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  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: Hydramaster-All models archive---

    BobCat 3.0 BobCat 3.5 Aquacat 3.5 Profire 3.7 Profire 4.2 Spitfire 3.2 Spitfire 4.0 Boxxer 318 Boxxer 421 Boxxer 427

    Started by Rob Allen, 03-10-2008 07:38 PM
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  2. Exclamation Sticky Thread Sticky: Hydramaster Spitfire 3.2 Manual

    Here is a 20mb manual for the: Click Here To download the Hydramaster Spitfire 3.2 Manual!...

    Started by admin, 07-28-2008 08:38 PM
    carpet cleaner forum, carpet cleaning forum, hydramaster spitfire
    • Replies: 2
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    12-22-2008 08:03 PM Go to last post
  1. boxxer 421 problem

    anyone own a boxxer 421 truckmount? i had this machine for about 5 years and now im having problems. it was working fine since early part of this...

    Started by imagecarpetcleaning, 11-07-2008 12:16 AM
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    09-01-2010 03:41 AM Go to last post
  2. Maxx 470 with Daihatsu dm950G engine

    Ok. Here is the deal. I have a hydramaster Maxx 470 that has been fairly trouble free for the last 3 years. Today, we started the machine up, and...

    Started by kevinb, 08-09-2010 12:51 AM
    • Replies: 8
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    08-14-2010 10:34 PM Go to last post
  3. Angry Hydramaster 3.2 Vacuum Loss Caused by Engine

    :confused:I was cleaning up a house just gotten a rotovac 360, and at the end of the day i felt a sudden loss of vaccum so i went out side and sure...

    Started by bayareasfinest, 08-01-2010 06:51 PM
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    08-08-2010 11:34 PM Go to last post
  4. Boxxer 427 Chem Pump Seems to Loose Prime

    What don't I know about the chem pump on my Boxxer 427? It seems to loose the prime, even between jobs. There have been times I've used my rinse,...

    Started by Owner FOSC, 08-01-2010 05:37 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    08-02-2010 02:43 AM Go to last post
  5. Boxxer 421 back firing and running rough

    I've had a lot of problems with my Briggs & Stratton engine. When the engine is hot the carburetor will back fire and not want to throttle up. Some...

    Started by wandwizard, 07-20-2010 06:00 PM
    • Replies: 13
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    07-23-2010 12:11 AM Go to last post
  6. Hydramaster Hydra-Cat S-Model - Won't Start!!!!

    I've been running nearly everyday. Although I'm no mechanic, I've been treating my system as stated by the manuel, e.t., oil changes, lubrication,...

    Started by de.saboteur, 07-14-2010 08:53 PM
    • Replies: 4
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    07-15-2010 08:22 PM Go to last post
  7. 421 questions- please read

    Thanks for your other responses re: my water issues. My Interlink supplier in Houston has an Asian mechanic that's hard to understand on the phone,...

    Started by Allstar, 05-06-2010 12:32 PM
    • Replies: 2
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    07-09-2010 07:24 PM Go to last post
  8. Spitfire 4.0 throttle cable?

    Anyone know where I can get a new throttle cable for my 4.0. The old one broke and rigged it to work, but it idles really high. I can't seem to find...

    Started by floorguy_724, 07-05-2010 10:24 PM
    • Replies: 2
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    07-06-2010 11:21 PM Go to last post
  9. Switching to synthetic oil in B & S air cooled engine and engine problems

    I'm considering switching to a good synthetic oil for my 21 hp Briggs & Stratton engine. I have always used 30 wt. B & S brand oil in the engine and...

    Started by wandwizard, 07-04-2010 02:49 AM
    • Replies: 4
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    07-05-2010 04:29 PM Go to last post
  10. Water damge ? using my 4.0 Spitfire

    Hey guys, I have done a couple of water damage jobs using the 4.0 and have a couple of questions. When just using the vacuum, do I still have to hook...

