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(Gas / LPG) Rider Scrubber Operator Manual The Safe Scrubbing Alternative TennantTruet Parts and Supplies Hygenic Fully Cleanable Tanks FloorSmart Integrated Cleaning System ES Extended Scrub System North America / International 331470 Rev. 09 (04-2011) *331470* www.tennantco.com Home Find... Go To..
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Thermo- -Sentry, Touch- -N- -Go, 1- -STEP, Clean- -Wedge, Variable Drain Valve, EasyOpen, Grip- -n- -Go, MaxPro, Dura- -Track, SmartRelease, InstantAccess, Duramer, FaST- -PAK, ErgoSpace and Lower Total Cost of Ownership are US registered and unregistered trademarks of Tennant Company.
- - Always follow safety and traffic rules. - - Report machine damage or faulty operation immediately. - - Follow mixing, handling and disposal instructions on chemical containers. - - Follow safety guidlines concerning wet floors. T20 Gas/LPG 331470 (4- -11) Home Find... Go To..
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- - Use cardboard to locate leaking hydraulic fluid under pressure. - - Wear protective gloves and eye protection when handling vinegar. - - Use Tennant supplied or approved replacement parts. 7. When loading/unloading machine onto/off truck or trailer: - - Turn off machine.
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EMISSIONS LABEL - - Located on the operator compartment. side of the operator compartment. LPG ENGINE LABEL - - Located next to the ignition switch on the instrument panel. (LPG machines only) T20 Gas/LPG 331470 (9- -06) Home Find... Go To..
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HOT SURFACE LABEL - - Located on the side of the bumper, on the exhaust shield, on the hydraulic reservoir, and on the scrub head (disk head machines only). T20 Gas/LPG 331470 (9- -06) Home Find... Go To..
T. Debris tray carriage J. Seat shroud U. Taillights K. FaST carton, or ES detergent tank V. Rear squeegee compartment (option), or ec- H2O System W. Engine cover Module compartment (option) T20 Gas/LPG 331470 (4- -10) Home Find... Go To..
F. Brake pedal G. Parking brake pedal H. Touch panel I. Operating / Hazard Lights switch J. Spray nozzle switch (option) K. Engine indicator lights L. ec- H2O system indicator light (option) T20 Gas/LPG 331470 (4- -10) Home Find... Go To..
H. Solution decrease button (- -) I. Brush pressure increase button (+) J. Brush pressure decrease button (- -) K. Side brush button (option) L. Engine speed button M. Supervisor control buttons T20 Gas/LPG 331470 (4- -10) Home Find... Go To..
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR The Charging system indicator comes on when If this indicator comes on, contact a Tennant the alternator is not operating within the normal service representative. range. If this indicator comes on, stop the machine immediately and correct the problem.
LPG tank. light next to the button will turn off. The machine will default to the last setting used when it is powered on or off. T20 Gas/LPG 331470 (9- -06) Home Find... Go To..
The Supervisor Control buttons are for accessing the configuration and diagnostic modes. Only Press the bottom of the Operating / hazard light properly trained service personnel and TENNANT switch to turn on the hazard light, headlights, and representatives should access these modes.
Increase firmness: Turn the weight adjustment knob clockwise. Decrease firmness: Turn the weight adjustment knob counterclockwise. Use the gauge next to the weight adjustment knob to help determine seat firmness for the operator. T20 Gas/LPG 331470 (9- -06) Home Find... Go To..
The rear and side squeegee protectors help protect the rear squeegee from being damaged. To engage the rear squeegee protector, pull the pin, lower the protector bar, and reinsert the pin. T20 Gas/LPG 331470 (9- -06) Home Find... Go To..
When in the conventional Scrub mode, a water important role in determining the type of brushes and detergent mixture is used to scrub the floor. to use. Contact a Tennant representative for specific recommendations. When in the optional FaST (Foam scrubbing)
Tufted pad driver -- Standard pad driver has short bristles, or “tufts,” on the back to hold the Perform the Daily Maintenance Procedures after pad in place. This driver works with all Tennant each use (see MACHINE MAINTENANCE in this pads except the black high productivity pad.
