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Page 1: ...gan 48906 Fax 517 484 9836 Email CustServe Michco com Web site www Michco Com Parts Web site www FloorMachineParts Com Order Parts on Line at www FloorMachineParts Com Directly to Parts Service By Email Shop Michco com By Fax 517 702 2041 By Voice Use numbers above Serving the Cleaning Industry Since 1922 Notice All copyrighted material remains property of original owners all trademarks are proper...

Page 2: ...SR5730 5 08 FORM NO 56041764 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Models 505 945 505 946 505 959 ...

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Page 4: ...he Cleaning Operation 24 Machine Safety Features 24 Standard Scrubbing System 25 Esp Recyling Scrubbing System 25 Helpful Hints For The Cleaning Operation 26 Stopping The Cleaning Operation 26 Post Operation Checklist 27 Draining The Recovery Tank 27 Cleaning And Inspecting The Machine 28 29 Pre Sweep Attachment Option 30 Maintenance 31 43 Maintenance Schedule 31 Battery Charging 33 Battery Remova...

Page 5: ...fix service sticker here NAMEPLATE The Model and Serial Number of your machine are shown on the Nameplate in the battery compartment This information is needed when ordering repair parts for the machine Use the space below to note the Model and Serial Number of your machine for future reference Model _________________________________________ Serial Number ___________________________________ UNPACK...

Page 6: ...r these agents or operate in areas where flammable liquids exist Do not clean this machine with a pressure washer Only use the brushes provided with the appliance or those specified in the instruction manual The use of other brushes may impair safety CAUTION This machine is not approved for use on public paths or roads This machine is not suitable for picking up hazardous dust Do not use scarifier...

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Page 9: ...38 2 19 48 3 cm DIA SR5730 CYLINDRICAL 34 2 6 DIA x 34 LONG CLEANING PATH SR5730 34 34 86 4 cm SR5730 38 38 96 5 cm BRUSH SPEED 300 RPM SOLUTION TANK 45 gallon 171 liter RECOVERY TANK 45 gallon 171 liter SPEED TRANSPORT 5 MPH SPEED SCRUBBING 2 5 MPH TURN RADIUS 56 142 2 cm U TURN AISLE WIDTH 80 203 2 cm CLEANING RATE SR5730 34 37 000 sq ft hr 3426 sq m hr SR5730 38 42 000 sq ft hr 3901 sq m hr GRA...

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Page 11: ...ons UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLING MACHINE The SR5730 is shipped on a pallet covered by a plastic bag and fastened with four hold down brackets 1 Remove plastic bag 2 Unbolt lag screws located on each corner of machine 3 Lift out bracket located on each corner of machine from slot in machine frame 4 Remove rear squeegee and hose from under rear squeegee location 6 Position a 11 and 36 ramp on base of pa...

Page 12: ... of the friction disc or possible destruction of the braking system 9 Connect rear squeegee hose and install squeegee blade as shown in manual 10 Remove battery charger from under the seat in battery compartment if applicable 11 Install batteries Turn the key to the O position Lift the hinged seat and cover then disconnect seat switch and remove seat plate Use a battery lifting device with a 150 L...

Page 13: ...e boxes on a clean work surface and lift out the battery as shown in figure 6 BATTERY INSTALLATION To install batteries lift the seat cover and secure safety latch in notch Pull up on the side panel and remove to gain access to the battery compartment Lower batteries using a 1000 lb 454 KG lifting mechanism to lift and install batteries into battery compartment placing battery spacers to stop from...

Page 14: ...TERIES Fig 11 MACHINE PREPARATION Connect the battery connector assembly to battery as shown in figure 9 Plug the battery connector assembly from the battery to the machine connector assembly as shown in figure 10 Reinstall the side panel and then release the safety latch and lower the seat as shown in figure 11 ...

