User Manual. E Ride 26 SPORT UMS Rev A 09/16

User Manual E Ride 26 SPORT 988726UMS Rev A 09/16

Intrductin Preface Dear custmer, Thank yu fr purchasing the Minuteman E Ride 26 SPORT. The utstanding peratinal characteristics f the E Ride 26 SPORT shuld justify the cnfidence yu demnstrated in making this purchase. The E Ride 26 SPORT is a cmmercial grade rider scrubber machine. It is battery perated and is intended by Minuteman t be used in accrdance with this manual, the labels n the machine itself, as well as applicable federal, state, and lcal safety and envirnmental statutes, regulatins, and rdinances (cllectively the "gvernmental regulatins"), applicable cmmercial standards, and cmmn sense.. The user's wn safety, as well as the safety f thers, depends t a great extent n hw the E Ride 26 SPORT is perated, handled, and maintained. Therefre, as a starting pint, this manual must be read and understd thrughly prir t the machine being switched n fr the first time. When perating r maintaining the E Ride 26 SPORT, THINK SAFETY FIRST! This manual prvides vital infrmatin cncerning the safe peratin, use, maintenance, and service f the E Ride 26 SPORT. The varius safety alert symbls, signal wrds, and safety messages cntained herein are intended t be read in cnjunctin with each ther, as well as with E Ride 26 SPORT labels, instructin plates, and applicable gvernmental regulatins. T the extent that any gvernmental regulatins cnflict with the prvisins f this instructin manual, such gvernmental regulatins wuld gvern. Yur authrized Minuteman dealer wuld be happy t answer any questins yu may have cncerning the peratin r maintenance f the E Ride 26 SPORT r infrmatin cntained in this manual. If repair r maintenance wrk is perfrmed n the E Ride 26 SPORT, Minuteman recmmends that nly genuine replacement parts be used and that such wrk be perfrmed by qualified individuals. Prper use The E Ride 26 SPORT is a vacuum scrubbing machine. Its intended scpe f applicatin is fr wet cleaning f level, smth, hard-surfaced flrs in accrdance with the prvisins f this instructin manual, applicable gvernmental regulatins, manufacturer specificatins, and machine labels (cllectively, "prper use"). Using the E Ride 26 SPORT beynd its prper use will be deemed imprper use by Minuteman. Minuteman disclaims any liability fr any persnal injury, prperty, r ther damages f any nature whatsever, whether special, indirect, cnsequential, r cmpensatry, directly r indirectly resulting frm the imprper use f the E Ride 26 SPORT, r uses beynd r incnsistent with the E Ride s intended scpe f applicatin. This disclaimer f liability als extends t mdificatins t the E Ride 26 SPORT made withut Minuteman's prir written cnsent. The E Ride 26 SPORT shuld nly be perated, handled, and maintained by persns wh are familiar with the machine and have been instructed f the ptential hazards assciated with such peratin, handling, and maintenance. 2

Intrductin Disclaimer: Minuteman disclaims liability fr any persnal injury, prperty, r ther damages f any nature whatsever, whether special, indirect, cnsequential, r cmpensatry, directly r indirectly resulting frm the publicatin, use f, applicatin, r reliance n this dcument r, except as expressly set frth in the sales cntract fr the machine, the peratin r maintenance f the E Ride 26 SPORT. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN SUCH SALES CONTRACT, MINUTEMAN MAKES NO WARRAN- TIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Minuteman disclaims and makes n guaranty r warranty, express r implied, as t the accuracy r cmpleteness f any infrmatin published herein, and disclaims and makes n warranty that the infrmatin in this instructin manual will fulfill any parties' particular purpses r needs. While Minuteman believes that the infrmatin in this manual is accurate, in the event that technical r typgraphical errrs exist in this manual, Minuteman reserves the right t make changes t subsequent editins f this manual withut prir ntice t the recipients f this editin. The reader shuld ntify Minuteman if any errrs in this manual are suspected. Minuteman des nt undertake t guarantee the perfrmance f any individual manufacturer r seller's prducts r services by virtue f this instructin manual. In publishing and making this manual available, Minuteman is nt undertaking t render prfessinal r ther services fr r n behalf f any persn r entity, nr is Minuteman undertaking t perfrm any duty wed by any persn r entity t smene else. Anyne using this manual shuld rely n his r her wn independent judgment r, as apprpriate, seek the advice f a cmpetent prfessinal in determining the exercise f reasnable care in any given circumstance. Valid as f: August 2013 Minuteman Internatinal Inc. 14N845 U.S. ROUTE 20 PINGREE GROVE, IL. 60140 U.S.A. 3

Intrductin Ntes n warranty The terms f the sales cntract apply in regard t any prduct warranties. Minuteman expressly disclaims all ther warranties, either express r implied, f any kind. It shuld be nted, hwever, that failure t maintain and service yur E Ride 26 SPORT in accrdance with its prper use may vid the warranty. In this regard, any maintenance wrk must be perfrmed by an authrized Minuteman service representative and cnfirmed in the "Maintenance Certificate" - the warranty dcument. By way f example, the fllwing items are excluded frm the E Ride 26 SPORT warranty: fuses; nrmal wear and tear; imprper machine handling; damages caused by verlads; unauthrized machine mdificatins; nn-cmpliance with maintenance instructins r specificatins; r imprperly fitting parts r accessries. Acceptance f the machine Upn arrival, check machine fr pssible damages in transit. Fllw unpacking instructins n shipping pallet. Each unit has been tested and thrughly inspected befre shipment. Any damage is the respnsibility f the delivery carrier wh shuld be ntified immediately. Minuteman Internatinal Inc. 14N845 U.S. ROUTE 20 PINGREE GROVE, II. 60140 U.S.A. 4

