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MAINTENANCE

FLX3  980087  04/01/03

4-17

SERVICE SCHEDULE

MAINTENANCE

BEFORE EACH
WORK PERIOD

AFTER EACH

WORK PERIOD

50

HRS

100

HRS

200

HRS

Check water level of batteries after charging;
add distilled water if necessary

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Check that recovery tank cover seals tightly

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Visually check for damaged or worn tires

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Check brushes or pads for proper installation

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Check vacuum hose connections

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Check that squeegee is securely attached
and properly adjusted

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Check for securely attached drain hose, plug
and caps

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Check brakes and steering for proper
operation

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Clean out solution tank

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Run vacuum motors to dry

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Clean brushes or pads and check wear

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Clean squeegee blades and check wear

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Clean out recovery tank and vacuum filter

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Clean and inspect float shutoff

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Clean outside of tanks, check for damage

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Store with covers off tanks

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Charge batteries

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Check steering cables for wear.

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Clean off top of batteries

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Check battery cells with hydrometer

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Inspect scrub deck skirts

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Clean solution strainers

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Check battery connections are tight

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Clean battery cases and battery
compartment

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Check parking brake adjustment

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Check brakes discs and calipers for damage
or wear

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Clean pivot points on squeegee and scrub
deck

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Check all motors for carbon brush wear

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Check motor commutators

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NOTE: Traction drive, wheels and batteries should be serviced based on traction drive hour meter.  The
scrub brush hour meter should be used for all other service schedule items.

Summary of Contents for Flex 3 FLX3

Page 1: ...FLXSP3 FLXSP3T Read these instructions before using the machine MODELS FLX3 FLX3T Operating Instructions 980087 07 19 03 D SCRUBBER IPX4...

Page 2: ...reach The squeegee design location and steering geometry allows the operator to make tight turns while recovering full width of the scrub path Controls are logically designed for easy touch button op...

Page 3: ...Drive Wheel Chain 4 10 Brakes 4 11 Tires and Wheels 4 11 Vacuum Motors 4 12 Brush Motors 4 13 Towing or Pushing 4 15 Machine Jacking 4 16 Machine Storage 4 16 Service Schedule 4 17 Machine Troublesho...

Page 4: ...rive Chain Drive Wheel Chain Brakes Tires and Wheels Vacuum Motors Brush Motors Towing and Pushing Machine Storage Service Schedule Troubleshooting The PARTS LIST section contains assembled parts illu...

Page 5: ...cial use for example in hotels schools hospitals factories shops and offices for more than normal housekeeping purposes Maintenance and repairs must be done by qualified personnel If foam or liquid co...

Page 6: ...information carefully Know when these conditions can exist Locate all safety devices on the machine Please take the necessary steps to train the machine operating personnel FOR SAFETY DO NOT OPERATE M...

Page 7: ...the labels become illegible promptly replace them SAFETY DECAL 80814 SAFETY DECAL 81505 SAFETY DECAL 82447 LOCATED ON FRAME NEXT TO 82448 DECAL SUPPORT WARNING 82448 LOCATED ON FRAME NEXT TO VACUUM IN...

Page 8: ...yl 800 rpm Tires 4 x 16 in 40 64 cm foam filled black knobby standard Maximum speed 6 2 mile hour 10k hr Coverage 49 300 sq ft hr 4 590 sq m hr at 3 5 mph 5 6k hr with 2 in 5 cm overlap Frame construc...

Page 9: ...in 113 cm Length with disk head 95 2 in 241 8 cm Length with cylindrical head 95 8 in 243 3 cm Width with standard squeegee 48 7 in 123 7 cm Width with tight squeegee 43 0 in 109 2 cm Width w o squee...

Page 10: ...ylindrical scrub head is designed to eliminate debris that may be caught in the squeegee while scrubbing Water is applied to the first scrubbing brush turning in a clockwise rotation when viewed from...

Page 11: ...t Bumper 3 Electrical Cover 4 Solution Tank 5 Solution Tank Cover 6 Recovery Tank 7 Recovery Tank Cover 8 Recovery Tank Drain Hose 9 Recovery Tank Drain Cap 10 Scrub Head 11 Solution Tank Drain Hose 1...

Page 12: ...mation Screen 2 Hour Meter Fault Codes and Special Icons Battery Meter 8 Recycle Switch Optional 9 Recycle Indicator Light Optional 10 Headlight Switch Optional 11 Brake Pedal 12 Parking Brake Knob 13...

Page 13: ...CONTROLS FLX3 980087 04 01 03 3 6 18 11 12 17 16 13 15...

Page 14: ...d returns scrub deck and squeegee to raised position if necessary The controller will not respond to other commands until this routine is complete To turn the machine power off rotate key counterclock...

Page 15: ...l rise and the brush pressure indicator will display error code 9000 To stop scrubbing press the one touch switch The brush drive motors will turn off the scrub deck will raise the solution flow will...

Page 16: ...w to the scrub deck without resetting each time the scrubbing operation is interrupted If recycling option is installed this switch controls the amount of solution flow to the scrub deck by controllin...

Page 17: ...time spent propelling the machine and gives true traction motor time Brush Run Time Records the time spent with the brushes running and gives true brush motor time Key ON Hours Records the entire time...

Page 18: ...after 60 seconds and the vacuum motor will turn off 10 seconds later The battery meter can be viewed at the left side of either information screen 1 or information screen 2 The level of battery charge...

