MAINTENANCE
ADJUSTING SQUEEGEE
Adjusting the squeegee is a two part process. First, the squeegee tool must have correct pitch in order for the squeegee blade to have the same deflection at each tip as well as the center.
The pitch adjustment on the SABER/STRIDE II is facilitated by the use of a spirit level mounted on the squeegee tool. The second adjustment is the amount of deflection or down pressure on the squeegee. The ideal deflection is conveniently marked by colors on the squee- gee tool according to the type of floor and squeegee blade employed.
TO ADJUST SQUEEGEE PITCH
1.Choose a smooth, level surface. Turn “ON” the key switch, release the machine parking brake. Lower the squeegee and drive forward at least 2 feet (60 cm).
2.With the squeegee down, stop the machine with the brake and set the parking brakes. Do not allow the machine to roll back.
FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine; Stop on level surface, set parking brake, turn off machine and remove key.
3.Determine the differences, if any, in deflection of the squeegee blade between each end and the middle. Proper adjustment is obtained when deflection is equal all the way across tool. This should correspond to the bubble being in the middle position of the spirit level.
4.To decrease the deflection of the squeegee blade at the ends, loosen plastic knobs near the squeegee
center. To increase the deflection at the ends of the squeegee assembly, tighten plastic knobs on trailing arm.
5.Again check the deflection of the squeegee blades. Repeat steps 1 through 4 until the deflection is equal across the entire rear squeegee blade.
3/8”
PROPER DEFLECTION OF SQUEEGEE BLADE
TO ADJUST AMOUNT OF REAR SQUEEGEE DEFLECTION
FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine; Stop on level surface, set parking brake, turn off ma- chine and remove key.
1.Choose a smooth, level surface. Lower the squeegee and drive forward at least 2 feet.
2.With the squeegee down, stop the machine with the brake and set the parking brakes. Do not allow the machine to roll back.
3.Observe the amount of squeegee deflection. It should deflect 3/8 in (9.5 mm) across the entire width of the squeegee.
4.To adjust the squeegee deflection, loosen knob on the squeegee slide bar.
5.Slide bar to left to increase deflection. Sliding bar to right decreases deflection
6.Turn on the key switch, release the machine parking brake. Raise, then lower squeegee assembly. Drive forward at least 2 feet.
7.Repeat steps 2 through 4 until deflection of 3/8 in. (9.5 mm) is reached.
TIRES AND WHEELS
Check for low or worn tires. Fill to proper pressure as needed (50 psi front).
Check wheel nuts for tightness, tighten as necessary to 80 foot pounds.
SABER/STRIDE II 28/34 98570 7/14/98
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