Kärcher 1.006-167.0, Operating Instructions Manual

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Maintenance
Vacuum Shoes
The dual offset vacuum shoes are designed to extract
soiled solution from the carpet. The plastic vacuum
shoe glides minimize damage to carpet and flooring.
Maintenance
The vacuum shoes should be removed and cleaned
daily to ensure maximum solution recovery.
Vacuum Shoe Removal and Cleaning
1. Make sure the vacuum shoes are in the raised
position and the key is off.
2. Press the gray latch to release the vacuum shoe
from the mounting bracket.
3. Twist the hose out of the clear cover.
4. Rotate the left and right latches to separate the
clear cover from the glide base.
5. Inspect and clean both parts.
6. Reinstall glide base and clear cover.
7. Check to be sure foam gasket is seated properly.
8. Repeat for other vacuum shoe.
1. Vacuum Shoe Cover
2. Vacuum Shoe Wiper Base
3. Vacuum Shoe Latch
Vacuum Shoe Lift Actuator Removal/
Replacement
FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing
machine, stop on a level surface and turn off the
machine.
Removal:
1. Make sure the vacuum shoes are in the raised
position and the machine key switch is off.
2. Unplug the actuator cable from the machine
harness.
3. Cut and remove the two cable ties securing the
actuator cable to the machine.
4. Remove the cotter ring pin, washer, two spacers,
and clevis pin from each end of the actuator. Note
the position of all parts before removing to make
re-assembly easier.
5. Remove the actuator from machine.
Installation:
1. Fully extend the actuator before installing it into
machine. With the machine key switch off, plug the
actuator into the machine harness. Turn the
function mode dial to the slow transport position
and turn the key switch on. Wait for the actuator to
fully extend and then turn the key switch off. Be
careful that the actuator does not interfere with
surrounding parts as it is extending.
2. Install the moving end of the actuator, clevis pin,
two spacers, washer, and cotter ring pin into the
front bracket.
3. Install the fixed end of the actuator, clevis pin, two
spacers, washer, and cotter ring pin into the rear
bracket.
4. Route the actuator cable and secure it to the
machine in two places using new cable ties.
5. Check the linkage operation. Turn the key switch
on and turn the function mode dial to the C
position. Verify the vacuum shoes lower to the
ground. Turn the function mode dial to the slow
transport position and verify the vacuum shoes
move to the raised position.
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