Page -18- CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual -Encore S20E
Do These Procedures When You End Your Work
NOTE: Always engage the parking brake (if equipped)
before servicing the machine.
1. Drain the solution tank (Figure 2 ) and the recovery
tank (Figure 3). To drain the tanks , follow this
procedure:
a. Turn the main switch “OFF”.
b. Remove the drain hose from the back of the
machine.
c. Put the end of the hose over a drain or bucket.
d. Turn the valve handle to the left. Pull the handle
out to open the drain. (Figure 4)
NOTE: Have the opening in the side of the valve away
from you when you open the valve.
e. To open the valve completely, turn the handle
to the right. Pull the handle out of valve. (Figure
5)
2. Flush the tanks. To flush the tanks, put clean water in
the tank through the opening on top of the tank.
CAUTION: Make sure water or solution does not
enter the opening for the vacuum
motor. See figure 1, page15.
3. If a tank or drain hose has an obstruction, use a high
pressure water hose to flush the tank or hose. Put the
water hose into the drain hose.
4. Leave the tanks and the drain valves open to dry in the
air.
5. Check the squeegee blade. Use a cloth to clean the
squeegee blade. If the squeegee blade is damaged or
worn, turn or replace the blade.
6. Check and clean the solution lid gasket. Use a mild
cleaning solution and rinse the parts in clean water.
Use a clean cloth and wipe the surface of the machine.
These Maintenance Procedures Must Be Done Every
Week:
WARNING: Maintenance and repairs must be
done by authorized personnel only.
Always empty the solution tank and
the recovery tank before doing any
maintenance. Keep all fasteners
tight.
1. Check the hoses for leaks, obstructions and other
damages.
MAINTENANCE
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5