FM-1500HD,
1700HD,
2000, & 2300
Operator's Manual
Manuel d'utilisation
Libro de Instrucciones
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 you cannot
read English, have this manual explained fully before attempting to operate this machine.
All directions given in this book are as seen from the operator’s position at the rear of the machine.
For new books write to: ALTO U.S. INC., 2100 Highway 265, Springdale, Arkansas 72764.
Form No. 78179F
4/01
CLARKE TECHNOLOGY
Printed in the U.S.A.
FM-1500HD,
1700HD,
2000, & 2300
Section II
Parts and Service Manual
(78179F)
CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual FM-1500HD, 1700HD, 2000, & 2300
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MAINTENANCE OF THE MACHINE
WARNING: Maintenance must be done by authorized personnel only.
WARNING: Disconnect the electrical plug from
the electrical outlet before doing
any repairs or maintenance to the
machine.
Clean your machine frequently. It will have longer life
and need fewer repairs. Replace damaged or worn
parts with the correct Clarke Technology parts.
CAUTION: Keep all fasteners tight. Keep all
adjustments according to specifications.
MANTENIMIENTO DE LA MAQUINA
AVISO:
El mantenimiento debe ser
efectuado por personal
autorizado.
AVISO:
Desconecte siempre el enchufe
de la caja de enchufe de la red
antes de efectuar cualquier
operación de mantenimiento o
reparación.
Limpie regularmente su máquina. La guardará más tiempo.
Evitará así los gastos de reparación. Cambie las piezas
desgastadas o dañadas sólo usando piezas originales
adecuadas CLARKE TECHNOLOGY.
CUIDADO: Aprete todas las sujeciones.
Efectúe todos los reglajes según las
indicaciones descritas en el libro de
instrucciones.
AVERTISSEMENT: L'entretien ne peut être
effectué que par un
membre du personnel
agréé.
AVERTISSEMENT: Débranchez toujours la
fiche de la prise réseau
avant de procéder à
toute opération
d'entretien ou à une
réparation.
Nettoyez régulièrement votre machine. Elle durera
plus longtemps. Vous éviterez des frais de
réparation. Remplacez les pièces usagées ou
endommagées par les pièces d'origine Clarke
Technology appropriées.
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WARNING: All electrical repairs must be done
by authorized personnel only. The
machine must be tested after electrical repairs are made to make
sure it is safe to operate. Disconnect the electrical plug from the
outlet before doing any electrical
repairs to this machine.
The start and stop switches are in the handle. If any part of the
switch is not operating, replace the part. If any part of the
electrical system of the machine is not operating or is damaged, replace the part. Make sure all connections are tight.
Return the machine to a Clarke Technology Service Branch
or a Clarke Technology Authorized Service Center for electrical repairs and testing.
INTERRUPTORES
AVISO:
Todas las reparaciones
eléctricas deben ser efectuadas
sólo por técnicos autorizados.
Después de cada reparación,
hay que comprobar el
aislamiento eléctrico.
Desconecte siempre el enchufe
del cable de alimentación antes
de realizar cualquier reparación
eléctrica en la máquina.
Los interruptores arranque/parada se encuentran
en el mango. Si un componente del interruptor non
funciona, cambie este componente. Si una pieza
del sistema eléctrico de la máquina no funciona o
está dañada, cambie la pieza. Mande la máquina a
un centro de mantenimiento autorizado CLARKE
TECHNOLOGY o al centro técnico CLARKE
TECHNOLOGY más cercano para las reparaciones
o comprobaciones del sistema eléctrico.
INTERRUPTEURS
ENTRETIEN DE LA MACHINE
ATTENTION:
Switches
Resserrez toutes les fixations. Effectuez tous les
réglages selon les
indications figurant dans le
manuel d'utilisation.
AVERTISSEMENT: Toutes les réparations
électriques ne peuvent
être effectuées que par
des techniciens agréés.
Après toute réparation
électrique, l'isolation
électrique de la machine doit être vérifiée.
Débrancher toujours la
fiche du câble
d'alimentation avant
d'effectuer toute
réparation électrique
sur la machine.
