Polaris goes in circles in deep end

[ellry99]

My Polaris 380 just goes in a wide counter clockwise circle in the deep end of my inground gunite pool. Never ventures to the rest of the pool.

Last year I purchased the tune up kit and replaced all parts including a broken belt. This year, it wont go in the shallow end unless I drag it there. I have read the troubleshooting in the manual and adjusted the thrust jet, ect. It doesnt help. Any ideas?

[CarlD]

Just an idea...

Having had a 165, I noticed that some of the inner workings could get clogged up. Then a jet wouldn't work and it would go in circles. They sent me a new innards under warranty...I don't know how yours works. Maybe soaking it in a bucket of diluted muriatic acid? If it's not working, why not? It's a loss anyway. Just remove the belts and other sundry items that you know aren't the problem.

[aylad]

Make sure the drive belt hasn't slipped off again....that's what mine did when the belt broke.

Janet

[ellry99]

Thanks! I checked the belts. They were on, but seemed a little loose. I tightened them up and its working correctly now!! Yay!