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Operator's
Manual
U.S. Patent No. 6,105,192; No. 6,493,896; No. 6,557,207
READ THIS BOOK
CAUTION: Read the Operator's Manual before using the appliance.
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 ALTO machine could
result in injury to you or to other personnel; damage to the machine or to other property could occur as
well. You must have training in the operation of this machine before using it. If operator(s) cannot read
this manual, have it explained fully before attempting to operate this machine.
All directions given in this book are as seen from the operator's position at the rear of the machine.
For new books write to: ALTO, 2100 Highway 265, Springdale, Arkansas 72764.
Form No. 70879E
9/05
CLARKE TECHNOLOGY
SCRUBTEC R 571
SCRUBTEC R 571
SCRUBTEC R 571
SCRUBTEC R 571
SCRUBTEC R 571
SCRUBTEC R 571 C
SCRUBTEC R 571 C
SCRUBTEC R 571 C
SCRUBTEC R 571 C
SCRUBTEC R 571 C
SCRUBTEC R 586
SCRUBTEC R 586
SCRUBTEC R 586
SCRUBTEC R 586
SCRUBTEC R 586
Printed in the U.S.A.

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Summary of Contents for Alto SCRUBTEC R 586

  • Page 1 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 ALTO machine could result in injury to you or to other personnel; damage to the machine or to other property could occur as well.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Operator Safety Instructions ..............................3 Introduction & Machine Specifications ............................ 5 Symbols Used on Scrubtec ..............................6 Display Screens for Scrubtec ..............................7 Machine Control Panel ................................8 I-Drive Controls ..................................9 Machine Controls and Features .............................. 9 How to Prepare the Machine for Operation ...........................
  • Page 3: Operator Safety Instructions

    Failure to read the Operator’s Manual prior to operating or attempting any service or maintenance procedure to your ALTO machine could result in injury to you or to other personnel; damage to the machine or to other property could occur as well. You must have training in the operation of this machine before using it.
  • Page 4 Use of this machine to move other objects or to climb on could result in injury or damage. Do not use this machine as a step or furniture. CAUTION: Your machine warranty will be voided if anything other than genuine ALTO parts are used on your machine. Always use ALTO parts for replacement. CAUTION: This machine contains lead acid batteries.
  • Page 5: Introduction & Machine Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS: Model SCRUBTEC R 571 SCRUBTEC R 586 SCRUBTEC R 571 C Cleaning Width 28 inch (71 cm) 34 inch (86 cm)
  • Page 6: Symbols Used On Scrubtec

    Symbols Used On Scrubtec R Horn Button One Touch Brush Up/Down Traverse Speed On/Off Switch Squeegee Up/Down i-Drive Directional Guide Solution Flow Switch Recovery / Solution LED Battery Meter LCD Display Button Operator's Manual - SCRUBTEC R 571 / 571 C / 586 SCRUBTEC R 571 / 571 C / 586 SCRUBTEC R 571 / 571 C / 586 SCRUBTEC R 571 / 571 C / 586...
  • Page 7: Display Screens For Scrubtec

    Display Screens For Scrubtec R Position arrow indicating current position Traverse speed indicator of squeegee (up or down) 1 = low 0-3 KPH 2 = med 0-5 KPH 3 = high 0-6.4 KPH Indicators are on, showing current settings. SCREEN 1 Water “droplets”...
  • Page 8: Machine Control Panel

    Machine Control Panel On/Off Key Switch (See figure 1, Item D) The key switch turns “ON” the power to the control panel. “O” is the “OFF” and “I” is the “ON”. Brush Up/Down Switch (See figure 1, Item A) To lower brush head, push the brush switch in the down (+) position.
  • Page 9: I-Drive Controls

    i-Drive Controls Horn Button (See figure 2, Item A) The machine is equipped with a horn and is activated by the red button located on the top of the joystick. The horn will sound continuously when pressed. One Touch (See figure 2, Item B) The one touch button is a green button located on the upper front of the joystick.
  • Page 10: How To Prepare The Machine For Operation

    How To Prepare the Machine For Operation How To Handle the Packed Machine The machine is packed in a specific package provided on a pallet so that it can be moved with a forklift. BATTERY CONNECTIONS WARNING: The packages cannot be placed on top of each other.
  • Page 11: Battery Maintenance

    How To Prepare the Machine For Operation Battery Maintenance The electrical power to operate the machine comes from the storage batteries. Storage batteries need preventative maintenance. Correct Fill WARNING: Working with batteries can be dangerous. Always wear eye protection and protective clothing when working near batteries.
  • Page 12: How To Charge The Batteries

