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D The machine is maintained with TENNANT supplied or equivalent parts. Parts and supplies may be ordered by phone or mail from any TENNANT parts and service center, distributor, or from any of the TENNANT subsidiaries. Before ordering parts or supplies, be sure to have your machine model number and serial number handy.
Before Working On Machine. – Avoid Contact With Battery Acid. The following information signals potentially – Use TENNANT Supplied Or Equivalent dangerous conditions to the operator or Replacement Parts. equipment. Read this manual carefully. Know when these conditions can exist.
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TOP OF THE SOLUTION TANK. LEFT SIDE PANEL. FLAMMABLE MATERIALS LABEL – LOCATED ON RIGHT SIDE PANEL. 06323 FLAMMABLE MATERIALS LABEL – BACK STRAIN LABEL – LOCATED ON THE LOCATED ON RIGHT SIDE PANEL. UNDERSIDE OF THE FILTER ASSEMBLY. 1186 MM267 (6–94)
Flames And Sparks Away From Fuel System FOR SAFETY: Do Not Operate Machine Unless Service Area. Keep Area Well Ventilated. Operation Manual Is Read And Understood. 3. Check the engine oil level. See ENGINE in the MAINTENANCE section. 1186 MM267 (6–94)
C. Battery Access Cover K. Solution Tank D. Filter Cover L. Squeegee Suction Hose E. Hopper M. Squeegee F. Side Brush N. Drain Hose G. Side Brush Arm O. Squeegee Lift Lever H. Engine Access Cover P. Parking Brake Lever 1186 MM267 (6–94)
The symbols are used to identify controls and displays on the machine: Filter Shaker Main Brush Free-Float Main Brush Down Main Brush Up Vacuum Shut-Off Circuit Breaker No. 1 Circuit Breaker No. 2 Choke Engine Start Key Switch Solution Flow Parking Brake Side Brush 1186 MM267 (6–94)
B. Solution Flow Switch Key-Operated On-Off Switch C. Filter Shaker By-pass Switch J. Engine Choke Knob D. Ammeter K. Circuit Breakers E. Main Brush Lever L. Vacuum Shut-Off Knob F. Hour Meter M. Clutch Reverse Handle G. Start Switch 1186 MM267 (6–94)
(Main engine, turn the key to the left to the off position. Brush Free-Float) position. When parking the machine, always raise the brush to prevent the bristles from taking a set. 1186 MM267 (6–94)
Always park on a level surface, stop the engine, and set the parking brake before leaving the machine unattended and before working on the machine. 1186 MM267 (6–94)
In the event of a fire in the hopper, the high air temperature would cause the thermostat to trip, stopping the engine cutting off air flow to the fire. After the thermostat has tripped, it will automatically reset after cooling. 03152 THERMO–SENTRYt A. Thermo-Sentryt 1186 MM267 (6–94)
6. Drive the machine to the area to be swept. Check for LPG odor or frosting on hoses or components indicating a leak. Check controls for proper operation. Check service records to determine service requirements. 2 10 1186 MM267 (6–94)
3. LPG powered machines: Close the LPG parking brake. tank liquid service valve. FOR SAFETY: Before Leaving Or Servicing Machine; Stop On Level Surface, Set Parking Brake, And Turn Off Machine. 5. Lift the filter cover. 2 11 1186 MM267 (6–94)
6. Drive the machine to the area to be machine engine. scrubbed. PRE-START CHECKLIST Check under machine for leak spots. Check engine lubricating oil level. Check fuel level. Check for LPG odor or frosting on hoses or components indicating LPG fuel leak. 2 12 1186 MM267 (6–94)
“off” position to prevent the filter shaker the solution tank, empty the debris hopper, from shaking. and refill the solution tank. WARNING: Flammable Materials Or Reactive Metals Can Cause Explosion Or Fire. Do Not Pick Up. 2 13 1186 MM267 (6–94)
Remove all sludge and debris from the bottom of the tank. NOTE: The water must not be hotter than 130_ F (54_ C) or tank damage may occur. 06314 SOLUTION LINE A. Debris Hopper B. Solution Line 2 14 1186 MM267 (6–94)
Remove the key from the on-off switch. FOR SAFETY: When Using Machine; Go Slow On Grades And Slippery Surfaces. FOR SAFETY: Before Leaving Or Servicing Machine; Stop On Level Surface, Set Parking Brake, And Turn Off Machine And Remove Key. 2 15 1186 MM267 (6–94)
A. Tie-Down When transporting the machine on a trailer or in a truck, be sure to engage the machine parking brake if so equipped, and block the machine tires to prevent the machine from rolling. 2 17 1186 MM267 (6–94)
8. Remove the spark plug and pour 1 oz (30 cc) of new engine oil into the cylinder. 9. Crank the engine to distribute the oil, then replace the spark plug. 10. Clean the engine cooling fins. 2 18 1186 MM267 (6–94)
After the first 25 hours of operation, the following 3. Check the side brush and main brush procedures are recommended: patterns. 1. Check the brush pattern for correct brush 4. Check the drive chain tension. adjustment. 2. Check the floor skirts to floor clearance. 1186 MM267 (6–94)
Check for hopper door seal – damage and wear Rear squeegee Check for damage, wear, – and adjustment 25 Hours Engine Change oil Clean cooling fins – Clean and oil air filter – pre-cleaner element Solution tank Clean – 1186 MM267 (6–94)
Check lubricant level EO – Engine oil DW – Distilled water SPL – Special lubricant, Lubriplate EMB grease, TENNANT Part No. 01433–1 SO – Spray lubricant GL – SAE 90 weight gear lubricant NOTE: More frequent intervals may be required in extremely dusty conditions.