- Check the right solution tank cover seal for damage and wear. - Check the squeegee hose for debris or blockage. - Check the squeegees for damage, wear, and deflection adjustment. T20 Gas/LPG 331470 (9- -06) Home Find... Go To..
9. Slowly open the tank service valve and check for leaks. If a leak is found, immediately close the service valve and inform the appropriate personnel. T20 Gas/LPG 331470 (9- -06) Home Find... Go To..
3. Turn the ignition switch key until the engine ignition switch is turned off. starts. FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine, stop on level surface, set parking brake, and turn off machine. T20 Gas/LPG 331470 (9- -06) Home Find... Go To..
Drain, rinse, and refill the solution tank with clear cool water before operating the FaST or ec- -H2O system. Conventional cleaning detergents may cause a FaST or ec- -H2O system failure. T20 Gas/LPG 331470 (4- -10) Home Find... Go To..
Do not use ATTENTION: For ES Scrubbing, only use flammable materials in tank(s). recommended low- -foaming cleaning detergents. Machine damage due to the use of improper detergent will void the manufacturer’s warranty. T20 Gas/LPG 331470 (9- -06) Home Find... Go To..
AND detergent flow. The lowest setting (one light) allows solution flow WITHOUT adding detergent. Detergent does not have to be continuously added with the solution flow to attain effective scrubbing results. T20 Gas/LPG 331470 (4- -10) Home Find... Go To..
NOTE: The squeegee automatically rises when the machine is driven backwards. This prevents damaging the squeegee. NOTE:The ec- -H2O system indicator light will not turn on until the machine starts scrubbing. T20 Gas/LPG 331470 (4- -10) Home Find... Go To..
Scrub vacuum fan/squeegee button will racks or damage products. turn off, the squeegee will rise, and the vacuum fan will stop operating. Scrub the heavily soiled area. T20 Gas/LPG 331470 (4- -10) Home Find... Go To..
Press the Scrub vacuum fan/squeegee button. The light above the button will come on, the squeegee will lower, and the vacuum fan will start operating. Pick up the water or non--flammable liquid spill. T20 Gas/LPG 331470 (9- -06) Home Find... Go To..
5. Empty the contents from the debris tray. 6. Remove the debris screen from the debris tray. 7. Rinse the debris screen and the debris tray. 3. Pull the debris tray carriage open. T20 Gas/LPG 331470 (9- -06) Home Find... Go To..
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13. Lift slightly on the debris tray carriage handle and push the debris tray carriage closed until it locks shut. 9. Spray water through the port located inside the vacuum coupling to rinse debris from the debris tray coupling. T20 Gas/LPG 331470 (9- -06) Home Find... Go To..
NOTE: DO NOT use steam to clean tanks. Excessive heat can damage tanks and components. 5. Remove the vacuum screen from the recovery tank and rinse the screen. T20 Gas/LPG 331470 (9- -06) Home Find... Go To..
8. Rinse dirt and debris towards the recovery heads only: To avoid water and debris from tank drain. Allow the recovery tank to drain. getting in the debris tray, open the debris carriage and remove the debris tray. T20 Gas/LPG 331470 (9- -06) Home Find... Go To..
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5. Remove the recovery tank drain hose from the back of the recovery tank, then rinse the dirt and debris from the hose into the tank. T20 Gas/LPG 331470 (9- -06) Home Find... Go To..
Reinstall the debris tray into the debris tray carriage and close the carriage. 11. Close the recovery tank cover. 2. Place the solution tank drain hose nozzle next to a floor drain. T20 Gas/LPG 331470 (9- -06) Home Find... Go To..
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8. Close the solution tank cover(s). 5. Rinse the float sensor and the screen filter. Allow the solution tank to drain. T20 Gas/LPG 331470 (9- -06) Home Find... Go To..
F12: Seat Sw Open Operator not in the seat Engine will shut off Engage parking brake (Optional) while engine is running and before leaving the machine. parking brake not engaged T20 Gas/LPG 331470 (5- -09) Home Find... Go To..
