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Maintenance
© 2015 Minuteman International, Inc.
X17 ECO CFS Carpet Extractor #988725UMCFS Rev. C 03/18
Bi-Monthly/Monthly/Yearly Maintenance
Every Two Weeks:
1. Purge solution system to remove residue build-up by
fl ushing as follows:
a. Use - 1 quart White Vinegar to two gallons clean
hot water - in the solution tank, operate solution
pump with spray jets installed for two full minutes.
b. Drain the remaining solution with the solution
level/drain hose (this is important to help keep the
hose clear).
c. Use 2 gallons clean hot water (no vinegar) in
the solution tank, operate solution pump with
spray jets installed for two full minutes. Drain
the remaining water with the solution level/drain
hose.
d. It is Important to repeat the 2 gallon rinse (step C)
as vinegar may aff ect coloring in carpet.
e. Repeat procedure if machine has not been
fl ushed daily.
2. Remove Brush (pg 16), clean any debris off brush
hubs at both ends.
3. Wipe off any debris from bottom side of chassis.
4. Rinse off the Dome Lid Filter.
Monthly:
1. Check Spray Jets for full width spray pattern. Remove
(twist orange cap ¼ turn counter-clockwise) and clean
with soft-bristle brush if necessary. Do not use pins or
wire, which can damage the spray tip.
2. Clean the Recovery Window (pg 10, item G) by
removing (2 screws) and wiping out with a soft cloth,
use hot water and white vinegar or gentle detergent.
Take care not to damage the gasket. Inspect gasket
for cracks/damage.
3. Flush out Recovery Window Extension Hose (pg 10,
item Q) while Recovery Window is removed by pouring
water/vinegar solution through the hose. Rinse with
clear water.
4. Clean off any debris from the Vac Connection Tube &
Recovery Inlet (pg 10, items L & M).
5. Clean & Inspect Vacuum Motor Gasket (pg 10, item R)
for damage, and ensure Vac Motor Cover (pg 10, item
K) is in place.
6. Inspect Brush Motor Belt for wear (pg 10, item H).
Replace if necessary.
Yearly:
1. Have a qualifi ed service technician check the vacuum
motor carbon motor brushes once a year or after every
500 operating hours.
