would die down then come back, and it would do this periodically when there was a load. So I checked the belts in the machine and they were loose and worn out, so I bought 4 new belts and replaced them all using the proper replacement sizes. Well, about 2 weeks later, the machine would bog down and screech really loud under a load. I immediately turned off the machine and did the following work on it:
Replaced belt tensioner pulley, checked the 4 belts, replaced serpentine belt, cleaned Roots blower with 1.5 gal. of kerosene, checked all oil (they were changed less than 100 hours ago), cleaned top filter (also cleaned within the last 100 hours), and topped off grease.
It will only bog down and squeal when under a load. Sound seems to be coming from the blower area, but it's hard to tell considering the sound echos throughout the entire van, so it may be coming from anywhere.
If you have any info that can help me I'd greatly appreciate it. Thank you for your time and input.