Les interrupteurs de marche/arrêt se trouvent dans la
poignée. Si une pièce de l'interrupteur ne fonctionne pas,
remplacer cette pièce. Si une pièce du système électrique
de la machine ne fonctionne pas ou est endommagée,
remplacer cette pièce. Renvoyer la machine dans un
centre d'entretien agréé Clarke Technology ou au centre
technique Clarke Technology le plus proche pour faire
effectuer les réparations et les vérifications du système
électrique.
CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual FM-1500HD, 1700HD, 2000, & 2300
CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Floor Maintainer
Models 1500HD, 1700HD, 2000, 2300
Sub-Assemblies Available - Reference Assembly Drawing
Beginning with Serial No. ZE (4/01)
Gear Unit Assembly
Part No. 503542
Locking Cam Assembly
Includes Items: 14, 15, 16, 17 & 135
Part No. 501440
Handle Tube Assembly (2300 only)
Handle Tube Assembly (1500HD, 1700HD & 2000)
Part No. 503970
Part No. 503941
CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Floor Maintainer
Accessories Available
ACCESSORY
Polishing Brush
Scrubbing Brush Bassine
Steel Wire Brush
Nylon Scrub Brush (metal back)
Flagged Nylon Brush (metal back)
Nylon Scrub Brush (wood back)
Flagged Nylon Brush (wood back)
Dry Carpet Cleaning Scrub Brush
Sanding Disc Assembly
Grinding Disc Assembly w/6 stones
Replacement Stones
Perma Grip Drive Pad Assembly
Super Grip Drive Pad Assembly
Solution Tank Assembly
Spray Buff Attachment
Lambswool Polishing Pad
FM-2300
490912
490914
490916
FM-2000
480916
480918
480924
480932
11406A
480206
66105A
508641
440570
495904
505991
37011A
508641
440570
485904
CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual FM-1500HD, 1700HD, 2000, & 2300
FM-1700HD
460908
460912
460918
460946
460970
460972
460973
11405A
460215
500212
451212
505990
37088A
508641
440570
465908
FM-1500HD
450914
450918
450916
450962
450968
450214
450212
451212
66102A
508641
440570
455908
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28
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56
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57
30
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4
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6
86
66
39
31
40
41
42
60
125
67
68
69
66
8
60
133
7
12
34
13
14
15
20
46
4
47
9
11
49
49
51
118
18
75
136
49
76
52
45
34
50
49
53
16 17
21 22
48
120
39
98
99
100
101
102
81
53
59 60
62
61
92
95
96
97
79
50
18 52 49
93
94
77
78
82
84
83
135 19
74
54
35
36
4
117
43
132
115
91
38
33
110
111
112
113
114
73
65
32
87
119
90
63
7 89
5
10
109
72
111
121
122
124
126
127
126
128
129
126
103
104
105
106
85
107
54
127
126
108
88
82A
131
130
CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Floor Maintainer
Models 1500HD, 1700HD, 2000, 2300 Assembly Drawing 4/01
1
25
CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Floor Maintainer
Models 1500HD, 1700HD, 2000, 2300
Assembly Parts List 4/01
Ref
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
38
39
40
41
42K
43
44
46
47
48
49
50
Part No.
962391
445178
501302
962289
962289
467504
497504
962015
980675
504540
502040
908275
908279
627561
911178
911178
743850
501346
960969
503942
508546
962823
500342
857557
85812A
980652
24507A
22109A
22116A
34612A
505140
508340
500241
911690
84807A
24508A
70038A
70039A
70040A
70041A
68318A
41925A
980648
920365
22105A
962233
911736
911736
962606
507572
507502
504740
930093
501142
501142
501141
920110
980215
167308
Description
Qty.
Screw - 10-24 x 1 Soc Cap
1
Label - Interlock
1
Plug - Button
1
Screw - ¼-20 x 3/4
7
Screw-¼-20 x 3/4 (FM-2300)
5
Strain Relief
1
Strain Relief (FM-2300)
1
2
Screw - 10-24 x 3/8 Pan Hd
Washer-190ID x 4060D Ex Thd
3
Hook - Cord
1
Clamp - Handle Tube
1
Cord Assm.-50 Ft.
