Alto ENCORE R User manual

AMERICAN-LINCOLN 1-1
ENCORER
All directions given in this book are as seen from the operator's position at the rear of the machine.
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This book has important information for the use and safe operation of this machine. Failure
to read this book prior to operating or attempting any service or maintenance procedure to
your machine could result in injury to you or to other personnel; damage to the machine or to
other property could occur as well. you must have training in the operation of this machine
before using it. If you or your operator(s) cannot read English, have this manual explained
fully before attempting to operate this machine.
Part No. 2-86-00315 2003 Printed in theAmerican-Lincoln USA
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ENCORE R
Beginning with Serial Number 180001
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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY
Poor scrubbing. 1. Worn scrub brushes.
2. Incorrect method of
operation.
3. Wrong cleaning agent
or mixture.
4. Poor solution
distribution.
5. Brushes won’t turn.
1. Replace brushes
when scrub reaches
worn zone. Brushes
should be replaced
when bristles worn
to ¾”.
2. Check scrubbing
procedure, brush
pressure, type of
cleaning agent and
solution flow-all are
important to the
scrubbing process.
3. Use American-
Lincoln
recommended
cleaning materials.
4. Check solution
strainer and clean
feed hoses for
obstructions. Check
valve control for
proper operation.
5. Check wiring
connections.
Water splashes from sides
of scrub deck. 1. Scrub deck bumpers, poor
contact with floor.
2. Squeegee blades
worn or damaged.
3. Too much solution.
1. Readjust blades for
proper contact.
2. Replace and adjust.
3. Shut off solution
flow 5’ to 10’ before
making turns.
Poor sweeping (Option). 1. Broom jammed.
2. Hopper full.
3. Broom does not turn
4. Hopper not installed
correctly.
5. Poor broom pattern.
6. Flaps worn.
1. Remove obstruction
.
2. Empty.
3. Adjust or replace
broom belts. Reset
circuit breakers
adjust broom micro
switches. Repair
loose wire
connections.
4. Reinstall.
5. Adjust sweep
pattern.
6. Repair or replace.

AMERICAN-LINCOLN 1-51
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Machine moves slow or
erratically. 1. Battery charge low. 2. Brakes dragging.
3. Loose connection at
foot pedal.
4. Overload of drive
circuit.
1. Change.
2. Adjust.
3. Repair.
4. Remove obstruction
,
put drive pedal in
neutral.
5. Adjust.
Machine does not move. 1. Blown fuse.
2. Battery unplugged. 1. Check fuse and replace if necessary
.
2. Plug in battery.

1-52 AMERICAN-LINCOLN
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TROUBLESHOOTING
REMEDY
1.Change
2. Adjust
3.Repair
4.Remove obstruction,put drive
pedalin neutral, adjust
1. Check fuse and replace if
necessary
2. Pug in battery
1. Empty tank
2.Examine squeegeerubber blade
for cuts or worn spots/replace if
necessary
3. Disconnect suction hose from
squeegee;flush squeegee and
hosethoroughly
4. Check all hose connections for
loosenessor damage
5. Reset circuit breaker or repair
looseconnection
6.Clean filterelement in vacuum
manifold
7.Clean perforatedmetal
thoroughly
8. Excessive foam build up;
changecleaning chemical mixture
(useA-Lapproved material)
9.Repair or replace hose and
connections
10.Repair or replace seal and
hose
11.Close, repair or replacedrain
plugin recoverytank
1.Readjust bladesfor proper
contact
2. Replace and adjust blades
3.Shut off solutionflow 5-10 feet
piorto
PROBLEM
Machinemoves slowor
erratically
Machinedoes not move
Poor water pick up at
squeegee
Waterspills from squeegee
Squeegeeleaves wetspots
Squeegeemakes excessive
noise
PROBABLE CAUSE
1. Battery charge low
2. Brakes dragging
3. Loose connection at foot
pedal
4. Overloadof drivecircuit
1. Blown fuse
2. Battery unplugged
1.Recovery tankfull
2.Squeegee is worn or
damaged
3. Clogged suction hose or
pick up tool
4.Loose connections
betweensuction hoseand
squeegee
5. Vacuum motors not
running
6.Plugged filter
7.Vacuumfloat cageclogged
8. Vacuum float shut off
9.Air leaks in suction hose
andconnection
10.Air leaks at recovery tank
coverand/ormanifold hose
11.Drain hoseor drain plug
leaking or not closed properly
1.Side squeegeeblades
havepoor contactwith floor
2. Squeegee bladesworn or
damaged
3. Too much solution being
appliedbefore makingturns
4. Brushes rotating opposite
direction
1. Lift actuator out of
adjustment
2.Squeegee wheels out of
adjustment
1.Blades worn or damaged

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ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION
1 1 0795-169 MACHINEHARNESS
2 1 0795-175 TRACTIONMOTORHARNESS
3 1 0795-176 BATTERY-POWERPANELHARNESS
WIRE HARNESS ROUTING & CONNECTIONS

