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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 U.S. Inc., 2100 Highway 265, Springdale, Arkansas 72764. Form No. 74836B 6/01 CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Printed in the U.S.A.
Squeegee Assembly Drawing and Parts List ....................38 Encore L20 Frame Transaxle Assembly Drawing and Parts List ..............39 Encore S20 Frame Assembly Drawing and Parts List ..................40 Brush Lift Assembly Drawing and Parts List ....................41 Brush Housing Assembly Drawing and Parts List ..................42 Optional Brake Assembly Drawing and Parts List ..................
Failure to read the Owner's Manual prior to operating or attempting any service or maintenance procedure to your Clarke Technology 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 Technology parts are used on your machine. Always use Clarke Technology parts for replacement.
- all in one pass. The Encore S20 and L20 automatic scrubbers come complete with two - 12 volt batteries, one battery charger, either a scrub brush or a pad driver, and one operator’s manual.
Back the machine up the ramp. See figure 1. 9. For the S20 machine, push the machine back- wards to the top of the ramp. 10. Turn the key switch "OFF". Page -6- CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual -Encore S20/L20...
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Procedures For Transporting (cont.) 11. Fasten the machine to the vehicle. Clarke Technology 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 possiblity of the machine toppling over.
To shut brush motor off, raise The hour meter indicates the number of hours the handle to top position. machine has operated. It runs only when the brush motor is on. F G H Figure 3 Page -8- CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual -Encore S20/L20...
To engage the brake, push the pedal down (Figure 7a). To release the brake, lift pedal up (Figure 7b). CAUTION: Do not activate the brake while the machine is moving. Figure 7a Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 7b CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual - Encore S20/L20 Page -9-...
1/4" below the bottom of the tube in each cell and above the tops of the Figure 10 plates. Check the level of the electrolyte each time you charge the batteries. See figure 10. Page -10- CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual -Encore S20/L20...
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Pull drain hose out to a container. e. Place hand behind flange and open valve. f. When empty, close valve. g. Replace hose under clip and retighten clip. h. Neutralize any acid spills. CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual - Encore S20/L20 Page -11-...
For more information on the use of the charger, read the instruction book supplied with the charger. Figure 14 Page -12- CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual -Encore S20/L20...
4. Open the brush motor cover and remove brush housing. See figures 15a-15c. 5. Rotate brush clockwise with a quick snapping action until brush releases. 6. Replace brush housing and close brush motor cover. Figure 15c CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual - Encore S20/L20 Page -13-...
Machines can ignite flammable WARNING: materials and vapors. Do not use with or near flammables such as gasoline, grain dust, solvents and thinners. Only use a cleaning concentrate recommended by the chemical manufacturer. Page -14- CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual -Encore S20/L20...
Use the brush pressure meter (figure 18, Item C) to determine the best setting. The needle should stay in the green area. CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual - Encore S20/L20 Page -15-...
3. Lower the brush or pad and scrub the floor. 4. Scrub the floor again with additional solution and lower the squeegee. 5. Pick up all the solution with the squeegee. Page -16- CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual -Encore S20/L20...
The charger is damaged. charger. Check voltage of each cell while discharging. The battery is defective. Connect the batteries. The batteries are disconnected. Run in float position. Brush is in heavy scrub setting. Page -18- CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual -Encore S20/L20...
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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. CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual - Encore S20/L20 Page -19-...
6. Make sure brush housing and skirt are in position on the brush head. 7. Make sure the brush is in position and installed correctly 8. Check the installation of the squeegee and squeegee hose. Page -20- CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual -Encore S20/L20...
NO SMOKING. Always wear eye protection and protective clothing when working near batteries. Use a clean cloth and wipe the surface of the machine. Figure 6 CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual - Encore S20/L20 Page -21-...
5. Use a grease gun to lubricate the caster. See figure 6. Check the squeegee and the scrub brush or the pad driver for damage. 7. Check the squeegee and the vacuum hose for damage, leaks and obstructions. Page -22- CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual -Encore S20/L20...
The squeegee (29" or 33") is properly adjusted when it will swing all the way left or right to within 3/4" of the drive wheels without hitting them. Figure 11 CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual - Encore S20/L20 Page -23-...
Yellow 979199 White 976067 976068 Green 976169 Blue 976069 Brown 976070 Black 976170 Ultra H.S. 979206 NOTE: u indicates a change has been made since the last publication of this manual. CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual - Encore S20/L20 Page -27-...
See Pg 27 Brush or Pad Drivers 41211A Cable Asm., Battery 41206A Cable Series 38720A Spacer, Battery Front 38721A Spacer, Battery Side NOTE: For battery placement and connections see page 8. CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual - Encore S20/L20 Page -29-...
(includes Item #4, 5, 6, 8, 9) 39332A Bulk 100 ft. of hose per P/N 39335A and 39337A NOTE: u indicates a change has been made since the last publication of this manual. CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual - Encore S20/L20 Page -33-...
18u 25201A Knob, Clamping Ref. made since the 61677A Cable, Lift, Squeegee 86408A Screw, ¼-20x1 Truss last publication of 980638 Lockwasher, LT Spring Type this manual. 81111A Nut, 3/8-16 ESNA CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual - Encore S20/L20 Page -37-...
CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Encore S20/L20 Drawing & Parts List ESP Recycle System Kit 10663A 6/01 Tools Needed: Adjustable wrench 3/8” diameter drill bit ® Short or right angle Phillips screwdriver 7/16” diameter drill bit Wire strippers 15/32” diameter drill bit Wire terminal crimpers 7/8”...
Instruction Sheet 49775A Brush Meter Harness 699202 Cable Ties CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Encore S20 Parts List Hour Meter Kit 10656A Kit includes: Part No. Description Qty. 43202A Harness, Hour Meter 912226 Meter, Hour CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual - Encore S20/L20 Page -45-...
CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Encore S20 Drawing & Parts List Electronic Solution Valve Kit 10669A (this diagram is for models without Solution Shut-Off) NOTE: * indicates parts Parts included in Kit: included in Kit. Ref # Qty Part No. Description NOTE: x indicates parts that are shown 53619A Hosebarb, 3/8 x ¼...
(not used on models w/solution shut-off valve) 198078 Filter, Screen 49776A Harness, Solution Valve 699202 Cable Ties NOTE: u indicates a change has been made since the last publication of this manual. Reference pages 32 & 33 CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual - Encore S20/L20 Page -47-...
Spring, Load Clamp Fan, Air Seal Fan, Stationary 50618A Bracket,Commutator End 1 Fan, Rotating Bearing 672714 Disc Washer Bearing 59803A Washer, Neoprene *NOTE: Parts not available at this time. Bracket, Fan End Spacer Page -50- CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual -Encore S20/L20...
40826A Brush Assembly 55657A Lead Assembly 55656A Lead Assembly Helical Washer 50515A Thru Bolt 80501A Shaft Key 54238A B.E. Bracket Assembly (Gear Box) * NOTE: Parts not available at this time. CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual - Encore S20/L20 Page -53-...
Push the endbell on the rest of the way until endbell casting bottoms on the motor frame. Replace the lock washers and nuts and torque the nuts 40-45 in.-lbs. Page -54- CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual -Encore S20/L20...
CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Encore S20 Electrical Schematic (00890A-E) 7/98 CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual - Encore S20/L20 Page -58-...
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(b). Return the product to the nearest Clarke Technology repair location. Transportation charges to and from the repair location must be prepaid by the purchaser. (c). Clarke Technology will repair the product and or replace any defective parts without charge within a reason- able time after receipt of the product.