    Started by floorguy_724, 07-04-2010 02:04 PM
    • Replies: 2
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    07-04-2010 02:26 PM Go to last post
  11. HM 4.8 or Butler?

    never mind...thanks anyway

    Started by russ, 06-22-2010 01:05 PM
    • Replies: 0
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    06-22-2010 01:05 PM Go to last post
  12. cat pump 290

    I have a hydramaster hydracat, the pump which is a cat pump 290 lost all presure. The manifold cracked last winter, i replaced it with an old 290 i...

    Started by FutureClean, 06-09-2010 01:33 AM
    • Replies: 4
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    06-10-2010 01:25 AM Go to last post
  13. hydromaster 470 maxx will not stay running

    started cleaning today truck shut off would not stay running again cranks over then shuts off checked dump tank shut off all good if i hold the key...

    Started by macgyver3d3, 05-29-2010 01:54 PM
    • Replies: 3
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    06-07-2010 07:47 PM Go to last post
  14. Hydramaster spitfire 3.2 NO water pressure :(

    On friday, i was cleaning a house and on the LAST room i get no water. So i go outside and my reservoir tank was empty! :( The machine was really...

    Started by bayareasfinest, 05-31-2010 10:26 PM
    • Replies: 2
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    06-06-2010 10:43 PM Go to last post
  15. solution overheating

    I am using a boxer 427. recently we had a new blower put on it and i cant regulate my heat at all!!! and now it is overheating and initiating the...

    Started by sboyett, 05-10-2010 01:44 PM
    • Replies: 6
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    05-14-2010 08:16 PM Go to last post
  16. Question Only 1 question

    Boxxer 421- overnight my gray water box drains down about half way- into waste tank. I saw it dripping into waste tank several hours after last job.

    Started by Allstar, 05-11-2010 10:35 AM
    • Replies: 2
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    05-11-2010 07:51 PM Go to last post
  17. chemical flow switch

    I had problems getting chemicals to my chemical tank the other day, noticed switch was really hot so I cut machine off, 4.2 cds......waited 10 mins...

    Started by 66supersport, 05-09-2010 10:27 PM
    • Replies: 0
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    05-09-2010 10:27 PM Go to last post
  18. Question Boxxer 421- gray box not filling w/water

    My unit has 87 hrs and today I discovered the gray water box on top will not fill up. I turned the key on (not to start engine), and the water pump...

    Started by Allstar, 04-06-2010 01:41 AM
    • Replies: 5
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    05-06-2010 12:01 PM Go to last post
  19. rubber and steel sucked through Blower..

    Today I was doing a job and lost suction. Went out to the van and found that the rubber plug and wire tether were gone from the blower clean out....

    Started by JH&J CARPET CARE, 05-05-2010 02:12 PM
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    05-05-2010 02:12 PM Go to last post
  20. Diverter valve on the Boxxer 421 bolt problems.

    I went up to Jondon last week to get some service done on my Boxxer 421 they found something I didn't know about at all. In order to do the work they...

    Started by wandwizard, 03-15-2010 08:08 PM
    • Replies: 8
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    04-07-2010 09:21 PM Go to last post
  21. No Water!!! Boxxer 421

    My solution line came up dry today! When I checked my Boxxer 421 I noticed that the water in the fresh water tank was not pumpinig into my machine. ...

    Started by ttkcollectibles, 09-19-2009 04:06 PM
    • Replies: 3
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    04-06-2010 02:20 AM Go to last post
  22. Need a good mechanic

    I have a 1997 4.7 hydramaster cds that i am looking to have taken out of one van and put into another. I need to find a good person who is capable of...

    Started by empire1, 02-13-2010 10:48 PM
    • Replies: 8
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    03-29-2010 11:27 AM Go to last post
  23. Spitfire 3.2 problem

    I have a spitfire 3.2/ approx. year 1996/ 700 hours.......after I have it running for an hour or so (after its gotten hot!) steam and not hot water...