Table f Cntents Intrductin............. 2 Preface.................. 2 Prper use............... 2 Disclaimer................ 3 Ntes n warranty......... 4 Acceptance f the machine.. 4 1 Safety Infrmatin........ 6 1.1 Safety and Warning Symbls. 6 1.2 General Prvisins......... 7 1.3 Operatinal Precautins..... 8 1.4 Maintenance Precautins.... 9 1.5 Battery and Electrical System Precautins............. 10 1.6 Cleaning Slutin Use and Dispsal Precautins......... 11 1.7 Machine Labels.......... 12 2 Machine Overview....... 14 2.1 Frnt................... 14 2.2 Rear................... 15 3 Operating Elements...... 16 3.1 Operating Panel.......... 16 3.2 Circuit Breaker Panel...... 20 3.3 Off Aisle Wand Swicth Panel 22 3.4 At the Machine........... 24 4 First Operatin.......... 30 4.1 Instructin............... 30 4.2 Initial charging prcedure... 30 4.3 Befre Putting int Operatin 30 4.4 Start Machine............ 30 4.5 Operatin............... 31 4.6 Stp Machine............ 32 4.7 After Wrk.............. 32 4.8 Transprting the machine.. 33 4.9 Tie-dwn pints.......... 33 5 Operatin.............. 34 5.1 Methd f Operatin...... 34 5.1.1 Brush Deck.............. 34 5.1.2 Slutin Tank............ 34 5.1.3 Squeegee............... 35 5.1.4 Recvery Tank........... 35 5.1.5 Batteries................ 35 5.1.6 Drive mtr.............. 35 5.1.7 Optins................. 35 6 Technical Data.......... 36 7 Maintenance and Care.... 38 7.1 Minuteman System Maintenance.................. 38 7.2 Maintenance Dcument.... 39 7.3 Maintenance Schedule..... 40 7.4 Battery Systems.......... 44 7.4.1 Charge Batteries......... 45 7.4.2 Charger Specificatins..... 45 7.4.3 Drive Batteries........... 45 7.4.4 Remve Batteries......... 45 7.4.5 Install Batteries........... 45 7.4.6 Dispsal f Batteries...... 45 7.5 Slutin tank............ 46 7.5.1 Fill slutin tank.......... 47 7.5.2 Empty slutin tank....... 47 7.5.3 Slutin Filter............ 47 7.6 Recvery tank........... 48 7.6.1 Empty recvery tank...... 49 7.6.2 Clean recvery tank....... 49 7.6.3 Clean Suctin Filter....... 49 7.7 Disc brush deck.......... 50 7.7.1 Clean Brushes........... 50 7.7.2 Change Brushes......... 50 7.7.3 Change Rller Bumper..... 50 7.7.4 Change side squeegee.... 50 7.7.5 Adjust side squeegee...... 51 7.8 Squeegee............... 52 7.8.1 Cleaning the Squeegee.... 52 7.8.2 Change Squeegee Blades.. 52 7.8.3 Adjusting the Blades...... 53 7.8.4 Adjusting lift mechanism... 55 7.9 Machine lubricatin....... 56 8 Trubleshting......... 58 Warranty..................... 62 5

Safety Infrmatin 1 Safety Infrmatin 1.1 Safety and Warning Symbls All paragraphs in this manual referring t yur persnal safety, the safety f yur machine and the envirnment prtectin are attributed ne f the fllwing warning symbls: Safety Symbls WARNING Descriptin Indicates a hazardus situatin which culd result in death r serius injury. NOTICE Indicates a ptentially hazardus situatin which may result in equipment r prperty damage. Additinal Symbls Eclgical hazard Descriptin Indicates the use f substances representing an inherent danger t the health f the envirnment Nte Indicates imprtant r additinal infrmatin. 6

Safety Infrmatin 1.2 General Prvisins Please read this user manual and instructin plates / labels n the E Ride 26 SPORT unit in their entirety befre peratin. These materials cntain valuable infrmatin regarding the safe peratin f the machine. Minuteman recmmends that peratrs receive training by qualified Minuteman technicians befre start-up, peratin, use, servicing, r repair f the machine. This user manual is nt intended as a substitute fr applicable gvernment regulatins; nr des it include r address same. Users, and emplyers f users, shuld familiarize themselves with applicable gvernment regulatins that may impact use and peratin f the E Ride 26 SPORT, including, but nt limited t, regulatins prmulgated pursuant t the federal Occupatinal Safety and Health Act. The precautins and imprtant safety infrmatin cntained in this user manual must be made available current users and dwnstream users f the machine. When re-selling r renting ut E Ride 26 SPORT machines, it is recmmended that cpies f this user manual be prvided and that any illegible machine labels r instructin plates be replaced. The E Ride 26 SPORT is designed fr indr use nly. Stre machine indrs. Keep the electrical cmpnents f the machine dry. Make sure that all warning labels and instructin plate n the machine are maintained, legible, and prperly attached. 7

Safety Infrmatin 8 1.3 Operatinal Precautins The E Ride 26 SPORT is a batteryperated hard surface flr cleaning system that utilizes a water / cleaning slutin that is applied t the flr and then vacuumed back int the machine by way f an integrated squeegee fr later dispsal. Liquid residue remaining n the flr during peratin can represent a slip and fall hazard t the peratr and thers in the vicinity f machine use. When wrking with the machine, peratrs shuld use firm and skid-prf shes. Areas where flr cleaning will ccur shuld be apprpriately marked with suitable slip and fall hazard signs / markers / pp-up cnes, etc! It is indispensable fr the peratr r user f the machine t becme thrughly acquainted with attached implements and cntrls - as well as their varius functins - befre peratin cmmences. Befre cmmencing peratin f the machine, check fr bvius signs f lse parts, ptential cnditins indicative f malfunctins, etc. Any signs f ptential prblems must be remedied befre actual peratin cmmences. The electrical system in the machine is nt designed t suppress sparks. Accrdingly, use f the E Ride 26 SPORT where fire r explsin hazards may exist due t flammable gases r vaprs, flammable liquids, cmbustible dust, r ignitable fibers r flyings, must be avided. The machine can cause an explsin when perated near such areas. Use cautin when perating the machine n a ramp r incline. D nt turn the machine n an incline, as it may becme unstable and flip ver. D nt leave the machine unattended n a ramp r incline, as it culd rll freely and result in persnal injury. The E Ride 26 SPORT is nt designed fr use n surfaces with a greater than 6% incline r slpe. Adpt peratin habits t lcal cnditins t ensure machine is always under peratr's cntrl. The E Ride 26 SPORT is nt designed fr decntaminatin purpses and shuld nt be used in areas where hazardus wastes r materials are stred r have been spilled. Use f the E Ride 26 SPORT in these areas culd result in the spread f hazardus wastes r materials and peratr expsure t same. Remve the key t avid unauthrized use f the machine.

