Polaris Quattro Sport & Quattro P40 Repair
The
Polaris Quattro Sport and the P40 (Shown in this video) are one in the same
cleaner but with a different color scheme and market sector. Both are only
available at your local retail pool store or from your pool service provider
and the white Quattro P40 is sold out of Leslie’s Pool Supplies. Regardless of
which model you have the Quattro is a truly awesome pressure side cleaner.
But
nothing lasts forever and the parts in the Quattro will eventually wear out. I
go over changing basically every wear part in the video and here I will go over
what every part does so that you will have a guide to go along with the video.
Check
System First:
Because
of the nature of how a pressure side cleaner works, check to make sure both the
system pump (main pool pump) and the booster pump (cleaner pump) are set to
come on at the same time. The main pump if it is a VS pump should be running at
a higher speed, around 2200 RPM or greater is acceptable. If the system pump
and booster pump are not set to turn on at the same time the Quattro will not
move.
Check
the Quick Disconnect:
Make
sure the Quattro has enough water going to it. Sometimes the black dot pressure
relief valve is open or cracked. Typically, it should be closed if you have a ¾
hp booster pump connected to the Quattro. Also, check the debris screen in the
line to make sure it is free of debris. When you clean your filter or if your
filter grids or cartridges have tears in them, debris can get into the booster
pump line and clog up the screen. If the screen is clogged the cleaner will not
move.
Polaris
Quattro Sport Gearbox Assembly | R0837300:
Like
the MX8 and MX6 cleaners which use one or two Direction Devices the Gearbox
Assembly is very similar in nature to that part and it will be the main part
you will be replacing on the Quattro. It is the part that turns and pivots the
cleaner and since it is constantly turning and pivoting in the pool you can
expect the gears in here to wear down. If you see the Quattro not turning in
the pool that would be the part I would suspect needs replacing.
Polaris
Quatro Sport Drive Shaft Assembly | R0837500:
The
Drive Shaft Assembly looks very buff and robust compared to the one found on the
Polaris 280 but then again, the Quattro does do a lot of wall climbing and is a
much heavier cleaner. I suspect even though the Drive Shaft Assembly looks
strong it will eventually wear out as it constantly is spinning the wheels. If
you notice the Quattro not moving fast or moving well, see if the teeth on the
drive shaft are worn down.
Polaris
Quattro Sport Wheel | R0837000
On
each wheel is a set of jagged teeth which either is grabbed by the driveshaft
or the Engine Assembly and these teeth will eventually wear down. Again, if you
check the driveshaft and it looks fine, check the teeth on each of the wheels
for wear. If the teeth are worn down the Quattro will not move. Also, check the
bearings in each wheel, there are 2 in each wheel. If they are broken or worn
down the cleaner will move slowly.
Polaris
Quattro Sport Axle | R0837100
Since
the cleaner does a lot of wall climbing and bouncing off of stairs and such in
your pool, don’t be surprised if one of the plastic axles may snap or crack. If
the wheels feel especially wobbly the cleaner may have a broken axle. These are
easy to replace and affordable.
Polaris
Quattro Sport Engine Assembly with O-Ring | R0837200
This
is what drives the Quattro as all of the parts come together to move the
cleaner. Much like the Engine in the Zodiac MX8 or MX6 cleaner, when the engine
wears out the other parts will not spin well and you will notice the Quattro
moving slowly in the pool. Replacing the engine will get everything moving
again.
Of
course there are other parts that can wear but knowing basically how the
cleaner moves will give you a better understanding of what parts to replace. Polaris
Quattro Sport Gearbox Assembly | R0837300 turns the cleaner. Polaris Quattro
Sport Engine Assembly with O-Ring | R0837200 brings many of the moving parts
together to create movement. Polaris Quatro Sport Drive Shaft Assembly |
R0837500 spins the wheels to move the cleaner. Any parts attached to these main
pars that fails will stop or slow down the Quattro.
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