Clarke Mini-Max 26 Operator's Manual
Clarke Mini-Max 26 Operator's Manual

Clarke Mini-Max 26 Operator's Manual

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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 Clarke 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.
Si Ud. o sus operadores no pueden leer el Inglés, se hagan explicar este manual completamente antes
de tratar el manejo o servicio de esta máquina.
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: Clarke
, 2100 Highway 265, Springdale, Arkansas 72764.
®
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Form No. 70241R 5/03
Clarke
Printed in the U.S.A.

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  • 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 Clarke 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

    36 Volt Battery Pack and Battery Charger ......................56 Vac Motor Assembly ............................57 Electrical Connection Diagram 26/30 ......................... 58 Electrical Schematic 26/30 ..........................59 Electrical Connection Diagram 28 ........................60 Electrical Schematic 28 ............................. 61 Page Operator's Manual -MINI MAX Clarke ®...
  • Page 3: Operator Safety Instructions

    Failure to read the Operator’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.
  • 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 Clarke parts are used on your machine. Always use Clarke parts for replacement. CAUTION: This machine contains lead acid batteries.
  • Page 5: Introduction & Machine Specifications

    36 volt (6-6V batteries) 250AH 36 volt (6-6V batteries) 250AH 36 volt (6-6V batteries) 250AH Machine Weight w/Batteries 1,123 lbs. (509 kg) 1,137 lbs. (516 kg) 1,110 lbs. (503 kg.) Shipping Weight w/Batteries 1,288 lbs. (584 kg) 1,302 lbs. (590 kg) 1,275 lbs. (578 kg) Operator's Manual -MINI MAX Page -5- Clarke ®...
  • Page 6: Symbols Used On Mini-Max 26/30/28

    Symbols Used On MINI-MAX 26/30/28 Parking Brake Brush Up/Down Horn Button Squeegee Up/Down On/Off Switch Hour Meter Forward/Neutral/ Reverse Switch Battery Meter Warning Label Solution Flow Valve Page Operator's Manual -MINI MAX Clarke ®...
  • Page 7: Machine Control Panel

    Item K - Water (3.5 amp) Item L - Horn (8 amp) battery pack. Item M - Brush Actuator Item N - Squeegee (8amp) Actuator (8 amp) Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 1 Operator's Manual -MINI MAX Page -7- Clarke ®...
  • Page 8: Machine Controls And Features

    Remove your foot and the pedal should return to the full up position. Blinking Light (see figure 5, item 1). The machine is equipped with a blinking light that turns on automatically when you turn the key to the “ON” position. Page Operator's Manual -MINI MAX Clarke ®...
  • Page 9: How To Prepare The Machine For Operation

    7. Lower the base support of the seat. Join the connector from the battery pack to the NOTE: Charge the batteries before using. machine connector (see figure 8). Operator's Manual -MINI MAX Page -9- Clarke ®...
  • Page 10: Battery Maintenance

    To clean the terminals and connectors, use a terminal and connector cleaning tool. Do not allow ammonia or bicarbonate of soda to get into the batteries. Keep the batteries charged. Page -10- Operator's Manual -MINI MAX Clarke ®...
  • Page 11: How To Charge The Batteries

    (lead/acid or GEL and equivalents). WARNING: Never charge a GEL battery with an unsuitable battery charger. Carefully follow the instructions given by the manufacturer of the batteries and battery charger. Operator's Manual -MINI MAX Page -11- Clarke ®...
  • Page 12: Level Indicators For The Charge On The Batteries

    (see figure 14). 2. Turn the adjusting bolt counter clockwise to increase the flare in the middle. 3. Turn the adjusting bolt clockwise to decrease the ” flare to the middle. Figure 17 Page -12- Operator's Manual -MINI MAX Clarke ®...
  • Page 13: How To Install The Rotary Brush Head Unit

    Turn the key to the “OFF” position. Remove the key from the machine. WARNING: Injury could occur if you do not remove the power source from the machine before you assemble the brushes. Figure 22 Operator's Manual -MINI MAX Page -13- Clarke ®...
  • Page 14: How To Install And Adjust The Brush Housing On The Rotary Brush Head Unit

    Turn the key switch to the “ON” position. Lower the brush head unit with the brush up/down switch such that the brushes just touch the floor. Turn the key switch to the “OFF” position. Page -14- Operator's Manual -MINI MAX Clarke ®...
  • Page 15: How To Install The Cylindrical Brush Head Unit

    Turn the key to the “OFF” position. Remove the key from the machine. WARNING: Injury could occur if you do not remove the power source from the machine before you assemble the brushes. Operator's Manual -MINI MAX Page -15- Clarke ®...
  • Page 16: How To Install And Adjust The Side Skirts On The Cylindrical Brush Head Unit

