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A-14
- FORM NO. 56091013 - ES4000
AFTER USE
1 When
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nished cleaning, press the Extract ON / OFF Switch
(F)
or the Sweep ON / OFF Switch
(D),
this will automatically raise, retract and stop all the ma-
chine systems (brush, vacuum & solution). Then drive the machine to a service area for daily maintenance and review of other needed service up-keep.
2
To empty the solution tank, remove the Solution Tank Drain Hose
(16)
from its storage clamp. Direct the hose to a designated “DISPOSAL SITE” and re-
move the plug. Rinse the tank with clean water.
3
To empty the recovery tank, pull the Recovery Tank Drain Hose
(28)
from its storage area. Direct the hose to a designated “DISPOSAL SITE” and remove
the plug (hold the end of the hose above the water level in the tank to avoid sudden, uncontrolled
fl
ow of waste water). Rinse the Recovery Tank with clean
water.
4
Remove the Brushes, rinse with warm water and remove any built-up string, hair or carpet
fi
bers.
5
Disconnect the Recovery Hose from the Recovery Tank and
fl
ush with warm water to wash any debris out of the Recovery Hose / Vacuum Shoe Assembly.
6
Remove the debris hopper and clean thoroughly. Remove from left or right side of machine by lifting hopper up and tilting it forward then pull out.
7
Check the maintenance schedule below and perform any required maintenance before storage.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
MAINTENANCE
ITEM
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Yearly
Charge
Batteries
X
Check/Clean Tanks & Hoses
X
Check/Clean/ Power Brushes
X
Check/Clean Vacuum Shoes
X
Check/Clean Vacuum Shut-Off Float
X
Check/Clean the vacuum motor foam
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lter(s)
X
Empty Debris Hopper
X
Clean Spray Nozzles
X
Check Each Battery Cell(s) Water Level
X
Inspect Brush Deck Skirts
X
Inspect and clean Solution Filter
X
Check Foot/ Parking Brake for Wear & Adjustment
X
Purge the Detergent Injection System
X
Lubrication - Grease Fittings
X
* Check Carbon Brushes
X
* Have Advance check the vacuum motor carbon motor brushes once a year or after 300 operating hours. The brush and drive motor carbon brushes check every
350 hours or once a year.
NOTE:
Refer to the Service Manual for more detail on maintenance and service repairs.
8
Store the machine indoors in a clean dry place. Keep from freezing. Leave the tanks open to air them out.
9
Turn the Key Switch / Main Power
(A)
OFF (O) and remove the key.
VACUUM SHOE MAINTENANCE
Check the vacuum shoes daily, they can be removed to aid in cleaning, see “Removing the Vacuum Shoes”. Remove any built-up string, hair or carpet
fi
bers.
SPRAY NOZZLE MAINTENANCE
Remove the spray nozzles once a week. Soak the nozzles overnight in a vinegar and water solution to remove chemical deposits.
LUBRICATING THE MACHINE
Once a month, pump a small amount of grease into each grease
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tting on the machine until grease seeps out around the bearings.
Grease
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tting locations are:
•
Steering Wheel Shaft Universal joint
Once a month, apply light machine oil to lubricate the:
• Steering
Chain
•
General Pivot Points For the Brush Deck Linkage
ELECTROMAGNETIC BRAKE
See Figure 5.
The Drive Wheel Assembly
(9)
has a built in electromag-
netic brake that is engaged whenever the Key Switch
(A)
is OFF or the
Drive Pedal
(10)
is in the neutral position. This brake can be manually
over ridden if necessary by inserting a medium to large screwdriver
behind the Yoke
(AA)
as shown. This should only be done in the event
you need to push or pull the unit.
FIGURE 5
