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A-18
- FORM NO. - 56091000 - SC800
FIGURE 5
SERVICING THE SQUEEGEE
If the squeegee leaves narrow streaks or water, the blades may be dirty or damaged. Remove the squeegee, rinse it under warm water and
inspect the blades. Reverse or replace the blades if they are cut, torn, wavy or worn.
To Reverse or Replace the Rear Squeegee Wiping Blade...
1
See Figure 5.
Raise the squeegee tool off the
fl
oor, and then unsnap the Rear Squeegee Blade Removal Latch
(20)
on the squeegee tool.
2
Remove the Tension Strap
(19)
.
3
Slip the rear blade off the Alignment Pins
(21)
.
4
The squeegee blade has 4 working edges. Turn the blade so a clean, undamaged edge points toward the front of the machine. Replace the
blade if all 4 edges are nicked, torn or worn to a large radius.
5
Install the blade, following the steps in reverse order and adjust the squeegee tilt.
To Reverse or Replace the Front Squeegee Blade...
1
Raise the squeegee tool off the
fl
oor, then loosen the (2) Thumb Nuts
(22)
on top of the squeegee tool. Disconnect the Recovery Hose
(16)
and remove the squeegee tool
(12)
from the mount.
2
Loosen the Front Squeegee Blade Removal Knob
(AA)
, then remove Tension Strap
(AB)
and blade..
3
The squeegee blade has 4 working edges. Turn the blade so a clean, undamaged edge points toward the front of the machine. Replace the
blade if all 4 edges are nicked, torn or worn to a large radius.
4
Install the blade, following the steps in reverse order and adjust the squeegee tilt.
ADJUSTING THE SQUEEGEE
Adjust the squeegee angle whenever a blade is reversed or replaced, or if the squeegee is not wiping the
fl
oor dry.
To Adjust the Squeegee Angle...
1
Park the machine on a
fl
at, even surface and lower the squeegee.
2
While moving the machine forward slowly, turn the Squeegee Adjustment Knob
(23)
until the rear squeegee blade folds over evenly across
the entire width of the squeegee as shown below.
