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Troubleshooting –  
Nautilus MX3-500RP 

Problem 

Cause 

Solution 

Machine not 

Building circuit breaker tripped. 

Reset breakers or move cords to other outlets 

turning on - 

Faulty power cord 

Replace cord (

1696-6412

No power 

Faulty switches or internal wiring 

Check wiring & test switches - Repair as needed * 

Solution 
Pump 

Building circuit breaker tripped. 

Reset breakers or move cords to other outlets 

not running 

Pump circuit breaker tripped 

Reset breaker – Check available circuit power & pump 

Faulty power cord 

Replace cord (

1696-6412

Faulty switches or internal wiring 

Check wiring & test switches - Repair as needed * 

Pump motor breaker tripped 

Push in reset button on pump motor &/or external breaker 

Pump motor faulty 

Replace pump motor (PT066) 

Pump seized - trips breaker 

Repair or replace pump head & bearing (PT065) - Check 
motor and/or replace complete pump & motor assy. (AP52) 

Low Solution 

Jets too large for pressure desired 

Check jets size & flow rates use smaller jets or lower 
pressure 

Pressure 

Jets worn allowing too much flow 

Replace jets 

And / or 

Solution inlet filter plugged 

Clean or replace filter 

 Pulsation 

Hose from solution tank restricted 

Repair or replace hose 

Pump intake hose or fittings 
leaking 

Repair or replace hose. Tighten clamps or replace fittings 

Pressure regulator sticking 

Lube o-rings on regulator shaft – PAGE 34 

Pressure regulator faulty 

Repair or replace pressure regulator / unloader (PT017) 

Filter screen or jets plugged on 
tool 

Clean out filter or jets 

Solution tank empty 

Add water to tank - Check & repair auto fill assembly 

Pump not primed 

Perform pump priming procedure 

Priming Valve Stuck Open 

Repair or replace the Priming Valve 

Pump faulty 

Repair or replace pump (PT065 or AP52) 

Pressure Gauge faulty 

Replace gauge (PT063) 

Tool valve faulty 

Repair or replace valve 

Quick connects or hoses restricted  Clean out or replace quick connects and/or hoses 

Can't connect 

Pressure in lines 

Release pressure 

solution hose 

Quick connects faulty 

Replace quick connects (AH101B, AH102B) 

to machine 

Wrong style/size quick connects 

Replace quick connects to match connects on machine 

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To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or injury repairs to wiring should only be performed by
experienced service technicians.
If you are not experienced in checking electrical wiring contact your nearest authorized service
center to perform tests and repairs to wiring and switches.

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Summary of Contents for Nautilus MX3-500RP

Page 1: ... LMANN05 Revised 03 12 2019 Nautilus MX3 500RP Operating Manual 03 07 2019 03 07 2019 03 07 2019 03 07 2019 03 07 2019 03 07 2019 ...

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Page 9: ...9 Power Cord 1696 6412 25 10 gauge M F Plugs Cord 1 Cord 2 Dual Circuit Indicator Light ...

Page 10: ...10 Proportioning Valve Chemical Feed Hose Float Hanger Float Pour appropriate amount of hot water into solution tank Add appropriate amount of chemical to water in solution tank Float Valve ...

Page 11: ...11 Metering Tip Kit PDE001 Turquoise Tip Dilution 256 1 Red Tip Dilution 85 1 Proportioning Valve ...

Page 12: ...Solution Inlet Male quick connect on the front of the machine 3 8 id X 25 with F Quick Connect F Garden Hose Fitting Float Valve Float Bottle Connect the Auto Fill Water Supply Hose to a faucet and turn on the water Chemical Feed Hose Float Hanger Hook ...

Page 13: ... the male end of the HP Solution Hose Assembly to the female solution outlet fitting on the machine Connect the female end to the cleaning tool HP Solution Hose Assembly AH79D 1 4 id X 25 with M F Quick Connects ...

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Page 15: ... o Connect the Female Garden Hose Fitting end of the Pump out Hose to the outlet fitting on the back of the recovery tank Place the other end of the pump out hose in a sanitary drain Float Shutoff Assembly ...

Page 16: ... o o o o Pressure gauge Regulator Unloader To increase the solution pressure turn the regulator unloader knob clockwise To decrease the solution pressure turn the regulator unloader knob counter clockwise ...

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Page 19: ... Pulsation Hose from solution tank restricted Repair or replace hose Pump intake hose or fittings leaking Repair or replace hose Tighten clamps or replace fittings Pressure regulator sticking Lube o rings on regulator shaft PAGE 34 Pressure regulator faulty Repair or replace pressure regulator unloader PT017 Filter screen or jets plugged on tool Clean out filter or jets Solution tank empty Add wat...

Page 20: ...very tank lid gasket damaged Replace gasket NM5718 Drain valve open Close valve Drain valve leaking Repair or replace drain valve PEA11 Vacuum motor hoses loose leaking Reconnect or replace vacuum motor hoses Vacuum Valve in wrong Position Check Vacuum Gate Valve Position PAGE 8 Vacuums not connected properly See vacuum connection instructions PAGE 8 Vacuum hose or tool clogged Clean out vacuum ho...

Page 21: ... connects AH101B AH102B Solution tank Float too heavy Filled with water Replace float overflowing Float chain tangled Make sure float chain free hanging properly Float too high Adjust chain to set float at proper level Water Pressure too high Use pressure regulator on auto fill hose Float valve faulty Repair or replace float valve Chemical Jug Foot valve in Filter stuck Clean out foot valve and fi...

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Page 29: ...29 Pour 2 or 3 gallons of clean water into Solution Tank ...

Page 30: ...30 SOLUTION FILTER PP14 806504 Inside View MX3 500RP Solution Tank Vacuum acid solution out of Solution Tank ...

Page 31: ...31 Place Chemical Feed Hose into Rinse Solution Connect Auto Fill Water Supply Hose to machine and faucet Vacuum water out of Solution Tank Drain water from Recovery Tank ...

Page 32: ...TAINER BRASS KNOB ASSEMBLY BLACK PLASTIC KNOB PT017KNOB SPRING SPRING PLATE BODY SPINDLE PISTON PISTON RETAINER LUBRICATE PISTON O RING WASHER LUBRICATE SPINDLE O RING WASHER RETAINER PISTON SPINDLE ASSEMBLY PISTON ...

Page 33: ...g Unless damaged or leaking between tank and flange the flange fitting does not have to be removed FLANGE FITTING GASKET NM3019 VALVE BODY OUTLET ADAPTER DRAIN VALVE PEA11 Clean debris from slot in bottom of valve body Valve slide must be able to slide to bottom ...

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