Safety Infrmatin 1.4 Maintenance Precautins Maintenance and repairs must be perfrmed by qualified persnnel nly. Maintain adjustments n machine pursuant t specificatins nted in the service manual. Maintenance and repair wrk must be perfrmed by using apprpriate, undamaged tls. Spare and replacement parts must cnfrm with factry machine specificatins. Failure t d s may result in machine malfunctins. Genuine spare and replacement parts are highly recmmended. Switch ff and remve the machine's key befre inspecting the machine r perfrming any maintenance r repair wrk. Failure t d s may result in accidental machine activatin and persnal injury. When perfrming maintenance r repair wrk n the machine's electrical system, be sure t discnnect the machine's battery plug first. Failure t d s culd result in accidental machine activatin and persnal injury. Befre cmmencing peratin f the machine, check fr bvius signs f lse parts, ptential cnditins indicative f malfunctins, etc. Any signs f ptential prblems must be remedied befre actual peratin cmmences. Befre cmmencing peratin f the machine fllwing maintenance r repair activities, check t ensure that all prtective devices have been prperly refitted and psitined, r ther ptential prblems befre actual peratin cmmences, therwise persnal injury may ccur. 9

Safety Infrmatin 10 1.5 Battery and Electrical System Precautins The E Ride 26 SPORT perates n either lead acid r AGM batteries. Batteries can generate gases which can ignite r cause an explsin. Keep sparks and flames away frm the batteries. Charge the batteries nly in well ventilated areas. Wear eye prtectin when wrking near batteries. D nt put any type f metal bjects r tls acrss the battery terminals r n tp f batteries. D nt clean the machine's electrical parts r system, including batteries, by means f highpressure cleaning equipment. Such activities culd cause shrt-circuit r battery explsin hazards, resulting in persnal injury. Only use a charger designed fr yur specific battery type. Only qualified individuals shuld attempt t undertake maintenance and repair activities assciated with the machine's electrical system in accrdance with apprpriate industry standards and gvernment regulatins, if any. The electrical system f the machine shuld be inspected at regular intervals. Any bvius defects, such as lse cnnectins, damaged r frayed electrical cables, crrsin, shuld be repaired befre the machine is put back int use. Failure t d s culd cause machine malfunctins r electrical hazards. In case f a malfunctin f the machine's electrical system, including, but nt limited t, unexpected lss f pwer r individual system shutdwns, the machine shuld be shut dwn immediately fr inspectin and required maintenance and repair. Batteries must be selected and seated apprpriately in accrdance with factry machine specificatins. Failure t d s culd result in inapprpriate changes t the machine's center f gravity which, in turn, culd result in machine peratin and cntrl hazards (especially n inclined surfaces) and related persnal injury. Observe all perating, use, and safety instructins prvided by the apprpriate battery manufacturer. Used batteries must be handled, dispsed, r recycled prperly in accrdance with gvernment regulatins. Used batteries shuld never be dispsed f as nn-hazardus waste (e.g. dmestic r husehld waste). Used batteries shuld be dispsed r recycled by apprpriately trained and permitted entities and /r dispsal facilities.

Safety Infrmatin 1.6 Cleaning Slutin Use and Dispsal Precautins Only cleaning agents / detergents suitable fr autmatic machines (lw faming) shuld be used in the E Ride 26 SPORT. Cleaning agents / detergents shuld be mixed with water in ratis established by prduct labels and r manufacturer recmmendatins. All safety precautins established by the cleaning agent / detergent's manufacturer (including, but nt limited t, use f glves and safety glasses) must be fllwed. These safety precautins can typically be fund n the cleaning agent / detergent's prduct labels, accmpanying cllateral materials, and related Material Safety Data Sheets Used r spent mixtures f water and cleaning agents / detergents cllected in the machine's recvery tank must be dispsed f in accrdance with applicable gvernment regulatins and r lcal permits btained by the facility in which flr cleaning activities ccur, if any. Vilatins f such gvernment regulatins and lcal permits can result in significant penalties. Never dispse f the cntents f the machine's recvery tank utdrs r int strmwater systems r basins! 11

Safety Infrmatin 1.7 Machine Labels The fllwing safety and infrmatin labels are legibly attached t the machine. Replace missing r illegible labels immediately. Battery cable ruting (Fig. 1/3) Recvery tank drain hse (Fig. 2/1) Minuteman nameplate (Fig. 1/1) Off aisle wand switch (Fig. 2/2) Machine identificatin number (Fig. 1/2) Water temp warning (Fig. 1/5) Battery cautin (Fig. 1/6) 12

Safety Infrmatin General infrmatin (Fig. 1/4) A 3 6 5 1 2 B C A= Read and bserve the instructin manual B = Maximum inclinatin f 6% C = D nt clean the machine by means f high-pressure cleaning equipment 1 4 2 Fig.1 Fig.2 13

Machine Overview 2 Machine Overview 2.1 Machine Overview - Frnt 1 Recvery tank lid 2 Steering wheel 3 Drive wheel 4 Rller bumper 5 Ft step 6 Side squeegee 7 Scrub deck 8 Slutin level sight gauge 9 Seat adjustment lever 10 Slutin tank 11 Slutin tank fill prt 12 Hurmeter 13 Circuit Breaker Panel, includes: Key Switch - SPORT mde 2 1 11 8 10 9 3 4 5 6 7 12 13 Fig.3 14

Machine Overview 2.2 Machine Overview - Rear 14 Recvery tank dump hse 15 Off aisle wand hse cnnectin 16 Suctin hse 17 Clean-ut 18 Rear squeegee 19 Recvery tank 20 Safety latch 21 Acceleratr pedal 22 Cntrl panel 23 Rear Wheel 24 Slutin tank drain hse 25 Off Aisle Wand Switch and LED SPORT Mde display 16 15 14 25 22 21 24 17 20 18 23 19 Fig.4 15

Operating and Indicating Elements 3 Operating and Indicating Elements 3.1 Operating Panel 1 Directin selectr 2 LED indicatr - Frward 3 Battery / Fault gauge 4 Slutin cntrl 5 Hrn 6 Key switch 7 LED indicatr - Reverse 8 Duble scrub mde 9 Regular scrub mde 10 Heavy scrub mde 11 Mde selectr 12 Vacuum nly mde 13 Transprt mde 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Fig.5 16

Operating and Indicating Elements Directin selectr (Fig. 5/1) Cntrls the directin in which the E Ride 26 SPORT will mve when the acceleratr pedal is activated. The arrw pinting frward the amber LED (Fig. 5/ 2) indicates the machine is in frward mde. The arrw pinting backward with the red LED (Fig. 5/7) indicates the machine is in reverse mde. Battery / Fault gauge(fig. 5/3) This gauge displays the remaining battery charge. This gauge als displays any fault cdes that might ccur with the machine cntrller (see Trubleshting fr fault cdes). Slutin cntrl(fig. 5/4) This cntrl will adjust the amunt f slutin that is dispersed t the flr while in ne f the scrub mdes. Adjust cntrl clckwise t increase the amunt f slutin being dispersed. The slutin flw range is frm zer (0) t a maximum f ¾ GPM. Hrn (Fig. 5/5) Activates the electric hrn. Key Switch(Fig. 5/6) The key switch turns the electrical system n and ff. Remve the key t avid unauthrized use f the machine. Mde selectr(fig. 5/11) Selects the perating mde f the machine. Regular scrub mde(fig. 5/9) This mde is recmmended fr day-tday tasks under nrmal cnditins. With the directin selectr in the frward psitin and the acceleratr pedal is activated, the slutin pump will turn n, brushes will turn n and lwer, vacuum mtr will turn n and squeegee will lwer. When the acceleratr pedal is released and the machine stps mving, the scrub deck will autmatically raise and turn ff the brushes, the squeegee will raise and the vacuum mtr will turn ff after a delay. If the directin selectr is in the reverse psitin, the machine will perate the same as in frward mde, nly the squeegee will raise up. 17