    Started by tgratzer, 11-01-2008 12:10 PM
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    03-25-2010 01:55 AM Go to last post
  24. Question spitfire 3.2 heat exchanger

    I have a spitfire 3.2 with a internal crack in the heat exchanger! Parts like this are a bit expensive in Australia due to the small market we have...

    Started by pestwise, 09-09-2009 04:35 AM
    • Replies: 4
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    03-25-2010 01:41 AM Go to last post
  25. Question Cooling Down Hydramaster Truck Mounts

    After you finish cleaning carpets or whatever you use your truck mount for, what is your step-by-step process to cool down a Hydramaster truck mount?

    Started by admin, 08-05-2008 05:07 PM
    aerotech, carpets, cleaning, mount, truck
    • Replies: 5
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    03-25-2010 01:31 AM Go to last post
  26. Post need any technical info on a hydramaster bobcat2 its ancient

    I picked this thing up for our 4x4x van to use on deep in the woods calls with muddy roads and stuff. I think it may have worked at some time but its...

    Started by NuTech Carpet Care, 02-14-2010 04:53 PM
    bobcat, hydramaster parts. owners manual
    • Replies: 2
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    03-25-2010 01:19 AM Go to last post
  27. Question Spitfire 3.2 Waste tank

    I have a question about the waste tank on the spit fire 3.2. I was about to install an auto pump out. But i was wondering if i can put a bigger waste...

    Started by bayareasfinest, 03-04-2010 12:06 AM
    • Replies: 1
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    03-25-2010 01:11 AM Go to last post
  28. Correct Serpentine belt length for Hydramaster CDS 4.2

    I am trying to find out the correct Serpentine belt length or the belt part number for the Hydramaster CDS 4.2. Hydramaster told me that a 5061075DR...

    Started by GaryN., 03-20-2010 10:55 PM
    • Replies: 0
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    03-20-2010 10:55 PM Go to last post
  29. Hydramaster coupler plugs

    Hello, anyone know a good place to pickup 8 rubber coupler plugs number 000-106-045 for the spitfire 4.0?? I emailed hydramaster service they...

    Started by JH&J CARPET CARE, 03-10-2010 07:23 PM
    • Replies: 0
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    03-10-2010 07:23 PM Go to last post
  30. HM Spitfire 4.0 waste tank ?

    Hey boys, I have had good luck with my Spitty 4.0 so far except one thing. I have noticed that my tank can only get to about 24-25 gallons before it...

    Started by floorguy_724, 02-23-2010 02:40 AM
    • Replies: 4
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    03-02-2010 12:14 AM Go to last post
  31. Clogged heat exchanger for HD 4.7 CDS is it repairablr?

    I have severaly clogged heat exchangers. Will the ends come off so I can rod them out? I got a price of $800 each to repace. If I need to replace...

    Started by Rick Bennett, 02-19-2010 03:51 PM
    are they repairable?, hd 4.7 cda heat exchanger
    • Replies: 6
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    02-21-2010 12:00 AM Go to last post
  32. cds 4.8 will not ingage fully help...

    I have a cds 4.8 and I turn the key on and the clutch locks on the drive at the belt on the engine but it don't turn the drive shaft....

    Started by Absolute Kleen, 02-20-2010 01:46 PM
    • Replies: 2
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    02-20-2010 02:04 PM Go to last post
  33. hidramaster CDS 4.7 low heat??? any help

    1996 Chev ... HM 4.7CDS .... water temp is only about 95 , I have some other possible related problems . (1) van heater blows out luke warm air,...

    Started by Rick Bennett, 02-19-2010 05:55 AM
    hm 4.7 cda heat problems
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    02-19-2010 05:55 AM Go to last post
  34. boxxer 421 oil filter

    Anyone know what fram oil filter fits the boxxer 421,and how much engine oil? thanks Richie

    Started by slorichie, 01-09-2010 07:37 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    01-11-2010 10:32 AM Go to last post
  35. WATER ENGINE LEAKAGE???

    boxxer421 in MI (very cold) hot water was squirtin out of engine, not exhaust is this a heat Exchngr prob? i had a portable heat in the van overnite...

