Its purpose is to allow the sweep hose to roll and glide over the bottom surface of the pool and or walls/corners keeping it from getting stuck. This would make the sweep hose’s cleaning abilities ineffective.
Polaris Vac-Sweep 280 / 180 Replacement Axle, Large (Rear Wheel Only) - C65 Polaris Vac-Sweep 280 / 180 Axle, Large (Rear Wheel Only) (C65)The axle, large (rear wheel only) is a replacement part that is made by Polaris. Making this a genuine OEM part you can trust.This axle assembly was designed to house the external parts that help aid in the maneuverability of the cleaner. Such parts as the wheels, tires (max trax), ball bearings, and wheel washers. When these parts are combined, they give the cleaner the ability to cover the entire surface of your pool while it sucks and pulls up dirt and debris.This part is bolted to the bottom of the frame and is white which can be easy to find and replace near the wheel assemblies. It is attached by two pan head screws w/ lock washers. This ensures no movement or impediment during the operating process.Note: The Wheel Washer is also included with this purchase.Works with these pressure-side pool cleaners:Polaris Vac-Sweep 180Polaris Vac-Sweep 280 / 280 TankTrax
Polaris Vac-Sweep 380 / 360 / 280 / 180 / 165 / 65 / Turbo Turtle and 280 TankTrax Pressure Cleaner Universal Wall Fitting (UWF) - 6-500-00-04. Polaris Vac-Sweep 380 / 360 / 280 / 180 / 165 / 65 / Turbo Turtle and 280 TankTrax Pressure Cleaner Universal Wall Fitting (UWF) (6-500-00).