Operating and Indicating Elements Heavy scrub mde(fig. 5/10) This mde is recmmended fr high traffic areas and areas that have been heavily siled. The machine will perate the same as if it was in Regular Scrub Mde, nly in this mde brush pressure is increased. Duble scrub mde(fig. 5/8) This mde is recmmended if the flr is heavily siled and the cleaning chemicals will need additinal time t emulsify grease and ils that are n the flr. With the directin selectr in either the frward r reverse psitin and the acceleratr is activated, the slutin pump will turn n, the brushes will turn n and lwer t the flr. The rear squeegee will nt lwer. This allws the chemical slutin time t remain n the flr. After duble scrubbing, vacuum nly mde shuld be used t recver the dirty slutin water frm the flr. Vacuum nly mde(fig. 5/12) This mde is recmmended fr slutin remval after duble scrubbing, but can als be used t pick up spills. When the acceleratr pedal is activated with the directin selectr in the frward psitin, the rear squeegee will lwer t the flr as the vacuum mtr turns n pulling the dirty slutin water frm the rear squeegee int the recvery tank. If the machine stps mving and the directin selectr is switched t reverse, the rear squeegee will raise (prtecting it frm damage) and the vacuum mtr will turn ff after a delay. If the machine stps mving in either directin, the squeegee will autmatically raise and the vacuum mtr will shut ff after a delay. Transprt mde(fig. 5/13) When this mde is selected, nne f the cleaning functins will perate. This mde is nly used t transprt the machine frm ne lcatin t anther. 18

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Operating and Indicating Elements 3.2 Circuit Breaker Panel 1 CB1- Main Cntrl Circuit Breaker Switch 2 CB2 - Auxiliary Circuit Breaker, Push Buttn 3 SPORT - Key Psitin III 4 SPORT - Key Psitin II 5 SPORT - Key Psitin I 6 Key Psitin - SPORT mde Fig.6 20

Operating and Indicating Elements CB1 - Main Cntl Circuit Breaker Switch (Fig. 6/1) Use this lever t turn n/ff the main cntrls f the E RIDE 26 SPORT. CB2 - Auxiliary Circuit Breaker (Fig. 6/2) This push buttn circuit breaker is used t reset breaker cntrl f the auxiliary items n the E Ride 26 SPORT. nly way t select a different SPORT mde (Brush Speed) I, II, r III, is t insert the key and turn t a new mde selectin. Remve the SPORT key t avid unauthrized Brush Speed cntrl selectin. SPORT - Key Psitin III (Fig. 6/3) When SPORT key is in psitn III, the brush speed will be 400 RPM, nminal. SPORT - Brush Speed II (Fig. 6/4) When SPORT key is in psitn II, the brush speed will be 300 RPM, nminal. SPORT - Brush Speed I (Fig. 6/5) When SPORT key is in psitn I, the brush speed will be 200 RPM, nminal. Key Psitin - SPORT mde (Fig. 6/ 6) Key must inserted t select SPORT mde (Brush Speed), I, II, r III. SPORT mde selectin will remain selected with r withut the key inserted. The 21

Operating and Indicating Elements 3.3 Off Aisle Wand Switch Panel 1 SPORT mde I - Green LED indicatr 2 SPORT mde II - Amber LED indicatr 3 SPORT mde III - Red LED indicatr 4 Decal - Off Aisle Wand Switch 5 Tggle Switch - Off Aisle Wand Switch (ptinal) Fig.7 22

Operating and Indicating Elements SPORT mde I - Green LED Indicatr (Fig. 7/1) This Green LED Indicatr will light up when the user has psitined the key in the SPORT mde I pstin. The Brush Speed fr this psitin is 200 RPM, nminal. lcated abve this decal. Tggle Switch - Off Aisle Wand Switch (Fig. 7/5) This tggle switch is t turn the Aisle Wand On r Off. SPORT mde II - Amber LED Indicatr (Fig. 7/2) This Amber LED Indicatr will light up when the user has psitined the key in the SPORT mde II pstin. The Brush Speed fr this psitin is 300 RPM, nminal. SPORT mde III - Red LED Indicatr (Fig. 7/3) This Red LED Indicatr will light up when the user has psitined the key in the SPORT mde III pstin. The Brush Speed fr this psitin is 400 RPM, nminal. Decal - Off Aisle Wand Switch (Fig. 7/4) This decal is t shw the lcatin f the Off Aisle Wand Switch. The Tggle Switch fr the Off Aisle Wand Switch is 23

Operating and Indicating Elements 3.4 At the Machine 1 Seat adjustment lever 2 Slutin tank fill prt 3 Slutin filter 4 Slutin drain hse 5 Slutin level sight gauge 6 Recvery drain hse 7 Recvery tank lid 8 Suctin filter 9 Off aisle wand switch 6 7 9 3 8 2 5 1 4 Fig.8 24

Operating and Indicating Elements Seat adjustment lever (Fig. 8/1) Use this lever t adjust the seat frward r backward. Slutin tank fill prt (Fig. 8/2) The slutin tank is filled thrugh this prt. Slutin filter (Fig. 8/3) While slutin flws frm tank t brush deck, it is cleaned by the filter element. Slutin tank drain hse (Fig. 8/4) This hse allws draining f the slutin tank. Slutin level sight gauge (Fig. 8/5) The amunt f slutin in the tank can be checked visually using this gauge. Recvery tank drain hse (Fig. 8/6) This hse allws draining f the cllected siled water frm the tank. Recvery tank lid (Fig. 8/7) Remving this lid allws access t the recvery tank and suctin filter. Suctin filter (Fig. 8/8) This filter prtects the vacuum mtr frm water and debris. Off aisle wand switch (ptinal) (Fig. 8/9) This switch activates the ptinal ff aisle wand. 1 1 1 1 Hurmeter (Fig. 3/12) The hurmeter displays the current perating hur level. 25

Operating and Indicating Elements Dirt hpper guiding rail (Fig. 9/1) The dirt hpper lcated at the cylindrical brush deck is fastened by a guiding rail. This dirt hpper may be easily remved fr cleaning. 1 Cylindrical brush hub (Fig. 9/2) This hub (bth sides) can be remved t access the cylindrical brushes. The cylindrical brushes may be easily remved withut tls. 4 3 Side squeegee pivt (Fig. 9/3) Pivt the side squeegee in lifted psitin t allw access t the cylindrical brush hub withut disturbing the alignment f the side squeegees. This can be dne withut tls by remving the yellw star shaped knb. 2 Dirt Hpper (Fig. 9/4) Flr debris is swept int the dirt hpper. Fig.9 1 Dirt hpper guiding rail 2 Cylindrical brush hub 3 Side squeegee pivt bracket 4 Dirt hpper 26

