How To Fill The Solution Tank; Operating The Machine - Clarke 00310S Operator's Manual

How To Operate the Machine
How to Operate the Forward / Reverse Switch
(see fi gure 28).
1. To go forward, push the up arrow side of the switch.
2. To go in reverse, push the down arrow side of the switch.

How to Fill the Solution Tank

The solution tank fi ll port is located at the left side of the machine (see fi gure
29). To fi ll the solution tank, follow this procedure:
1. Turn the key switch to the "OFF" position.
2. Remove lid.
3. Add a cleaning chemical to the solution tank. For the correct amount of
chemical, follow the directions shown on the container. NOTE: Excess
foam in the recovery tank could damage the vacuum motor, so use
only the minimum amount of detergent necessary.
WARNING: Always use low foam detergent. To avoid the
production of foam, before starting to clean,
put a minimum quantity of antifoam liquid into
the recovery tank. NEVER USE PURE ACID.
4. Fill the solution tank with clean water (see fi gure 29).
5. After fi lling the solution tank, replace the solution tank lid.
WARNING: Water solutions or cleaning materials used
with this type of machine can leave wet areas
on the fl oor surface. These areas can cause a
dangerous condition for the operator or other
persons. Always put CAUTION signs near the
area you are cleaning.
WARNING: Machines can ignite fl ammable materials and
vapors. Do not use with or near fl ammables
such as gasoline, grain dust, solvents and
thinners. Only use a cleaning concentration
recommended by the chemical manufacturer.
WARNING: Clarke recommends a maximum water tem-
perature of 120°F (49°C).

Operating the Machine

NOTE: Before scrubbing with the machine, become familiar with the opera-
tions and handling of the machine. Run the machine at the lowest traverse
speed. Use the machine in an area that has no furniture or objects until you
can do the following:
1. Traverse the machine in a straight direction, forward and backward.
2. Stop the machine safely.
3. Turn the machine both left and right and return to a straight direction.
4. Turn a 180 turn where one rear wheel just pivots.
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