Squeegee Adjustments - Minuteman 380 Operation Service Parts Care

Squeegee Adjustment
The squeegee set-up is pre-adjusted at the factory. Adjustments may be required to get optimum
performance for different floors and conditions.
1. Pitch Control Adjustment
2. Ensure that the scrubber is on a
relatively flat surface. Turn on the main
power switch and raise the scrub head
assembly off the floor. Set the
squeegee/ vacuum switch to the
automatic mode.
3. Turn the speed control knob counter-
clockwise to the low speed position.
Squeeze the forward control lever to
lower the squeegee (item 1) to the floor.
Move the machine one or two feet
forward to check the rear squeegee
blade for uniform deflection to the floor.
4. If uneven deflection or lay is evident,
minor adjustments may be necessary
to avoid streaking and uneven wear on
the blade.
5. To correct this, pitch adjustment is
necessary. Loosen the pivot screw
(item 2) and the pitch screw (item 3).
Move the machine forward and allow the
squeegee to level itself or adjust the
angular position accordingly to achieve
a uniform blade deflection. Re-tighten
screws.
6. In certain applications where a different blade set-
up is required, the reinforcement blade (item 4)
may be turned upside down. The notch, which is
normally on the bottom will now be located on the
top side. This adjustment allows the rear
squeegee blade a larger deflection than normal.

SQUEEGEE ADJUSTMENTS

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