Operating and Indicating Elements Disc deck cver(fig. 10/1) This cver (bth sides) can be remved t access the disc brushes. The deck cver can be easily remved withut tls. 2 Disc brush (Fig. 10/2) The disc brushes can be easily remved withut the use f tls using dwn frce t disldge the brush. 1 Fig.10 1 Disc deck cver 2 Disc brush 27

Operating and Indicating Elements Off aisle wand tl (Optinal) The E Ride 26 SPORT is equipped with a ready-t-use built-in telescping ffaisle wand system fr use in hard t reach areas. By activating the Aisle Wand tggle switch (Fig. 8/9) & (Fig. 7/ 5) the wand is ready t use. 6 2 3 1 Slutin trigger (Fig. 11/1) The trigger cntrls the slutin flw t the spray jet. Squeezing the trigger pens an internal valve t dispense cleaning slutin. Telescping wand (Fig. 11/2) The telescping wand allws the length t be adjusted fr peratr cmfrt r strage. Wand extender (Fig. 11/3) Sliding the extender frward (as shwn) extends the wand during use and retracts by pulling it back fr the strage psitin. Fig.11 5 4 1 Slutin trigger 2 Telescping wand 3 Wand extender 4 Flip-flp tl 5 Vacuum squeegee 6 Scrub brush Flip-flp tl (Fig. 11/4) can be changed frm scrub brush (Fig. 11/6) t vacuum squeegee (Fig. 11/5) by simply rtating the end. 28

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First Operatin 4 First Operatin 4.1 Instructin Only persns trained by qualified Minuteman technicians are authrized t perate, service and repair the machine. Operatrs must read and understand this manual befre perating r maintaining this machine. 4.2 Initial charging prcedure Be sure t use prper charger per battery type. Befre first peratin f the machine, fully charge the battery with an initial charging prcedure and cmply with the perating instructins f the charger as well as with thse f the battery manufacturer. Minuteman cannt be held liable fr damages resulting frm an insufficient initial charge. 4.3 Befre Putting int Operatin Cmplete the fllwing inspectins befre taking the machine int peratin: 1. Check the area arund the machine fr signs f leakage. Hses, lines and tanks must be free frm any leakage r damage. 2. Install brushes and squeegee, see maintenance chapter. 3. Install batteries and cnnect battery plug, see maintenance chapter. 4. Check battery charge and recharge if required. An initial charge is required befre first peratin f the machine. (see Maintenance sectin) 5. Empty recvery tank and clean it if required, see maintenance chapter. 6. Refill slutin tank and add cleaning agent accrding t the manufacturer's recmmendatins. Use nly cleaning agents suitable fr autmatic machines (lw-faming) and cmply with the instructins fr use, dispsal and with the warning infrmatin specified by the cleaning agent's manufacturer. 4.4 Start Machine Prceed with the fllwing t set the machine t perating mde: Discnnect the charger and cnnect the battery cnnectr Switch n machine by actuatin f key switch frm psitin (0) t psitin (1). The battery gauge will display the remaining battery life. 30

First Operatin 4.5 Operatin 1. Switch n the machine. 2. Select ne f the five available mdes using the mde selectr (Fig. 5/11). 3. Set the directin the machine will travel by selecting frward r reverse n the directin selectr (Fig. 5/1). 4. Set the brush speed selectr switch t the desired brush speed setting, using the key switch n the circuit breaker panel. This switch determines the speed at which the brushes will rtate (I=200RPM, II=300RPM, III=400RPM). All speeds are nminal. The LED s n the OFF Asile Wand Switch Plate will shw the peratr what a brush speed has been selected (Green = I, Amber = II, Red = III). Be careful that yur speed setting is crrect fr the brushes yu are using. 5. Activating the accelleratr pedal (Fig. 4/21) turns n the transprt, brushes, water flw, vacuum, and lwers the rear squeegee accrdingly t the mde selected. If the acceleratr pedal is activated befre, r the key is switched ON at the same time, the machine will nt mve as a safety precautin. Remve yur ft frm the pedal, turn the machine OFF and ON, then activate the pedal t drive the machine. When the directin switch is set t reverse and the acceleratr is activated, the back up alarm will sund and the rear squeegee will autmatically raise. Hwever, the scrub brushes will cntinue t rtate and slutin will cntinue t flw. 6. Start scrubbing by driving the machine frward in a straight line at 3/4 speed verlapping each path by 2 t 3 inches. Start mving machine immediately after switching n the brush deck, therwise the brushes leave traces n the flr. Lift brush deck befre passing ver steps and ther bstacles. 7. When scrubbing, check behind the machine ccasinally t see that all f the dirty water is being picked up. If streaking ccurs, the recvery tank may be full, the suctin hse may be clgged, debris may need t be remved frm the squeegee, r the rear squeegee may require adjustment. (Refer t Maintenance sectin befre making any adjustments.) In cases where the flrs are extremely siled r dirty, the duble scrub mde may be needed. (Refer t Operating and Indicating Elements sectin.) The recvery tank has a safeguard fr verflw prtectin t guard against water entering the vacuum mtr when the recvery tank is full. The Vacuum will stay ON fr 15 secnds and then shut-ff autmatically. When this happens, immediately empty the recvery tank. 31

First Operatin 32 8. Drive the machine t a designated dirty water dispsal area and empty the recvery tank. (Refer t Maintenance sectin fr instructins.) 9. Refill the slutin tank and cntinue scrubbing until the jb is dne r the machine runs ut f charge. The battery/ fault gauge (Fig. 5/3) will flash t signal that the machine is almst ut f pwer. When this signal is displayed, all functins will shut ff (brushes will turn ff, the scrub deck and squeegee will raise. The key switch must be turned OFF then ON t reset the machine. The machine will then nly have a few minutes left f reserve pwer fr a shrt vacuum nly mde t pick up remaining slutin n the flr and transprt pwer t drive t the battery recharging statin. If the machine is perated fr an excessive perid f time after cleaning functins have stpped, it will eventually turn itself ff. The machine will have t be pushed back t the recharging statin. 4.6 Stp Machine T stp scrubbing, select the transprt mde (Fig. 5/13). This will autmatically stp the slutin flw, raise the scrubdeck, raise the squeegee, and turn ff the vacuum mtr (15-secnd delay). 4.7 After Wrk Refer t the Maintenance sectin fr specific maintenance instructins described belw. 1. When finished scrubbing, select the transprt mde (Fig. 5/13), all cleaning functins will shut ff. Mve the machine t a suitable site fr maintenance. 2. Empty and clean the slutin tank 3. Empty and clean the recvery tank Observe the legal directives and lcal regulatins fr dispsal f detergents. 4. Remve and clean the brushes r pad hlders. 5. Remve and clean the rear squeegee 6. Check perating fluid levels, functin and setting. 7. Remve and clean the side squeegees. 8. Clean the machine. D nt clean the electrical parts by means f high-pressure cleaning equipment. 9. Check the maintenance schedule and perfrm any required maintenance befre string the machine. 10.Charge batteries. 11.Stre the machine indrs in a clean dry place. Keep frm freezing Leave the slutin and recvery tank lids pen fr ventilatin t prevent dr build-up. 12.Turn key switch OFF and remve key. Remve the key t avid unauthrized use f the machine.

