Maintenance
Do These Procedures When You End Your Work
1.Drain the solution tank (Figure 25) and the recovery tank (Figure 26). To drain the tanks , follow this procedure:
a.Turn the key switch “OFF”.
b.Remove the drain hose from the back of the machine.
c.Put the end of the hose over a drain or bucket.
d.Recovery Tank:
1.) Turn the valve handle to the left. Pull the handle out to open the drain (Figure 27).
NOTE: Have the opening in the side of the valve away from you when you open the valve.
2.) To open the valve completely, turn the handle to the right. Pull the handle out of valve(Figure28).
Solution Tank:
When hose is lowered to water level, water will flow.
2.Flush the tanks. To flush the tanks, put clean water in the tank through the opening on top of the tank.
3.If a tank or drain hose has an obstruction, use a pressure water hose to flush the tank or hose. Put the water hose into the drain hose.
4.Leave the tanks and the recovery drain valve open to dry in the air.
5.Check the squeegee blade. Use a cloth to clean the squeegee blade. If the squeegee blade is damaged or worn, turn or replace the blade.
6.Check and clean the solution lid gasket. Use a mild cleaning solution and rinse the parts in clean water.
Check the batteries and if necessary add distilled water after charging. The correct level is within 1/4 inch (1/2 cm) of the bottom of the tube in each cell.
CAUTION: Tap water may contain contaminants that will damage batteries. Batteries must be refilled with
DISTILLED WATER ONLY.
WARNING: Lead acid batteries generate gases which can cause an explo- sion. NO SMOKING. Always wear eye protection and protective clothing when working near batteries.
Use a clean cloth and wipe the surface of the machine.
Charge the batteries. See the instruction in the section of this book called “How To Charge The Batteries”.
Figure 25
Figure 26
Figure 27
Figure 28
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