American-Lincoln Encore L25HD Operator's Manual

American-Lincoln Encore L25HD Operator's Manual

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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 American-Lincoln 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

    Safety Instructions ..........................3 Introduction & Machine Specifications ......................5 Procedures for Transporting Machine ......................6 Symbols Used on Encore L25HD ........................8 Machine Control Panel ............................. 10 Machine Controls and Features ........................11 How to Prepare the Machine for Operation ...................... 12 How to Install the Batteries ........................
  • Page 4: Operator Safety Instructions

    Failure to read the Operator's Manual prior to operating or attempting any service or maintenance procedure to your American-Lincoln machine could result in injury to you or to other personnel; damage to the machine or to other property could occur as well.
  • Page 5 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 American-Lincoln parts are used on your machine. Always use American-Lincoln parts for replacement.
  • Page 6: Introduction & Machine Specifications

    - all in one pass. The Encore L25HD comes complete with four - 6 volt batteries, one battery charger, either two brushes or two pad drivers, and one operator’s manual.
  • Page 7: Procedures For Transporting Machine

    7. Set the traverse control knob to full speed. 8. Push in either one of the forward/reverse switches while pushing in the white reverse switch. Back the machine up the ramp. See figure 1. 9. Turn the key switch "OFF". ® Page American-Lincoln Operator's Manual -Encore L25HD...
  • Page 8 Procedures For Transpoting (cont.) 10. Fasten the machine to the vehicle. American-Lincoln 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.
  • Page 9: Symbols Used On Encore L25Hd

    SYMBOLS USED ON ENCORE L25HD Warning Solution Control Power Brush Up/Down Traverse Speed Control Traverse Directions Forward (Traverse and Solution, and Brush Rotation) Traverse Directions Reverse (Traverse and Solution, and Brush Rotation) ® Page American-Lincoln Operator's Manual -Encore L25HD...
  • Page 10 SYMBOLS USED ON ENCORE L25HD Warning Label with parking brake Warning Label without parking brake ® American-Lincoln Operator's Manual -Encore L25HD Page -9-...
  • Page 11: Machine Control Panel

    To activate vacuum motor, lower squeegee handle. motor is on. Handle has two positions. Lowest position is operating position and the middle position is transport to clear vacuum hose. F G H I J Figure 3 ® Page -10- American-Lincoln Operator's Manual -Encore L25HD...
  • Page 12: Machine Controls And Features

    NOTE: If the lever is left in the override position, the brake will not function with the key switch, and the machine will not operate. Figure 5 Figure 6 ® American-Lincoln Operator's Manual -Encore L25HD Page -11-...
  • Page 13: How To Prepare The Machine For Operation

    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- American-Lincoln Operator's Manual -Encore L25HD...
  • Page 14: Battery Maintenance

    Do not allow ammonia or bicar- g. Neutralize any acid spills with ammonia or bonate of soda to get into batteries. bicarbonate of soda. ® American-Lincoln Operator's Manual -Encore L25HD Page -13-...
  • Page 15: How To Charge The Batteries

    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- American-Lincoln Operator's Manual -Encore L25HD...
  • Page 16: How To Adjust Brush Cleaning Path

    DANGER: Operating a machine that is not completely or fully assembled could result in injury or property damage. Do not operate this Figure 16 machine unless it is completely assembled. Inspect the machine carefully before operation. Figure 17 ® American-Lincoln Operator's Manual -Encore L25HD Page -15-...
  • Page 17: How To Remove A Brush Or Pad Driver

    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- American-Lincoln Operator's Manual -Encore L25HD...
  • Page 18: Operating The Machine

    To turn the machine, push the rear of the machine to the side. 10. When you stop the machine, turn the key switch "OFF", remove the key and insure that the parking brake (if equipped) is not in the override position. ® American-Lincoln Operator's Manual -Encore L25HD Page -17-...
  • Page 19: How To Clean A Dirty Floor

    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- American-Lincoln Operator's Manual -Encore L25HD...
  • Page 20: Maintenance

    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 ® American-Lincoln Operator's Manual -Encore L25HD Page -19-...
  • Page 21: Procedures To Perform At The End Of Work

    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- American-Lincoln Operator's Manual -Encore L25HD...
  • Page 22: Procedures To Perform Every Week

    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 ® American-Lincoln Operator's Manual -Encore L25HD Page -21-...
  • Page 23: Maintenance For The Squeegee

    0.12" (3.0mm) above the rear blade. See figure 33. WARNING: Maintenance and repairs must be done by authorized 0.12" (3.0 mm) personnel only . Figure 33 WARNING: Electrical repairs must be done by authorized personnel only. ® Page -22- American-Lincoln Operator's Manual -Encore L25HD...
  • Page 24: How To Center Or Off Set Brushhead

    Use only genuine American-Lincoln parts. How to Center or Offset the Brush Head The brush head on the Encore L25HD can be centered or offset 1 inch to the right side of the machine. To center or offset the brush head, follow this procedure: Recommended tools: 3/8"...
  • Page 25: Accessories

