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MAINTENANCE
SABER/STRIDE II 28/34 98570 7/14/98
ADJUSTING SQUEEGEE
Adjusting the squeegee is a two part process. First, the
squeegee tool must have correct pitch in order for the
squeegee blade to have the same deflection at each tip
as well as the center.
The pitch adjustment on the
SABER/STRIDE II
is facilitated by the use of a spirit level mounted on the
squeegee tool. The second adjustment is the amount of
deflection or down pressure on the squeegee. The ideal
deflection is conveniently marked by colors on the squee-
gee tool according to the type of floor and squeegee
blade employed.
TO ADJUST SQUEEGEE PITCH
1.
Choose a smooth, level surface. Turn
“ON”
the key
switch, release the machine parking brake. Lower
the squeegee and drive forward at least 2 feet (60
cm).
2.
With the squeegee down, stop the machine with the
brake and set the parking brakes. Do not allow the
machine to roll back.
FOR SAFETY:
Before leaving or servicing machine;
Stop on level surface, set parking brake, turn off
machine and remove key.
3.
Determine the differences, if any, in deflection of the
squeegee blade between each end and the middle.
Proper adjustment is obtained when deflection is
equal all the way across tool. This should
correspond to the bubble being in the middle position
of the spirit level.
4.
To decrease the deflection of the squeegee blade at
the ends, loosen plastic knobs near the squeegee
center. To increase the deflection at the ends of the
squeegee assembly, tighten plastic knobs on trailing
arm.
5.
Again check the deflection of the squeegee blades.
Repeat steps 1 through 4 until the deflection is equal
across the entire rear squeegee blade.
TO ADJUST AMOUNT OF REAR SQUEEGEE
DEFLECTION
FOR SAFETY:
Before leaving or servicing machine;
Stop on level surface, set parking brake, turn off ma-
chine and remove key.
1.
Choose a smooth, level surface. Lower the
squeegee and drive forward at least 2 feet.
2.
With the squeegee down, stop the machine with
the brake and set the parking brakes. Do not allow
the machine to roll back.
3.
Observe the amount of squeegee deflection. It
should deflect
3/8 in (9.5 mm)
across the entire
width of the squeegee.
4.
To adjust the squeegee deflection, loosen knob on
the squeegee slide bar.
5.
Slide bar to left to increase deflection. Sliding bar to
right decreases deflection
6.
Turn on the key switch, release the machine parking
brake. Raise, then lower squeegee assembly.
Drive forward at least 2 feet.
7.
Repeat steps 2 through 4 until deflection of
3/8 in.
(9.5 mm)
is reached.
TIRES AND WHEELS
Check for low or worn tires. Fill to proper pressure as
needed (50 psi front).
Check wheel nuts for tightness, tighten as necessary to
80 foot pounds.
PROPER DEFLECTION OF SQUEEGEE BLADE
3/8”
