Bulldog Scrubbers SS20 User manual - page 15
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Machine Operation
To Turn ON Machine:
Turn key to operate position ( I ). Wait for battery gauge to stop fl ashing. (If fl ashing continues, see troubleshooting guide)
To Turn ON Vacuum:
Lower squeegee into operating position, vacuum motor will turn ON automatically.
To Turn ON Brush Motor:
Lower the scrub deck to the fl oor by moving the brush lift pedal from the “home” (down) position to the operating position
(up). Depress the operator bail handle. Brush motor will turn ON.
To Turn on Cleaning Solution:
Move solution lever from closed (down) position up to the desired fl ow position. With the scrub deck on the fl oor, depress
the bail handle, solution will begin to fl ow.
Note:
The solution solenoid will stop solution fl ow whenever the bail handle is released.
Direction Switch:
Select direction of machine by moving the directional rocker switch from the neutral position to the forward or reverse
position. The direction of the machine movement is shown on the operator panel with forward and reverse arrows.
Speed control:
Move the speed dial to the desired position. Turning the dial clockwise increases the speed. Turning the dial
counterclockwise decreases the speed.
Driving:
Depress the operator bail handle, the machine will move in the direction selected.
To Charge Batteries:
When the battery / fault gauge reaches the red zone the batteries need to be recharged. Take the machine to a well
ventilated area, unwind the battery charger power cord from the electrical box cover and plug into an appropriate
power source. After approximately 10 seconds the battery charge status indicator will turn on. Check the battery water
levels before each use, refi ll as needed with distilled water.
Caution: do not overfi ll. Fill water 1/4” - 1/2” above the
separators. Failure to maintain the batteries may result in battery failures.
WARNING: Charging batteries generates explosive gasses. Do not charge batteries when open fl ames or sparks
are present. Do not smoke. Charge the batteries in a well-ventilated area .
Hour Meter (Optional):
Hour meter will automatically record operating time of the brush motor.
After Use
After Use
1. When fi nished scrubbing, lift the scrub deck. Lift the rear squeegee (the vacuum motor will turn off after 10
seconds). Move the machine to a service area for daily maintenance and review items that may need service.
2. Remove debris tray from the brush deck, clean out and rinse.
3. Empty the solution tank by disconnecting the
solution tank drain hose
from the barb fi tting and routing hose to
a drain. Rinse the tank with clean water to prevent any buildup of dried chemicals that could clog the plumbing.
4. Empty and clean the recovery tank by fl ushing with a hose. Be sure to also clean the fl oat shut off screen.
5. Remove the
brush
and rinse it in warm water and hang to dry.
6. Remove the
rear
squeegee and recovery hose
, rinse with warm water and reinstall after cleaning.
7. Check the
maintenance schedule
in the next section and perform any required maintenance before storing the
machine.
8. Store the machine indoors in a clean, dry place. Keep from freezing. Leave solution and recovery tank lids open
for ventilation to prevent odor buildup.
9. Turn
Key switch OFF (O)
and remove key.
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