    Lower the brush head unit with the brush up/down switch such that the brush head unit just touches the floor. Turn the key switch to the “OFF” position. Disconnect the solution hose quick connect coupling Figure 33 from the machine. Page -16- Operator's Manual -MINI MAX Clarke ®...
  • Page 17: How To Operate The Machine

    These areas can cause a dangerous condition for the operator or other persons. Always put CAUTION signs near the area you are cleaning. Operator's Manual -MINI MAX Page -17- Clarke ®...
  • Page 18: Operating The Machine

    Only use a cleaning concentration recommended by the chemical manufacturer. WARNING: Clarke 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 19: Do These Procedures When You Begin Your Work Period

    Sit on the driver seat. NOTE: The machine will not traverse if the operator is not properly seated. Release the parking brake. Turn the key switch “ON”. NOTE: The key switch turns on the battery and hour meter displays. Operator's Manual -MINI MAX Page -19- Clarke ®...
  • Page 20: How To Clean A Very Dirty Floor

    Close the solution flow valve by sliding the handle to its up most position (see figure 42). Press the brush up/down switch to the up position until the brush head has reached its up most position. Page -20- Operator's Manual -MINI MAX Clarke ®...
  • Page 21: How To Operate The Machine

    NO SMOKING. Always wear eye protection and protection clothing when working near batteries. 16. Charge the batteries. See the instructions in the section of this book called “How to Charge the Batteries”. Operator's Manual -MINI MAX Page -21- Clarke ®...
  • Page 22: Maintenance

    45). Open the lower cleaning port cover by unscrewing the knob and rotating the clamping bar (see figure 46). 5. Remove the recovery lid, rinse the tank and clean the drain plug. Page -22- Operator's Manual -MINI MAX Clarke ®...
  • Page 23: Cleaning The Solution Tank And Filter

    The solution tank will immediately start draining. Clean inside the solution tank with a jet stream of water. Close the solution flow valve. Replace the filter inside the housing and reinstall on machine. Operator's Manual -MINI MAX Page -23- Clarke ®...
  • Page 24: Squeegee Maintenance

    Replace if necessary. 5. Reinstall the squeegee blade. 6. Reinstall the squeegee assembly on the machine. 7. Readjust the settings on the squeegee as required (see “How to Adjust Squeegee”). Page -24- Operator's Manual -MINI MAX Clarke ®...
  • Page 25: How To Correct Problems In The Machine

    The circuit breaker has tripped. Reset the circuit breaker. It is not possible to raise or lower the brush head unit. The circuit breaker has tripped. Reset the circuit breaker. The horn does not work. Operator's Manual -MINI MAX Page -25- Clarke ®...
  • Page 26: Applications - 1/01

    ® Clarke MINI MAX APPLICATIONS - 1/01 RUSH PPLICATIONS Description Used For Rotary Brush Head Unit All types of floors with dirt and small amounts of solid debris. Cylindrical Brush Head Unit Surfaces that are littered with debris and shavings. These are collected into a hopper without obstructing the squeegee blades.
  • Page 27: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES - 5/02 CCESSORIES Description Part No. Suction Hose Adapter 1½” / 2” 30108A Power Wand Kit 10488A Squeegee Tool w/Scrub Brush 638856 Clarke Care Kit 14607A Polydur Protectant 50478A Kit, Grease Gun 55420A RUSH NITS AND RUSH OMPONENTS Description Part No.
  • Page 28 NOTES Page -28- Operator's Manual -MINI MAX Clarke ®...
  • Page 29: Section Ii Parts And Service Manual

    Division of Section II Parts and Service Manual (70241R) Operator's Manual -MINI MAX Page -29- ® Clarke...
  • Page 30: Frame And Front Cover Assembly Drawing 12/02

    MINI-MAX 26/28/30 ® Clarke Frame and Front Cover Assembly Drawing 12/02 Page -30- Operator's Manual -MINI MAX Clarke ®...
  • Page 31: Parts List

    MINI-MAX 26/28/30 ® Clarke Frame and Front Cover Assembly Parts List 12/02 Ref Part No. Description 52282A Frame 52283A Frame, Front 52284A Steering Cover 52856A Front Cover 52857A Right Fender 52858A Left Fender 40248A Pedal, Accelerator 52288A Clamp 51658A Hose...
  • Page 32: Steering Assembly Drawing 12/02

    MINI-MAX 26/28/30 ® Clarke Steering Assembly Drawing 12/02 Page -32- Operator's Manual -MINI MAX Clarke ®...
  • Page 33: Parts List

