Squeegee Blades, To Remove Squeegee Assembly, Maintenance

SQUEEGEE BLADES

The front squeegee blade allows solution to pass through channels in the blade into the squeegee assembly while maintaining vacuum to provide lift.

The rear blade wipes the floor to a near dry condition. It is important the rear blade be in good condition to properly do its job.

Check both the front and rear squeegee blades for damage and wear each day in the pre-run check. Change the front blade if it is torn or has an uneven edge. Change the rear blade if it is less than 1/2 the original thickness.

TO REMOVE SQUEEGEE ASSEMBLY

1.With the squeegee in the up position, turn the machine power off.

2.Loosen both squeegee knobs and pull squeegee assembly rearward from the lifting carrier.

3.Inspect or repair as necessary and reinstall.

TO REPLACE SQUEEGEE BLADES

1.With the squeegee in the up position, turn the machine power off.

FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine; stop on level surface, turn off machine and remove key.

2.Remove the squeegee assembly from the machine. Remove all screws and remove blade retainer strap and remove squeegee blade.

3.Replace squeegee blades as required.

4.Install blade with ribbed surface facing out.

5.Install squeegee retainer strap.

6.Install all screws starting from center and working to ends.

MAINTENANCE

DELUXE SQUEEGEE BLADES

The front squeegee blade allows solution to pass through channels in the blade into the squeegee assembly while maintaining vacuum to provide lift. The front blade has four wear surfaces and can be rotated for extended life. The front blade should not require regular replacement under normal use.

The rear blade wipes the floor to a near dry condition. It is important the rear blade be in good condition to properly do its job. Each rear squeegee blade has four wear surfaces for extended service.

Check both the front and rear squeegee blades for damage, wear, and adjustment each day in the pre- run check. Change the front blade if it is torn or has an uneven edge. Change the rear blade if it is less than 1/2 the original thickness.

ADJUSTING DELUXE SQUEEGEE

Adjusting the squeegee is a two-part process. First, the squeegee assembly must have correct pitch in order for the squeegee blade to have the same deflection at each tip as well as the center. The knob on the squeegee linkage controls the pitch adjustment. The second adjustment is the deflection.

3/8”

PROPER DEFLECTION OF SQUEEGEE BLADE