When the machine sequence is started, the cleaner pump will turn on and stay on until the last squirt distance has been reached.  The moving head will apply an equal amount of cleaner across the width of the lane as it travels forward.

As the machine travels forward, the cleaner will pass underneath the cushion roller and will be wiped onto the surface of the lane.  The special texture of the cushion roller wrap prevents the cloth from creating a seal against the surface of the lane and also allows it to follow the crowns and depressions of a normal lane. 

The heavy dirt, along with conditioner, will get trapped in the cloth as it wipes the lane.

The front blade of the squeegee then passes over channeling the cleaner and the sharp rear blade cuts to the surface of the lane. 

The vacuum pulls the cleaner, dirt and conditioner from the squeegee and deposits it into the recovery tank.