Minuteman E Ride 28_32 Rider Scrubber - Manual (Page 18)

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Machine Overview
1.5 Operation Modes
1. Regular Scrub Mode
When the machine is running in this mode, the machine will perform
all operations. This mode can be used for day-to-day tasks under nor-
mal conditions. When the operator sets the directional switch to for-
ward and activates the accelerator pedal, the solution pump will turn
on, the brushes will turn on and be lowered to the floor, as well as the
rear squeegee. While operating in this mode, the solution will be dis-
persed into the brushes, which will scrub the floor allowing the chem-
ical in the solution to break down the dirt on the floor. As the machine
continues to move forward, the rear squeegee and vacuum system
will recover the dirt and dispensed solution. If the operator stops mov-
ing, the machine will automatically raise the scrub deck and turn off
the brushes. If the directional switch is changed to reverse the ma-
chine will continue to operate normally, only the rear squeegee will
raise up.
2. Heavy Scrub Mode
This mode is similar to Regular Scrub. The machine will continue to
operate the same was as if it was in Regular Scrub Mode, only this
mode applies more solution and brush pressure is increased. This
mode is used for high traffic areas and areas that have been heavily
soiled, but do not require time for the solution to soak.
3. Double Scrub Mode
When the machine is running in this mode, the machine will perform
all operations except dirty solution recovery. This mode can be used
if the floor is heavily soiled and the chemical will need additional time
to emulsify grease and oils that are on the floor. When the operator
sets the directional switch to either the forward or reverse position
and activates the accelerator pedal, the solution pump will turn on,
the brushes will turn on and be lowered to the floor. While operating
in this mode, the solution will be dispersed into the brushes, which will
scrub the floor allowing the chemical in the solution to break down the
dirt on the floor. As the machine continues to move forward or back,
the rear squeegee and vacuum system are not on, which allows the
solution to stay on the floor emulsifying the grease and oil. If the op-
erator stops moving in either direction, the machine will automatically
raise the scrub deck and turn off the brushes. After double scrubbing,
the operator should use the vacuum only mode to recover the dirty
solution water from the floor.
4. Vacuum Only Mode
When the machine is running in this mode, the machine will only low-
er the rear squeegee and turn on the vacuum system to recover the
dirty solution from the floor. This mode is usually chosen after double
scrubbing to recover the dirty solution but it can also be used to pick
up spills. When the operator sets the directional switch to forward, the
rear squeegee will be lowered to the floor as the vacuum turns on,
pulling the dirty solution water from the rear squeegee into the recov-
ery tank. If the operator stops moving forward and sets the directional
switch to reverse, the rear squeegee will retract (protecting it from
damage) and the vacuum motor will turn off after a few seconds. If the
operator quits moving in either direction, the machine will automati-
cally raise the squeegee and turn off the vacuum motor after a few
seconds.
5. Transport Mode
When the machine is set in this mode, none of the cleaning functions
of the machine will operate. This mode is only used to transport the
machine from one location to another.
6. Solution Control Knob
This control will adjust the amount of solution that is being dispersed
to the floor while in one of the scrub modes. Adjust the control clock-
wise to increase the amount of solution being dispersed. The amount
of solution applied is variable to a maximum of 1 GPM.
7. Battery Gauge
This gauge displays the level of charge remaining in the machine’s
batteries. The gauge consists of 10 LEDs. (3 Green, 4 Amber, 3 Red)
If the battery life is low, the battery gauge bar icon will be flashing to
inform the operator that the machine is almost out of power. Once this