    MINI-MAX 26/28/30 Clarke ® Steering Assembly Parts List 12/02 Ref Part No. Description 51669A Plate 51670A Bearing 51671A 51672A Support 51673A 51674A Sprocket 51675A Anti-skid Wheel 51676A Shaft 51677A Support 51678A Support 51679A Chain Tightener 51680A Joint Chain 51681A Chain...
  • Page 34: Wheel And Transaxle Assembly Drawing 2/02

    MINI-MAX 26/28/30 Clarke ® Wheel and Transaxle Assembly Drawing 2/02 Page -34- Operator's Manual -MINI MAX Clarke ®...
  • Page 35: Parts List

    MINI-MAX 26/28/30 Clarke ® Wheel and Transaxle Assembly Parts List 2/02 Ref Part No. Description 51756A Geared Motor 51757A Support 51758A Spacer 51759A Bearing 51760A Oil Seal 51761A Spacer 51762A Spacer 51763A Left Axle Shaft 51765A Anti-Skid Wheel 51766A Wheel Cover...
  • Page 36: Brake Assembly Drawing 2/01

    MINI-MAX 26/28/30 Clarke ® Brake Assembly Drawing 2/01 Page -36- Operator's Manual -MINI MAX Clarke ®...
  • Page 37: Parts List

    MINI-MAX 26/28/30 ® Clarke Brake Assembly Parts List 3/01 Part No. Description 51772A Fork 51773A Shaft 51774A 51775A Pedal Cover 51776A Pedal 51777A Spring 51778A Lever 51779A Fork Pin 51780A Fork 51781A Lever 51782A Bushing 51783A Brake Shoe-Holder 51784A Brake Assembly...
  • Page 38: Recovery Tank Assembly Drawing 12/02

    MINI-MAX 26/28/30 ® Clarke Recovery Tank Assembly Drawing 12/02 Page -38- Operator's Manual -MINI MAX Clarke ®...
  • Page 39: Parts List

    MINI-MAX 26/28/30 ® Clarke Recovery Tank Assembly Parts List 12/02 Ref Part No. Description Ref Part No. Description 52874A Recovery Tank 52185A Foam, Sound Deadening 45019A Vacuum Motor (will also need to 52186A Foam, Sound Deadening order 2 each of 14 and 14A)
  • Page 40: Seat And Solution Tank Assembly Drawing 5/03

    MINI-MAX 26/28/30 Clarke ® Seat and Solution Tank Assembly Drawing 5/03 Page -40- Operator's Manual -MINI MAX Clarke ®...
  • Page 41: Parts List

    MINI-MAX 26/28/30 ® Clarke Seat and Solution Tank Assembly Parts List 5/03 Ref Part No. Description Ref Part No. Description 40246A Flashing Light 52151A Decal 52867A Seat Support 39u 53361A Hose Fitting 52868A Bottom Plate Screw, Ø 4.2x13 52073A Hinge...
  • Page 42: Brush Head Carriage Assembly Drawing 2/01

    MINI-MAX 26/28/30 ® Clarke Brush Head Carriage Assembly Drawing 2/01 Page -42- Operator's Manual -MINI MAX Clarke ®...
  • Page 43: Parts List

    MINI-MAX 26/28/30 ® Clarke Brush Head Carriage Assembly Parts List 3/01 Part No. Description 52295A Rod End, Left 52296A Turnbuckle 52297A Rod End, Right 52298A 52299A Shaft 52310A Coupling 52311A Spring 51649A Wing Nut 52313A Adjuster 52314A Support 52315A Stop Ring...
  • Page 44: Rotary Brush Head Assembly Drawing 2/01

    MINI-MAX 26/30 ® Clarke Rotary Brush Head Assembly Drawing 2/01 Page -44- Operator's Manual -MINI MAX Clarke ®...
  • Page 45: Parts List

    MINI-MAX 26/30 ® Clarke Rotary Brush Head Assembly Parts List 5/03 Part No. Description Qty Model Part No. Description Qty Model 51654A Fitting 51596A Base, Brushes 51655A Connector 51597A Base, Brushes 51656A Connector 51598A Motor 51657A Hose 51599A Bushing 51658A...
  • Page 46: Rotary Gear Box And Brush Assembly Drawing 2/01

    MINI-MAX 26/30 Clarke ® Rotary Gear Box and Brush Assembly Drawing 2/01 Page -46- Operator's Manual -MINI MAX Clarke ®...
  • Page 47: Parts List

    MINI-MAX 26/30 ® Clarke Rotary Gear Box and Brush Assembly Parts List 3/01 Ref Part No. Description Brush 52239A Flexible Coupling 52240A Spacer 52241A Flange 52242A Bushing 52243A Gasket 52244A Spacer 51336A Oil Seal 52245A Bearing 52246A Spring 52247A Spacer...
  • Page 48: Cylindrical Brush Head Assembly Drawing 2/01