Page 19: ...is an adequate amount of water in recovery tank before starting recycle pump and turn off recycle pump when water level reaches filter To stop the solution recycle pump press the switch The pump will...

Page 20: ...aving or servicing machine stop on level surface set parking brake turn off machine and remove key 13 DIRECTIONAL CONTROL PEDAL AND SPEED REDUCTION FEATURE This pedal controls the direction of travel...

Page 21: ...e right side of the steering wheel To engage the tilt adjustment pull up on the lever and adjust the steering column to desired position Release lever and allow it to lock into desired position 17 SQU...

Page 22: ...on the brake pedal or with the parking brake on The directional pedal must be in the neutral position to avoid unintentional movement NOTE The Operator must be in position on the seat to activate mac...

Page 23: ...of machine begins Overlap the brush path and avoid transporting over previously cleaned areas TO BEGIN SCRUBBING When operating the machine around people pay close attention for unexpected movement Us...

Page 24: ...will stop all motors and actuators When the key is turned back on the system will automatically return scrub deck and squeegee to raised position DOUBLE SCRUB Floors which are heavily soiled or have...

Page 25: ...ur 6 Large debris or compacted dirt may be removed by clean out cap located at rear lower center of recovery tank Regular flushing of recovery tank should make this step unusual 7 Replace plug and sec...

Page 26: ...03 4 1 1 Batteries 2 Squeegee Assembly 3 Scrub Head Disk Shown 4 Drive Chains 5 Brakes 6 Tires and Wheels 7 Solution Strainers 8 Float Switch 9 Vacuum Motors 10 Brush Motors 11 Fuse 12 Circuit Breake...

Page 27: ...fill Keep plugs firmly in place at all times When servicing machine avoid contact with acid Batteries emit hydrogen gas Explosion or fire can result Keep sparks and open flame away Keep covers open wh...

Page 28: ...he level to the indicator ring If water level is too high before charging normal expansion of the electrolytes may cause and overflow resulting in loss of battery acid balance and damage to the machin...

Page 29: ...rom the machine 6 Use the proper size open end wrench to disconnect main ground wire first and secure cable terminal away from batteries 7 Disconnect main positive lead and secure cable terminal away...

Page 30: ...chine and set the parking brake Do not allow the machine to roll back FOR SAFETY Before leaving or servicing machine stop on level surface turn off machine and remove key 3 Determine the differences i...

Page 31: ...nd pull open latch on rear of squeegee tool 3 Remove blade retainer straps from squeegee tool 4 Remove squeegee blade from locating pins on squeegee tool and rotate to new position or replace as requi...

Page 32: ...ighly polished or burnished floors Red Pads Buffing are used for light duty scrubbing When used with a mild detergent they will provide surface cleaning without removing the finish Blue Pads Scrubbing...

Page 33: ...shes should be replaced as a set when bristle length wears to height of yellow PerformAlertTM bristles SCRUB BRUSH REMOVAL The scrub brushes are removed from the side of the machine The front is remov...

Page 34: ...angles should be parallel to each other TESTING ADJUSTMENT OF INDIVIDUAL BRUSHES 1 Move the machine to an unfinished area of floor to avoid marking finish 2 With water valve off lock brakes and lower...

Page 35: ...er to increase chain tension Screw the nut to the rear of frame away from the motor to decrease chain tension On the slack side chain should deflect between 1 2 and 3 4 measured midway between the cen...

Page 36: ...should be in same position relative to each other 6 Lower machine and reinstall batteries 6 TIRES AND WHEELS Inspect tires for proper inflation cuts and abrasions Tires should be inflated to 60 psi 4...

Page 37: ...at quick disconnect Reverse steps to install VACUUM MOTOR CARBON BRUSH REPLACEMENT Note Place stop in groove Important These brushes wear quicker as the length shortens due to increased heat Spring i...

Page 38: ...motor NOTE Motors contain two wave washers in cap Do not lose these 3 Release brush from spring tension Remove screw connecting brush wire lead to brush holder Clean brush holder to insure free moveme...

Page 39: ...compartment under the seat 12 CIRCUIT BREAKERS Interrupt the flow of power in the event of an electrical overload When a circuit breaker is tripped reset it by pressing the exposed button If a circuit...

Page 40: ...and strength The combined strength of all tie downs must be strong enough to lift two times the weight of the machine Tie downs must be positioned to prevent the machine from moving forward backward o...

Page 41: ...ck machine with jack stands when raised 5 When machine is raised use jack stands at the designated jack locations FOR SAFETY Block machine at designated jack locations with jack stands when raised 6 S...

Page 42: ...pads and check wear Clean squeegee blades and check wear Clean out recovery tank and vacuum filter Clean and inspect float shutoff Clean outside of tanks check for damage Store with covers off tanks...

Page 43: ...ance Little or no propel Loose seat switch connection or faulty seat switch Check connections and switch continuity Faulty throttle Check throttle Forward speed only Reverse speed only Faulty throttle...

Page 44: ...w setting Solution strainers plugged Clean solution strainers Solution system plumbing obstructed Clear obstruction from plumbing Solution solenoid valve obstructed or stuck Clean or replace valve Ven...

Page 45: ...communications timeout Wiring fault on 6 way serial link between controller and display 7501 LCD module settings corrupt Disconnect batteries and wait 1 minute before re applying power All 760_ Codes...

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