Minuteman E Ride 28_32 Rider Scrubber - Manual (Page 39)

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Maintenance and Care
3.4 Maintenance Schedule cont’d
System Maintenance Customer
Maintenance intervals must be
performed by the customer/operator.
NOTE: REFER TO THE SERVICE MANU-
AL FOR MORE DETAIL ON MAINTE-
NANCE AND SERVICE REPAIRS.
Flushing the Solution System
The system should be flushed once with the
spray jets removed and once with them in-
stalled. To flush system, use a mixture of 1
quart of white vinegar to 2 gallons of clean
warm water, followed by a warm water rinse.
The spray jets my also be removed and
soaked in same vinegar mixture for cleaning.
The spray tips are released by turning 1/4
turn clockwise.
Do not clean the spray jet/tips with needles
or wire. Doing so could damage, resulting an
uneven spray pattern or streaking.
Lubricating the Machine
Regularly scheduled lubrication of certain
machine parts should be performed to insure
trouble-free operation of the machine. Apply
a generous amount of grease into the fittings
on the machine until grease seeps out
around the bearings.
The grease points are listed below:
- Rear squeegee caster wheel axle (2)
- Rear squeegee caster wheel stem (2)
- Side squeegee caster wheel axle (2)
- Side squeegee caster wheel stem (2)
- Steering wheel chain sprockets and idlers
Apply lubricant or light machine oil to lubri-
cate the:
- Rear squeegee general pivot points
- Side squeegee general pivot points
- Scrub deck linkages
- Drive wheel assembly seals.
* Have Minuteman check the vacuum motor
carbon motor brushes after 300 operating
hours or once a year. The brush motor car-
bon brushes should be checked every 500
hours or once a year.
To be performed
Interval
monthly yearly
Flush the solution system to remove chemical build-up o
Lubrication - Frease Fittings, chains, etc. o
Check Carbon Brushes* o