    Blade, Rear - Ribbed Orange 30085A 30086A Blade, Front - Linatex 30764L1 30717L1 Blade, Front - Ribbed Natural 30066A 30091A Blade, Front - Slit Grout 30079A 30080A Blade, Front - Ribbed Orange 30083A 30084A ® Page -24- American-Lincoln Operator's Manual -Encore L25HD...
  • Page 26: Section Ii - Parts And Service Manual

    American-Lincoln ® ENCORE L25HD Section II Parts and Service Manual (70430A) U.S. Patent No. 6,105,192; No. 6,557,207; No. 6,760,947 ® American-Lincoln Operator's Manual -Encore L25HD Page -25-...
  • Page 27: How To Correct Problems In The Machine

    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 -26- American-Lincoln Operator's Manual -Encore L25HD...
  • Page 28 Turn key or switch on. Check the battery connections. Batteries are unplugged. Battery terminals are dirty. Batteries are discharged Check battery gauge and recharge NOTE: If the problem continues consult an authorized service person. ® American-Lincoln Operator's Manual -Encore L25HD Page -27-...
  • Page 29: Encore L25Hd Final Assembly Drawing

    ® American-Lincoln Encore L25HD Final Assembly Drawing 12/00 27 32 23 22 ® Page -28- American-Lincoln Operator's Manual -Encore L25HD...
  • Page 30: Parts List

    10179A Lit Kit 40512A Battery Charger 77092A Label, Gases 77093A Label, Falling 70226A Label, Battery 30163A Accessory Bag 10072A Parking Brake Assembly 40183A Charger, Adapter Cable * See page 12 for installation. ® American-Lincoln Operator's Manual -Encore L25HD Page -29-...
  • Page 31: Recovery Tank Drawing

    ® American-Lincoln Encore L25HD Recovery Tank Assembly Drawing 3/08 Drawing #10062A 24 23 #40 Recommended Torque 175 + or - 5 inch pounds ® Page -30- American-Lincoln Operator's Manual -Encore L25HD...
  • Page 32: Parts List

    Connector, Muffler 30343A Muffler 839410 Valve Asm. (includes 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28) 70226A Label, Battery Installation NOTE: indicates a change has been made since the last publication of this manual. ® American-Lincoln Operator's Manual -Encore L25HD Page -31-...
  • Page 33: Solution Tank Assembly Drawing 7/04

    ® American-Lincoln Encore L25HD Solution Tank Assembly Drawing 7/04 Drawing #10180A ® Page -32- American-Lincoln Operator's Manual -Encore L25HD...
  • Page 34: Parts List

    53562A Components Clarke P/N Description Qty. 50018A Bowl, Filter 53563A Filter, Screen 53564A Upper Body 54369A Gasket, Bowl NOTE: indicates a change has been made since the last publication of this manual. ® American-Lincoln Operator's Manual -Encore L25HD Page -33-...
  • Page 35: Rear Panel Assembly Drawing 3/03

    ® American-Lincoln Encore L25HD Rear Panel Assembly Drawing 3/03 Drawing #10190A ® Page -34- American-Lincoln Operator's Manual -Encore L25HD...
  • Page 36: Parts List

    Harness, Traverse 40169A Solenoid, Vacuum 962798 Screw, 10-24 x ½ 40132A Control, Traverse 962862 Screw, 10-24 x 1½ PH 30097A Insulator, Mylar 920296 Nut, 10-24, Nylock 77093A Label, Falling Parts 77092A Label, Gases ® American-Lincoln Operator's Manual -Encore L25HD Page -35-...
  • Page 37: Control Panel Assembly Drawing 9/07

    ® American-Lincoln Encore L25HD Control Panel Assembly Drawing 9/07 Drawing #10184A 11 12 32 31 15 16 15 16 ® Page -36- American-Lincoln Operator's Manual -Encore L25HD...
  • Page 38: Parts List

    980608 Washer 11131A Switch Asm. 50961A Spring, Switch 80104A Screw, 10-32 x ½ SS Black Xylan 70219A Label, Key Switch 34264A Gasket, Panel 30096A Gasket, Switch 47708A ¼ F.I.M.Q.D. 47712A ¼ F.I.F.Q.D. ® American-Lincoln Operator's Manual -Encore L25HD Page -37-...
  • Page 39: Squeegee Lift Assembly Drawing 10/03

    ® American-Lincoln Encore L25HD Squeegee Lift Assembly Drawing 10/03 Drawing # 10075A ® Page -38- American-Lincoln Operator's Manual -Encore L25HD...
  • Page 40: Parts List

    Squeegee, Pivot Arm 81104A Nut, ¼ Nylock 60255A Bracket, Squeegee 60328A Mount, Squeegee 81112A Nut, 5/16-18 Thin ESNA SS Page 35 Cable, Squeegee Lift Page 35 Lift Handle Assembly 920346 Palnut 980651 Washer ® American-Lincoln Operator's Manual -Encore L25HD Page -39-...
  • Page 41: Squeegee Assembly Drawing 3/08

