Skirts; To Replace Vacuum Head Rear Skirt - Tennant ATLV 4300 Service Manual

SKIRTS

The vacuum head on the model ATLVt 4300 is
equipped with front and rear rubber skirts. These
skirts allow debris to enter the vacuum head
chamber, move through the vacuum hose, and be
deposited into the hopper. The vacuum head
skirts need to be in place and in good condition for
optimal vacuuming performance.

TO REPLACE VACUUM HEAD REAR SKIRT

FOR SAFETY: Before Leaving Or
Servicing Machine; Stop On Level
Surface, Set Parking Brake.
1. The vacuum head should be in the raised
position to replace skirts.
2. Remove the three hex screws holding the
left hand skirt retainer to the left side of the
vacuum head.
3. Remove the cotter pin and washer holding
the edge roller wheel to the mount pin. Pull
the wheel off the pin.
4. Remove the two hex screws holding the
right hand skirt retainer to the vacuum head
frame.
5. Pull the rear skirt off the vacuum head.
Discard the rubber skirt.
6. Position the new rear vacuum head skirt on
the back of the vacuum head. NOTE: The
notched end of the blade is positioned
opposite the tube end of the head (left side).
7. Reinstall the right hand side retainer first.
Reinstall the two hex screws. Leave loose
for now.
8. Reinstall the left hand side retainer second.
Reinstall the three hex screws. Make sure
the skirt is positioned over all of the tabs.
9. Tighten the corner bolts first, then the front
bolts, then the center bolt.
10. Reinstall the edge roller wheel onto the
mount pin. Reinstall the cotter pin and
washer.
11. Operate the machine and check the vacuum
head for proper operation.
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