Advance acoustic Convertamatic 24C, Service Manual

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34 - FORM NO. 56043098 - Convertamatic
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24C, 24D, 26C, 26D, 28C, 28D
SQUEEGEE SYSTEM
SERVICING THE SQUEEGEE
If the squeegee leaves narrow streaks or water, the blades may be dirty or damaged. Remove the squeegee, rinse it under warm water and inspect the blades.
Reverse or replace the blades if they are cut, torn, wavy or worn.
To Reverse or Replace the Rear Squeegee Wiping Blade...
1 See Figure 2. Raise the squeegee tool off the fl oor, and then unsnap the Center Latch (19) on the squeegee tool.
2 Remove the Tension Straps (26) .
3 Slip the rear blade off the Alignment Pins (27) .
4 The squeegee blade has 4 working edges. Turn the blade so a clean, undamaged edge points toward the front of the machine. Replace the blade if all 4 edges
are nicked, torn or worn to a large radius.
5 Install the blade, following the steps in reverse order and adjust the squeegee tilt.
To Reverse or Replace the Front Squeegee Blade...
1 Raise the squeegee tool off the fl oor, loosen the (2) Thumb Nuts (20) , disconnect the Recovery Hose (28) and remove the Squeegee Assembly (12) from the
mount.
2 Remove both rear Tension Straps (26) fi rst.
3 Remove all the wing nuts that hold the front blade in place, and then remove the tension strap and blade.
4 The squeegee blade has 4 working edges. Turn the blade so a clean, undamaged edge points toward the front of the machine. Replace the blade if all 4 edges
are nicked, torn or worn to a large radius.
5 Install the blade, following the steps in reverse order and adjust the squeegee tilt.
ADJUSTING THE SQUEEGEE
Adjust the squeegee angle whenever a blade is reversed or replaced, or if the squeegee is not wiping the fl oor dry.
To Adjust the Squeegee Angle...
1 Park the machine on a fl at, even surface and lower the squeegee.
2 While moving the machine forward slowly, turn the Squeegee Adjustment Knob (21) until the rear squeegee blade folds over evenly across the entire width of
the squeegee as shown below.
FIGURE 2