    How To Prepare the Machine For Operation How to Charge the Batteries WARNING: Charging the batteries in an area without adequate ventilation could result in an explosion. To prevent an explosion, charge the batteries only in an area with good ventilation.
  • Page 13: How To Install The Squeegee

    How To Prepare the Machine For Operation How To Install the Squeegee To install the squeegee onto the machine, follow this procedure: The squeegee assembly has a break away feature that is also used for mounting the squeegee. Loosen the knobs on the squeegee (figure 8). Slide the stud into the slotted hole in the support frame on the machine.
  • Page 14: How To Change Or Rotate Brushes On Cylindrical Brush Head

    How To Prepare the Machine For Operation How To Change or Rotate Brushes on Cylindrical Brush Head To install or rotate brushes on the cylindrical brush head: 1. Raise the brush deck and turn the key switch “OFF”. 2. Raise the brush skirt and pull out to remove. See figure 11.
  • Page 15: How To Operate The Machine

    How To Operate The Machine How to Operate the i-Drive Controls The following controls are located on the joystick: Horn : The horn is a red button located on the top of the joystick (figure 15, item A). NOTE: The horn sounds continuously when pressed and intermittent and automatic in reverse.
  • Page 16: How To Return One Touch To Factory Default Settings

    How To Operate The Machine How to Return One Touch to Factory Default Settings To restore the factory settings, follow the procedures below: (Top View) Press and hold the green one touch button (figure 15, B) until you hear a double beep from the machine. NOTE: The time required for this will be approximately 10 seconds.
  • Page 17: Seat Adjustment

    How To Operate the Machine Seat Adjustment (Standard) The seat cannot be adjusted. Seat Adjustment (Deluxe) The optional deluxe seat is adjustable in three ways: The seat can be adjusted to the forward/backward position by using the lever on the lower right side of the seat .
  • Page 18: How To Read The Battery Meter

    How To Operate the Machine How to Read the Battery Meter (see figure 20, A) SCREEN 1 The battery meter is an indicator on the LCD display. This indicator is on the LCD display on the front of the machine. It has 10 bars with 10 bars visible indicating a full charge.
  • Page 19: How To Operate The Squeegee And The Vacuum Motor

    How To Operate the Machine How to Operate the Squeegee and the Vacuum Motor The squeegee wipes the floor while the vacuum motor removes the dirty solution from the floor. To operate the squeegee, follow this procedure: 1. To lower the squeegee and start the vacuum motor, press the squeegee up/down switch to the down position (figure 22).
  • Page 20: How To Fill The Solution Tank

    Only use a cleaning concentration recommended by the chemical manufacturer. WARNING: ALTO recommends a maximum water temperature of 120°F (49°C). Operating the Machine NOTE: Before scrubbing with the machine, become familiar with the operations and handling of the machine.
  • Page 21: Do These Procedures When You Begin Your Work Period

    How To Operate the Machine (cont.) To traverse the machine follow this procedure: 1. Sit on the driver seat. NOTE: The machine will not traverse if the operator is not properly seated. 2. Turn the key switch to the “ON” position. 3.
  • Page 22: How To Clean A Floor

    How To Operate the Machine How to Clean a Floor WARNING: Water solutions or cleaning materials used with this type of machine can leave wet areas on the floor surface. These areas can cause a dangerous condition for the operator or other persons.
  • Page 23: How To Clean A Very Dirty Floor

    How To Operate the Machine How to Clean a Very Dirty Floor To clean a very dirty floor, follow this procedure: Apply solution to the floor. 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.
  • Page 24 How To Operate the Machine 11. Rinse the tank. Put clean water in the tank through the opening at the top. Be careful not to allow water into the vacuum intake tube (with screen). 12. If the tank or drain hose has an obstruction, use water pressure to flush the tank or hose.
  • Page 25: Maintenance

    Maintenance Maintenance To Be Done Every Week WARNING: Maintenance and repairs must be done by authorized personnel only. Always empty the solution tank and the recovery tank before doing any maintenance. Keep all fasteners tight. WARNING: Always wear eye protection and protective clothing when working near batteries.
  • Page 26: Cleaning The Solution Tank And Filter

    Maintenance 5. Clean the hose fitting in the recovery tank and spray water down the squeegee hose to clean out debris. 6. Reattach the squeegee hose. Cleaning the Solution Tank and Filter 1. Move the machine so that the solution tank filter assembly is located directly over a floor drain.
  • Page 27: Rear Squeegee Blade Replacement

    Maintenance Rear Squeegee Blade Replacement If the rear squeegee blade is worn and does not dry the floor 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.
  • Page 28 Maintenance 3. Using the joystick, position the front wheel straight by doing one of the following: a) Using black indicator marks on steering system, realign front wheel (see figure 40). b) Place front wheel straight by visually estimating it’s position (see figure 41). 4.
  • Page 29: How To Correct Problems In The Machine