Page 15: ...l with dual side broom option see Chapter 4 3 Low Solution Light Left High Recovery Light Right 4 Scrub Pressure Switch 5 Squeegee Vacuum Switch 6 ESP 7 Light Switch Optional 8 LCD Display 9 Forward Reverse Switch 10 Key Switch 11 Secondary Optional Brake Pedal Bottom Pedal Lock Top 12 Horn Button Optional 13 Foot Throttle ...

Page 16: ...lowing the operator to monitor machine operation The LCD display button is located in the center of the console to the right under the display Pushing on the menu button enables the operator to view screen functions and monitor machine status and operation When the key switch is turned on screen 1 will automatically be displayed Pressing the menu button will allow you to review screens 2 and 3 ...

Page 17: ... deck to the set down pressure The squeegee will lower and the vacuum will activate When the scrub brush and squeegee are on they will be displayed as shown in figure 17 The brushes will not rotate until the foot throttle is depressed Releasing the foot throttle will raise the scrub deck to the top position and the brushes will stop rotating SCRUB PRESSURE SWITCH The scrub pressure switch is locat...

Page 18: ...hown in figure 18 Pushing the squeegee vacuum switch up raises and turns off the vacuum Pushing the squeegee vacuum switch down lowers the squeegee and turns on the vacuum When the vacuum is on it is displayed as shown in figure 19 Pressing down on the foot throttle with the forward reverse switch in the reverse position will raise the squeegee when it is down The vacuum will turn off in 15 second...

Page 19: ...ob counterclockwise decreases the amount of solution deposited Solution flow will stop when the brushes are off or the key is in the off position LOW SOLUTION INDICATOR LIGHT The low solution amber indicator light is located on the left side above the switches on the console to the left of the high recovery indicator light as shown in figure 20 When the low solution indicator light illuminates the...

Page 20: ...ult in the machine moving backward when the foot throttle is depressed KEY SWITCH The key switch turned to the right the I position will activate all machine systems as shown in figure 23 FOOT PEDAL The foot pedal is located on the floor on the right side as shown in figure 24 Pressing the foot pedal down sets the machine in forward or reverse motion the direction depending on the position of the ...

Page 21: ...rive wheel stops rotating A secondary mechanically actuated parking brake is available as an option as shown in figure 25 To set the secondary parking brake press down the brake and then press the lock on the upper portion of the pedal To unlock the parking brake push on the upper portion of the pedal lock to release it The foot brake is not a method for slowing machine travel or for stopping unde...

Page 22: ...ean water in the recovery tank when using the ESP option the solution tank could become overfilled during operation LIGHT SWITCH OPTION The light switch is located on the left side of the console to the left of the steering wheel as shown in figure 26 Pushing the light switch to the up position will illuminate the optional light located in the center on the front of the machine Pushing the light s...

Page 23: ...ront to the seat to the left allowing the seat to be moved forward and back as shown in figure 28 SEAT SWITCH The seat switch is a interlock safety switch located on the underside the seat and is activated by the operator s body weight while seated The machine will stop immediately if there is no operator present in the seat ...

Page 24: ...er and the correct mixture of American Lincoln Commercial cleaner for the job on hand first making sure that the solution control knob is OFF Place the lid back on the solution tank TO START MACHINE 1 Release secondary parking brake if equiped 2 Turn key to I position TO TRANSPORT MACHINE 1 Make sure the brushes and squeegees are in the up or raised position with all other controls in the off posi...

Page 25: ...e pass with simultaneous solution feed scrubbing and dirty water pick up The rate of solution feed and the speed of travel required will vary with floor condition This knowledge will come with operator experience MACHINE SAFETY FEATURES SEAT SAFETY SWITCH Machine will not move and parking brake will set if this switch is not activated SPEED INTERLOCK Maximum machine speed will be reduced while scr...

