Checking the Pad Motor Amperage
First install a new pad on the pad driver. Caution:
Checking the Amps with a used pad will cause the
machine to have high amps when a new pad is
installed.
Lower the Pad Motor into the operating position and
open the cover over the battery compartment.
Put the clamp on AMP Meter around the red
(positive) wire coming from the battery pack to the
machine as shown.
While running the machine read the amp meter. The
amp meter should be reading between 50-70 amps.
Pad Pressure Adjustment
If adjustment is required, follow these instructions.
It will be easier to access the lock nut and spring
guide rod assembly with the machine in the pad
change position.
First loosen the lock nut on the spring guide. With the
lock nut loose, the spring guide rod assembly will be
easily turned by grasping the set collar on the spring
guide rod.
Turn the spring rod guide assembly ½ to 1 turn at a
time. A little adjustment goes a long way.
Thread the spring guide rod assembly out of the ball
joint to decrease the pad pressure. Thread the spring
guide rod assembly into the ball joint to increase the
pad pressure.
Every time an adjustment is made check the amps.
This may require a few tries to get it were it should
be.
After the adjustment is made tighten the lock nut and
redo the amp test. If it has not changed the process is
complete.
Fall back setting
If your machine has come totally out of adjustment or
you need to replace the Spring Rod Guide Assembly
you may need to start from the beginning.
The factory starting setting for pad pressure is ¾"
[19mm] from the set collar to the lock nut.
From this setting, proceed with the Pad Pressure
Adjusted.
Handle Height Adjustment
Tools required: 7/16" Wrench and 9/16" Wrench.
Remove the top bolts on both sides of the Handle
Mount. Do not lose the bolts. Note that there are a set
of holes on a radius for making the adjustment.
Loosen the bottom bolts but do not remove.
Set the handle at the desired height. Lining up the
threaded holes in the handle with the holes in the
handle mount.
Reinstall the top bolts through the holes that line up
with the threaded holes in the handle.