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  • Page 1 Electronic Service Manuals This electronic document is provided as a service to our customers. We do not create the contents of the information contained in this docu- ment. Should you have detailed questions pertaining to the information contained in this document, you may contact Michco, or the manufac- turer which provided the original information in this electronic deliver- able.
  • Page 2 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 3: Table Of Contents

    Drawings and Parts List: Model 577 Wiring Schematic ..................10 Model 577 Upper-Half Drawing ................... 12 Model 577 Upper-Half Parts List ................13 Model 577 Lower-Half Drawing ................... 14 Model 577 Lower-Half Parts List ................15 Operator's Manual 577 Carpetmaster Page 2 ®...
  • Page 4: Operator Safety Instructions

    Always use a three-wire electrical system connected to the electrical ground. For maximum protection against electric shock, use a circuit that is protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter. Consult your licensed electrician and/or contact your local Clarke distributor for assistance.
  • Page 5: How To Prepare The Machine For Operation

    WARNING: To prevent electric shock, do not vacuum liquids or wet surfaces with this machine. The Model 577 has five brush settings (1). The adjustment lever (2) is at the rear of the machine. See Figure 1. To set the brush height, do the following: 1.
  • Page 6: Instructions For Connection To The Power Supply & Electrical Ground

    If you use an extension cord, use an extension cord with minimum wire size 16 AWG. Do not use an exten- sion cord longer than 50 feet. Do not join two extension cords. Operator's Manual 577 Carpetmaster Page 5 Clarke ®...
  • Page 7: How To Operate Your Machine

    To stop the vacuum motor and the brush drive motor, push the handle to the upright position. Circuit Breaker The Model 577 has a circuit breaker. If there is an obstruction in the machine, the brush drive motor will stop. To restart the motor, follow this procedure: 1.
  • Page 8: How To Clean The Foam Filter

    3. Make sure the cloth bag or the paper filter bag is in posi- 1. Micro-Staphicidal Filter ® tion. 4. Push the Micro-Staphicidal filter on the base of the motor. See figure 9. 5. Close the front cover. Operator's Manual 577 Carpetmaster Page 7 Clarke ®...
  • Page 9: How To Check For Worn Brushes

    Open the cover to get access to the brush drive motor, belt, switches, and the air tun- nel. The release lever is at the rear of the machine. Operator's Manual 577 Carpetmaster Page 8 ®...
  • Page 10: How To Clean The Air Tunnel

    4. Set the machine upright. Make sure the handle is in the vertical position. WARNING: Do not operate this machine unless it is fully assembled. The machine could be damaged or injury could occur to the operator Operator's Manual 577 Carpetmaster Page 9 Clarke ®...
  • Page 11: How To Remove The Drive Motor

    WARNING: The machine must be tested for electrical safety after electrical repairs are made. NOTE: For safe operation have your machine checked by a Clarke Authorized Repair Person every 12 months. Always use Clarke replacement parts. Operator's Manual 577 Carpetmaster Page 10 ®...
  • Page 12: How To Correct Problems In The Machine

    2. Replace the gasket if it is worn or broken. 6. The brush does not turn clockwise 1. Return the machine to a Clarke when seen from the right-hand side Service Branch or a Clarke side of the machine.
  • Page 13: Model 577 Wiring Schematic

    Clarke ® Model 577 Upright Vacuum Wiring Diagram & Schematic 8/98 Ref Part No. Description Ref Part No. Description 44606A Motor Asm. - Brush ¼HP 120V 912294 Lead Asm. 44602A Motor Asm. - Brush ¼HP 220V 48500A Tubing 912262 Switch - Accessory...
  • Page 14 Notes Operator's Manual 577 Carpetmaster Page 13 Clarke ®...
  • Page 15: Model 577 Upper-Half Drawing

    ® Clarke Model 577 Upright Vacuum Drawing Upper Half 11/02 Operator's Manual 577 Carpetmaster Page 14 ® Clarke...
  • Page 16: Model 577 Upper-Half Parts List

    Clarke ® Model 577 Upright Vacuum Parts List Upper Half 11/02 Ref # Part No. Description Ref # Part No. Description 42186B Cord Assembly, Power 623443 Gasket, Vacuum Motor 604040 Holder, handle cord 627680 Seal, O'Ring 607340 Ring Split 603341...
  • Page 17: Model 577 Lower-Half Drawing

    ® Clarke Model 577 Upright Vacuum Drawing Lower Half 11/02 Operator's Manual 577 Carpetmaster Page 16 ® Clarke...
  • Page 18: Model 577 Lower-Half Parts List

    Model 577 Upright Vacuum Clarke ® Parts List Lower Half 11/02 Ref# Part No. Description Ref# Part No. Description 70673A Label, Clarke 607041 Pivot, Wheel Right Hand 70651A Label, Div. of ALTO Plate, Model & Serial (120V) 617522 Roller Asm. - Side Plate, Model &...
  • Page 19 NOTES...
  • Page 20 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 21 (b). Return the product to the nearest Clarke repair location. Transportation charges to and from the repair location must be prepaid by the purchaser. (c). Clarke will repair the product and or replace any defective parts without charge within a reasonable time after receipt of the product.

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