Rotary, cylindrical and boost manual steering rider scrubber (68 pages)
Summary of Contents for Clarke BOOST 28
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This book has important information for the use and safe operation of this machine. Failure to read this book prior to operating or attempting any service or maintenance procedure to your Clarke machine could result in injury to you or to other personnel; damage to the machine or to other property could occur as well.
Safety Instructions ..........................3 Introduction & Machine Specifications ......................5 Procedures for Transporting Machine ......................6 Symbols Used on Boost 28 ..........................8 Machine Control Panel ............................. 9 Machine Controls and Features ........................10 How to Prepare the Machine for Operation ...................... 11 How to Install the Batteries ........................
Failure to read the Owner's Manual prior to operating or attempting any service or maintenance procedure to your Clarke machine could result in injury to you or to other personnel; damage to the machine or to other property could occur as well.
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Do not use this machine as a step or furniture. Do not ride on this machine. CAUTION: Your machine warranty will be voided if anything other than genuine Clarke parts are used on your machine. Always use Clarke parts for replacement.
2. Make sure the ramp is clean and dry. 3. Put the ramp in position. 4. Remove squeegee assembly before loading. Clarke recommends that both the solution tank and recovery tank are empty before loading. 5. Turn key switch "ON" .
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Procedures For Transpoting (cont.) 10. Fasten the machine to the vehicle. Clarke recommends a strap over the top of the machine and a strap to keep the machine from rolling forward or backwards. If this is not done, there is a possibility of the machine toppling over.
SYMBOLS USED ON BOOST 28 Warning Solution Control Power Brush Up/Down Traverse Speed Control Warning Label Warning Label with parking without parking brake brake Page Clarke ® Operator's Manual - BOOST 28...
To operating position and the middle position is transport shut brush motor off, place brush position switch in up to clear vacuum hose. position. Figure 3 ® Clarke Operator's Manual - BOOST 28 Page -9-...
NOTE: If the lever is left in the override position, the brake will not function with the Figure 5 key switch, and the machine will not operate. Figure 7 Figure 6 Page -10- Clarke ® Operator's Manual - BOOST 28...
7. Close recovery tank by pulling up on the latch arm and then slowly lowering the tank. NOTE: Charge the batteries before using the machine. Figure 9 ® Clarke Operator's Manual - BOOST 28 Page -11-...
Do not allow ammonia or bicar- bonate of soda to get into batteries. g. Neutralize any acid spills with ammonia or bicarbonate of soda. Page -12- Clarke ® Operator's Manual - BOOST 28...
When recharging the batteries, keep the recovery tank open. After every 20 recharging cycles, check the level of the electrolyte and if necessary top off with distilled water. Figure 12C ® Clarke Operator's Manual - BOOST 28 Page -13-...
When recharging the batteries, keep the recovery tank open. After every 20 recharging cycles, check the level of the electrolyte and if necessary top off with distilled water. Page -14- Clarke ® Operator's Manual - BOOST 28...
3. Turn the key switch "OFF". 4. Go to the front of the machine and pull downward on Figure 14 the brush or pad until it releases from the flex plates. See figure 14. ® Clarke Operator's Manual - BOOST 28 Page -15-...
When filling machine from the rear, position clear drain hose against bracket and insert hose as shown in figure 18 Solution level can be viewed from the back of the machine. Figure 17A Figure 18 Figure 17 Page -16- Clarke ® Operator's Manual - BOOST 28...
10. To turn the machine, push the rear of the machine to the side. 11. When you stop the machine, turn the key switch "OFF", remove the key and set the parking brake (if equipped). ® Clarke Operator's Manual - BOOST 28 Page -17-...
Do not lower the squeegee. This will keep the vacuum motor off. Lower the brush or pad and scrub the floor. Scrub the floor again with additional solution and lower the squeegee. Pick up all the solution with the squeegee. Page -18- Clarke ® Operator's Manual - BOOST 28...
9. Check the installation of the squeegee and squeegee hose. Figure 22 10. Make sure the solution drain / level indicator hose is secure on the storage mount on the rear of the machine. ® Clarke Operator's Manual - BOOST 28 Page -19-...
Use a clean cloth and wipe the surface of the machine. Charge the batteries. See the instruction in the section of Figure 26 this book called “How To Charge The Batteries”. Page -20- Clarke ® Operator's Manual - BOOST 28...
Clean the battery terminals. Reconnect the batteries. 3. Check the hoses for leaks, obstructions and other damage. 4. Use a grease gun to lubricate the dual casters. See figure 28. Figure 28 ® Clarke Operator's Manual - BOOST 28 Page -21-...
31. WARNING: Maintenance and repairs must be done by authorized REAR BLADE personnel only . 0.06 (1.5 mm) Figure 31 WARNING: Electrical repairs must be done by authorized personnel only. Page -22- Clarke ® Operator's Manual - BOOST 28...
Maintenance cont. Consult your Clarke Authorized Service Person to do the service procedures. Use only genuine Clarke parts. How to Center or Offset the Brush Head The brush head on this machine can be centered or offset 1 inch to the right side of the machine. To center or offset the brush head, follow this procedure: Recommended tools: 3/8"...
The charger is damaged. charger. Check voltage of each cell while discharging. The battery is defective. Connect the batteries. The batteries are disconnected. Adjust Pressure. Brush is in heavy scrub setting. ® Clarke Operator's Manual - BOOST 28 Page -25-...
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Turn key or switch on. Batteries are unplugged. Check the battery connections. Battery terminals are dirty. Batteries are discharged Check battery gauge and recharge NOTE: If the problem continues consult an authorized service person. Page -26- Clarke ® Operator's Manual - BOOST 28...
Section II Parts and Service Manual (71071A) U.S. Patent No. 6,105,192; No. 6,557,207; No. 6,760,947; No. 5,383,251; and patents pending. ® Clarke Operator's Manual - BOOST 28 Page -27-...
NOTE: Only use spacer (ref. #2) on transaxles that have a circular step and mounting nuts protruding from end of motor. The motor that uses the spacer can be identified by the motor brush caps protruding past the outside diameter of the motor. ® Page -48- Clarke Operator's Manual - BOOST 28...
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29815 John R. Gilwilly Industrial Estate (810) 544-6300 Penrith Cumbria CA11 9BN American Lincoln ® / Clarke, Marietta, Georgia 30066 +44 1768 868 995 1455 Canton Road (770) 973-5225 ALTO France S.A. Strasbourg B.P. 44, 4 Place d’Ostwald F-67036 Strasbourg...
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STATED WARRANTIES ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED Clarke's liability under this warranty is limited to repair of the product and/or replacement of parts and is given to purchaser in lieu of all other remedies, including INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.