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Operator's Manual -MINI MAX
MAINTENANCE TO BE DONE EVERY WEEK
WARNING: Maintenance and repairs must be
done by authorized personnel
only. Always empty the solution
tank and the recovery tank before
doing any maintenance. Keep all
fasteners tight.
WARNING: Always wear eye protection and
protective clothing when working
near batteries. NO SMOKING! Do
not put tools or other metal
objects across the battery
terminals or the tops of the
batteries.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the
machine, and discharge across
the tops of the batteries, do not fill
the batteries above the bottom of
the tube in each cell. Wipe any
acid from the machine or the tops
of the batteries. Do not add acid
to batteries after installation.
Battery Inspection and Cleaning
1. Turn the key switch to the “OFF” position and set the
parking brake.
2. To inspect batteries, rotate seat support forward and
lean it against the steering wheel. Lift and rotate
recovery tank to the rear until it latches in the open
position. Be sure the recovery tank is empty before
lifting.
3. Disconnect the batteries. Use a cloth and a solution
of ammonia or bicarbonate of soda to wipe the top of
the batteries. Clean the battery terminals. Reconnect
the batteries. See the instructions in the section of
this book called “Battery Maintenance”.
4. When battery inspection is completed, unlatch and
close the recovery tank. Rotate the seat support back
to the operating position.
Cleaning the Recovery Tank and Filter
1. Turn the key switch to the “OFF” position and set
the parking brake.
2. Lift and rotate the seat support forward and rest it
against the steering wheel.
3. Empty the recovery tank using the flexible drain hose
by unscrewing the knob and taking off the plug (see
figure 45).
4. Open the lower cleaning port cover by unscrewing the
knob and rotating the clamping bar (see figure 46).
5. Remove the recovery lid, rinse the tank and clean
the drain plug.
Figure 45
Figure 46
Maintenance