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Ambassador Jr.
5. Protect equipment from freezing. Severe pumping system damage can occur if allowed to
freeze.
6. Inspect vacuum hoses for tight connections. Check electrical cable for abrasion or cuts in
jacket. Cord should be replaced if worn or damaged.
MONTHLY/BI-MONTHLY MAINTENANCE
The Ambassador Solution Pump System should be purged twice monthly to remove alkaline
residue build-up. The system should be fl ushed twice, once with the jets installed and once with
jets removed. To fl ush system out, use 1 quart of white vinegar to two gallons of clean hot water,
followed by a clear 2 gallon rinse. Clean spray jets if required.
CORD STORAGE
While not in use storage can be accomplished by winding cord around rear of machine. Cord
hooks are provided.
• Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it should, has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return to service center.
• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp
edges or corners. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not unplug by pulling cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
• Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
This equipment should be stored indoors and not exposed to rain.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
FILLING THE AMBASSADOR
Remove clear solution cover lid from front of machine. Fill solution tank with desired amount of
warm water and add liquid cleaning chemical, Minuteman Extraction Shampoo order #902163.
(See instructions on container for proper dilutions.) DO NOT USE powdered cleaning chemicals.
Powders are unlikely to dissolve thoroughly, resulting in clogging the inline solution strainer. This
can reduce or stop solution fl ow to the pump and spray jets.
Carpet should be thoroughly vacuumed and obstacles relocated before beginning the cleaning
cycle. Heavy traffi c lane areas should be pre-treated or spotted with Minuteman Pre-Treat order
#902183 for best results.
CLEANING THE AMBASSADOR
1. Always work away from the cord.
2. Machine operates by pulling backwards over carpet.
