Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. MAXPRO and ES are United States registered trademarks of the Tennant Company Thermo Sentry is a United States trademark of Tennant Company.
Do not pick up. 5. Before leaving or servicing machine: - - Stop on level surface. - - Set parking brake. - - Turn off machine and remove key. 8210D 330210 (9- -05) Home Find... Go To..
Keep area well ventilated. - - Use cardboard to locate leaking hydraulic fluid under pressure. - - Use Tennant supplied or approved replacement parts. 7. When loading/unloading machine onto/off truck or trailer: - - Turn off machine.
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PANEL OF THE OPERATOR COMPARTMENT. FLAMMABLE SPILLS LABEL - - LOCATED ON THE SIDE PANEL OF THE OPERATOR COMPARTMENT. 351551 ENGINE FAN AND BELT LABEL - - LOCATED ON THE RADIATOR SHROUD. 8210D 330210 (3- -06) Home Find... Go To..
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COMPARTMENT. 351551 HOPPER SUPPORT BAR LABEL - - LOCATED HOPPER LIFT ARMS LABEL - - LOCATED ON THE HOPPER SUPPORT BAR AND ON ON BOTH HOPPER LIFT ARMS. BOTH HOPPER LIFT ARMS. 8210D 330210 (1- -98) Home Find... Go To..
Tennant representative. - Order parts and supplies directly from your authorized Tennant representative. Use the parts manual provided when ordering parts. - After the first 50 hours of operation, follow the recommended procedures stated in the MAINTENANCE CHART.
H. Sweeping brush access door Hopper cover J. Hopper dust filter K. Solution tank L. Recovery tank M. Main sweeping brush N. Side brush O. Scrub brushes P. Detergent tank (option) Q. Scrub head 8210D 330210 (1- -98) Home Find... Go To..
Main brush down and on Scrub brush edge clean Main brush up and off Scrub brushes down and on Charging system Rear squeegee down and vacuum on Engine oil pressure Engine Engine water temperature Variable pressure 8210D 330210 (6- -04) Home Find... Go To..
P. Main brush down pressure knob Q. Side brush down pressure handle R. Charging system light S. Engine oil pressure light T. Engine water temperature light U. Hopper temperature light - - Thermo Sentry 8210D 330210 (3- -06) Home Find... Go To..
Reverse: Press the bottom of the directional pedal with the heel of your foot. Neutral: Take your foot off the directional pedal and it will return to the neutral position. 8210D 330210 (1- -98) Home Find... Go To..
Start: Turn the key all the way clockwise. Release the key as soon as the engine starts. Stop: Turn the key counter-clockwise. 8210D 330210 (1- -98) Home Find... Go To..
STEERING COLUMN TILT LEVER The steering column tilt handle controls the angle of the steering wheel. Adjust: Pull out the tilt handle, then move the wheel to the desired position and release the tilt handle. 8210D 330210 (6- -04) Home Find... Go To..
NOTE: The scrub head will raise when the directional pedal is in the neutral position. The rear squeegee will raise when the directional pedal is in the reverse position. 8210D 330210 (6- -04) Home Find... Go To..
NOTE: If the hopper is raised, even slightly, the raised hopper icon will replace the sweep icon on the control panel display and the sweeping operations will not start. 8210D 330210 (1- -98) Home Find... Go To..
Refill the fuel tank as soon as possible. LPG powered machine: The fuel gauge is located 12 : 16 PM on the top of the LP tank. 0021 351650 8210D 330210 (1- -98) Home Find... Go To..
The main brush down pressure knob changes the amount of contact the main brush has with the surface being swept. Increase: Turn the main brush down pressure knob counter--clockwise. Decrease: Turn the main brush down pressure knob clockwise. 8210D 330210 (1- -98) Home Find... Go To..
By pressing the TENNANT logo, the operator can cycle the control panel display through the different function screens. Each function screen allows the operator to enable or disable different sweeping or scrubbing functions.
OPERATION SETTING THE DISPLAY CLOCK 1. Turn the machine off. 2. Press and hold the TENNANT logo button while turning the ignition key to the ON position. DO NOT start the engine. The ON position is between the STOP and START positions.
Each time the required maintenance function is performed, the timer for that function should be reset. 12 : 16 PM 0021 351656 8210D 330210 (1- -98) Home Find... Go To..
