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Operator's Manual -FOCUS S17/L17 and S20/L20
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Figure 8
The FOCUS 17/20 machines use two 12-volt batteries.
The batteries are located in the battery compartment
under the recovery tank. It is recommended to remove
the recovery tank when installing the batteries.
How To Install The Batteries
To install the batteries, follow this procedure:
1. Turn the machine off. Set brake (if equipped).
2. Make sure the recovery tank is empty. NOTE:
The recovery tank on the FOCUS 17/20 is
designed for easy removal and cleaning.
3. Disconnect the hoses from the recovery lid (See
Figure 7.)
4. Unhook the recovery tank drain hose valve from
it's hanger bracket and lay the loose end on the
floor (See figure 8.)
WARNING: Before raising or removing the
recovery tank, be sure tank is
empty. Do not operate or per-
form maintenance on the ma-
chine while the recovery tank is
in the open position. The tank
can be accidentally bumped and
it may slam shut.
5. Disconnect the blue electrical float connector
(See Figure 9).
6. Unhook the tether clip from the recovery tank
(See Figure 10).
7. Unlatch and stow prop rod back in solution tank
and close recovery tank.
8. While pushing the tank to the rear, carefully lift
and remove recovery tank from the machine.
Leave the recovery drain hose attached to the
recovery tank.
How To Prepare the Machine For Operation
Figure 10
Figure 7
Figure 9