Page 26: ... in each tank will indicate by lights on the control panel when the water in the solution tank is too low or when the water in the recovery tank is too high ESP OPERATING MODE FIGURE 33 During the scrubbing process filtered water from the solution tank is fed to the solution line and then to the floor where two disc scrubbing brushes work to dislodge soil After scrubbing the dirty solution is vacu...

Page 27: ...nd starting Sweep debris from narrow aisles out into main aisle ahead of time Do an entire floor or section at on time Pick up oversize debris before sweeping Allow a few inches of overlap of sweep and scrub paths This will eliminate leaving dirty patches Don t turn steering wheel to sharply when machine is in motion The machine is very responsive to movement of the steering wheel so avoid sudden ...

Page 28: ...ECOVERY TANK The drain hose for the recovery tank is located on the back of the machine To drain the tank remove and lower the hose and place in a suitable floor drain as shown in figure 37 Open the drain hose plug as shown in figure 35 and 36 IMPORTANT Improperdischargeofwastewaterwilldamagetheenvironmentandisillegal TheU S EnvironmentalProtectionAgencyhasestablished certain regulations regarding...

Page 29: ...on is completed flush the recovery drain hose as shown in figure 38 Clean the recovery tank and recovery tank screen as shown in figure 39 Close the drain hose plug close recovery tank lid and clip the drain hose into place Inspect the disc brushes and replace when bristles are reduced to 3 4 inch length as shown in figure 40 and 41 To order replacement brushes see scrub brush options in this manu...

Page 30: ...wiping edge has become rounded remove and reinstall so the unworn edge is now the wiping edge This process can be repeated until all four edges are worn If the squeegee blade has become rippled it will need to be replaced Inspect the inner flap on the rear squeegee for wear and to ensure it has not been torn or damaged IF YOUR 5730 HAS CYLINDRICAL SCRUBBING SEE CHAPTER 4 ...

Page 31: ...o turn the broom on as it is lowered as shown in figure 45 To lower the broom release hand lever on right side PRE SWEEP FILTER BAG REPLACEMENT The filter bag should be checked every time the pre sweep is used and replaced when full as shown in figure 46 WARNING There is a potential risk of the bag tearing and causing premature failure of the dust control motor and the main and side broom motor ...

Page 32: ...cessary 1 All flaps for wear or damage 2 Clean recovery tank 3 Scrub brushes for wear or damage 4 Rear squeegee for wear or damage 5 Charge and check batteries 50 HOUR MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST 6 Check battery electrolyte level 7 Lubricate steering bearing and pivot 100 HOUR MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST 8 Clean solution tank For service assistance consult your local American Lincoln Distributor For best perf...

Page 33: ...ce and repairs must be done by authorized personnel only Always empty the solution tank and the recovery tank before doing any maintenance Keep all fasteners tight Keep adjustments according to the specifications as shown in the Service Manual for this machine Always wear eye protection and protective clothing when working near batteries Do not put tools or other metal objects across the topes of ...

Page 34: ...rocessor needs to be reset by turning the key switch on and raising the brush deck When the red light comes on steady the batteries can be charged 1 Lift seat cover make sure safety latch is secure in notch 2 Insert charging plug into battery receptacle 3 Plug power cord into proper AC source 4 Follow the charging instructions provided on the charger 5 Maintain electrolyte level in batteries check...

Page 35: ...connect the AC plug from the receptacle before connection or disconnection the DC plug on the charger The battery box can slide off a forklift and cause severe personal injury or damage to equipment Ensure that the battery box is properly secured to the forks of the forklift during transport drive and stop with caution BATTERY COMPARTMENT SAFETY LATCH BATTERY CONNECTOR SIDE PANEL DISCONNECT BATTER...

Page 36: ...aight down to remove it 5 Push a new brush onto the scrub brush driver until it clicks in place 6 Lower Scrub Deck to the NORMAL position and check the brush for proper floor contact 7 Replace side squeegees REPLACING PADS ON A PAD DRIVER Install a new pad when the old pad is worn or dirty The pad driver assembly is removed and installed the same way a standard scrub brush is See replacing the scr...