OPERATION RESETTING THE MAINTENANCE TIMERS 1. Turn the machine off. 2. Press and hold the TENNANT logo button while turning the ignition key to the ON position. DO NOT start the engine. The ON position is between the STOP and START positions.
1. Turn the machine off. 2. Press and hold the TENNANT logo button while turning the ignition key to the ON position. DO NOT start the engine. The ON position is between the STOP and START positions.
(0) Off: Press the middle of the switch. (2) High: Press the bottom of the switch. Use this flow rate for rough floors and heavy or compacted dirt. 8210D 330210 (1- -98) Home Find... Go To..
The valve can be adjusted to dispense either more or less solution. Contact your TENNANT representative with solution flow rate questions. Maximum flow: Turn the flow lever to the horizontal position.
NOTE: The filter shaker will activate automatically for a short time each time the sweeping 351648 operations are stopped. The vacuum system will not operate while the filter shaker is operating. 8210D 330210 (1- -98) Home Find... Go To..
NOTE: The rear squeegee will raise and the scrubbing vacuum fan will shut off after a short delay when the scrubbing operations are shut off. 8210D 330210 (1- -98) Home Find... Go To..
On: Press the ES switch. The indicator light next to the switch will illuminate. Off: Press the ES switch. The indicator light next to the switch will go out. 351647 8210D 330210 (6- -04) Home Find... Go To..
To return the engine to idle speed from the fast engine speed, press the engine speed switch. NOTE: All sweeping and scrubbing functions while stop automatically if idle speed is selected while in fast engine speed. 8210D 330210 (1- -98) Home Find... Go To..
The engine water temperature light will illuminate when the temperature of the engine coolant is more than 107_ C (225_ F). If the light illuminates stop the machine immediately, then find the problem and have it corrected. 8210D 330210 (11- -98) Home Find... Go To..
To clean the filter, press the filter shaker switch. If the clogged filter light remains lit, manually clean the hopper dust filter. See HOPPER DUST FILTER in the MAINTENANCE section of this manual. 8210D 330210 (6- -04) Home Find... Go To..
If the light illuminates stop the machine immediately, then change the hydraulic filter and hydraulic fluid as soon as possible. HORN BUTTON The horn button operates the horn. Sound: Press the button. 8210D 330210 (1- -98) Home Find... Go To..
Never substitute higher value fuses than specified. The fuse is located in the operator compartment. Remove the circuit breaker panel to gain access to the fuse. Fuse Rating Circuit Protected FU-1 40 A Glow plugs 8210D 330210 (6- -04) Home Find... Go To..
The seat position lever adjusts the seat forward or backward. Adjust: Pull the lever outward and slide the seat to the desired position, then release the lever. 8210D 330210 (1- -98) Home Find... Go To..
LATCHES The solution tank cover and the side and top engine doors are secured with latches. Open: Press the raised part of the latch. Close: Press the flat part of the latch. 8210D 330210 (1- -98) Home Find... Go To..
When sweeping and scrubbing is finished, clean the hopper dust filter, empty the hopper, and drain and clean the recovery tank. If using the ES system, drain and clean the solution tank, and clean the ES filter. 8210D 330210 (6- -04) Home Find... Go To..
ES filter. Rinse level sensors. - Check the brakes and steering for proper operation. - Check the fuel level - Empty the debris hopper. - Check the service records to determine maintenance requirements. 8210D 330210 (6- -03) Home Find... Go To..
NOTE: Do not operate the starter motor for more than 10 seconds at a time or after the engine has started. Allow the starter to cool between starting attempt or damage to the starter motor may occur. 8210D 330210 (1- -98) Home Find... Go To..
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Provide adequate ventilation. Consult with your regulatory authorities for exposure limits. Keep engine properly tuned. 9. Release the machine parking brake. 10.Drive the machine to the area to be cleaned. 8210D 330210 (1- -98) Home Find... Go To..
Polypropylene and Wire 8-double row main sweep brush -- The wire bristles loosen slightly packed soilage and heavier debris. The polypropylene bristles sweep up the debris with excellent hopper loading. 8210D 330210 (1- -98) Home Find... Go To..
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Red buffing pads -- Use these pads for light--duty scrubbing on industrial floor surfaces. White polishing pads -- Use these pads for surface cleaning of highly--polished or burnished floors. 8210D 330210 (1- -98) Home Find... Go To..
