Summary of the content on the page No. 1
Model
Operator's
Manual
SPS-28
READ THIS BOOK
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 ALTO 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 your operator(s) cannot
read this manual, have it exp
Summary of the content on the page No. 2
Table of Contents Operator Safety Instructions ................................................................................... 3 Operator Safety Instructions Battery Powered Machine .......................................... 4 Introduction & Machine Specifications .................................................................... 5 How to Prepare the Machine for Operation 28G ..................................................... 6 How to Check the Oil ......................................
Summary of the content on the page No. 3
OPERATOR SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING AVERTISSEMENT ADVERTENCIA DANGER means: Severe bodily injury or death can occur to you or other personnel if the DAN- GER statements found on your machine or in your Owner's Manual are ignored or are not adhered to. Read and observe all DANGER statements found in your Owner's Manual and on your machine. WARNING means: Injury can occur to you and to other personnel if the WARNING statements found on your machine or in your Owner's Manual are ignored or are no
Summary of the content on the page No. 4
Operator Safety Instructions for Battery Powered Machine CAUTION: Connect or disconnect the battery plug only when the charger supply cord is disconnected or arcing and burning may result. CAUTION: Do not expose to rain. Replace defective cords immediately. If the charger is dropped or other- wise damaged, inspect it thoroughly. CAUTION: Provide adequate ventilation while charging. Improper ventilation could cause fumes or gases to injure the operator or others. CAUTION: Never work on the char
Summary of the content on the page No. 5
INTRODUCTION The Model SPS-28 will effectively and efficiently sweep your floors at minimum cost, provided you operate this machine with reasonable care and maintain it in accordance with the intructions contained in this operator's manual. SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline Engine (Model 28G): 5 HP (2.98 kw) Briggs and Stratton (2,150 R.P.M. factory set) Electric Motor: (Model 28B): ¾ HP (56 kw) D.C. permanent magnet Batteries: Two 12-volt in 24 volt system (95 amp hours -SAE 6 hr. rate Charger: 24-volt
Summary of the content on the page No. 6
How to Prepare The Machine for Operation Model 28G (Gasoline Powered) NOTE: Do not attempt to operate the CLARKE Model SPS-28 before reading the instructions in this manual. WARNING: To prevent injury , always wear protec- tive clothing. Do not wear loose cloth- ing. Before starting the MODEL SPS -28G follow these instructions: HOW TO CHECK THE OIL WARNING: Do not check the engine oil level when the engine is running. Failure to check the oil level before you use the machine can destroy the en
Summary of the content on the page No. 7
How to Prepare The Machine for Operation Model SPS-28B - Battery Powered 1. Before starting the SPS-28B lift the battery box cover and make sure the battery cables are connected. 2. Place all controls in "NEUTRAL". 3. Turn OFF/ON switch to "ON" position. (Switch is located on left side, below hourmeter. NOTE: The OFF/ON switch is also a circuit breaker which senses overload on the drive motor and breaks the circuit. Should this occur, determine the cause of the overload (e.g., remove the debris
Summary of the content on the page No. 8
HOW TO OPERATE THE MACHINE NOTE: Do not attempt to operate the CLARKE Model SPS-28 before reading the instructions in this manual. WARNING: To prevent injury , always wear protec- tive clothing. Do not wear loose cloth- ing. WARNING: Do not check the engine oil level when the engine is running. Failure to check the oil level before you use the machine can destroy the engine. Always make sure the machine has the correct amount of oil. Follow the procedures below when operating the machine: 1.
Summary of the content on the page No. 9
HOW TO OPERATE THE MACHINE (cont) How to Operate the Side Broom (Optional): 1. Engage the side broom in "SWEEP" position by grasping the head assembly, pulling forward and rotating downward until the pin in the arm assembly is against the stop on the locating collar. Turn off engine or motor when adjusting sode broom. 2. When adjusting the side broom, the most effective setting for the side broom is generally having about one-third of the bristles engaged with the floor in "SWEEP" positon. 3. T
Summary of the content on the page No. 10
HOW TO OPERATE THE MACHINE (cont) How to Empty Debris Hopper: WARNING: To prevent injury , always stop the en- gine or motor before you empty the hoppers or clean the filter. 1. Grasp the hopper by the handle provided and lift out until clear of frame. Fig. 3 2. Dump debris in appropriate location and replace hopper in machine. (See Fig. #3) 3. Release the two (2) retaining latches on either side of the hopper. 4. Slide the hopper out (toward the rear) from under the filter compartment. 5. Dump
Summary of the content on the page No. 11
