Nilfisk-ALTO SCRUBTEC 571 - Manual (Page 26)

Page -26- Form No. 71274A Nilfi sk ALTO Operator’s Manual - SCRUBTEC R Manual Steering
Figure 40
Figure 41
A B
Maintenance
Rear Squeegee Blade Replacement
If the rear squeegee blade is worn and does not dry the fl oor
well, follow this procedure:
1. Remove the squeegee assembly from the machine.
2. Remove the squeegee blade and inspect it.
3. Rotate the squeegee blade to obtain a new cleaning
edge. Replace if necessary.
4. Reinstall the squeegee blade.
5. Reinstall the squeegee assembly on the machine.
6. Readjust the settings on the squeegee as required
(see “How to Adjust Squeegee”).
Squeegee Maintenance
The squeegee blade may be rotated for longer life.
Keep sharp corner on fl oor for best cleaning
results. See fi gure 40. To rotate follow this
procedure:
1. Remove Clamp.
2. Remove blade and rotate to new edge.
3. Replace squeegee.
4. Replace clamp.
Cleaning the Vacuum Hoses
Make sure the squeegee is over a suitable drain.
1. Use a water hose to fl ush through the recovery hoses.
2. Side Squeegee - Position water hose to the squee-
gee side of the hose and fl ush thoroughly.
3. Recovery Hose - Position water hose
inside recovery tank. Recovery hose is located behind
threaded lip (see fi gure 40, A). NOTE: Do not place
hose in vacuum intake tube (see fi gure 41, B), dam-
age will occur.