The indicator light next to the switch will illuminate and the hopper door icon will indicate the hopper door is open. 6. Allow all of the debris in the hopper to fall into the debris container. 351659 8210D 330210 (1- -98) Home Find... Go To..
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FOR SAFETY: When using machine, use ??????? care when reversing machine. 351663 9. Push the hopper lever forward to lower the hopper. 8210D 330210 (1- -98) Home Find... Go To..
For specific recommendations, contact your TENNANT representative. WARNING: Flammable materials can cause an explosion or fire. Do not use flammable materials in tank(s). 8210D 330210 (12- -00) Home Find... Go To..
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(to the top of the ES filter). NOTE: If you DO NOT want to use the ES system, DO NOT put water in the recovery tank. Turn the ES switch OFF. 7. Close the tank cover. 8210D 330210 (1- -98) Home Find... Go To..
Off (0): Press the middle of the switch. High (2): Press the bottom of the switch. Use this flow rate for rough floors and heavy or compacted dirt. 3. Press the scrub switch to start the scrubbing operations. 351647 8210D 330210 (1- -98) Home Find... Go To..
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(three downward arrows). NOTE: The scrub head will raise when the directional pedal is in the neutral position. The rear squeegee will raise when the directional pedal is in the reverse position. 8210D 330210 (9- -99) Home Find... Go To..
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ES switch is off. 7. Drive the machine forward and scrub as required. WARNING: Flammable materials or reactive metals can cause explosion or fire. Do not pick up. 351647 8210D 330210 (12- -00) Home Find... Go To..
The 12 : 16 PM engine speed will remain in the fast speed. 0021 Continue driving the machine forward until the vacuum fan shuts off. 351662 8210D 330210 (1- -98) Home Find... Go To..
1. Stop scrubbing. 2. Drive the machine next to an appropriate disposal site. 3. Shut the engine off. 4. Set the parking brake. 8210D 330210 (1- -98) Home Find... Go To..
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DO NOT allow any water to enter the vacuum fan air intake tube at the top of the tank. 9. Remove the large drain cap and flush out the bottom on the recovery tank. 8210D 330210 (1- -98) Home Find... Go To..
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ES pump by raising the float inside the recovery tank for 30 to 60 seconds. 14. Lower the recovery tank cover. 15. Shut the engine off. 16. Drain the recovery tank. 17. Replace the drain hoses and drain caps. 8210D 330210 (1- -98) Home Find... Go To..
1. Stop sweeping and scrubbing. 2. Take your foot off the directional pedal. Step on the brake pedal. 3. Shut the engine off. Remove the switch key. 4. Set the machine parking brake. 8210D 330210 (6- -04) Home Find... Go To..
ES filter. Rinse level sensors. - Check the brakes and steering for proper operation. - Check the fuel level - Empty the debris hopper. - Check the service records to determine maintenance requirements. 8210D 330210 (6- -03) Home Find... Go To..
1. Set the machine parking brake. FOR SAFETY: When starting machine, keep foot on brake and directional pedal in neutral. 2. Start the engine. 3. Pull the hopper lever backward until the hopper reaches its maximum height. 8210D 330210 (1- -98) Home Find... Go To..
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WARNING: Raised hopper may fall. Engage hopper support bar. 5. Slowly lower the hopper so the hopper support bar rests against the bar stop. 6. Shut the engine off. 8210D 330210 (11- -98) Home Find... Go To..
3. Put the support bar in its storage position. WARNING: Lift arm pinch point. Stay clear of hopper lift arms. 4. Lower the hopper. 5. Shut the engine off. 8210D 330210 (1- -98) Home Find... Go To..
When transporting the machine on a trailer or in a truck, be sure to set the parking brake and block the tires to prevent the machine from rolling. 8210D 330210 (1- -98) Home Find... Go To..
Vacuum hose to rear squeegee Reconnect disconnected Vacuum--fan--to--recovery--tank-- Replace hose hose damaged Too much solution flow for floor Adjust manual flow control valve conditions / machine speed to reduce total solution flow 8210D 330210 (1- -98) Home Find... Go To..
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ES system does not fill solution Clogged solution pump or lines. Flush ES system. tank. ES float stuck. Clean floats of debris. Clogged ES pump filter. Clean filter. Water levels too low in tanks. Add water. 8210D 330210 (1- -98) Home Find... Go To..