American-Lincoln Technology 2-1
Encore R
Chapter 2
C
CONSOLE ASSEMBLY 10 - 15
D
DECAL ASSEMBLY 48
F
FORWARD/REVERSE PEDAL ASSEMBLY 40
FRAME ASSEMBLY 2
FRONT WHEEL DRIVE 4
R
REAR SQUEEGEE ASSEMBLY (34”) 24
REAR SQUEEGEE ASSEMBLY (38”) 32
REAR WHEEL ASSEMBLY 6
RECOVERY TANK ASSEMBLY 42
S
SCRUB DECK ASSEMBLY (34”) 18
SCRUB DECK ASSEMBLY (38”) 26
SCRUB DECK LIFT 16
SEAT ASSEMBLY 36
SOLUTION CONTROL 46
SOLUTION TANK ASSEMBLY 44
SIDE SQUEEGEE ASSEMBLY (38” LH) 30
SIDE SQUEEGEE ASSEMBLY (34” LH) 20
SIDE SQUEEGEE ASSEMBLY (34” RH) 22
SIDE SQUEEGEE ASSEMBLY (38”RH) 28
SQUEEGEE LIFT ASSEMBLY 34
STEERING 8
V
VACUUM ASSEMBLY 38
INDEX

2-2 American-Lincoln Technology
Encore R
ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION
1 1 7-27-07223 MAIN FRAME WELDMENT
2 4 7-66-05011-1 ROLLER-BUMPER
3 4 7-70-05175 PIN-ROLLER BUMPER
4 8 2-00-00540 RING-RET. EXT.#5100-75 FOR 3/4 D.
5 1 7-77-00122 RUBBER-FRONT SPLASH
6 1 7-13-07184 CLAMP-FRONT SPLASH
7 4 2-00-00221 BOLT-HEX HEAD, FINISHED, 1/4-20x3/4 lg
8 5 2-00-00641 NUT, FIBER INSERT 1/4-20
9 2 2-00-00447 1.25 X .281 X .089 FLAT WASHER
10 1 8-79-00030 STATIC STRAP
11 1 2-00-03829 LOCK WASHER, 3/8 INT./EXT. TOOTH
12 1 2-00-02587 SCREW-CAP, HEX HEAD, .25-20 X 1.250
13 1 7-58-05287 PLATE-DECAL
14 2 2-00-00118 #10-24 RHM .625 LG
15 2 2-00-00519 WASHER-LOCK, #10-24, HELICAL SPRING
16 2 2-00-00605 NUT-#10-24 HEX
17 1 7-21-04050 EDGING
71701revE/8-04
FRAME ASSEMBLY

American-Lincoln Technology 2-3
Encore R
FRAME ASSEMBLY
Ref# 71701revE

2-4 American-Lincoln Technology
Encore R
FRONT WHEEL DRIVE
ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION
1 1 0785-091 DRIVE ASSY. (AMER motor brushes kit PN: 0780-596)
(TIRE: 7-85-06017)
2 1 7-58-05281 BRACKET, DRIVE MTG
3*~ 1 7-57-05071 STEERING PIVOT ASSEMBLY
4 1 7-13-05065 STEERING CHAIN
5 4 2-00-02311 LOCK WASHER, 7/16 MEDIUM
6 4 2-00-02310 LOCK WASHER, 3/8" HELICAL SPRING
7 4 2-00-00234 SCREW, 3/8-16 X 1-1/2 HHC
8 4 2-95-04182 HEX NUT, 3/8-16 STOP
9 4 2-00-00402 WASHER, 25/64" ID X 3/4" OD
10 4 2-00-03266 WASHER
11 4 2-00-04625 SCREW, 3/8-24 X .75 LG
12 4 2-00-05005 SCREW, M10 x 1.5 x 30mm, HHC
13 1 2-00-02709 SCREW, 5/16-18 x 1.5, FULL THREAD HHC
14 2 2-00-00530 LOCK WASHER, 5/16"
15 1 2-00-02708 SCREW, 5/16-18 x 1.00" HEX HEAD
*SERVICE PART NUMBER IS 7-57-05071-1 FOR ENTIRE ASSEMBLY; TO BE
ASSEMBLED AS SHOWN WITH DOUBLE HOLE TOWARDS FRONT OF MACHINE.
~INDIVIDUAL COMPONENT PARTS AVAILBLE AS SERVICE ITEMS INCLUDE:
7-57-05032 CASTER, PIVOT (1 )
8-57-05022 WELDMENT-PIVOT, STEERING (1)
7-57-05032-3 PIVOT (1)
2-00-05021 LOCKNUT, FIBER INSERT (1)
2-00-05951 BOLT, BEARING ASSY. (1)
2-00-06530 STEEL BALLS (1/2” DIA.) (18)
2-00-06531 STEEL BALLS (3/8” DIA.) (12)

American-Lincoln Technology 2-5
Encore R
Ref# 71705-revD
FRONT WHEEL DRIVE