HOW TO CORRECT PROBLEMS IN THE MACHINE. Clarke Mini-Max 28, Mini-Max 26, Mini-Max 30

HOW TO CORRECT PROBLEMS IN THE MACHINE

PROBLEM

Insufficient water onto the brushes

CAUSE

The solution flow valve is not open.

There is no water in the solution tank.

The solution filter is dirty.

A circuit breaker has tripped.

ACTION

Make sure the solution flow valve is open

Fill the solution tank.

Clean the solution filter.

Reset the circuit breaker.

The machine does not clean satisfactorily

The squeegee does not dry the floor

The vacuum motor does not function

The brushes are worn.

Need to use a different kind of brush.

Check the brushes and replace if necessary.

(the brushes have to be replaced when the bristles reach approximately .59 inches (15mm height.)

Use a different kind of brush. For cleaning operations on floors where the dirt proves to be particularly resistant, we recommend using special brushes. See Accessories page.

The squeegee is dirty.

The height of the squeegee support needs

to be adjusted.

The suction group needs to be cleaned.

The squeegee blades are worn.

Clean the squeegee.

Adjust the height of the squeegee support. See

“How to Adjust the Squeegee”.

Clean the suction group. See “Routine Maintenance” section.

Replace the squeegee blades. See “Routine

Maintenance” section.

Reset the circuit breaker.

The circuit breaker has tripped.

The squeegee up/down switch in not in the low or middle position.

Put the squeegee in the low or middle position.

The machine does not start

The operator is not properly seated.

The parking brake is engaged.

The key is not in the “ON position”.

The connector is not connected to the batteries.

The batteries are not charged or not connected properly.

The circuit breaker has tripped.

The operator must be properly seated in the driving position.

Release the parking brake.

Turn the key to the “ON” position.

Connect the connector to the batteries.

Check to make sure the batteries are connected properly and charge if necessary.

Reset the circuit breaker.

The brush motors do not work

WARNING: To avoid damage to the floor, the motor starts only when the machine goes forward.

The brush head unit is not down.

The batteries are not charged or not connected properly.

Poor electrical connection at the brush head unit.

Put the brush head unit down.

Check to make sure the batteries are connected properly and charge if necessary.

Connect the electrical connection at the brush head unit.

It is not possible to raise or lower the brush head unit.

The circuit breaker has tripped.

The horn does not work.

The circuit breaker has tripped.

Reset the circuit breaker.

Reset the circuit breaker.

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