Page 37: ...sen the wheel brackets by turning the adjustment handles 6 Adjust the wheels to 3 16 476 cm above the floor 7 Tighten the wheel brackets with the adjustment handles MAINTENANCE FOR THE REAR SQUEEGEE To remove the squeegee follow this procedure 1 Remove the squeegee assembly by loosening the two knobs that attach the squeegee to the machine as shown in figure 59 Pull the squeegee assembly off 2 Ins...

Page 38: ...K Remove the cover from the solution tank rotate the handle on the drain plug counterclockwise and then pull up as shown in figure 61 After the tank has drained flush out with clean water and reinstall the plug PRE SWEEP OPTION Main Broom Belt 1 Check belt tension adjustment as shown in figure 62 2 Loosen idler pulley as shown in figure 63 3 Move in slot in main frame 4 Retighten SIDE BROOM BELT 1...

Page 39: ...heck fuses with an amp meter to locate the blown fuse Replace the fuse with one of exactly the same size as shown in figures 67 and 68 Replace the cover and tighten the internal hex screws These fuses are manufactured by Cooper Bussmann Inc P O Box 14460 St Louis MO 63178 4460 Figure 67 Fuse Part No 8 28 05019 American Lincoln ACK 70 Cooper Bussmann Figure 68 Fuse Part Nos 2 00 05861 American Linc...

Page 40: ...ater Flow Control Valve Fuse Fuse 6 2 Amp Tank Float Switch Fuse Fuse 7 10 Amp Light and Horn Fuse Fuse 8 10 Amp Option Pump Fuse WARNING Replace fuses with the same size fuse to avoid damage to electrical components Power Panel fuses are manufactured by Cooper Bussmann Inc P O Box 14460 St Louis MO 63178 4460 Fuse Part Nos 2 00 05861 American Lincoln 2 amp ABC 2 Cooper Bussmann 2 amp 2 00 05860 A...

Page 41: ...he scrub deck loosen the knobs holding the plate in place by turning counterclockwise then remove the cover Firmly grasping one of the brushes remove it for inspection Check the brushes for wear and damage Remove any entangled debris Turn the brush end to end line up knotches and reinsert Repeat with the second brush NOTE Rotating brushes will extend the life of the brush Brushes should be replace...

Page 42: ...ce with new belt and follow same procedure as above Reinstall cover and close side guard MAINTAINING THE SQUEEGEES Open the right and left side guards as shown in figures 1 2 Inspect the side squeegee blades for wear and damage If the wiping edge has become rounded detach from guard by removing the screws from the squeegee strap Turn so the unworn edge is now the wiping edge and reinstall This pro...

Page 43: ...N If you have chosen to equip your 5730 Cylindrical Scrubber with the dual side broom option the brush control switch on the instrument panel will look slightly different The switch will be a 3 way When the top portion of the switch is depressed the scrub brushes and side brooms are off in the center position the scrub brushes only are activated and when the bottom of the switch is pressed both th...

Page 44: ...figure 12 To replace the brooms remove the three nuts and bolts shown in figure 11 insert bolts through new broom and reinstall Adjust with knob if necessary after replacing both brooms ADJUSTING THE DECK The front to back tilt of the scrub deck is controlled by the adjustable rods on both sides of the machine The rods can be adjusted in to tilt back or out to tilt forward by loosening the jam nut...

Page 45: ... Machine does not move 1 Blown fuse 2 Battery unplugged 1 Check fuse and replace if necessary 2 Plug in battery Poor water pick up at squeegee 1 Recovery tank full 2 Squeegee is worn or damaged 3 Clogged suction hose or pick up tool 4 Loose connections between suction hose and squeegee 5 Vacuum motors not running 6 Plugged filter 7 Vacuum float cage clogged 8 Vacuum float shut off 9 Air leaks in s...

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