Minuteman X Ride 28 Riding Extractor - Manual (Page 45)

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Maintenance and Care
7.9 Vacuum Shoes
The dual vacuum shoes are designed
to extract soiled solution from the
carpet. The plastic vacuum shoe lips
minimize damage to carpet and
flooring. The vacuum shoes should be
removed and cleaned after each use to
ensure maximum solution recovery.
7.9.1 Removal
1. With the vacuum shoes in the raised
position, turn key switch “off”.
2. Remove vacuum shoe locking
bracket from left side of machine by
rotating the vacuum shoe locking
bracket and sliding the vacuum shoe
out.
3. Pull vacuum shoe backward until it is
free from vacuum shoe mount.
4. Repeat to remove the other vacuum
shoe.
5. Inspect or repair as necessary and
reinstall.
7.9.2 Cleaning
1. Flush vacuum shoes from top with
water. If necessary, clean blockage
from narrow opening with knife, scraper
or similiar device.
2. Vacuum shoe glides may be
removed for cleaning (or replaced) by
removing the three pins that secure
them to metal vacuum shoes.