ES and FaST systems unavailable Only machines equipped with ES or FaST system can be operated in these modes. C6: No Side Brush Side brush unavailable Side brush not allowed to operate by itself. T20 Gas/LPG 331470 (9- -06) Home Find... Go To..
5. Twist the off/on knob to turn on the wand. 6. When finished cleaning, place the spray nozzle and wand back into their storage locations. 7. Press the bottom of the Spray nozzle switch to turn off the water supply. T20 Gas/LPG 331470 (9- -06) Home Find... Go To..
Consult with your hose and return them to the storage bag. regulatory authorities for exposure 11. Reattach the vacuum hose to the rear limits. Keep engine properly tuned. coupling. T20 Gas/LPG 331470 (9- -06) Home Find... Go To..
Pull on the hose to ensure it is connected. 8. Press the Scrub vacuum fan/squeegee button. The light above the button will turn on and the vacuum fan will start operating. NOTE: The squeegee will also lower. T20 Gas/LPG 331470 (9- -06) Home Find... Go To..
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15. Reconnect the vacuum hose to the rear squeegee assembly. 16. Disassemble the power wand assembly and return it to the storage bag. T20 Gas/LPG 331470 (9- -06) Home Find... Go To..
Improper detergent or brushes Call Tennant service representative Solution tank empty Fill solution tank Debris caught on main brushes Remove debris Worn main brushes Replace brushes Brush pressure set too light Increase brush pressure T20 Gas/LPG 331470 (9- -06) Home Find... Go To..
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-H2O system indicator light does not turn on ec- H2O Model: Clogged module Contact Service Center No water flow Defective solution pump Replace solution pump Clogged filter screen Clean filter screen T20 Gas/LPG 331470 (9- -10) Home Find... Go To..
Check for damage Rear squeegee casters Lubricate Rear squeegee Check leveling Scrub head skirt Check for damage or wear 3, 14 Disk scrub head stop Check for damage or wear bumper T20 Gas/LPG 331470 (4- -10) Home Find... Go To..
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. . . Water and ethylene glycol anti-freeze, --34_ C (--30_ F) . . . Special lubricant, Lubriplate EMB grease (Tennant part number 01433--1) NOTE: More frequent maintenance intervals may be required in extremely dusty conditions. T20 Gas/LPG 331470 (4- -10) Home Find...
The engine oil capacity is is located next to the front wheel support. 3.5 L (3.7 qt) with oil filter. SQUEEGEE CASTER BEARINGS Lubricate the squeegee caster bearings after every 100 hours of operation. T20 Gas/LPG 331470 (9- -06) Home Find... Go To..
On the other side of the machine the torque tube PIVOT SHAFT- -DISK BRUSHES grease fittings are located beneath the propel Lubricate the pivot shaft after every 200 hours of pump. operation. T20 Gas/LPG 331470 (9- -06) Home Find... Go To..
(left photo) on the hydraulic fluid label if originally equipped with TennantTrue premium hydraulic fluid. Replace the hydraulic strainer outlet after every 2400 hours of operation. TennantTrue Fluid Previous Fluid T20 Gas/LPG 331470 (4- -10) Home Find... Go To..
19 L below 7_ C (5 gal) If using a locally-available hydraulic fluid, be sure the specifications match Tennant hydraulic fluid specifications. Substitute fluids can cause premature failure of hydraulic components. ATTENTION! Hydraulic components depend on system hydraulic fluid for internal 00002 lubrication.
Flush the radiator and the cooling system after every 800 hours of operation. Check the radiator hoses and clamps after every 200 hours of operation. Tighten loose clamps. Replace damaged hoses and clamps. T20 Gas/LPG 331470 (9- -10) Home Find... Go To..
FOR SAFETY: When servicing machine, wear eye and ear protection when using pressurized air or water. AIR FILTER Replace the air filter after every 400 hours of operation. T20 Gas/LPG 331470 (NIL) Home Find... Go To..
FOR SAFETY: When servicing machine, keep flames and sparks away from fuel system service area. Keep area well ventilated. Location of fuel filter on machines serial number 001499 and below. T20 Gas/LPG 331470 (3- -07) Home Find... Go To..
