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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.
Safety Instructions ..........................3 Introduction & Machine Specifications ......................5 Procedures for Transporting Machine ......................6 Symbols Used on Encore S2426 and L2426 ....................8 Machine Control Panel ............................. 10 Machine Controls and Features ........................11 How to Prepare the Machine for Operation ...................... 12 How to Install the Batteries ........................
Stop and leave this machine only on a level surface. When you stop the machine, put all switches into their "OFF" position. Turn the key switch "OFF" and remove the key. CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual - Encore S2426/L2426 Page -3-...
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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. CAUTION: This machine contains lead acid batteries. The batteries must be disposed of in an environmentally acceptable manner. Page CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual -Encore S2426/L2426...
A squeegee wipes the floor while the vacuum motor removes the dirty solution from the floor - all in one pass. The Encore S2426 comes complete with either four - 6 volt batteries or two - 12 volt batteries, one battery charger, either two brushes or two pad drivers, and one operator’s manual.
2. Make sure the ramp is clean and dry. 3. Put the ramp in position. 4. Remove squeegee assembly, brush housing and brush or pad driver before loading. ALTO recom- mends that both the solution tank and recovery tank are empty before loading.
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10. As the machine begins to travel down the ramp, push in the forward/reverse switch to maintain a slow downward speed. 11. Replace squeegee assembly, brush housing, and brush or pad driver after machine is unloaded and ready to use. CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual - Encore S2426/L2426 Page -7-...
The hour meter indicates the number of hours the to clear vacuum hose. machine has operated. It runs only when the brush motor is on. F G H I J Figure 3 Page -10- CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual -Encore S2426/L2426...
Figure 5 "S" Model - The brake is located to the left hand rear of the machine. Press pedal to activate brake and release pedal to disengage brake. Figure 7 Figure 6 CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual - Encore S2426/L2426 Page -11-...
See figure 9. 7. Close recovery tank by pulling up on the latch arm and then slowly lowering the tank. NOTE: Charge the batteries before using the machine. Figure 9 Figure 8C Page -12- CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual -Encore S2426/L2426...
Do not allow ammonia or bicar- g. Neutralize any acid spills with ammonia or bonate of soda to get into batteries. bicarbonate of soda. CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual - Encore S2426/L2426 Page -13-...
See figure 13B. To release the latch arm, tip the recovery tank up slightly while pushing down on the latch arm and then slowly lower the tank. Page -14- CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual -Encore S2426/L2426...
DANGER: Operating a machine that is not completely or fully assembled could result in injury or property damage. Do not operate this machine unless it is completely assembled. Inspect the machine carefully Figure 17 before operation. CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual - Encore S2426/L2426 Page -15-...
2. Fill the solution tank with water. When filling machine in the front with a hose, position hose Figure 20 inside the fill screen as shown in figure 20A. Page -16- CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual -Encore S2426/L2426...
10. To turn the machine, push the rear of the machine to the side. 11. When you stop the machine, turn the key switch "OFF", remove the key and set the parking brake (if equipped). CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual - Encore S2426/L2426 Page -17-...
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. Pick up all the solution with the squeegee. Page -18- CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual -Encore S2426/L2426...
9. Check the installation of the squeegee and squeegee hose. 10. Make sure the solution drain / level indicator hose is secure on the storage mount on the rear of the machine. Figure 24 CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual - Encore S2426/L2426 Page -19-...
Use a clean cloth and wipe the surface of the machine. Figure 28 Charge the batteries. See the instruction in the section of this book called “How To Charge The Batteries”. Page -20- CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual -Encore S2426/L2426...
Turn the connector to the right to connect the hose. See figure 34 e. Open the solution flow valve. See figure 34. 5. Use a grease gun to lubricate the dual casters. See figure CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual - Encore S2426/L2426 Page -21-...
0.06" (1.5mm) above the rear blade. See figure 33. WARNING: Maintenance and repairs must be done by authorized REAR BLADE personnel only . 0.06 (1.5 mm) Figure 33 WARNING: Electrical repairs must be done by authorized personnel only. Page -22- CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual -Encore S2426/L2426...
1. Turn the key switch "ON". 2. Raise the brush head by pressing and holding the brush switch until the brush head is in its full up position. CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual - Encore S2426/L2426 Page -23-...
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This insures that the head operates straight up and down. 8. After repositioning the brush head, tighten nuts securely to approximately 236 inch-lbs. 9. Close the front cover. Figure 35 10. Close the recovery tank. Page -24- CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual -Encore S2426/L2426...
Blade, Front - Ribbed Natural 30066A 30091A Blade, Front - Slit Grout 30079A 30080A Blade, Front - Ribbed Orange 30083A 30084A NOTE: u indicates a change has been made since last publication of this manual. CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual - Encore S2426/L2426 Page -25-...
Have an authorized service person repair the The charger is damaged. charger. Check voltage of each cell while discharging. The battery is defective. Connect the batteries. The batteries are disconnected. Adjust Pressure. Brush is in heavy scrub setting. Page -28- CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual -Encore S2426/L2426...
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Key or switch is off. Batteries are unplugged. Check the battery connections. Battery terminals are dirty. Check battery gauge and recharge Batteries are discharged NOTE: If the problem continues consult an authorized service person. CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual - Encore S2426/L2426 Page -29-...
980603 Washer, #10 Page 24 Brush/Pad Assemblies 80108A Screw, 10-24 x ½ 30092A Insulator, Mylar * Used only as required to square up linkage bar #14 to the 77091A Label, Moving Parts frame. CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual - Encore S2426/L2426 Page -47-...
NOTE: Only use spacer (ref. #2) on transaxles that have a circular step and mounting nuts protruding from end of motor. The motor that uses the spacer can be identified by the motor brush caps protruding past the outside diameter of the motor. CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual - Encore S2426/L2426 Page -49-...
CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Encore S2426/L2426 Vacuum Motor Drawing and Parts List Drawing 5/00 Page -50- CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual -Encore S2426/L2426...
Brush Spring 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. Page -52- CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual -Encore S2426/L2426...
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(501) 750-1000 Customer Service - 1-800-253-0367 SALES SUBSIDIARIES Technical Service - 1-800-356-7274 ALTO Canada Ltd., Rexdale Ontario ALTO U.S. Inc., Bowling Green, Ohio 43402 24 Constellation Ct. 1100 Haskins (416) 675-5830 ALTO U.S. Inc., Clearwater, Florida 33765 ALTO Overseas Inc., Sydney (Australia) 1500 N.
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Clarke Technology will repair the product and/or replace any defective parts with out charge within a reasonable time after reciept of the product. ALTO U.S. Inc., 2100 Highway 265, Springdale, Arkansas 72764. BATTERY WARRANTY...