First Operatin 4.8 Transprting the machine T transprt the machine, turn the key switch ON, select the transprt mde, select frward r reverse, activate the acceleratr pedal t start mvement. 4.9 Tie-dwn pints When transprting n a vehicle r trailer, the machine has t be secured. Tie the machine dwn firmly by using the frnt ft steps (Fig. 12/1) and the rear tie hks (Fig. 12/2) as tie-dwn pints. 1 2 Fig.12 33

Operatin 5 Operatin 5.1 Methd f Operatin General The E Ride 26 SPORT is a vacuum scrubbing machine fr wet cleaning f hard-surfaced flrs. 5.1.1 Brush Deck Brush deck (Fig. 13/1) autmatically lwers when traveling with a cleaning mde selected. The brushes rtate and slutin supply switches n autmatically. When the machine stps, brushes and slutin supply switch ff autmatically. 5.1.2 Slutin Tank Fill the slutin tank (Fig. 13/2) thrugh slutin fill prt (Fig. 13/5). The slutin tank hlds 27 gallns and the filling level can be checked visually thrugh the slutin level sight gauge (Fig. 13/6). 3 4 1 5 2 6 7 8 Fig.13 34

Operatin 5.1.3 Squeegee The rear squeegee system (Fig. 13/3) cnsists f squeegee blades, vacuum mtr, and suctin hse. The siled water is wiped frm the flr by means f squeegee blades. Squeegee lwers autmatically when crrespnding cleaning mde is selected. Simultaneusly, the vacuum mtr switches n. The vacuum mtr wrks independent f directin f travel and even if the machine stps. Changing directin t reverse, changing mde t transprt r duble scrub will autmatically lift the squeegee and vacuum is autmatically switched ff with a delay f 15 secnds. 5.1.6 Drive mtr The drive mtr (Fig. 13/7) features dynamic braking as well as an electrmagnetic parking brake. When the machines pwer is turned ff, the e- mag brake is activated and the tractin mtr is prevented frm mving 5.1.7 Optins Off aisle wand - including telescping wand, squeegee/scrub brush, and slutin spray system. (see Fig.11 Accessries such as brushes, rllers, pads, pad hlder with centerlck and squeegee blades are available. Cntact yur Minuteman Dealer fr mre infrmatin. 5.1.4 Recvery Tank The siled water is taken frm squeegee t the recvery tank (Fig. 13/4) by vacuum mtr and suctin hse. 5.1.5 Batteries The battery cmpartment cntains three 12-vlt batteries cnnected in series (Fig. 13/8). The recmmended batteries are: 210 Ah (Minuteman P/N 956210) r AGM 234 Ah (Minuteman P/N 956748) 35

Technical Data 6 Technical Data Disc brush deck Machine length 60 in 152 cm Machine height 54 in 137 cm Machine width withut Squeegee 28.9 in 73.4 cm Machine width with Squeegee 34 in 86 cm Wrking width 25 in 63.5 cm Squeegee width 36.75 in 93.3 cm Surface perfrmance theretical 33125 ft²/h 3077 m²/h Service vltage 36 V 36 V Nminal pwer drive mtr 600 W 600 W Nminal pwer vacuum mtr 660 W 660 W Nminal pwer brush mtr 960 W 960 W Number f brushes 2 Qty. 2 Qty. Diameter f brushes 13.0 in 33 cm Wrking speed 3.0 mph 5,0 km/h Slutin tank 27 gal 122 L Recvery tank 31 gal 141 L Weight withut batteries and slutin 475 lb 215 kg Weight with slutin and batteries 1095 lb 520 kg 36

Technical Data Nise emissin The sund pressure level measured under maximum cnditins f use (LwA) accrding t DIN EN 60335-2-72 amunts t: db (A) 83 The sund pressure level measured (at the ear f the driver) under nrmal cnditins f use (LpA) accrding t DIN EN 60335-2-72 amunts t: db (A) 72 Measurement inaccuracy (KpA): db (A) 1,8 Vibratin The frequency weighted acceleratin measured accrding t DIN EN ISO 5349 which have an effect upn the upper limbs (hand-arm-system) amunts under nrmal wrking cnditins: m/s² < 2,5 37

Maintenance and Care 7 Maintenance and Care General Befre prceeding t maintenance and care wrk yu are advised t read and cmply with the Safety Infrmatin sectin 1.4 and 1.5. Cmpliance with the recmmended maintenance wrk will ensure that yu always have a reliable machine available. Daily r weekly maintenance and repair wrk may be executed by the driver/peratr having been trained accrdingly. Further Minuteman system maintenance wrk must be cmpleted by qualified persnnel nly. Please cntact yur lcal Minuteman Service Center r Minuteman cntract dealer. We cannt be held liable fr damages resulting frm nn-cmpliance with these instructins. Please indicate the machine's serial number with any enquiry r spare part rder, see sectin 1.7 - Nameplate. 7.1 Minuteman System Maintenance The Minuteman System Maintenance: guarantees reliable perability f the Minuteman machines (preventive maintenance) minimizes perating csts, repair csts and maintenance csts ensures lng service life and perability f the machine The Minuteman System Maintenance is structured in separate mdules and determines specific technical wrks t be executed as well as the intervals fr such maintenance wrks. Fr any specific maintenance type, the replacement parts are determined and listed in spare part kits. System Maintenance K: T be perfrmed by the custmer in accrdance t the maintenance and care instructins cntained in the perating instructins (daily r weekly). The peratr will be instructed upn delivery f the machine. System Maintenance I : (every 125 hurs f peratin) T be perfrmed by qualified persnnel f authrized Minuteman Service Center in accrdance with the machinespecific system maintenance including spare part kit. System Maintenance II: (every 250 hurs f peratin) T be perfrmed by qualified persnnel f authrized Minuteman Service Center in accrdance with the machinespecific system maintenance including spare part kit. System Maintenance S: (every 500 hurs f peratin safety check) T be perfrmed by qualified persnnel f authrized Minuteman Service Center in accrdance with the machinespecific system maintenance including spare part kit. 38

