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How To Prepare the Machine For Operation

The FOCUS 17/20 machines use two 12-volt batteries. The batteries are located in the battery compartment under the recovery tank. It is recommended to remove the recovery tank when installing the batteries.

How To Install The Batteries

To install the batteries, follow this procedure:

1.Turn the machine off. Set brake (if equipped).

2.Make sure the recovery tank is empty. NOTE: The recovery tank on the FOCUS 17/20 is designed for easy removal and cleaning.

3.Disconnect the hoses from the recovery lid (See Figure 7.)

4.Unhook the recovery tank drain hose valve from it's hanger bracket and lay the loose end on the floor (See figure 8.)

WARNING: Before raising or removing the recovery tank, be sure tank is empty. Do not operate or perform maintenance on the machine while the recovery tank is in the open position. The tank can be accidentally bumped and it may slam shut.

5.Disconnect the blue electrical float connector (See Figure 9).

6.Unhook the tether clip from the recovery tank (See Figure 10).

7.Unlatch and stow prop rod back in solution tank and close recovery tank.

8.While pushing the tank to the rear, carefully lift and remove recovery tank from the machine. Leave the recovery drain hose attached to the recovery tank.

Figure 7

Figure 8

Figure 9

Figure 10

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Clarke® Operator's Manual -FOCUS S17/L17 and S20/L20