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Change oil and filter element Main sweep brush Rotate end-for-end Clean core exterior 100 hours 100 hours Radiator Radiator Check coolant level Engine belts Check belt tension Hopper dust filter Check for damage, clean or replace 8210D 330210 (6- -04) Home Find... Go To..
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. . . Water and permanent-type ethylene glycol anti-freeze, --34_ C (--30_ F) . . . Special lubricant, Lubriplate EMB grease (Tennant part number 01433--1) NOTE: More frequent intervals may be required in extremely dusty conditions. 8210D 330210 (6- -04) Home Find...
The rear wheel support pivots the rear wheel. The support has two grease fittings for the bearings. The rear wheel support bearings must be lubricated every 200 hours of operation. Use Lubriplate EMB grease (Tennant part number 01433--1). 8210D 330210 (9- -99) Home...
The hopper lift arms have two grease fittings, one on each lift arm at the top pivot. The lift arms should be lubricated every 200 hours of operation. Use Lubriplate EMB grease (Tennant part number 01433--1). SCRUB HEAD DRAG LINK ARMS...
Replace the filter element every 800 hours of operation. The reservoir has a built-in strainer outlet that filters hydraulic fluid before it enters the system. Replace the strainer every 800 hours of operation. 8210D 330210 (9- -05) Home Find... Go To..
The quality and condition of the hydraulic fluid play a very important role in how well the machine operates. Tennant’s hydraulic fluid is specially selected to meet the needs of Tennant machines. Tennant’s hydraulic fluids provide a longer life for the hydraulic components. There are two fluids available for different temperature ranges: Tennant part no.
PROPELLING MOTOR Torque the shaft nut to 508 Nm (375 ft lb) lubricated, 644 Nm (475 ft lb) dry after the first 50-hours of operation, and every 800 hours there after. 8210D 330210 (6- -04) Home Find... Go To..
Reset the air filter indicator by pushing the reset button on the end of the indicator after replacing the air filter element. 8210D 330210 (3- -06) Home Find... Go To..
Replace the air filter element only when the air filter indicator shows restriction in the air intake system. Do not remove the air filter element from the housing unless it is restricting air flow. 02492 8210D 330210 (11- -98) Home Find... Go To..
The battery is located at the front of the engine compartment. After the first 50 hours of operation, and every 800 hours after that, clean and tighten the battery connections. FOR SAFETY: When servicing machine, avoid contact with battery acid. 8210D 330210 (6- -04) Home Find... Go To..
3.81 cm 0.0076 mm (1.5 in 0.030 in). When adjusting the accessory pump belt tension, measure only the spring and not the washers at either end. 8210D 330210 (1- -98) Home Find... Go To..
The chain is attached to the machine directly in front of the scrub head and brushes. Make sure the chain is touching the floor at all times. 8210D 330210 (6- -04) Home Find... Go To..
The standard dust filter can also be rinsed, but the filter will degrade with each rinsing and should be replaced after rinsing five times. NOTE: Be sure the dust filter is dry before reinstalling it in the machine. 8210D 330210 (3- -02) Home Find... Go To..
If there is a fire in the hopper, the Thermo Sentry stops the vacuum fan and cuts off the air flow. The Thermo Sentry resets itself automatically after cooling down. 8210D 330210 (6- -04) Home Find... Go To..
Sweeping performance often becomes less effective as the bristle length is worn. Replace the main sweep brush when the remaining bristles measure between 40 mm (1 in) and 50 mm (2 in) in length. 8210D 330210 (6- -03) Home Find... Go To..
The latch is located just to the rear of the door and must be pushed upward to release the door. 4. Remove the main brush idler plate by turning the idler plate retainer nut counter--clockwise. 8210D 330210 (1- -98) Home Find... Go To..
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9. Close and latch the main brush door, then swing the scrub head guard arm back in place and replace the pin. Install the pin from the bottom up. 8210D 330210 (1- -98) Home Find... Go To..
5. Stop the main sweep brush. 6. Drive the machine off the test area. 7. Observe the width of the brush pattern. The proper brush pattern width is 50 to 65 mm (2.0 to 3.0 in). 00582 8210D 330210 (1- -98) Home Find... Go To..
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Tighten the bolts. C. Check the main sweep brush pattern and readjust as necessary. 8210D 330210 (1- -98) Home Find... Go To..
Adjust the side brush pattern using the side brush down pressure knob. Turn the knob counter-clockwise to increase the brush contact with the sweeping surface, and clockwise to decrease the brush contact with the sweeping surface. 8210D 330210 (11- -98) Home Find... Go To..