Maintenance and Care 7.2 Maintenance Dcument Handing ver Upgrade Test drive Handing ver t the custmer Instructin carried ut n: System Maintenance I 125 perating hurs Wrkshp stamp carried ut n: System Maintenance II 250 perating hurs Wrkshp stamp carried ut n: System Maintenance I 375 perating hurs Wrkshp stamp carried ut n: at perating hurs at perating hurs at perating hurs at perating hurs System Maintenance S 500 perating hurs Wrkshp stamp System Maintenance I 625 perating hurs Wrkshp stamp System Maintenance II 750 perating hurs Wrkshp stamp System Maintenance I 875 perating hurs Wrkshp stamp carried ut n: carried ut n: carried ut n: carried ut n: at perating hurs at perating hurs at perating hurs at perating hurs System Maintenance S 1000 perating hurs Wrkshp stamp System Maintenance I 1125 perating hurs Wrkshp stamp System Maintenance II 1250 perating hurs Wrkshp stamp System Maintenance I 1375 perating hurs Wrkshp stamp carried ut n: carried ut n: carried ut n: carried ut n: at perating hurs at perating hurs at perating hurs at perating hurs 39

Maintenance and Care 7.3 Maintenance Schedule System Maintenance Custmer Maintenance intervals must be perfrmed by the custmer/peratr. T be perfrmed daily Interval weekly Fill slutin tank and prceed t chemical agent dsage Charge batteries Check brush deck and clean if required Check squeegee and clean if required Clean tank lid seal f the recvery tank Empty recvery tank. Clean recvery tank and suctin filter Check brushes/pads and replace if required Clean dirt hpper (cylindrical deck) Clean suctin hse f recvery tank Check squeegee blades and turn arund r replace if required Clean drain hse f slutin tank Check slutin supply t brushes and clean if required Check slutin filter and clean if required Check rller bumpers Test drive and functin test 40

Maintenance and Care System Maintenance I The fllwing maintenance wrk must be perfrmed by an authrized Minuteman Service wrkshp. T be perfrmed Check battery charger Check tank lid seal f the recvery tank and replace if required Check drain hse f the recvery tank and replace if required Grease jints at the brush lift mechanism Check wheel fixing screws and tighten (24 lb ft) if required Check cnditin f tires Grease jints at the squeegee hlder Test drive and functin test Interval every 125 hurs f peratin 41

Maintenance and Care System Maintenance II The fllwing maintenance wrk must be perfrmed by an authrized Minuteman Service wrkshp. T be perfrmed Perfrm maintenance wrks accrding t System Maintenance I Inspect steering damages and bearing slackness and replace if required Check drain hse f the recvery tank and replace if required Check rller bumperf the brush deck and replace if required Check suctin hse fr tight fit and damages and replace if required Check supprting wheel f the squeegee and replace if required Test drive and functin test Interval every 250 hurs f peratin 42

Maintenance and Care System Maintenance S (Safety check) The fllwing maintenance wrk must be perfrmed by an authrized Minuteman Service wrkshp at least nce a year. T be perfrmed Perfrm maintenance wrks accrding t System Maintenance II Clean tractin drive mtr frm carbn dust and check carbn brushes fr smth peratin and wear and replace carbn brushes if required Clean brush mtrs frm carbn dust and check carbn brushes fr smth peratin and wearing and replace carbn brushes if required Test drive and functin test Interval every 500 hurs f peratin 43

Maintenance and Care 7.4 Battery Systems 1 Battery gauge 2 Recvery tank 3 Battery cnnectr 4 Batteries 5 Safety latch 6 Supprt strap 7 Battery layut/cnnectin 1 6 Handling and changing the batteries must be perfrmed nly by maintenance staff. 2 5 4 3 7 Fig.14 44

Maintenance and Care 7.4.1 Charge Batteries Cnnect the charger t the battery cnnectr (Fig. 14/3) Charging batteries is recmmended if at least ne bar f the battery gauge has extinguished after peratin f the machine. Observe the perating instructins f the charger as well as the perating instructins f the battery manufacturer. In case it is intended t change the type f battery the charger has t be adjusted nly by Minuteman cntract wrkshps. Be sure t use the crrect battery charger per battery type. 7.4.2 Charger Specificatins Lead Acid: Minuteman (Standard) P/N: 957746-1 (36VDC, 20A, 120VAC Input) AGM: Discver (Optinal) P/N: 957746-2 (36VDC, 25A, 120VAC Input, Hi-frequency) Charge the batteries prperly befre starting the machine fr the first time. Minuteman cannt be held liable fr battery damage resulting frm failure t initially charge batteries. Prvide fr sufficient ventilatin f areas where batteries are charged. Explsin hazard! See sectin 1.5 f this manual fr battery and electrical precautins. 7.4.3 Maintenance f Batteries Refer t battery manufacturers instructins fr infrmatin n care f batteries. 7.4.4 Remve Batteries 1. Park machine n level grund. 2. Switch ff machine by key switch. 3. Open empty recvery tank (Fig. 14/ 2) and secure by strap (Fig. 14/6). 4. Discnnect battery cnnectr (Fig. 14/3). 5. Discnnect battery cnnectin cables. 6. Remve batteries. 7.4.5 Install Batteries Batteries must be selected and seated apprpriately in accrdance with factry machine specificatins. Failure t d s culd result in inapprpriate changes t the machine's center f gravity which, in turn, culd result in machine peratin and cntrl hazards (especially n inclined surfaces) and related persnal injury. 1. Switch ff machine by key switch. 2. Open empty recvery tank (Fig. 14/ 2) and secure by strap (Fig. 14/6). 3. Place batteries int tray accrding t figure. 4. Cnnect battery ples and enclsed cnnecting cables accrding t battery cnnectin/layut (Fig. 14/7). Tighten and grease ples. 7.4.6 Dispsal f Batteries Used batteries labelled by the recycling sign cntain re-usable substances. Such batteries must nt be added t nrmal husehld waste. Obtain lcal infrmatin fr the prper dispsal f used batteries. 45

Maintenance and Care 7.5 Slutin tank 1 Slutin tank 2 Fill level sight gauge 3 Slutin filter 4 Fill prt 5 Slutin tank drain hse 4 2 5 1 3 Fig.15 46