    HOW TO CORRECT PROBLEMS IN THE MACHINE PROBLEM CAUSE ACTION The solution flow is not set Make sure the solution flow is set. Insufficient water onto the brushes There is no water in the solution tank. Fill the solution tank. The solution filter is dirty.
  • Page 30: Common Error Codes

    Scrubtec R Common Error Codes ERROR CAUSE ACTION CODE 1500 Make sure manual override is not Check brake and wiring for 1501 short circuit. engaged. 1507 1600 Poor or corroded connection to the High battery voltage. battery. 3100 Probable short circuit of Check the traction, brush and vac motor 3101 connections on the trio and check wiring...
  • Page 31: Accesories And Options

    11431B Clean Grit Abrasive (2 req.) 11426B Supergrit (2 req.) 11427B Polypropylene (2 req.) 10874A Nylon (2 req.) Scrubtec R 586 Disc Model PART NO. DESCRIPTION 17520C Pad Driver Assembly (2 req.) 10384A Lite Grit Disc Brush (2 req.) 11430B Clean Grit Abrasive (2 req.)
  • Page 32: Electrical Connection Diagram 5/05

    CLARKE TECHNOLOGY SCRUBTEC R 571, 586, 571 C SCRUBTEC R 571, 586, 571 C SCRUBTEC R 571, 586, 571 C SCRUBTEC R 571, 586, 571 C SCRUBTEC R 571, 586, 571 C Electrical Connection Diagram 5/05 Drawing # 70794A (pages 61-64) SCRUBTEC R 571 / 571 C / 586 SCRUBTEC R 571 / 571 C / 586 SCRUBTEC R 571 / 571 C / 586...
  • Page 33 CLARKE TECHNOLOGY SCRUBTEC R 571, 586, 571 C SCRUBTEC R 571, 586, 571 C SCRUBTEC R 571, 586, 571 C SCRUBTEC R 571, 586, 571 C SCRUBTEC R 571, 586, 571 C Electrical Connection Diagram 5/05 Drawing # 70794A (pages 61-64) Operator's Manual - SCRUBTEC R 571 / 571 C / 586 SCRUBTEC R 571 / 571 C / 586 SCRUBTEC R 571 / 571 C / 586...
  • Page 34: Section Ii Parts And Service Manual Final Assembly Drawing

    CLARKE TECHNOLOGY SCRUBTEC R 571, 586, 571 C SCRUBTEC R 571, 586, 571 C SCRUBTEC R 571, 586, 571 C SCRUBTEC R 571, 586, 571 C SCRUBTEC R 571, 586, 571 C Electrical Connection Diagram 5/05 Drawing # 70794A (pages 61-64) CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual - SCRUBTEC R 571 / 571 C / 586 SCRUBTEC R 571 / 571 C / 586 SCRUBTEC R 571 / 571 C / 586...
  • Page 35: Parts List

    CLARKE TECHNOLOGY SCRUBTEC R 571, 586, 571 C SCRUBTEC R 571, 586, 571 C SCRUBTEC R 571, 586, 571 C SCRUBTEC R 571, 586, 571 C SCRUBTEC R 571, 586, 571 C Electrical Connection Diagram 5/05 Drawing # 70794A (pages 61-64) Operator's Manual - SCRUBTEC R 571 / 571 C / 586 SCRUBTEC R 571 / 571 C / 586 SCRUBTEC R 571 / 571 C / 586...
  • Page 36: Main Frame Assembly Drawing

    CLARKE TECHNOLOGY SCRUBTEC R 571, 586, 571 C SCRUBTEC R 571, 586, 571 C SCRUBTEC R 571, 586, 571 C SCRUBTEC R 571, 586, 571 C SCRUBTEC R 571, 586, 571 C Electrical Schematic (pages 65-66) 5/05 Rider Electrical Options CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual - SCRUBTEC R 571 / 571 C / 586 SCRUBTEC R 571 / 571 C / 586 SCRUBTEC R 571 / 571 C / 586...
  • Page 37: Parts List

    CLARKE TECHNOLOGY SCRUBTEC R 571, 586, 571 C SCRUBTEC R 571, 586, 571 C SCRUBTEC R 571, 586, 571 C SCRUBTEC R 571, 586, 571 C SCRUBTEC R 571, 586, 571 C Electrical Schematic (pages 65-67) 5/05 Rider Electrical Options Operator's Manual - SCRUBTEC R 571 / 571 C / 586 SCRUBTEC R 571 / 571 C / 586 SCRUBTEC R 571 / 571 C / 586...

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