9. Secure the pin by clipping the pin keeper over the end of the pin. 10. Disengage the hopper support bar and lower the hopper. 11. Adjust the side brush pattern with the side brush down pressure knob. 8210D 330210 (1- -98) Home Find... Go To..
Secure each pad onto the driver with a pad retaining plug. Install the brush drivers in place of the normal scrubbing brushes. Use the normal amount of detergent and water. 8210D 330210 (1- -98) Home Find... Go To..
Recovered solution collects in the recovery tank. The recovery tank should be drained and cleaned daily, or when the recovery tank full light comes ES option: The ES filter inside the tank should be cleaned daily. 8210D 330210 (1- -98) Home Find... Go To..
The deflection of the squeegee blades should be checked daily, or when scrubbing a different type of floor. The leveling of the squeegee should be checked every 100 hours of machine operation. 8210D 330210 (12- -00) Home Find... Go To..
The squeegee blade should deflect more at the center and less at the tips. See ADJUSTING REAR SQUEEGEE BLADE DEFLECTION section of this manual. 8210D 330210 (6- -04) Home Find... Go To..
6. Start the machine, lower the squeegee and drive the machine forward again to check the squeegee blade deflection. Readjust the squeegee blade deflection if necessary. 7. Raise the squeegee when finished. 8210D 330210 (12- -00) Home Find... Go To..
4. Replace or rotate the squeegee blade to allow a new edge to face the front of the machine. 5. Place the squeegee blade over the protrusions of the squeegee frame. 8210D 330210 (12- -00) Home Find... Go To..
05942 6. Replace the retainer bracket, deflector, clevis pin, and cotter pin. 7. Repeat for the side squeegee on the other side of the scrub head. 8210D 330210 (12- -00) Home Find... Go To..
Check the hopper lip skirts for wear or damage daily. Replace the hopper lip skirts when they no longer touch the floor. 8210D 330210 (1- -98) Home Find... Go To..
The filter seals are located on both sides of the dust filter. They seal the hopper filter to the cover and hopper. Check the seal for wear or damage every 100 hours of operation. 8210D 330210 (1- -98) Home Find... Go To..
100 hours of operation. TANK COVER SEALS Seals are located on the inside of the recovery tank cover and the solution tank cover. Check the seals for wear or damage every 100 hours of operation. 8210D 330210 (1- -98) Home Find... Go To..
Torque the rear wheel nuts twice in the pattern shown to 142 to 156 Nm (105 to 115 ft lb) after the first 50-hours of operation, and every 800 hours there after. 8210D 330210 (3- -02) Home Find... Go To..
Turn the bypass valve 90_ from the normal position before pushing or towing the machine. The illustration shows the bypass valve in the pushing or towing position. 8210D 330210 (12- -00) Home Find... Go To..
5. Position the machine onto the truck or trailer as far as possible. If the machine starts to veer off the centerline of the truck or trailer, stop and turn the steering wheel to center the machine. 8210D 330210 (12- -00) Home Find... Go To..
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Do not drive the machine off the truck or trailer unless the loading surface is horizontal AND 380 mm (15 in) or less from the ground. 8210D 330210 (12- -00) Home Find... Go To..
STORING MACHINE Before storing the machine for an extended time, the machine needs to be prepped to lessen the chance of rust, sludge, and other undesirable deposits from forming. Contact Tennant service personnel. 8210D 330210 (12- -00) Home Find... Go To..
Minimum turning radius, left 0.98 m (38.75 in) Minimum turning radius, right 1.91 m (75.25 in) Maximum rated incline for transport of machine (8_ -- 14%) Maximum rated incline for scrubbing/sweeping (6_ -- 10.5%) 8210D 330210 (3- -06) Home Find... Go To..
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM System Capacity Fluid Type TENNANT part no. 65869 -- above 7_ C (45_ F) Hydraulic reservoir 25.4 L (6.7 gal) capacity Fill to FULL line only TENNANT part no. 65870 -- below 7_ C( 45_ F) TENNANT part no.
SPECIFICATIONS 1395 mm 55 in TOP VIEW 2550 mm 100.5 in 2080 mm 82 in 1083 mm SIDE VIEW 42.6 in 351664 MACHINE DIMENSIONS 8210D 330210 (3- -06) Home Find... Go To..
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