Nilfisk-ALTO 571, 586 manual Cleaning the Solution Tank and Filter, Squeegee Maintenance

Maintenance

5.Clean the hose fitting in the recovery tank and spray water down the squeegee hose to clean out debris.

6.Reattach the squeegee hose.

Cleaning the Solution Tank and Filter

1.Move the machine so that the solution tank filter assembly is located directly over a floor drain.

2.Turn the key switch to the “OFF” position.

3.Clean inside the solution tank with a jet stream of water.

7.Close the solution flow valve.

8.Clean the filter inside the housing and reinstall on machine.

Manually Draining the Solution Tank

1.Remove sight gauge hose from top connector (see figure 38).

2.Rotate lower fitting to allow drain hose to rest over drain.

3.Drain solution tank (see figure 39).

Vac Assisted Solution Tank Drain

1.Remove vacuum hose from squeegee plate.

2.Turn vac on.

3.Remove and place solution hose into vac hose until washer rest against hose cuff.

NOTE: Using vac assist will help to rinse recovery tank. This will help to reduce cleanup and maintenance times.

Squeegee Maintenance

Clean the squeegee with a jet stream of water and a damp cloth. Inspect the front and rear squeegee blades for wear. Readjust or replace if necessary.

Front Squeegee Blade Replacement

To replace the front squeegee blade, follow this procedure:

1.Remove the squeegee assembly from the machine.

2.Remove clamp and front squeegee blade.

3.Install new front squeegee blade and reinstall clamp.

4.Replace squeegee on machine.

Figure 38

Figure 39

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