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    polaris listing badly and doing other strange things

    Problem solved. After taking the Polaris apart the first time, and removing some debris from the vacuum jets, I wondered how the debris got there. Which led me to check the in-line screen filter. Turns out it had failed (and badly). I should have checked the filter in the first place of...
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    polaris listing badly and doing other strange things

    ok. rear jet has lots of pressure, scrubber tail has lots of pressure. vacuum has no pressure, and wheels not turning at all. does this mean I need to take the thing apart to look for a clog or loose hose? i'm just a little bit worried i'll get it apart and then not be able to get it back...
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    polaris listing badly and doing other strange things

    thanks to you both. I think I already ruled out the float, and there is nothing stuck in the pickup hole. the idea about the internal clog makes a lot of sense. did not have a chance to work on it today before dark, but tomorrow will check the rear jet and the wheel rpm. thanks again, will...
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    polaris listing badly and doing other strange things

    I've had a Polaris 280 for about 3 months. It has worked perfectly up until now. When resting on the bottom of the pool (switched off) it lists forward so that only one tire is touching the pool bottom. Basically it is pointed straight downward, with the high point being the float in the...