1
Cord Assm.-50 Ft. (FM-2300) 1
Strain Relief
1
Connector - 120V
2
Connector - 230V
3
Guide - Handle Lock
1
Bolt - Cam Lock
1
Screw - Shoulder 5/16 x 3/4 Lg. 1
Handle - Cam Lock
1
Stop - Clamp
1
2
Screw - ¼-20 x ½ Pn St Mach
Arm - handle
1
Strain Relief
1
1
Screw - 5/16-18 x 7/8 Hx
Washer -.319 x. 586 x .078 St Lk
3
Housing - Handle & Switch
1
Cover-Switch Hsg
Cover-Switch Hsg (FM 2300) 1
Grip-Handle, Left
1
Lever - Switch
2
Spring - Switch Lever
2
Adapter - Switch
2
Switch
2
2
Screw - 6-32 x 15/8 Pn St
Cover - Switch Front
1
Label,Switch HSG, FM-1500HD 1
Label,Switch HSG,FM-1700HD 1
Label, Switch HSG,FM-2000 1
Label, Switch HSG,FM-2300 1
Tube - Handle
1
1
Cord - Interconnecting, Handle
Washer-17/32 ID x 11/16 OD PIn 1
Nut -½-13 Nylock
1
Cover - Main Hsg.
1
2
Screw - ¼-20 x 5/16 St St
Lead Asm - Capac/Relay
1
Lead Asm-Capac/Relay (FM-2300)
2
Screw-6-32 x 3/8 Pn St Type
1
Relay Mtr 1 hp
1
Relay-Mtr 3/4 hp-1½ hp (FM-2300)
1
Insulator - Elbow
1
2
Rivet - 1/8 x 5/16
Bushing
2
Bushing (FM-2300)
3
Bushing - Link Arm
2
1
Nut - 5/16-18 Elas Stop
Washer-Wheel Thrust
6
Ring-Retaining
2
Ref
51
52
53
54
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77K
78
79
81K
82
82A
83
84
85
86K
87
88
89
90K
91
92
93
94
95
96
Part No.
507741
501540
59961A
962337
38004A
61120A
67900A
502342
502345
962826
509806
509871
502474
509240
506740
501345
502403
502304
911737
502402
962727
70051A
22106A
31237B
502472
502476
501371
502473
507871
24502C
24503C
506842
31233B
31234B
31235B
31236B
77378A
507841
507851
507861
508242
907078
907094
34613B
450914
460908
480916
490912
930108
85310B
85371A
500240
507640
962892
962716
502407
507302
902609
Description
Qty.
Shaft - Wheel
1
Cap - Hub
2
Wheel Asm, Grey
2
Screw - ¼-20 x ½ Sc St Cap 9
Stop - Switch Interlock
1
Bracket - Stop Switch
1
Spring - Switch Lever
1
Cover - Main Hsg., Bottom
1
Cover-Main Hsg. Bottom (FM-2300)
1
Screw 10-24 x 3/8 Pn Hd
6
Wiring Diagram
1
Wiring Diagram
1
Cushion Capacitor
2
Tongue - Handle Tube
1
Pin-Handle Pivot
1
Plug, Button
1
Cushion Capacitor
2
Cover, Capacitor
1
Lead Asm., Capac/Line
1
Capacitor
1
Screw 8-32 x ½ Pn Typ T
3
Nameplate, ALTO
1
Cover, Drip
1
Bumper, Main Housing
1
Cushion Capacitor, Bottom
1
Capacitor, Run (FM-2300)
2
Boot, Run, Capacitor(FM-2300) 2
Cushion, Capacitor (FM-2300) 1
Shield - (FM-2300)
1
Main Hsg.
1
Main Housing (FM 2300)
1
Plug, Hole
1
Bumper FM-1500HD
1
Bumper FM-1700HD
1
Bumper FM-2000
1
Bumper FM-2300
1
Label, Clarke Technology
1
Shield FM-1500HD
1
Shield FM-1700HD
1
Shield FM-2000
1
Spacer, Brush, Shield
2
Cord 50 Ft. (w/o clips)
1
Cord 50' (w/o clips) (FM 2300) 1
Grip Handle, Right
1
Brush Asm., FM-1500HD
Ref
Brush Asm., FM-1700HD
Ref
Brush Asm., FM-2000
Ref
Brush Asm., FM-2300
Ref.
