Nilfisk-ALTO SCRUBTEC 571 Instructions For Use Manual

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Page -24- Form No. 71274A Nilfi sk ALTO Operator’s Manual - SCRUBTEC R Manual SteeringFigure 36Figure 37MaintenanceMaintenance To Be Done Every WeekWARNING: Maintenance and repairs must be done byauthorized personnel only.Always empty the solution tank and therecovery tank before doingany maintenance. Keep all fasteners tight.WARNING: Always wear eye protection and protectiveclothing when workingnear batteries. NO SMOKING! Do not puttools or other metal objectsacross the battery terminals or the tops ofthe batteries.CAUTION: To prevent damage to the machine, anddischarge across the topsof the batteries, do not fi ll the batteriesabove the bottom of the tubein each cell. Wipe any acid from the ma-chine or the tops of the batteries.Do not add acid to batteries after installa-tion.Battery Inspection and Cleaning1. Turn the key switch to the “OFF” position.2. To inspect batteries, rotate seat support forward. Lift androtate recovery tank. Be sure the recovery tank is emptybefore lifting.3. Disconnect the batteries. Use a cloth and a solution ofammonia or bicarbonate of soda to wipe the top of thebatteries. Clean the battery terminals. Reconnect thebatteries. See the instructions in the section of this bookcalled “Battery Maintenance”.4. When battery inspection is completed, close the recoverytank. Rotate the seat support back to the operating posi-tion.Cleaning the Recovery Tank and Filter1. Turn the key switch to the “OFF” position.2. Empty the recovery tank using the flexible drain hose byunscrewing the knob and taking off the plug (see figure36).3. If the machine is equipped with the optional clean-out port,open the lower cleaning port cover by unscrewing the fourknobs (see figure 37). NOTE: Make sure that the tank isempty fi rst.4. Rinse the tank and clean the drain plug.