SAE 30-weight, API class SF engine oil. If with a grease fitting. Apply Lubriplate EMB grease multiviscosity oil is used, oil consumption and (TENNANT Part No. 01433–1) to the grease combustion deposits will increase. fittings after every 50 hours of operation.
A. Sheave SQUEEGEE PIVOT The squeegee pivot allows the rear squeegee to pivot over uneven floor surfaces. Apply Lubriplate EMB grease (TENNANT Part No. 01433–1) to the pivot shaft after every 50 hours of operation. 03143 REAR CASTER A. Rear Caster B.
A. Foam pre-cleaner B. Dry Cartridge Air Filter C. Wing Nut D. Air Filter Cover 5. Remove the foam pre-cleaner. 6. Wash the foam pre-cleaner in liquid detergent and water. 1186 MM267 (6–94)
The regulator reduces the pressure of the LPG running and warm. fuel to the level required by the carburetor. From the regulator, the LPG fuel is sent to the carburetor where it is finally metered into the combustion chamber air flow. 1186 MM267 (6–94)
The following not attempt to make repairs to the tank, specific checks must also be made: regardless of condition. Repairs or disposal must only be made by qualified personnel. 3 10 1186 MM267 (6–94)
2. Close the tank service valve. 3. Operate the engine until it stops from lack of fuel. FOR SAFETY: Before Leaving Or Servicing Machine; Stop On Level Surface, Set Parking Brake, And Turn Off Machine. 3 11 1186 MM267 (6–94)
If any malfunction is noted, completely disassemble the regulator. Clean all of the parts in alcohol. Inspect all of the parts and replace where needed. Carefully reassemble the regulator with the seal repair kit. Check for proper operation. 3 12 1186 MM267 (6–94)
32 in lb (3.5 Nm). 01471 STARTER GAPPING THE SPARK PLUG The starter motor brushes must be inspected after A. Spark Plug every 400 hours of operation. B. Center Electrode C. Side Electrode D. Gapping Tool 3 13 1186 MM267 (6–94)
0.006 to 0.008 in (0.15 to 0.20 mm) cold. The exhaust valve clearance should be 0.017 to 0.019 in (0.43 to 0.48 mm) cold. Grind off the end of the valve stem to obtain the proper clearance. 3 14 1186 MM267 (6–94)
Never add acid to batteries, only water. Keep vent plugs firmly in place at all times, except when adding water or taking hydrometer readings. FOR SAFETY: When Servicing Machine, Avoid Contact With Battery Acid. 3 15 1186 MM267 (6–94)
NOTE: If the reverse belt is too tight, it will require excessive clutch handle pressure to propel machine in the forward direction. It may also cause the machine to creep backward when the handle is released. 3 17 1186 MM267 (6–94)
8. Slide the new belt through the coupling opening. J. Check for free spinning of differential. Loosen the center and right bearing 9. Reconnect the coupling to the differential flanges if it is not spinning freely. Rap shafts. and retighten. 3 18 1186 MM267 (6–94)
Machine; Stop On Level Surface, Set Parking belt. Brake, And Turn Off Machine. 2. Remove the debris hopper. 3. Remove the engine access cover, right side bumper and cover. 4. Place the side brush arm in the down position. 3 19 1186 MM267 (6–94)
4. Place the side brush arm in the raised 9. Adjust the belt tension as described in TO position. CHECK AND ADJUST SIDE BRUSH BELT TENSION. 10. Replace the right side bumper and cover, and engine access cover. 11. Replace the debris hopper. 3 20 1186 MM267 (6–94)
5. Evenly tighten the two screws to expand the self-adjusting sheave. A. Self-Adjusting Sheave B. Short Main Brush Belt 6. Slip the belt off the sheaves. C. Two-Step Sheave D. Long Main Brush Belt E. Threaded Holes 3 21 1186 MM267 (6–94)
