161Service Manual – SC401, SCRUBTEC 344 40 - Recovery System
Maintenance and Adjustments
Recovery Tank Cleaning
1. Drive the machine to the appointed disposal area.
2. Ensure that the machine is off and the ignition key has been removed (if equipped).
3. Drain the water in the tank through the hose.
4. Raise the recovery tank cover.
5. Wash the inside of the recovery tank and the cover with clean water.
6. Clean the vacuum grid (B), release the fasteners (A), open the grid (B) and recover the oat (C) then
clean it carefully and reinstall it.
7. Remove the debris collection tank (D) and open its cover, then clean it carefully and reinstall it on the
vacuum hose.
8. Check the condition of the tank cover gasket (E).
Note: The gasket (E) allows the creation of a vacuum in the tank, which is necessary to suck up the
recovery water.
9. If necessary, replace the gasket (E) by removing it from its housing (F). When tting the new gasket,
position the joint (G) in the lower area, as shown in the gure.
10. Check that the seating surface (H) of the gasket (E) is in good condition, clean and suitable to form a
seal with the gasket itself.
11. Close the recovery tank cover.
Figure 4:
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B
A
A
F
E
H
D
G
H
E