Zodiac Baracuda Mx8 Troubleshooting Manual: Issues and Problems

Possible Causes	Solutions
Main drain open Improper flow Worn tracks Dirty filter Debris in engine Air in system Flow regulator valve issue Incorrect vacuum mode	Confirm that the main drain is closed. Check wheel speed to verify proper flow and adjust as necessary. Inspect tracks for wear and replace if needed. Backwash filter and empty pump basket. Remove debris from engine. Switch cleaner to large debris cleaning mode if applicable. Check for air in the system and secure hose connections, tighten fittings, and check the pump basket o-ring. Ensure the flow regulator valve moves freely with water flow.

Possible Causes	Solutions
Incorrect hose length Improper flow Return line fittings incorrectly positioned Kinked hose Incorrect hose float position Drive tracks not reversing	Confirm proper hose length for your pool. Count wheel rotations to verify proper flow and adjust if necessary. Direct return line fittings downward and add a return diverter if needed. Straighten any kinked or coiled hose. Position hose float approximately 9″ from the cleaner head. Ensure drive tracks are periodically reversing; contact dealer or service center if not.

Possible Causes	Solutions
Drive tracks not reversing Swivel not rotating freely Improper flow Incorrect hose length	Observe cleaner to ensure drive tracks are periodically reversing; contact dealer or service center if not. Ensure the swivel on top of the cleaner rotates freely. Count wheel rotations to verify proper flow and adjust if necessary. Confirm proper hose length for your pool.

Possible Causes	Solutions
Improper flow Incorrect hose float position	Count wheel rotations to verify proper flow and adjust if necessary. Verify hose float is positioned approximately 9″ from the cleaner head.

Possible Causes	Solutions
Incorrect hose float position	Verify hose float is positioned approximately 9″ from the cleaner head.

Zodiac Baracuda Mx8 Pool Cleaner Not Working?

If you're experiencing issues with your Zodiac Baracuda Mx8 pool equipment, you're not alone. Many users have faced similar challenges and have shared their experiences to help others troubleshoot and resolve these problems.

Michael

January 16, 2025 at 4:36 pm

Hello I have a MX8 and the issue I have the cleaner is going on end or more of a simple definition is doing (wheelies) the weight is slid all the way down on the hose, thank you 🙂

Issue Category:
Customer Support

Ownership Length:
More than 2 years

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Booky Ben-Ami

December 24, 2024 at 3:57 pm

The tractor belt fall off on one side. I replaced the belt and with new zodiac belts but the problem continues.

Issue Category:
Technical Malfunctions

Ownership Length:
More than 2 years

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Neil Clark

May 12, 2024 at 6:57 pm

New MX8 elite seems to work fine but keeps breaking the water line and pulls some air. Set to lowest pressure setting.
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Butch

April 28, 2024 at 2:22 pm

My mx8 all of the sudden has started twisting the hose bets twisted so badly restricts the movement
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Dennis

March 20, 2024 at 9:54 pm

I have changed everything that needs changing & then some. Back wash, pool filters cleaned even some changed, tubing leaks replaced, pool filter pressure & line pressure is good, even placed washers to ensure good gear contact. Everything I can think of. Why did my MX8 run for a while and then stop???
It was suggested I replace with an older model Polaris
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Jeffrey Barron

January 14, 2024 at 4:41 pm

The mx8 is working fine but every time the pool pump shuts down after a normal run the relief valve on the snorkel that fits into the skimmer hole releases and when the next run starts there is no suction on the hose until you push it closed. What is going on?
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Robert Goracoff

January 1, 2024 at 4:25 pm

Brand new MX8… Works fine for a few hours, the the left side tread jumps off the front wheel towards the MX8 body… Had an MX8 the last 12 yrs never had a problem.. Moved and got this one.. Now I have a problem..
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Ian Thurston

November 6, 2023 at 4:54 am

Zodiac MX8 Clicking noise

I have had my MX8 for 9 years and replaced the gearboxes and other parts several times, including all bearings and the 2 scrubbers just a few months ago.

I have just installed all of the parts from the “tune up kit” but still I can hear a clicking noise from the MX8 as I hold it just under water. If I drop it to the pool floor, then the scrubbers rotate just once and then need a finger push to get them past the cause of the click and then to rotate just once more.

Having replaced everything only recently, I am stuck as to the cause of the problem.

Any thoughts please?
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