MAINTENANCE
QUICK 98560 04/05/01
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SQUEEGEE BLADES
There are four sets of squeegee blades available for
the
QUICK©.
Sets include front, rear and scrub deck
side squeegee blades. There are three different
notch patterns and three different colors for varying
floor conditions. Linatex squeegees are for industrial
settings. See squeegee parts list for part numbers.
The front squeegee blade allows solution to pass
through channels in the blade into the squeegee tool
while maintaining vacuum to provide lift. The front
blade has four wear surfaces and can be rotated for
extended life. The red blade has less notches and is
for rougher or tiled surfaces. The green blade has no
notches and is for very rough floors such as knobby
tile or uneven tile. The front blade should not require
regular replacement under normal use.
The rear blade wipes the floor to a near dry condition.
It is important the rear blade be in good condition to
properly do its job. Each squeegee blade has four
wear surfaces for extended service.
Check both the front and rear squeegee blades for
damage, wear, and adjustment each day in the pre-
run check. Change the front blade if it is torn or has
an uneven edge. Change the rear blade if it is less
than 1/2 the original thickness.
NOTE: An optional rear urethane blade is
available for industrial settings that have oil or
chemical based products.
TO REPLACE OR ROTATE REAR
SQUEEGEE BLADES
1. Touch squeegee switch on touch panel to raise
squeegee.
2. Turn off the key switch and set the machine
parking brake.
FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing
machine; Stop on level surface, set parking
brake, turn off machine and remove key.
3. Unlock and pull open latch on right rear side of
tool.
4. Remove blade retainer strap from squeegee tool.
5. Remove squeegee blade from locating pins on
squeegee tool and rotate to new position or
replace as required.
6. Install blade on locating pins of squeegee tool.
7. Install squeegee retainer strap on left side of
squeegee tool. Install short retainer strap on
right side of squeegee tool.
8. Fasten and lock latch. Latch is adjustable.
Adjust latch only tight enough to take up slack in
retaining strap.
NOTE: Changing of squeegee blades does not
always necessitate a readjustment. Refer to section
on adjusting squeegee.
TO REMOVE SQUEEGEE TOOL
1. Raise
squeegee
tool.
2. Disconnect vacuum hose from tank and loosen
the two knobs.
3. Pull squeegee tool assembly rearward from the
lifting carrier.
4. With squeegee tool assembly on bench inspect
or repair as necessary.
5. To reinstall, align squeegee tool to lift carrier.
Push forward while keeping squeegee level.
6. Tighten
knobs.
7. Attach
vacuum
hose.
TO REPLACE FRONT SQUEEGEE BLADES
1. With squeegee tool assembly on bench, release
latch securing retainer strap.
2. Remove front retainer strap.
3. Remove squeegee blade from locating pins on
squeegee tool and rotate to new position or
replaces required.
4. Install blade on locating pins of squeegee tool.
5. Replace front retainer strap.
6. Secure strap by locking latch.
NOTE: Changing of squeegee blades does not
always necessitate a readjustment. Refer to section
on adjusting squeegee.