I have a 40X20 inground pool. Yesterday my Hayward Navigator started giving me problems. All of a sudden it gets stuck in the corners or at the steps. If I turn it manually it does not make the usual patterns, it just goes straight until it gets to a wall or corner and gets stuck again. Any ideas on how to trouble shoot this problem? TIA
Hayward Navigator
- Thread starter rdpool
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No debris inside, check bearings and A frame - look good. Could it possibly be the gear box?
I would have a look in the gearbox as they will block very easy with long hair or any stringy type grass or leaf matter.
Navs have so many moving parts, internally as well, you basically have to open it up and go through it and check every part you can.
Mine was doing the same thing.
It walked on pool bottom fine, however it rarely turned. After taking apart the gearbox and cleaning, still it would work for about 15-30 minutes then stop turning.
After I replaced the gear box, for less than $20 on-line, it works well now.
I guess some of the gears wear worn, no real obvious signs or issues when I looked at it and the 10 or so gears inside.
Try cleaning the gear box first, if that does not work then I would replace gear box.
(Assuming it appears to walk well, and feet are in good shape and not to worn)
It walked on pool bottom fine, however it rarely turned. After taking apart the gearbox and cleaning, still it would work for about 15-30 minutes then stop turning.
After I replaced the gear box, for less than $20 on-line, it works well now.
I guess some of the gears wear worn, no real obvious signs or issues when I looked at it and the 10 or so gears inside.
Try cleaning the gear box first, if that does not work then I would replace gear box.
(Assuming it appears to walk well, and feet are in good shape and not to worn)
I found an inexpensive and easy to install "clip" that fits onto the pool main drain and keeps the Hayward Navigator from getting stuck. Go to http:/www.maindrainclipon.com and check it out.