SPS-28 Space Sweeper (INCLUDES 28G & 28B) Section II Parts and Service Manual (70100B) CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Model SPS-28 Space Sweeper Operator's Manual Page 11
Summary of the content on the page No. 12
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Maintenance and repairs must be done by authorized personnel only. Keep Adjustments according to specifications. WARNING: To prevent injury always stop the en- gine or motor before doing any mainte- nance or repairs to this machine. Sepa- rate the connectors between the ma- chine and batteries. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug. How To Check the Engine 1. Check oil level regularly. Change oil after using first two tanks of gasoline. change oil regularl
Summary of the content on the page No. 13
Drive Belts WARNING: To prevent injury always stop the engine or motor before doing any maintenance or repairs to this ma- chine. The drive belts are automatically tensioned by a spring- loaded idler wheel. (See Fig. 9) 1. Remove the idler pulley tension spring. 2. Slip the belt off the pulley. 3. Install a new belt. 4. Assemble idler tension spring. 5. Align pulleys and belts if necessary. Fig. 9 Main Broom Adjustment The main broom should be periodically readjusted as needed to compensate for
Summary of the content on the page No. 14
Installation of New Main Brush (cont) Remove the three screws and washers and the bristle strip retained by them. Install the new strip and assemble the retaining screws and washers. Be sure to install the "V" of each strip in the same relation to the core as its companion strips. (See Fig. 11, page 11) CAUTION: The strips must be carefully centered on the core before they are firmly locked into position. Rotate the broom by hand through a full revolution to check for possible interference wi
Summary of the content on the page No. 15
Capacitor Test If a commercial capacitor checker is not available, the following test may be made: 1. Briefly short the capacitor terminals together with a screwdriver. 2. Disconnect a wire from either capacitor terminal. 3. Adjust an ohmmeter to a high value such as RX10K or RX1 Meg. 4. Connect the ohmmeter leads to the capacitor terminals. 5. A good capacitor will cause the indicator to move quickly to zero ohms, then slowly return to infinite ohms. An open capacitor will not cause any indica
Summary of the content on the page No. 16
CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Model SPS-28 Main Frame, Brush Assembly and Drive System Drawing 1/99 4 2 5 6 49 14 93 4 92 21 3 1 19 14 22 10 11 7 12 8 13 72 20 42 27 2 29 33 69 31 15 32 22 62 23 11 24 34 12 17 16 46 25 10 13 18 27 26 28 28 29 22 10 30 59 22 49 27 35 3839 37 36 40 47 18 41 20 43 33 49 48 45 49 50 44 32 49 85 89 49 80 58 81 68 69 66 31 24 51 70 94 74 3 26 95 52 42 25 25 73 34 60 42 4 53 6 49 78 32 69 5 65 54 62 4 28 82 49 33 52 42 84 82 55 49 71 90 82 25 56 24 83 74 26 57 4 75 42 76 6 28 5 77
Summary of the content on the page No. 17
CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Model SPS-28 Main Frame, Brush Assembly and Drive System Parts Lists 1/99 Ref # Part No. Description Qty Ref # Part No. Description Qty 1 790322 Arm, Lower Clutch, R.H. 1 50 302101 Clamp 1 1 2 925543 Pin, /8 x 1¼ Roll 3 51 796623 Plate, Brush Lift 1 3 920349 Nut, ¼-20 3 52 791121 Bushing, Spring 2 5 4 920160 Nut /16 - 18 Hx Jam 6 53 797423 Rod, Brush Lift 1 5 5 980652 Washer /16 Lock 3 54 858302 Spring 1 5 6 791323 Block, Pedal Pivot 3 55 920329 Nut, /16 -24 Hex 1 5 7 85813A
Summary of the content on the page No. 18
CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Model SPS-28 Engine, Dust Control & Handle Assembly Drawing 4/99 34 62 66 46 47 63 64 15 65 48 71 11 23 67 59 26 70 50 22 49 69 73 49 26 52 8 26 60 61 49 11 26 72 24 53 74 51 58 56 12 11 57 55 3 75 10 11 4 5 96 11 53 6 78 34 8 91 17 54 25 83 7 93 34 82 76 92 78 8 9 8 40 79 90 94 18 80 19 81 20 13 83 21 95 68 14 16 26 43 77 45 44 1 26 30 83 85 28 29 32 84 33 31 43 34 88 87 86 11 27 42 35 89 26 36 37 38 37 31 34 39 41 11 34 Page 18 CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Model SPS-28 Space Sweeper Ope
Summary of the content on the page No. 19
CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Model SPS-28 Engine, Dust Control & Handle Assembly 4/99 Ref # Part No. Description Qty Ref # Part No. Description Qty 1 60072A Frame, Main 1 51 793820 Guide, Dust Hopper 2 2u 792920 Engine, 5 H.P. Briggs and Stratton 1 52 682006 Clamp Assembly, Lid 2 3 3 285161 Label, Gasoline 1 53 930086 Rivet, /16 x .450 Long 10 4 722824 Elbow, ¼ x 45° Street Brass 1 54 285102 Latch, Inspection Door 3 5 755721 Nipple, ¼ x 2½" Brass 1 55 60070A Hopper, Dust 1 6 822806 Elbow, ¼ x 90° Brass 1
Summary of the content on the page No. 20
CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Model SPS-28 Hopper and Optional Sidebroom Assembly Drawing 1/99 Page 20 CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Model SPS-28 Space Sweeper Operator's Manual 49 34 TOP 27 BOTTOM 28 26 52 51 19 5 16 17 7 6 50 32 47 53 33 33 24 55 32 5758 29 54 2 35 61 20 30 36 6 37 52 31 22 7 38 62 39 15 40 23 20 4 21 25 42 41 14 3 OPTIONAL 43 64 65 SIDE BROOM 11 OR 63 ASSEMBLY 43 14 48 12 64 44 65 45 46 8 3 13 10 66 13