4
Rivet 1/8 x 3/8 Red
Screw 10-24 x 2 Pn St
4
Screw ¼-20 x 2¾ Pn (FM-2300) 4
Adapter, Gear Unit
1
Seal
1
Screw ¼-20 x ¾ Pn St.
8
Screw ¼-20 x 1½ Pn St.
10
Coupling Drive
1
Ring, Retaining
1
Bearing
1
Parts List continued on page 26.
NOTE: K indicates a change has been made since the
last publication of this manual.
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CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Floor Maintainer
Models 1500HD, 1700HD, 2000, 2300
Assembly Parts List 4/01 (Continued)
Ref
Part No.
Description
97
98
99
100
101
102
103
104
105
106
107
108
109
507604
507341
507340
507740
902580
507603
504248
980685
962841
902573
503403
502303
503173
503174
318303
902550
500409
500472
902654
467328
508271
980657
Seal, Ring, Gear O'Ring
O'Ring
Ring, Retaining
Shaft, Pinion
Bearing
Seal, Idler, Hsg., O'Ring
Housing, Idler, Gear
Washer 5/16 ID x 7/16 OD
Screw 5/16 -18 x 1¼
Bearing
Gasket, Gear Unit
Cover, Ring, Gear Hsg.
Field 1 HP
Field 1½ HP, (FM-2300)
Spring, Load
Bearing
Rotor 1HP
Rotor 1½ HP (FM-2300)
Bearing
Ring, Retaining
Spacer, Gear Unit (FM-2300)
Washer ¼ Lck., (FM-1500HD
FM-1700HD, FM-2000)
Washer, Shakproof #1114
Washer, Shakeproof #1110
Housing, Ring Gear
Spacer, Oil Seal
Seal, Pinion
Pin, Idler Gear
Clip, Terminal
Washer, Thrust
Bearing, Thrust
Bearing, Idler, Needle
Gear, Idler
Pin 5/16 x 1¼ Dowel
Screw 10-24 x ½ Sc St.
Plate, Strain, Relief
Clip, Terminal
Clip, Terminal (FM-2300)
Screw 5/16 -18 x 7/8 Hx
Nut ¼-20 Elas. Stop
Plate, Fire & Sanding
Lead Asm., White, (FM-2300)
110
111
112K
113
114
115
117
118
119
120
121
122
124K
125
126
127
128
129K
130
131
132
133
134
135
137
NI
980614
980603
504241
508240
507641
507743
911389
980045
902040
902048
503541
925536
962241
66636A
911933
911948
85817A
920349
506359
911194
Qty.
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
8
1
1
1
2
8
4
2
2
1
10
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
NOTE: K indicates a change has been made since the last
publication of this manual.
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CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual FM-1500HD, 1700HD, 2000, & 2300
Wiring Diagram - 120V 50-60 Hz
FM 1500HD, FM 1700HD, FM 2000 4/01
Caution: Do not bent the push-on male
terminal tabs on the switch.
Wiring Diagram - 230V 50-60 Hz
FM 1500HD, FM 1700HD, FM 2000 4/01
WARNING: Repairs by qualified personnel only.
AVERTISSEMENT: Reparations par personnel specialise seulement.
ADVERTENCIA: Unicamente personal calificado deberian hacer reparaciones.
CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual FM-1500HD, 1700HD, 2000, & 2300
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Wiring Diagram - 120V 50-60 Hz
FM 2300 4/01
Caution: Do not bent the push-on male
terminal tabs on the switch.
Wiring Diagram - 230V 50-60 Hz
FM 2300 4/01
WARNING: Repairs by qualified personnel only.
AVERTISSEMENT: Reparations par personnel specialise seulement.
ADVERTENCIA: Unicamente personal calificado deberian hacer reparaciones.
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