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Here's a short video showing how to install the Big Boy wheel kit on a Cimex machine. This video shows the installation on a NEW Cimex machine. If you have an older machine, you may need to hacksaw the axle to remove it from the machine. The original stock axle is zinc-plated and it tends to corrode over time. Eventually the tee-piece can become fused to the zinc-plated axle (that's when a hacksaw comes in handy). Fortunately the replacement axle is a high-grade stainless steel, so you won't ever have to contend with corrosion in the future. And we also include a replacement tee-piece in the kit, so you won't need to try to salvage the old one.

Installing the Big Boy Wheel Kit really is pretty easy:

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Here's a short video showing how to install the Big Boy wheel kit on a Cimex machine. This video shows the installation on a NEW Cimex machine. If you have an older machine, you may need to hacksaw the axle to remove it from the machine. The original stock axle is zinc-plated and it tends to corrode over time. Eventually the tee-piece can become fused to the zinc-plated axle (that's when a hacksaw comes in handy). Fortunately the replacement axle is a high-grade stainless steel, so you won't ever have to contend with corrosion in the future. And we also include a replacement tee-piece in the kit, so you won't need to try to salvage the old one.

Installing the Big Boy Wheel Kit really is pretty easy:

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Sometimes you will find that the belt "slips" due to stretching over time. This is the case when you start your machine with the head down on the carpet and upon starting the machine you notice the bowl does not spin but the motor does.

The solution for that is to either replace the belt or take off the belt and rough up the center pulley with emery cloth, sand paper or wire wheel to get a little better "bite" on that center pulley and then flip the belt inside out and reinstall it.

To install a belt simply wrap the belt around the center pulley and 2 outer pulleys and then start the belt onto the third pulley while slowly turning the pulleys  and it will work its way on with a bit of effort.]]>
Sometimes you will find that the belt "slips" due to stretching over time. This is the case when you start your machine with the head down on the carpet and upon starting the machine you notice the bowl does not spin but the motor does.

The solution for that is to either replace the belt or take off the belt and rough up the center pulley with emery cloth, sand paper or wire wheel to get a little better "bite" on that center pulley and then flip the belt inside out and reinstall it.

To install a belt simply wrap the belt around the center pulley and 2 outer pulleys and then start the belt onto the third pulley while slowly turning the pulleys  and it will work its way on with a bit of effort.]]> https://forum.excellent-supply.com/showthread.php?tid=2175 Fri, 26 Aug 2016 22:51:40 +0000 https://forum.excellent-supply.com/showthread.php?tid=2175
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When the head becomes plugged up, an uneven flow to the 3 pad drivers occurs. At that point the pads will wear unevenly. It also impacts your cleaning production. Cleaning speed can diminish 50% or more.

We recommend cleaning out the head once a month, depending on your usage. This will ensure that your Cimex will run at peak performance.

It's also a good idea to empty your tank at the end of each job if you're not planning to clean carpet for a few days. It's even a good idea to flush a little fresh water through the system. If you will be using the machine in the next couple of days, there's no need to empty the machine - just run the tank low, and then top up the tank on your next job.

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When the head becomes plugged up, an uneven flow to the 3 pad drivers occurs. At that point the pads will wear unevenly. It also impacts your cleaning production. Cleaning speed can diminish 50% or more.

We recommend cleaning out the head once a month, depending on your usage. This will ensure that your Cimex will run at peak performance.

It's also a good idea to empty your tank at the end of each job if you're not planning to clean carpet for a few days. It's even a good idea to flush a little fresh water through the system. If you will be using the machine in the next couple of days, there's no need to empty the machine - just run the tank low, and then top up the tank on your next job.

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First some words: ensure the replacement bearings you buy are sealed. This is what the replacement part number specifies. However, at least one newer blue motor cimex (mine) came from the factory with unsealed bearings resulting in early failure.

You will need 6 new bearings from Rick, a Philips screw driver, 7/8, 15/16 and one inch deep sockets, a hammer, snap ring pliers, shop rags and grease and a grease brush. When your new bearings arrive place them in your freezer for at least an hour before starting the repair.

Remove the pad drivers, white belt cover and belt. Remove pulley lock nuts with 15/16 socket. Remove pulleys. Remove bearing retaining snap rings. Using a 7/8 deep socket and hammer, bang out the bearings from the back of the pulley. Be careful to retain the spacer that is between the bearings!

Clean up the pulley bores and spindles.

Move your work to your kitchen and bake your pulleys at 200 degrees for about 10 minutes. Carefully remove from oven and remove one bearing at a time from your freezer. Immediately and carefully bang in new bearings with a 1" deep socket. Be careful to only apply force to the outer ring and don't forget your spacer! Reinstall the snap ring. Once all three are complete lay your cimex on its back and invert the motor assembly. Lightly grease spindles and carefully guide pulleys on using a screwdriver to center the spacer. Replace locknut but do not over tighten. Stop once resistance is felt. Reinstall belt cover and you are golden.]]>

First some words: ensure the replacement bearings you buy are sealed. This is what the replacement part number specifies. However, at least one newer blue motor cimex (mine) came from the factory with unsealed bearings resulting in early failure.

You will need 6 new bearings from Rick, a Philips screw driver, 7/8, 15/16 and one inch deep sockets, a hammer, snap ring pliers, shop rags and grease and a grease brush. When your new bearings arrive place them in your freezer for at least an hour before starting the repair.

Remove the pad drivers, white belt cover and belt. Remove pulley lock nuts with 15/16 socket. Remove pulleys. Remove bearing retaining snap rings. Using a 7/8 deep socket and hammer, bang out the bearings from the back of the pulley. Be careful to retain the spacer that is between the bearings!

Clean up the pulley bores and spindles.

Move your work to your kitchen and bake your pulleys at 200 degrees for about 10 minutes. Carefully remove from oven and remove one bearing at a time from your freezer. Immediately and carefully bang in new bearings with a 1" deep socket. Be careful to only apply force to the outer ring and don't forget your spacer! Reinstall the snap ring. Once all three are complete lay your cimex on its back and invert the motor assembly. Lightly grease spindles and carefully guide pulleys on using a screwdriver to center the spacer. Replace locknut but do not over tighten. Stop once resistance is felt. Reinstall belt cover and you are golden.]]>