JACKING MACHINE
FLX3 980087 04/01/03
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MACHINE JACKING
The machine may be jacked up for service or
inspection by using the specified jack locations.
Always block the tires when jacking up the machine.
FOR SAFETY:
Before leaving machine or
servicing machine; stop on a level surface, set
parking brake, turn off machine and remove key.
The rear jack points are the tank support brackets
just ahead of the rear squeegee. Remove the
squeegee tool before jacking.
NOTE: See SQUEEGEE TOOL REMOVAL in the
Maintenance Section.
TO JACK UP MACHINE
1.
Empty the recovery and solution tank.
2.
Turn the key switch off and set the parking
brake.
FOR SAFETY:
Before leaving or servicing
machine; stop on level surface, set parking
brake, turn off machine and remove key.
3.
Block the tires that are not being raised to
prevent the machine from rolling.
FOR SAFETY:
When servicing machine, block
machine tires before raising machine.
4.
Using a jack or adequate capacity, raise the
machine using the designated jack points.
FOR SAFETY:
When serving machine, use hoist
or jack of adequate capacity, jack machine at
designated jack locations only. Block 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.
Slowly lower the machine onto the jack stands.
7.
Be sure that the machine is secure.
8.
Service or inspect the machine as required.
9.
When finished working on the machine, raise the
machine off the jack stands.
10.
Remove the jack stands.
11.
Lower the machine to the floor. Block wheels as
they are lowered.
12.
Remove wheel block after machine has been
completely lowered.
MACHINE STORAGE
If the machine is to be stored for extended periods of
time, the following steps must be taken to minimize
the chance of corrosion or deposits forming.
1.
Drain both solution and recovery tank. Clean
soil and chemical build up from tanks. Flush with
clean water including the solution delivery
system. Leave solution tank lid and recovery
cover open.
2.
Raise the rear squeegee assembly and the
scrub deck.
3.
Remove brushes and rinse with clean water.
Dry thoroughly.
4.
Wash squeegee blades with clean water.
5.
Park the machine in a cool dry area.
6.
Check the charge level on the batteries monthly.
Recharge when batteries drop below 25%
charge. If suitable space exist to store batteries,
remove from machine.
7.
Perform next lubrication interval.
