I believe the rubber is worn out. Will that cause it not to move. I see the single wheel on the left rotating. It has two big wheels and one small wheel on the right.
Polaris not moving.
- Thread starter Jesusfreak
- Start date
- Jul 21, 2013
- 54,385
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
What model Polaris cleaner?
It is usually a clogged jet or water hose.
Check that the pressure relief valve by the quick disconnect is not leaking.
Check no hose joints are leaking.
It is usually a clogged jet or water hose.
Check that the pressure relief valve by the quick disconnect is not leaking.
Check no hose joints are leaking.
Several things to check. Need to verify what model you have.
There is a screen filter close to the wall connection. Confirm that is not clogged.
Then confirm you have good water pressure to the unit. When you take the net bag off and booster pump on - do you see water jets shooting up towards the opening where the net bag was?
Are the rubber on your wheels gooey? If so, time to replace them.
For the most part, if unit is not moving, it is about getting pressure to the turbine that drives the wheels. Any lose or reduction in pressure will slow the cleaner.
There is a screen filter close to the wall connection. Confirm that is not clogged.
Then confirm you have good water pressure to the unit. When you take the net bag off and booster pump on - do you see water jets shooting up towards the opening where the net bag was?
Are the rubber on your wheels gooey? If so, time to replace them.
For the most part, if unit is not moving, it is about getting pressure to the turbine that drives the wheels. Any lose or reduction in pressure will slow the cleaner.
It’s spraying water out of the top and rear as normal. The rubber on the wheels are gooey. I don’t know the Model number.
- Jul 21, 2013
- 54,385
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
It is a Polaris 280.
Get the tune up kit or rebuild kit and it should make it run like new.
Get the tune up kit or rebuild kit and it should make it run like new.
I already ordered the tires. We’ll see how that works and proceed from there. Thank you
Not sure how old the Polaris 280 is but consider a tuneup kit that replaces the critical components. I did it about a year ago and been very pleased. Takes about 90 mins or so to tear it down and replace parts.
