USAfixTM - Repair Guide (RG) - Master Email RG
- Removing a clog in the Recovery System
 Level of Difficulty - MEDIUM  Estimated Completion Time - 15 minutes
TENNANT - 1220

Tools Required
Tool 
Screwdriver-flat tip

Parts Required


Step Procedure & Parts & Tools
1 PULL THE VAC HOSE FROM THE RECOVERY TANK COVER.

2 PLACE YOUR HAND OVER THE END OF THE VAC HOSE. TURN THE MACHINE ON AND TURN ON THE VAC MOTOR. IF THE SUCTION IS WEAK, CHECK THE HOSE FOR A CLOG BY GENTLY INSERTING A COAT HANGER INTO THE HOSE. INSPECT THE RECOVERY TANK COVER FOR A GOOD SEAL AS THIS WILL ALSO CAUSE LOW SUCTION.

3 LAY THE MACHINE BACK AND REST ON ITS HANDLE.

4 REMOVE THE 2 METAL GUARDS FROM THE VAC SHOE. NOTE: YOU MAY NEED TO GENTLY PRY THESE FROM MACHINE WITH A SCREWDRIVER.
Screwdriver-flat tip

5 INSERT A LONG SCREWDRIVER INTO THE VAC SHOE AND MOVE IT BACK AND FORTH TO CHECK FOR A CLOG.
Screwdriver-flat tip