IRREGULAR MAINTENANCE
34. REPLACING THE FRONT SQUEEGEE BLADE
Vacuum will be poor and the machine will not dry well if the front squeegee rubber is worn. To replace:
1. Check that the main key switch is on "0".
2. Disconnect the squeegee assembly by loosening the hand wheels (1).
WARNING: Before performing any maintenance, remove the keys from the panel and disconnect the battery connector.
3. Turn the wing nuts (2) to a horizontal position.
4. Remove the plastic retaining blade (3).
5. Remove the front squeegee blade (4) and replace it.
6. Reassemble all of the components.
WARNING: Always wear gloves when doing this operation to protect yourself from contact with hazardous chemicals.
35. REPLACING THE REAR SQUEEGEE BLADE
If the rear wiping squeegee blade is worn and does not dry well, it is possible to flip the blade over to use one of the four other edges. This can be done with the squeegee assembly removed, proceeding as follows:
1. Check that the main key switch is on "0".
2. Remove the squeegee assembly by loosening the hand wheels (1).
WARNING: Before performing any maintenance, remove the keys from the panel and disconnect the battery connector.
3. Turn the wing nuts to a horizontal position (2).
4. Remove the plastic retaining blade (3).
5. Remove the rear squeegee blade to turn it over or replace it.
6. Reassemble all of the components.
7. Adjust the height of the squeegee (see "Adjusting Height Of The Squeegee").
WARNING: Always wear gloves when doing this operation to protect yourself from contact with hazardous chemicals.
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