    MINI-MAX 28 ® Clarke Cylindrical Brush Head Assembly Drawing 2/01 Page -48- Operator's Manual -MINI MAX Clarke ®...
  • Page 49: Parts List

    MINI-MAX 28 ® Clarke Cylindrical Brush Head Assembly Parts List 5/03 Ref Part No. Description Ref Part No. Description 51536A Plate 51582A Fuse, 40A 51537A Handle 51583A Bushing 51538A Retainer Plate 51584A Wheel 51539A Connector 51585A Special Washer 51540A Coupling...
  • Page 50: Squeegee Lift Assembly Drawing 2/02

    MINI-MAX 26/28/30 ® Clarke Squeegee Lift Assembly Drawing 2/02 Page -50- Operator's Manual -MINI MAX Clarke ®...
  • Page 51: Parts List

    MINI-MAX 26/28/30 ® Clarke Squeegee Lift Assembly Parts List 2/02 Part No. Description 52197A 52198A 52199A Spring 52220A Wheel Support 51322A Wheel, Squeegee 52221A Bushing 52222A Knob 52223A Spring 52224A Shaft 52225A Bushing 52179A Split Pin 52227A Chain 52228A Roller...
  • Page 52: Squeegee Assembly Drawing 2/01

    MINI-MAX 26/28/30 ® Clarke Squeegee Assembly Drawing 2/01 Page -52- Operator's Manual -MINI MAX Clarke ®...
  • Page 53: Parts List

    MINI-MAX 26/28/30 ® Clarke Squeegee Assembly Parts List 3/01 Part No. Description Qty Models 51738A Hose 51584A Wheel 51740A Stud Bolt 51741A Special Nut 51742A Locking Tab 51586A Pipe 51744A Spring Pin 51585A Special Washer 51746A Stud Bolt 51747A Spring...
  • Page 54: Electrical Panel Assembly Drawing 12/02

    MINI-MAX 26/28/30 Clarke ® Electrical Panel Assembly Drawing 12/02 Page -54- Operator's Manual -MINI MAX Clarke ®...
  • Page 55: Parts List

    MINI-MAX 26/28/30 ® Clarke Electrical Panel Assembly Parts List 12/02 Part No. Description 51697A Panel 51698A Fuseholder 51699A Bridge 40224A Contactor 51721A Bridge 51722A Support 40219A Motor Controller 40220A Battery Card 51723A Coupler 40221A Control Card 40235A Circuit Breaker, 8A 40236A Circuit Breaker, 3.5A...
  • Page 56: 36 Volt Battery Pack And Battery Charger

    MINI-MAX 26/28/30 Clarke ® 36 Volt Battery Pack and Battery Charger BATTERY PACK COMPONENTS Part # Description Qty. Model 40136A Battery, 250 Ah - 6 Volt 41217A Series Battery Cable, 16” 40177A Battery Connector Cable 40189A Battery/Charger Adapter Cable 38720B Battery Spacer WARNING: All electrical repairs must be performed by qualified personnel only.
  • Page 57: Vac Motor Assembly

    MINI-MAX 26/28/30 Clarke ® Vac Motor Assembly #45019A 2/01 Ref # Part No. Description Ref # Part No. Description 51913A Clip (optional) 59803A Washer - neoprene 54809A Housing 50610A Bracket and shell 53905A 58501A Spacer 85303A Screw - 8-32 x...
  • Page 58: Electrical Connection Diagram 26/30

    MINI-MAX 26/30 Clarke ® Electrical Connection Diagram 1/02 Page -58- Operator's Manual -MINI MAX Clarke ®...
  • Page 59: Electrical Schematic 26/30

    MINI-MAX 28 ® Clarke Electrical Connection Diagram 1/02 Operator's Manual -MINI MAX Page -59- Clarke ®...
  • Page 60: Electrical Connection Diagram 28

    Page -60- Operator's Manual -MINI MAX Clarke ®...
  • Page 61: Electrical Schematic 28

    Operator's Manual -MINI MAX Page -61- Clarke ®...
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  • Page 63 Operator's Manual -MINI MAX Page -63- Clarke ®...
  • Page 64 NOTES Page -64- Operator's Manual -MINI MAX Clarke ®...
  • Page 65 ALTO Nederland B.V. Vianen (770) 973-5225 Stuartweg 4C NL-4131 NJ Vianen +31 347 324000 Clarke ® Clarke American Sanders ALTO Sverige AB, Molndal (Sweden) A.L. Cook Aminogatan 18 Customer Service Headquarters and Factory Box 4029 2100 Highway 265 S-431 04 Molndal...
  • Page 66 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.

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