U.S. Products 100-041-016, Operator'S Manual

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27 - Express 12 gallon Multi surface cleaner - operator and parts Manual
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When servicing the machine, unplug the cord from the wall outlet. Failure to do
so can result in injury or death caused by electrical shock.
rEmoVaL of CLEanIng HEad
Unscrew the star head assembly in the same direction it turns during operation. 1.
(This is clockwise when looking from the underside).
Lay the Express on its right side when servicing it. If it is positioned on the left
side, oil will drain out of the gear box.
Once the star head assembly is loosened, spin it off by hand. If the cleaning head is 2.
difficult to remove, use a ¾” socket wrench on the exposed center nut.
rEPLaCIng tHE fELt sEaL
A worn or “dried out” felt will not form a proper vacuum seal. This will impair the extraction
capabilities of the unit.
Remove the cleaning star head assembly. 1.
Make sure the felt is saturated with oil to ensure a proper seal. 2.
Remove and reverse the seal so that the “new” face is against the hub. 3.
Alternating sides will temporarily extend the life of the felt. However, the seal may
need to be replaced.
Re-install the star head assembly. 4.
When re-installing the star head assembly, the felt should compress against the
seal plate during the last quarter rotation of the head. If the felt does not fit
snugly against the plate, the seal may need to be replaced.