MACHINE OPERATION
86037880 CHARIOT EXTRACTOR 11/18/09
3-13
TO BEGIN SCRUBBING
When operating the machine around people, pay
close attention for unexpected movement. Use
extra caution around children.
Flammable liquids and/or reactive metals can
cause explosions or fire! Do not pick up.
1. Stand on the operator platform. Throttle pedal
must be in neutral position.
Note: Prior to Serial Number- (11*). Place left
foot on operator presence pedal. Throttle pedal
must be in neutral position.
2. Turn machine power on.
3. Check position of Directional Control Switch to
ensure that machine is set to travel in direction
intended.
4. Press the Drive Reset Switch.
5. Lower the vacuum shoes.
6. Lower the scrub deck to floor.
7. Drive machine forward to begin scrubbing.
NOTE: Shut machine off immediately if water or
foam is expelled from the machine.
8. Adjust the speed of the machine.
NOTE: Once solution flow rate is set it is not
necessary to shut off solution when stopping
scrubbing. Solution flow is automatically shut off
when brush motors stop. When brush motors are
activated, flow automatically resumes.
*SEE SERIAL NUMBER PAGE.
PRIMING PUMP
If the solution system has gone dry or has been
unused for a period of time, it may be necessary to
follow the pump priming procedure.
1. Fill solution tank.
2. Loosen, but do not completely remove the
strainer bowl. Solution should flow out of the
strainer. If it does not, check the strainer screen
inside the solution tank. Insure it is clear of
debris. Tighten the strainer bowl.
3. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the recovery
dome.
4. Begin normal scrubbing and set the solution flow
to maximum setting. Solution flow should begin
within 2 minutes.
5. Connect vacuum hose to recovery dome.
6. Adjust the speed of the machine as necessary.