Operating The Machine; Adjusting The Brush Pressure - Clarke Encore S20 Operator's Manual

How To Operate The Machine

Operating The Machine

NOTE: Put the machine in the lowest traverse speed
setting. Use the machine in an area that has no
furniture and objects until you can do the following:
1. Move the machine in a straight direction, forward
and backward.
2. Stop the machine safely.
3. Turn the machine both left and right and return to a
straight direction.
To move the machine, follow this procedure:
1. Release the parking brake (if equipped with
machine).
2. Turn the key switch to the "ON" position
3. Raise the brush to the highest setting.
4. Raise the squeegee.
5. Hold the control handle as shown in figure 18.
6. When either the right or left forward/reverse
switches (figure 18, item A) are pushed in, the
machine will go forward.
7. Control the speed of traverse by using the speed
control knob. (Figure 18, Item D)
8. To stop, release the forward/reverse switch.
9. To reverse the machine, push in the white reverse
switch (figure 18 item B) and either the right or left
forward/reverse switch (figure 18 item A) at the
same time.
NOTE: Anytime the machine is reversed,
the squeegee must be raised to either of the two up
positions. This will prevent damage to the squeegee.
10. To stop, release the forward/reverse switch.
11. To turn the machine, push the rear of the machine
to the side.
12. When you stop the machine, turn the key switch
"OFF" and set the parking brake (if equipped).

Adjusting The Brush Pressure

WARNING: Make sure the battery connector
covers are on before making adjust-
ments. Don't let metal parts touch the
battery connections.
1. To increase or decrease the brush pressure for
"Heavy Scrub", raise the recovery tank to gain
access to the adjustment.
2. Turn the brush lift spring lock nut (figure 19) clock-
wise for more pressure and counterclockwise for
less pressure. Use the brush pressure meter (figure
18, Item C) to determine the best setting. The
needle should stay in the green area.
Clarke ® Operator's Manual - Encore S20/L20
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C
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Figure 18
Figure 19
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