20 Most Recent Zodiac Baracuda G3 Automatic In Ground Pool Cleaner Questions & Answers

probably sucking air instead of water

There is a float in the body of the cleaner that keeps it upright. Uour pool store will have this and can change it for you also.

most of the time that auto pool cleaners "Head for the side" its because customer has set speed too high , need to slow down , consult your owners manual for specfic methods on how to do this , in this case slowest wins the race!!!

The tube/pipe that your hose connects to, counter threads out then the diaphragm near the seal pulls out. Then the large seal is easily to be figured out how to take that off, and then the footpad, also pry's off the flange. That's about it

Try re adjusting or re positioning the hose weights.

the smallest tear in the diaphragm sill cause poor operation. if you know yours is damaged, change it. if you feel it and it is not soft or feels rough, it is time to change it. if you have not been cautious with your pool chemical balancing, chances are within a couple of years it will need to be changed

if you are using a vacuum adapter, be sure that the drain opening to the skimmer is closed. there should be a little flap door that swings over the drain opening

neg battery terminal to bracket on engine and one should go to frame also

as there are no real moving parts on the barracuda, the pulse is driven by the efficiency of the pump. if there is air in the system, the pulse will slow down. as the air is expelled and the pump becomes more efficient at moving water, the pulse will increase.

Use your flow gauge to verify proper flow. Ensure return fittings are directed down. Add a return
diverter if necessary. Most often, one of these will be the problem causing these pool cleaners to not clean the entire pool. Also, make sure hose is not coiled or kinked. Lay in sun to straighten if necessary.