Maintenance and Care 7.5.1 Fill slutin tank Fill slutin tank (Fig. 15/1) befre wrk r as required. Park machine n level grund. Open fill prt (Fig. 15/4) and fill tank up t the maximum (1/1 marker) n the sight gauge (Fig. 15/2). 7.5.2 Empty slutin tank Park machine such that the slutin tank drain hse (Fig. 15/5) is lcated abve the drain aperture in the flr. Take tank drain hse frm hlder and remve cap. 7.5.3 Slutin Filter Check slutin filter (Fig. 15/3) at weekly intervals and clean r replace if required. Only clean slutin filter when the slutin tank is empty. 1. Empty slutin tank (Fig. 15/1), see paragraph 7.5.2. 2. Unscrew filter cap. 3. Remve the filter element frm the filter case fr cleaning. Replace if required. 4. Re-install filter element and filter cap. 47

Maintenance and Care 7.6 Recvery tank 1 Recvery tank 2 Drain hse 3 Suctin filter 4 Tank lid 2 4 3 1 Fig.16 48

Maintenance and Care 7.6.1 Empty recvery tank Clean recvery tank (Fig. 16/1) at daily intervals, as required r upn acustic signal (increased vacuum mtr speed). 1. Take machine t apprpriate area fr draining. 2. Park machine such that drain hse reaches a drain aperture in the flr. 3. Switch ff machine. Observe the legal prvisins and the lcal regulatins fr dispsal f detergents! 4. Take drain hse (Fig. 16/2) frm hlder and empty recvery tank cmpletely. 7.6.2 Clean recvery tank Clean recvery tank (Fig. 16/1) at daily intervals r as required. 1. Empty recvery tank, see paragraph 7.6.1. 2. Open tank lid (Fig. 16/4) f the recvery tank. 3. Take drain hse (Fig. 16/2) frm hlder and empty recvery tank cmpletely. 4. Remve remaining dirt by rinsing with clean water. 5. Rinse drain hse as well. 7.6.3 Clean Suctin Filter Check suctin filter (Fig. 16/3) at daily intervals and clean if required. The suctin filter can be easily remved by pulling dwnward. 49

Maintenance and Care 7.7 Disc brush deck 1 Brush deck 2 Rller bumper 3 Deck cver 4 Disc brush 5 Side squeegee 7.7.1 Clean Brushes Clean the brushes f the brush deck (Fig. 17/1) at daily intervals r as required. 1. Remve the deck cver (Fig. 17/3). The deck cver can be remved withut tls by remving the star shaped knbs 2. Push dwn n brush(fig. 17/4) t remve fr cleaning. 4 7.7.2 Change Brushes Check brushes and pads f the brush deck fr wearing at daily intervals. Replace brushes if bristles are wrn dwn t a length f 1/2. Replace pads if wrn t 3/8 1. Push dwn t remve ld brushes. 2. Push new brush under brush deck, line up the brush and brush hub, press brush nt brush hub firmly until snap is heard. 7.7.3 Change Rller Bumper Check rller bumper(fig. 17/2) at weekly intervals r replace as required. 7.7.4 Change side squeegee Check side squeegee (Fig. 17/5) at weekly intervals r as required. Remve the tw (frnt and back) wingnuts lcated behind the squeegee blades. Remve squeegee blade. Prceed t munting in reverse rder. Side squeegee blades can be used furfld by flipping and turning them. 50 Fig.17 1 2 5 3

Maintenance and Care 7.7.5 Adjust side squeegee The side squeegees channel the dirty slutin t the rear squeegee. The side squeegees may require adjustments when replacing wrn blades r t achieve ptimum perfrmance. 1. Lsen the tw (frnt and back) wingnuts lcated behind the sidesqueegee. 2. Lwer the scrub deck by switching t a scrubbing mde and when the brushes start up, turn OFF the key switch. 3. At this pint the side squeegee shuld be resting vertically (n deflectin) n the flr. Press dwn n the side squeegee bracket assembly frm each end while making sure that the blade is unifrmly deflected in a 45 degree angle alng its whle length. 4. Tighten the wingnuts. 5. Turn the steering wheel all the way t the left r right and start pushing the machine t the side t inspect the blade deflectin and wiping actin. 6. Repeat the steps abve until a satisfactry result is btained. 51

Maintenance and Care 7.8 Rear Squeegee 1 Suctin hse 2 Squeegee blades 3 Fastening latch 4 Star-shaped knb 5 Caster 6 Washers fr height adjustment 7.8.1 Cleaning the Squeegee Check the squeegee (Fig. 18/2) daily and clean as necessary. T clean, lift up the squeegee, pull ff the suctin hse (Fig. 18/1), lsen the tw star-shaped knbs (Fig. 18/4) and remve the squeegee. 7.8.2 Change the Squeegee Blades Check the inner and uter squeegee blades n the squeegee (Fig. 18/2) weekly fr signs f wear. The squeegee blades can be used furfld by turning them. 1. Lift the squeegee up. 2. Remve the suctin hse, lsen the tw star-shaped knbs and remve the squeegee. 3. Unlck the fastening latch (Fig. 18/3) and remve the uter squeegee blade. Turn the squeegee blade r install a new ne. Change the inner squeegee blade in the same way. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Fig.18 52

Maintenance and Care 7.8.3 Adjusting the Blades Angle Adjustment The angle adjustment is the decisive factr in ensuring that the squeegee blades n the squeegee lie evenly n the flr. 1. Park the machine n a level surface and lwer the squeegee. 2. Lsen the pivt blts (Fig. 19/1) and adjust the squeegee using the adjusting nuts (Fig. 19/2) s that the ends f the squeegee blades cntact the flr. Figure A Turn the adjusting nuts cunterclckwise: The clearance between squeegee blade and flr is reduced in the center. Figure B Turn the adjusting nuts clckwise: The clearance between the squeegee blade and flr increases in the center 3. Switch the machine n and check the suctin pattern. When the machine is perating, the entire surface f the squeegee blades (center and uter areas) must be applied as evenly as pssible. 4. Tighten the pivt blts. 1 Fig.19 2 A B 1 53

Maintenance and Care Height Adjustment The height adjustment is set t 3 mm at the factry. If streaks are prduced, despite an ptimum angle adjustment, the clearance between the casters and flr must be adjusted by changing the number f washers n the hlder. In cases f very smth flrs, e.g. finished flrs, PVC, linleum, etc. Number f washers = 2. This crrespnds t a clearance f apprx. 2 mm. 3 mm 2 mm 4 mm In cases f very uneven flrs, e.g. prly laid tiles (water des nt run ff) Number f washers = 4. This crrespnds t a clearance f apprx. 4 mm. The Squeegee 110 cm(7569 g) is equipped with tw additinal rllers which are adjusted at the factry t a distance f 10 mm t the flr by means f spacers. Fig.20 54

Maintenance and Care 7.8.4 Adjusting lift mechanism - The squeegee lift mechanism lifts and lwers the squeegee, adjusts the angle, as well as cntrls the parallel mtin. The squeegee mechanism is pre adjusted at the factry fr ptimal perfrmance (Fig. 21). Fig.21 55