MAINTENANCE
STRIDE2 36V (SS) 98745 11/08/99
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SQUEEGEE BLADES
The front squeegee blade allows solution to pass
through channels in the blade into the squeegee
assembly while maintaining vacuum to provide lift.
The front blade has four wear surfaces and can be
rotated for extended life. There are three different
notch patterns and three different colors of
squeegees for varying floor conditions. The red
blade has the most notches and is for normal,
smooth surfaces. The blue blade has less notches
and is for rougher or tiled surfaces. The green blade
has no notches and is for rough surfaces such as
knobby tile or uneven tile. The linatex blades are
used for industrial settings. The front blade should
not require regular replacement under normal use.
The rear blade wipes the floor to a near dry
condition. It is important the rear blade be in good
condition to properly do its job. As with the front
blades there are 4 rear blade options; red, blue,
green and linatex. Front and rear blades should be
color matched. Each squeegee blade assembly has
four wear surfaces for extended service.
Check both the front and rear squeegee blades for
damage, wear, and adjustment each day in the pre-
run check. Change the front blade if it is torn or has
an uneven edge. Change the rear blade if it is less
than 1/2 the original thickness.
ADJUSTING SQUEEGEE
Adjusting the squeegee is a two-part process. First,
the squeegee assembly must have correct pitch in
order for the squeegee blade to have the same
deflection at each tip as well as the center. The
knob on the squeegee linkage controls the pitch
adjustment. The second adjustment is the
deflection. Knobs on each end of the squeegee
control the Standard Squeegee Assembly
adjustment.
A color-coded slide bar controls the
Smart Squeegee Option adjustment according to the
type of floor and squeegee blade employed.
TO REMOVE SQUEEGEE ASSEMBLY
1.
With the squeegee in the up position, turn key
switch “OFF”.
2.
Disconnect vacuum hose from squeegee and
loosen both knobs.
3.
Pull squeegee assembly rearward from the
lifting carrier.
4.
Inspect or repair as necessary and reinstall.
TO REPLACE OR ROTATE REAR
SQUEEGEE BLADES
1.
With the squeegee in the up position, turn key
switch “OFF”.
FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing
machine; stop on level surface, turn off machine
and remove key.
2.
Remove the squeegee assembly from the
machine. Unlatch and remove blade retainer
strap and remove squeegee blade.
3.
Rotate the squeegee to new edge position or
replace as required. Each blade has four new
edge positions.
4.
Install blade on locating pins of squeegee
assembly.
5.
Install squeegee retainer strap.
6.
For Smart Squeegee Option Only: Fasten and
lock latch, adjust latch only tight enough to take
up slack in retaining strap.
TO REPLACE OR ROTATE FRONT
SQUEEGEE BLADE – STANDARD
SQUEEGEE ASSEMBLY ONLY
1.
With the squeegee in the up position, turn key
switch “OFF”.
2.
Remove the squeegee from the machine.
Loosen three thumbscrews and remove the
retainer strap and squeegee blade.
3.
Rotate the squeegee to new edge position or
replace as required. Each blade has four new
edge positions. When installing the front blade,
tighten the center thumbscrew first. Insure that
the retainer strap is pressed against the blade
before tightening the outer screws.
SQUEEGEE SIDE VIEW OF BLADES
CORRECT
NOT ENOUGH
TOO MUCH
SQUEEGEE DEFLECTION