    Started by ALOHA CARPET, 12-23-2009 05:36 AM
    hydramaster
    • Replies: 9
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    12-24-2009 11:31 AM Go to last post
  36. Need advice

    Hi Guys I have a hydramaster CDS 4.7 around 7 years old we had two new heat exchangers installed at $2500 each about 7 months ago one of them is...

    Started by safeclean, 12-16-2009 01:04 AM
    • Replies: 9
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    12-23-2009 07:41 PM Go to last post
  37. Vacuum loss?

    Ive got all the tune up done to my Spitfire 3.2. And im feeling some vacum loss. It doesnt feel as powerfull as before. Ive checked for leaks, and...

    Started by bayareasfinest, 11-04-2009 11:44 PM
    • Replies: 4
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    12-19-2009 01:52 PM Go to last post
  38. Auto pump out?

    I have a spit fire 3.2 hydramaster truckmount. I dont know the exact specs of the recovery tank but its not big enough....lol Now i was wondering if...

    Started by bayareasfinest, 12-01-2009 09:34 PM
    • Replies: 4
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    12-16-2009 11:02 PM Go to last post
  39. Boxxer 421 engine problem

    The Briggs & Stratton engine on my Boxxer 421 starts fine and works fine when cold until I have to stop to dump water and then restart the engine....

    Started by wandwizard, 11-11-2009 03:42 AM
    • Replies: 20
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    12-01-2009 09:34 PM Go to last post
  40. Maxx 470 water pressure problem

    Water Pressure starts out of the wand good for about 15 sec. then go's to a drip, without the gauge dropping at all, then increase back after about...

    Started by Mr. Slide, 11-24-2009 03:42 AM
    • Replies: 3
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    11-24-2009 08:52 PM Go to last post
  41. Question New 421 with water problem

    I've done 2 jobs with my brand new Boxxer 421. Worked awesome! Today I wanted to test my SX-12 and Gekko on my tile. After setting up, no water...

    Started by Allstar, 10-29-2009 10:42 PM
    • Replies: 12
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    10-30-2009 10:56 AM Go to last post
  42. Question Maxx 470 issues

    I have a Hydramaster MAXX 470 that has been anything but trouble free. Runs rich (black, sooty exhaust and sparkplugs regardless of no brainer stuff...

    Started by shane b, 08-24-2009 01:24 AM
    • Replies: 18
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    10-27-2009 02:42 PM Go to last post
  43. Angry Lip Seals

    I have a boxxer421 I am in the process of changing the lip seals and got it all apart and got the lip seals out and when i compared them to the new...

    Started by james n, 10-23-2009 09:30 PM
    • Replies: 0
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    10-23-2009 09:30 PM Go to last post
  44. boxer 421 problem

    On one of my boxer 421's the engine runs great, but when i put a load on the vacuum it bogs down and almost shuts off. I changed the spark plugs...

    Started by karl_karpets, 09-01-2009 08:27 AM
    • Replies: 5
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    10-05-2009 11:54 AM Go to last post
  45. Hydramaster Spitfire 3.2 PROBLEM WONT START

    Ok, everything was working fine vaccum and pressure all the previous times that i used it. And after seating for 2 weeks it wont start. It just...

    Started by bayareasfinest, 09-29-2009 07:48 PM
    • Replies: 20
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    10-04-2009 09:46 PM Go to last post
  46. fresh water dumping into waste tank

    just bought a hydramaster maxx 470 cleaned a carpet the other day and had to dump 4 times (100gal waste tank) today i checked it out and as soon as i...

    Started by macgyver3d3, 09-09-2009 10:07 PM
    • Replies: 16
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    09-12-2009 07:42 PM Go to last post
  47. belt 421

    OMG! The pulley is so close to the other pulley! How do you change belts without removing the blower or pull the engine? Are they serious? Do...