Do not remove the vent plugs from the battery or add water to the battery. WARNING: Moving belt and fan. Keep away. FOR SAFETY: When servicing machine, avoid contact with battery acid. T20 Gas/LPG 331470 (3- -07) Home Find... Go To..
12 VDC, 40 A Not Used 12 VDC. 40 A Not Used 12 VDC. 40 A FaST Water Pump (located in FaST harness) 12 VDC. 40 A Spray Wand (located in Spray wand harness) T20 Gas/LPG 331470 (4- -10) Home Find... Go To..
Once a circuit breaker is tripped, allow breaker to cool and then press the reset button to manually reset the breaker. T20 Gas/LPG 331470 (4- -10) Home Find... Go To..
9. Close the right outer brush door. 10. Open the left outer brush door and repeat the procedure for the left brush. NOTE: The center brush can only be accessed from the right side of the machine. T20 Gas/LPG 331470 (9- -06) Home Find... Go To..
3. Inspect the scrub head stop bumpers. Adjust the bumpers if the scrub head is not parallel with the floor. Replace worn or damaged bumpers. 4. Reinsert the pad driver into the machine. T20 Gas/LPG 331470 (5- -09) Home Find... Go To..
FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine, stop on level surface, set parking brake, and turn off machine. 2. Open the outer brush doors. 5. Pull the brushes out from the scrub head. T20 Gas/LPG 331470 (9- -06) Home Find... Go To..
After 8. Reinstall the brush idler plates. 9. Close the inner and outer brush doors. 10. Check and adjust the brush pattern if needed. Refer to CHECKING CYLINDERICAL BRUSH PATTERN. 10355 T20 Gas/LPG 331470 (4- -11) Home Find... Go To..
ADJUSTING THE that side of the scrub head. CYLINDERICAL BRUSH WIDTH section of this manual. 3. Tighten the mounting bolts. 4. Recheck the pattern. Readjust if necessary. 10653 T20 Gas/LPG 331470 (9- -10) Home Find... Go To..
5. Place the new side brush underneath the side brush assembly and lift the side brush up onto the side brush hub until the brush locks onto the hub. T20 Gas/LPG 331470 (5- -09) Home Find... Go To..
6. Connect the FaST supply hose to the carton out from the compartment and discard. FaST--PAK hose connector. 7. Scrub with the FaST system for a few minutes to allow the detergent to reach maximum foaming. T20 Gas/LPG 331470 (9- -06) Home Find... Go To..
Empty the solution tank before Remove the filter screen bowl and clean the filter replacing the filters. screen after every 50 hours of operation. Empty the solution tank before removing the filter. T20 Gas/LPG 331470 (4- -08) Home Find... Go To..
NOTE: The module will automatically shut off when the flush cycle is complete (approx. 7 minutes). The module must run the full 7 minute cycle in order to reset the system indicator light and alarm. T20 Gas/LPG 331470 (4- -10) Home Find... Go To..
NOTE: The outlet and intake hoses must be down between the ec- -H2O assembly and the bracket so they are not pinched or damaged when the operator seat cover is closed. 12. Close the operator seat cover. T20 Gas/LPG 331470 (4- -10) Home Find... Go To..
3. Remove both mounting knobs from the rear squeegee assembly. 4. Turn on the machine, raise the scrub head, and turn off the machine. 5. Remove the rear squeegee assembly from the machine. T20 Gas/LPG 331470 (9- -06) Home Find... Go To..
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13. Install the new front squeegee blade or rotate the existing blade to the new edge. Be sure the holes in the squeegee blade are hooked 10. Tighten the rear retaining band tension latch. onto the tabs. T20 Gas/LPG 331470 (9- -06) Home Find... Go To..
17. Check and adjust the rear squeegee if necessary. Refer to ADJUSTING THE REAR SQUEEGEE BLADE DEFLECTION and LEVELING THE REAR SQUEEGEE sections of this manual. 4. Remove the retaining band from the side squeegee assembly. T20 Gas/LPG 331470 (9- -06) Home Find... Go To..
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9. Close the outer brush door. 6. Install the new or rotated squeegee blades. 7. Reattach the side squeegee retaining band to the side squeegee assembly. T20 Gas/LPG 331470 (9- -06) Home Find... Go To..
