After Use; Maintenance Schedule; Vacuum Shoe Maintenance; Spray Nozzle Maintenance - Advance ES4000 Mode D'emploi

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AFTER USE

1 When fi nished cleaning, press the Extract ON / OFF Switch (F) or the Sweep ON / OFF Switch (D), this will automatically raise, retract and stop all the ma-
chine systems (brush, vacuum & solution). Then drive the machine to a service area for daily maintenance and review of other needed service up-keep.
2 To empty the solution tank, remove the Solution Tank Drain Hose (16) from its storage clamp. Direct the hose to a designated "DISPOSAL SITE" and re-
move the plug. Rinse the tank with clean water.
3 To empty the recovery tank, pull the Recovery Tank Drain Hose (28) from its storage area. Direct the hose to a designated "DISPOSAL SITE" and remove
the plug (hold the end of the hose above the water level in the tank to avoid sudden, uncontrolled fl ow of waste water). Rinse the Recovery Tank with clean
water.
4 Remove the Brushes, rinse with warm water and remove any built-up string, hair or carpet fi bers.
5 Disconnect the Recovery Hose from the Recovery Tank and fl ush with warm water to wash any debris out of the Recovery Hose / Vacuum Shoe Assembly.
6 Remove the debris hopper and clean thoroughly. Remove from left or right side of machine by lifting hopper up and tilting it forward then pull out.
7 Check the maintenance schedule below and perform any required maintenance before storage.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Check/Clean Vacuum Shut-Off Float
Check/Clean the vacuum motor foam fi lter(s)
Check Each Battery Cell(s) Water Level
Check Foot/ Parking Brake for Wear & Adjustment
Purge the Detergent Injection System
* Have Advance check the vacuum motor carbon motor brushes once a year or after 300 operating hours. The brush and drive motor carbon brushes check every
350 hours or once a year.
NOTE: Refer to the Service Manual for more detail on maintenance and service repairs.
8 Store the machine indoors in a clean dry place. Keep from freezing. Leave the tanks open to air them out.
9 Turn the Key Switch / Main Power (A) OFF (O) and remove the key.

VACUUM SHOE MAINTENANCE

Check the vacuum shoes daily, they can be removed to aid in cleaning, see "Removing the Vacuum Shoes". Remove any built-up string, hair or carpet fi bers.

SPRAY NOZZLE MAINTENANCE

Remove the spray nozzles once a week. Soak the nozzles overnight in a vinegar and water solution to remove chemical deposits.

LUBRICATING THE MACHINE

Once a month, pump a small amount of grease into each grease fi tting on the machine until grease seeps out around the bearings.
Grease fi tting locations are:
• Steering Wheel Shaft Universal joint
Once a month, apply light machine oil to lubricate the:
• Steering Chain
• General Pivot Points For the Brush Deck Linkage

ELECTROMAGNETIC BRAKE

See Figure 5. The Drive Wheel Assembly (9) has a built in electromag-
netic brake that is engaged whenever the Key Switch (A) is OFF or the
Drive Pedal (10) is in the neutral position. This brake can be manually
over ridden if necessary by inserting a medium to large screwdriver
behind the Yoke (AA) as shown. This should only be done in the event
you need to push or pull the unit.
A-14 - FORM NO. 56091013 - ES4000
MAINTENANCE ITEM
Charge Batteries
Check/Clean Tanks & Hoses
Check/Clean/ Power Brushes
Check/Clean Vacuum Shoes
Empty Debris Hopper
Clean Spray Nozzles
Inspect Brush Deck Skirts
Inspect and clean Solution Filter
Lubrication - Grease Fittings
* Check Carbon Brushes
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FIGURE 5