Clarke MA50 15B, Service Manual

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Squeegee System
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Service Manual – MA50 15B
Troubleshooting
Problem Cause Correction
Poor Water Pick-Up
Vacuum leak(s) due to;
•
Leaky Vacuum hose
• Damaged pick-up adapter tube
• Recovery tank drain plug not
installed properly
• Recovery tank cover is mis-
aligned, or damaged
• Check the vacuum hose, and
tighten/replace as necessary
• Replace pick up adapter tube
•
Insure drain plug is installed
correctly
•
Check the cover, and adjust/
replace as necessary
Restrictions due to build up of
debris;
•
In the recovery tank or
standpipe
•
In the vacuum hose
•
In the squeegee assembly
Check the standpipe, check the
vacuum hose, and squeegee
assembly for accumulated dirt.
Clean as required
.
Squeegee blades are worn,
not installed correctly, or out of
adjustment
Check the squeegee blades
for proper installation, wear, or
damage. Replace as required.
Adjust the squeegee blades and/or
down pressure.