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Page -22- CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual -Encore L26 Cylindrical
WARNING: Do not operate or perform
maintenance on the machine while
the recovery tank is in the
intermediate position. The tank
can be accidentally bumped and it
may slam shut.
2. Disconnect the batteries. Use a cloth and a solution
of ammonia or bicarbonate of soda to wipe the top of
the batteries. Clean the battery terminals. Reconnect
the batteries.
3. Check the hoses for leaks, obstructions and other
damage.
4. Use a grease gun to lubricate the dual casters. See
figure 32.
5. Check the brush drive belts for proper tension. Belts
must be tensioned properly to prevent slipping. To
tighten the belts, follow this procedure:
a. Remove belt cover by removing screws.
b. Loosen the 2 screws on either side of the motor
pulley.
c. Use a small prybar or large screwdriver to pry the
motor upward to acheive correct belt tension. Pry
on the motor close to where the motor contacts the
brush head casting (see figure 33, A).
d. Hold tension and tighten 2 screws (see figure 33,
B).
e. Replace belt cover.
Maintenance For The Squeegee
To remove the squeegee, follow this procedure:
1. Remove the squeegee assembly by loosening the two
knobs that attach the squeegee to the machine. Pull the
squeegee assembly off. See figure 34.
2. Inspect the squeegee blade.
3. If the blade is worn, turn the blade so that a new edge
is in the wiping position.
4. Reinstall squeegee assembly on the machine.
Maintenance
Figure 32
Figure 33
Figure 34
A
B