Rider scrubber rotary, cylindrical and boost (power steering) (138 pages)
Summary of Contents for Clarke Focus S17
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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 Clarke machine could result in injury to you or to other personnel; damage to the machine or to other property could occur as well.
Accessories ..............................27 SECTION II - Parts and Service Manual How to Correct Problems in the Machine ......................30 FOCUS S17 / L17 Final Assembly ........................32 Parts List ............................33 Recovery Tank Assembly ..........................34 Parts List ............................35 Solution Tank Assembly ..........................
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.
17" wide. A squeegee wipes the floor while the vacuum motor removes the dirty solution from the floor - all in one pass. The FOCUS S17/S20 and L17/L20 rotary comes complete with two - 12 volt batteries, one battery charger, either one brush or one pad driver, 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. Clarke recommends that both the solution tank and recovery tank are empty before loading.
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Procedures For Transporting (cont.) 11. Fasten the machine to the vehicle. Clarke 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 possibility of the machine toppling over.
SYMBOLS USED ON FOCUS S17/S20 & L17/L20 Warning Solution Control Power Brush Up/Down Traverse Speed Control ("L Class" only) Vacuum/Squeegee Control Battery Meter Page -10- Clarke ® Operator's Manual -FOCUS S17/L17 and S20/L20...
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SYMBOLS USED ON FOCUS S17/S20 & L17/L20 AC Power Indicator Warning Label with parking brake Warning Label without parking brake ® Clarke Operator's Manual -FOCUS S17/L17 and S20/L20 Page -11-...
When powering up the machine, wise.) the solution setting will automatically adjust to the mid setting (see your authorized Clarke serviceman if a NOTE: The "L model" machine is equipped with self different setting is preferred). To increase the flow, press diagnostics and will sometimes fail to operate if a fault and hold or press the upper button (+) multiple times.
The brake is located to the right hand rear of the machine. Press pedal to activate brake and lift pedal to disengage brake. Figure 6 ® Clarke Operator's Manual -FOCUS S17/L17 and S20/L20 Page -13-...
8. While pushing the tank to the rear, carefully lift Figure 9 and remove recovery tank from the machine. Leave the recovery drain hose attached to the recovery tank. Figure 10 Page -14- Clarke ® Operator's Manual -FOCUS S17/L17 and S20/L20...
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(See Figure 13A figure 13B). 15. Reconnect the blue float connector (See figure 9, page 12). 16. Charge the batteries before using the machine. Figure 13B ® Clarke Operator's Manual -FOCUS S17/L17 and S20/L20 Page -15-...
Place your hand behind flange and open the valve. e. When empty, close valve. f. Replace valve and drain hose on top of transaxle. g. Neutralize any acid spills with ammonia or bicarbonate of soda. Page -16- Clarke ® Operator's Manual -FOCUS S17/L17 and S20/L20...
Figure 17). During this stage the charger is supplying its full amp output to the batteries. It will continue to charge the batteries at this rate until the batteries reach approximately 75% of their capacity. ® Clarke Operator's Manual -FOCUS S17/L17 and S20/L20 Page -17-...
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 before operation. Page -18- Clarke ® Operator's Manual -FOCUS S17/L17 and S20/L20...
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 Figure 24 the machine carefully before operation. ® Clarke Operator's Manual -FOCUS S17/L17 and S20/L20 Page -19-...
2. Turn the key switch clockwise to the "ON" position (on "L" models only). Press the green "ON" button. 3. Raise the brush to the highest setting. 4. Raise the squeegee. Page -20- Clarke ® Operator's Manual -FOCUS S17/L17 and S20/L20...
NOTE: Keep the machine moving when the brush is rotating on the floor. Pre-wet brush/pad or keep light pressure on brush until solution flow is adequate to keep brush/pad from scratching the floor. ® Clarke Operator's Manual -FOCUS S17/L17 and S20/L20 Page -21-...
Make sure the screen filter is installed properly in the recovery lid and is clean (See figure 30). Make sure the recovery tank lid is on correctly (See Figure 30). Figure 30 Page -22- Clarke ® Operator's Manual -FOCUS S17/L17 and S20/L20...
