I have a Polaris 180 that was always turning to the right no matter how I positioned the head float or thruster jet. It turned out that both sets of bearings in the rear right wheel and the idler wheel had to be replaced. They were too wobbly which caused the rear wheel to slip, so there was not enough power being transmitted to wheels on the right side of the Polaris.
Fix for Polaris 180 Going in Circles
- Thread starter JimM01
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That symptom can also be caused by the little plastic gear teeth on the inside of the wheels wearing out. On my 280, two of the wheels are gear driven, while the third wheel is driven by the idler wheel between it and the driven wheel up front. When one of the driven wheels gets damaged, you can swap it with the wheel that is driven by the idler wheel. 8)
Of course, that trick only works the first time.
Of course, that trick only works the first time.
180 = 280
280 just has the extra jet and wider suction tube and oval snap bag.
I would also check the hose swivels.
280 just has the extra jet and wider suction tube and oval snap bag.
I would also check the hose swivels.