11. Pull belt idler back and slide the long main brush belt out of the machine. 12. Position the new long main brush belt in the machine. 3 22 1186 MM267 (6–94)
6. Adjust belt tension as described in TO Check the chain for wear periodically. Make sure CHECK AND ADJUST VACUUM FAN BELT it is making contact with the floor at all times. TENSION. 7. Close the filter cover. 3 23 1186 MM267 (6–94)
When the main brush slots and drive hub keys are properly aligned, the main brush will 5. Place the main brush lift handle in the (Main easily slip on the drive hub. Brush Up) position. 3 24 1186 MM267 (12–95)
1 in (25 mm) of space between the floor and the side brush bristles. The side brush is adjusted by changing the mounting location on the drive shaft. 3 25 1186 MM267 (6–94)
6. Secure the side brush to the drive shaft with the retaining bolt or clevis pin. NOTE: It may be necessary to readjust the side brush drive belt tension after adjusting the side brush height. 3 26 1186 MM267 (6–94)
0.06 in (2 mm). Inspect the skirt for wear or damage and proper floor clearance daily. 02347 BRUSH DOOR SKIRT A. Skirt B. Door 03157 REAR BRUSH SKIRTS A. Rear Brush Skirts 3 27 1186 MM267 (6–94)
HOPPER HANGER BRACKET 4. The bottom rear metal edge of the hopper A. Hopper should clear the floor by 0.5 in (15 mm). B. Hanger Bracket Also, be sure the hopper is level side to side. 3 28 1186 MM267 (6–94)
NOTE: Be sure the dust filter is dry before reinstalling it in the machine. Machines equipped with the fine particle filter option should vacuum the extra filter clean whenever the standard filter is serviced. 3 29 1186 MM267 (6–94)
2. Remove the six front filter cover screws and the front filter cover. 3. Remove the filter hold-down bar. Remove the dust filter. 03158 REMOVING HOLD-DOWN BAR A. Dust Filter B. Hold-Down Bar 3 30 1186 MM267 (6–94)
A. Retention Plug B. Drain Hose C. Solution Tank D. Inspection Door 3. Lower the hose to a floor drain to drain the tank. NOTE: The tank will not empty with the vacuum fan operating. 3 31 1186 MM267 (6–94)
Machine; Stop On Level Surface, Set Parking F. Squeegee Suction Hose Brake, And Turn Off Machine. 4. Pull the squeegee assembly retaining pin out of the squeegee pivot pin. 5. Pull the squeegee assembly off the squeegee mounting block. 3 32 1186 MM267 (6–94)
5. Remove the stationary cam and levered cam. 00928 6. Remove the squeegee retention band. INSTALLING STATIONARY CAM 7. Remove the front squeegee from the A. Front Squeegee Blade squeegee frame. B. Stationary Cam C. Retention Band 3 33 1186 MM267 (6–94)
03164 INSTALLING BACKUP STRIP 3. Remove the squeegee assembly from the A. Rear Squeegee Blade machine. B. Backup Strip 4. Turn the rear squeegee levered cam clockwise to relieve tension on the squeegee retention band. 3 34 1186 MM267 (6–94)
If the levered cam is too loose to clamp the squeegee blade, rotate the stationary cam to the next flat edge and retighten the levered cam. Overtightening the levered cam may damage the squeegee frame and retention band. 3 35 1186 MM267 (6–94)
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The backup strip controls the squeegee blade deflection. Flip the backup strip to increase or decrease the squeegee blade deflection. 03164 BACKUP STRIP A. Rear Squeegee Blade B. Backup Strip (This position has the smallest deflection) 3 36 1186 MM267 (6–94)
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