Clarke ENCORE MAX, Operator'S Manual & Parts List, Page: 52 / 61

1-52 CLARKE
ENCORE MAX
TROUBLE SHOOTING
REMEDY
1.Change
2. Adjust
3. Repair
4. Remove obstruction, put drive
pedal in neutral, adjust
1. Check fuse and replace if
necessary
2. Pug in battery
1. Empty tank
2. Examine squeegee rubber blade
for cuts or worn spots/replace if
necessary
3. Disconnect suction hose from
squeegee; flush squeegee and
hose thoroughly
4. Check all hose connections for
looseness or damage
5. Reset circuit breaker or repair
loose connection
6. Clean filter element in vacuum
manifold
7. Clean perforated metal
thoroughly
8. Excessive foam build up;
change cleaning chemical mixture
(use A-L approved material)
9. Repair or replace hose and
connections
10. Repair or replace seal and
hose
11. Close, repair or replace drain
plug in recovery tank
1. Readjust blades for proper
contact
2. Replace and adjust blades
3. Shut off solution flow 5-10 feet
pior to making turn
4. Check position of switches
1. Adjust
2. Adjust
1. Replace
PROBLEM
Machine moves slow or
erratically
Machine does not move
Poor water pick up at
squeegee
Water spills from squeegee
Squeegee leaves wet spots
Squeegee makes excessive
noise
PROBABLE CAUSE
1. Battery charge low
2. Brakes dragging
3. Loose connection at foot
pedal
4. Overload of drive circuit
1. Blown fuse
2. Battery unplugged
1. Recovery tank full
2. Squeegee is worn or
damaged
3. Clogged suction hose or
pick up tool
4. Loose connections
between suction hose and
squeegee
5. Vacuum motors not
running
6. Plugged filter
7.Vacuum float cage clogged
8. Vacuum float shut off
9. Air leaks in suction hose
and connection
10. Air leaks at recovery tank
cover and/or manifold hose
11. Drain hose or drain plug
leaking or not closed properly
1. Side squeegee blades
have poor contact with floor
2. Squeegee blades worn or
damaged
3. Too much solution being
applied before making turns
4. Brushes rotating opposite
direction
1. Lift actuator out of
adjustment
2. Squeegee wheels out of
adjustment
1. Blades worn or damaged