    ® American-Lincoln Encore L25HD Squeegee Assembly Drawing 3/08 Drawing # 10068A and 10129A ® Page -40- American-Lincoln Operator's Manual -Encore L25HD...
  • Page 42: Parts List

    Nut, -16 Jam SS 34260B Gasket 25201B Knob 60358A Shim, Squeegee Wheel 61370A Weight 80280A Nut, Squeegee Backup NOTE: indicates a change has been made since the last publication of this manual. ® American-Lincoln Operator's Manual -Encore L25HD Page -41-...
  • Page 43: Frame Axle Assembly Drawing 10/06

    ® American-Lincoln Encore L25HD Frame Axle Assembly Drawing 10/06 Drawing 10183A ® Page -42- American-Lincoln Operator's Manual -Encore L25HD...
  • Page 44: Parts List

    81105A Nut, -16 ESNA 87031A Washer, Flat Solution Tank 980205 Washer, 85734A Screw, -16 x 2 69639A Strap, Static 10135A Flange, Transaxle Wheel Kit 77267A Label, Tie Down 81108A Nut, -24 ESNA ® American-Lincoln Operator's Manual -Encore L25HD Page -43-...
  • Page 45: Brush Head Assembly Drawing 5/03

    ® American-Lincoln Encore L25HD Brush Head Assembly Drawing 5/03 Drawing #10185A ® Page -44- American-Lincoln Operator's Manual -Encore L25HD...
  • Page 46: Parts List

    Skirt, Left 60249A Switch, Actuator 85616A Screw, 10-32 x 5/8 SS 77091A Label, Moving Parts 82004A Nut, “T” 10-32 * Used only as required to square up linkage bar #14 to the frame. ® American-Lincoln Operator's Manual -Encore L25HD Page -45-...
  • Page 47: Optional Brake Assembly Drawing And Parts List "L" Model

    30094A Cover, Vinyl 30095A Tie, Cover Retainer 10160A Brake, Asm. 24V 80123A Nut, Brake Drive 80125A Key, 3/32 Sq. x 1/4 Lg. 60388A Spacer 80124A Screw Set (Brake Nut to Motor Shaft) ® Page -46- American-Lincoln Operator's Manual -Encore L25HD...
  • Page 48: Gearbox Assembly Drawing And Parts List 12/00

    Ring, Snap 507641 Seal, Oil, Small 52050A Cap End 56668A O-Ring 51176a Bearing, Large 58316A Shaft & Gear 902605 Bearing, Small 54883A Housing 58144A Seal, Oil Large Darina EP2 Grease 4 oz. ® American-Lincoln Operator's Manual -Encore L25HD Page -47-...
  • Page 49: Brush Motor Assembly Drawing And Parts List

    ® American-Lincoln Encore L25HD Brush Motor Drawing & Parts List 12/00 Motor Asm. 40186A ® Page -48- American-Lincoln Operator's Manual -Encore L25HD...
  • Page 50: Transaxle Repair Parts

    ® American-Lincoln Encore L25HD Transaxle Drawing 3/08 ® American-Lincoln Operator's Manual -Encore L25HD Page -49-...
  • Page 51: Battery Charger (40512A / 40513A) Drawing And Parts List

    Housing, Red 911470 911470 D.C. Plug Lock Key 795020 795020 * NOTE: Parts not available at this time. NOTE: indicates a change has been made since the last publication of this manual. ® Page -50- American-Lincoln Operator's Manual -Encore L25HD...
  • Page 52: Battery Charger (40512B / 40506B) Drawing And Parts List

    ® American-Lincoln Encore L25HD Remote Battery Charger (40512B & 40506B) Drawing and Parts List 5/06 WARNING: All electrical repairs must be performed by qualified personnel only. ® American-Lincoln Operator's Manual -Encore L25HD Page -51-...
  • Page 53: Encore L25Hd Connection Diagram

    ® American-Lincoln Encore L25HD Connection Diagram (00445A - W) 12/00 ® Page -52- American-Lincoln Operator's Manual -Encore L25HD...
  • Page 54 ® American-Lincoln Encore L25HD Electrical Schematic (00445A-E) 12/00 ® American-Lincoln Operator's Manual -Encore L25HD Page -53-...
  • Page 55: Encore L25Hd Electrical Schematic

    NOTES ® Page -54- American-Lincoln Operator's Manual -Encore L25HD...
  • Page 56 CLARKE PRODUCT SUPPORT BRANCHES U. S. A. Locations European Locations CORPO PRODUCTION FACILITIES PRODUCTION FACILITIES ALTO Danmark A/S, Aalborg Clarke ® , Springdale, Arkansas Blytaekkervej 2 2100 Highway 265 DK-9000 Aalborg Springdale, Arkansas 72764 +45 72 18 21 00 (479) 750-1000 Customer Service - 1-800-253-0367 ALTO Danmark A/S, Hadsund Technical Service - 1-800-356-7274...
  • Page 57 ARRANTY American-Lincoln warrants to the original end user, each new machine, new accessory and genuine replacement parts against defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service. Our obligation under this warranty is limited to repair or replacement of the defective item at our factory or by an Authorized Service Center.

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