    Started by C Spot Stop, 07-19-2009 09:20 AM
    • Replies: 4
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    08-24-2009 08:16 AM Go to last post
  48. Need help....Machine is stalling.

    Its a Hydramaster 4.8 CDS.......It sounds kinda like its straining and then stalls...It only seems to do it after the first job of the day.....It...

    Started by Tony_R, 07-20-2009 01:59 PM
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 604
    08-20-2009 08:38 PM Go to last post
  49. 421 heat exchange

    Heat xchanger went fufu today. Blowing water out exhaust. Can one of yas clue me in what this may cost to repair/replace. further, can one of...

    Started by C Spot Stop, 07-11-2009 02:03 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 505
    07-12-2009 09:40 AM Go to last post
  50. uninstalling

    hello all. i have recently joined this site in search of an answer on how to correctly uninstall my hydramaster spitfire 4.0. i have just sold it and...

    Started by cdb, 07-09-2009 11:14 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 401
    07-10-2009 11:41 PM Go to last post
  51. 421 chemical pump

    Bought used. Guy said it works. It does not. At first, it would purge but do deliver. So I took the pump off and checked the valves. I dont...

    Started by C Spot Stop, 07-05-2009 04:56 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 389
    07-05-2009 06:47 PM Go to last post
  52. exhaust backfires

    I have a boxxer 421 starts fine runs fine idles fine cleans fine just when i am done with a job and remove the vacuum hose for the machine it starts...

    Started by james n, 05-04-2009 11:06 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 496
    05-05-2009 01:10 AM Go to last post
  53. Unhappy belt tensioner for hydramaster 4.7 cds

    :AddEmoticons04259::AddEmoticons04259:Is there a way to repair the belt tensioner to save $ it is a efson brand with springs inside or a alternate...

    Started by mikp, 04-20-2009 03:46 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 378
    04-20-2009 03:51 PM Go to last post
  54. pressure regulator

    My pressure regulator on my Boxxer 427 is leaking, I got the repair kit from Interlink, but I can not for the life of me ge tthe darn thing apart....

    Started by TimM, 12-04-2008 12:37 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 585
    03-23-2009 12:57 PM Go to last post
  55. HM 4.8 Loosing Heat???

    Hydramaster 4.8 w/salsa....3400hrs.......Has always ran about 230 with the salsa cranked and about 200 without......I noticed today that I wasnt...

    Started by Tony_R, 01-13-2009 07:15 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 593
    02-18-2009 05:57 PM Go to last post
  56. synthetic 5w-30

    i need help fellows, can't seem to find synthetic 5w-30 oil . to change oil in mount. any suggestions

    Started by jadon, 12-13-2008 08:53 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 438
    12-13-2008 06:03 PM Go to last post
  57. Exclamation hydramaster crossfire 4.2 plumbing question

    I was wandering if anyone could help me out i tore my machine apart its a 1996 crossfire onan 20 hp. and dont have any pics of the hoses and where...

    Started by mike spliff, 12-04-2008 09:51 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 824
    12-04-2008 11:25 PM Go to last post
  58. the new Hydramaster Boxer 318...

    Hi one and all - me again :AddEmoticons08047: One of the truckmounts that we're considering is the new Boxer 318 from Hydramaster. Anyone have any...

    Started by mart uk, 11-03-2008 02:47 PM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 1,759
    11-23-2008 08:22 PM Go to last post
  59. Angry titan silver exhaust?

    Anybody know where i can get some silver exhaust hose as seen on the hm titan on the heat test video clip??? spent 1hr looking on the web, all i can...

    Started by michael fitzgerald, 10-16-2008 03:52 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 606
    10-29-2008 04:42 PM Go to last post
  60. Buying a Hydramaster CDS 4.8 w/salsa

    In a 99 van with 70k miles......The unit has 3800 hours......Just wanting some reccomendations on inspecting its condition.....What specific areas...

    Started by Tony_R, 10-17-2008 06:54 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,352
    10-22-2008 03:55 PM Go to last post

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