Vacuum Head; To Replace Vacuum Head Actuator Lift Cable - Tennant ATLV 4300 Service Manual

VACUUM HEAD

The vacuum head is positioned at the front of the
machine. Airflow from the vacuum fan is routed to
the vacuum head through the large, clear debris
tube. The vacuum head is raised and lowered with
a lift actuator and cable. The knob on the front,
right side of the machine is used to control how
far down the head is allowed to travel.
TO REPLACE VACUUM HEAD ACTUATOR
LIFT CABLE
FOR SAFETY: Before Leaving Or
Servicing Machine; Stop On Level
Surface, Set Parking Brake.
1. Position a block of wood under the front of
the vacuum head.
2. Lower the vacuum head down onto the block
of wood, lower the head enough so there is
some slack in the lift cable.
3. Go under the machine at the front right side
of the machine.
4. Locate the vacuum head lift actuator and the
long, black cable nut at the end of the lift
cable.
5. Hold the cable from turning with a pliers or a
vice grip.
6. Loosen the jam nut against the long, black
cable nut.
7. Un--screw the long, black cable nut from the
end of the lift cable.
8. Remove the small jam nut and washer from
the lift cable.
9. Loosen the two larger jam nuts holding the
head lift cable to the actuator mount bracket.
10. Remove the outer most jam nut. Pull the lift
cable out of the mount bracket.
11. Remove the hex screw and nut holding the
lift cable clamp to the machine frame.
Remove the cable clamp.
ATLV 4300 330495 (10- -98)
VACUUMING
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