Fluval 404 not working

[sting_ray29]

After cleaning my fluval 404, it decided to stop working... The motor runs and all, but when I set it up it does not send water through the hoses... Anyone give me a hint???

 

[julius]

did u fill it back up with water first and make sure the switch thats on the top is in the down position instead of up.

 

[cayman isl]

...also make sure the impeller is engaged. Sometimes you need to smack them a couple times to get the impeller spinning.

 

[thirdchaos]

Dont u also have to prime it with the "start" thing? I havent used mine for a while. Last time it was setup it got bumped and flooded the living room.
matt

 

[gunslinger]

You do need to prime it or the impella will not send any water thur