If the squeegee blade is damaged or worn, turn or replace the blade. 6. Check and clean the recovery lid gasket. Use a mild cleaning solution and rinse the parts in clean water. Figure 34 ® Clarke Operator's Manual -FOCUS S17/L17 and S20/L20 Page -23-...
Wipe any acid from the machine or the tops of the batteries. Do not add acid to battery after installation. Page -24- Clarke ® Operator's Manual -FOCUS S17/L17 and S20/L20...
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Pry on the motor close to where the motor contacts the brush head casting (See Figure 36, A). d. Hold tension and tighten 2 screws (See Figure 36,B). e. Replace belt cover. ® Clarke Operator's Manual -FOCUS S17/L17 and S20/L20 Page -25-...
. WARNING: Electrical repairs must be done by authorized personnel only. REAR BLADE 0.06 (1.5 mm) Consult your Clarke Authorized Service Person to do Figure 39 the service procedures. Use only genuine Clarke parts. Page -26- Clarke ®...
S17/L17 Rotary S17/L17 Cylindrical S20/L20 Rotary Section II Parts and Service Manual (70899A) U.S. Patent No. 6,105,192; No. 6,557,207; No. 6,760,947 and other Patents Pending ® Clarke Operator's Manual -FOCUS S17/L17 and S20/L20 Page -29-...
Have an authorized service person repair the charger. The battery is defective. Check voltage of each cell while discharging. The batteries are disconnected. Connect the batteries. Brush is in heavy scrub setting. Adjust Pressure. Page -30- Clarke ® Operator's Manual -FOCUS S17/L17 and S20/L20...
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Turn key or switch on. Batteries are disconnected. Check the battery connections. Battery terminals are dirty. Batteries are discharged Check battery meter and recharge NOTE: If the problem continues consult an authorized service person. ® Clarke Operator's Manual -FOCUS S17/L17 and S20/L20 Page -31-...
Clarke ® FOCUS S17/20, L17/20 and L17 Cyl. Final Assembly Parts List 1/05 Ref. # Part No. Description Page 32 Recovery Tank Assembly 980651 Washer, Flat 5/16" 80212A Screw, M8 x 1.25 x 35mm Hex Head Page 34 Solution Tank Assembly...
® Clarke FOCUS S17/20, L17/20 and L17 Cyl. Recovery Tank Parts List 1/05 Ref. # Part No. Description 80176A Screw, M5 x .8 x 12mm Pan Head 30207A Recovery Lid 30065A Lid Gasket 692409 Chain 80196A Nut, M5 x .8 Hex...
Clarke ® FOCUS S17/20, L17/20 and L17 Cyl. Control Housing Parts List 1/05 Ref. # Part No. Description S17/20 L17/20 L17 Cyl 962957 Screw, 10-16 x 1/2" 70352A Membrane Switch 60979A Control Panel 52555A Lever Gasket 60978A Wear Plate 87036A...
87036A Washer, Flat #10 80227A Extension Spring 980645 Washer, Flat 3/8" 80202A Screw, M5 x .8 x 15mm, Pan Head 80169A Nut, M5 x .8 Hex 77091A Label, Moving Parts ® Clarke Operator's Manual -FOCUS S17/L17 and S20/L20 Page -51-...
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 Operator's Manual -FOCUS S17/L17 and S20/L20 Page -53-...
40593A Motor Brush 40594A Motor Urethane Sleeve 40595A Motor 40596A Transaxle Only Specifications: - Motor: 24VDC, Permanent Magnet, Tenv - Transaxle: 30:1 Ratio - Gear Oil: Mobile SHC634 12 oz. Page -54- Clarke ® Operator's Manual -FOCUS S17/L17 and S20/L20...
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29815 John R. Gilwilly Industrial Estate (810) 544-6300 Penrith Cumbria CA11 9BN ® American Lincoln / Clarke, Marietta, Georgia 30066 +44 1768 868 995 1455 Canton Road (770) 973-5225 ALTO France S.A. Strasbourg B.P. 44, 4 Place d’Ostwald F-67036 Strasbourg...
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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.