5. Slide the new squeegee into the side brush assembly. 6. Reinstall the squeegee retainer and clevis pin. 7. Close the squeegee bumper and reinsert the pin. 3. Remove the clevis pin and squeegee retainer. T20 Gas/LPG 331470 (NIL) Home Find... Go To..
3. Open the retaining band tension latch. 6. Reinstall the retaining band tension latch. 7. Reinstall the squeegee bumper and reinsert the pins. T20 Gas/LPG 331470 (11- -09) Home Find... Go To..
5. Drive the machine forward with the squeegee down to recheck the squeegee blade deflection if adjustments were made. 6. Readjust the squeegee blade deflection if necessary. T20 Gas/LPG 331470 (NIL) Home Find... Go To..
12 mm (0.50 in) for scrubbing adjustments are made. smooth floors and 15 mm (0.62 in) for rough floors. 5. Readjust the squeegee blade deflection if necessary. 12 mm (0.50 in) T20 Gas/LPG 331470 (NIL) Home Find... Go To..
The skirts should be between 0 to 6 mm (0 to 0.25 in) from the floor when the scrub head is down. RECOVERY TANK SEAL Check the recovery tank cover seal for damage and wear daily. T20 Gas/LPG 331470 (9- -06) Home Find... Go To..
Torque the front wheel nuts twice in the pattern shown to 122 to 149 Nm (90 to 110 ft lb) after the first 50 hours of operation, and after every 800 hours there after. T20 Gas/LPG 331470 (9- -06) Home Find... Go To..
(15 in) or less from the ground. 4. To winch the machine onto the truck or trailer, attach the winching chains to the holes in the rear jacking brackets behind the rear tires. T20 Gas/LPG 331470 (9- -06) 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. T20 Gas/LPG 331470 (9- -06) Home Find... Go To..
Use a hoist or jack that will support the weight of the machine. Jack machine up at designated locations only. Support machine with jack stands. T20 Gas/LPG 331470 (8- -07) Home Find... Go To..
NOTE: Storing or transporting machines equipped with the ES or the FaST system in freezing temperatures requires special procedures. Consult a TENNANT representative for more information. T20 Gas/LPG 331470 (4- -10) Home Find... Go To..
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12. Insert the intake and outlet hoses down between the ec--H2O assembly and the bracket. 13. Return the intake flush hose to the storage bag behind the operator seat. T20 Gas/LPG 331470 (4- -10) Home Find... Go To..
8. Disconnect the outlet flush hose from the ec- -H2O system outlet hose and return the flush hose to the storage bag. 9. Reconnect the ec--H2O system outlet hose to the hose to the scrub head. T20 Gas/LPG 331470 (4- -10) Home Find... Go To..
ISO Grade 100 -- above 7_ C (45_ F) Hydraulic total 45 L (12 gal) ISO Grade 32 -- below 7_ C (45_ F) STEERING Type Power source Front wheel, hydraulic cylinder and rotary valve controlled Hydraulic accessory pump T20 Gas/LPG 331470 (3- -07) Home Find... Go To..
Utilize service brakes, cable actuated TIRES Location Type Size Front (1) Solid 140 mm x 460 mm (5.5 in x 18 in) Rear (2) Solid 90 mm x 410 mm (3.5 in x 16 in) T20 Gas/LPG 331470 (9- -06) Home Find... Go To..
MACHINE DIMENSIONS Rear Squeegee 1300 mm (51 in) 1470 mm (58 in) Frame 2410 mm (roller to roller) (95 in) 1270 mm (50 in) Width (with side brush) 1470 mm (58 in) T20 Gas/LPG 331470 (9- -06) Home Find... Go To..
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SPECIFICATIONS T20 Gas/LPG 331470 (4- -08) Home Find... Go To..
Draining the Recovery Tank with the Drain Hose, Capacities, 82 Changing the LPG Tank, 19 Draining the Recovery Tank with the Drain Plug, Charging System Indicator, 11 Check Engine Indicator, 11 T20 Gas/LPG 331470 (4- -10) Home Find... Go To..