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Tennant 215E Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 215E Operator and Parts Manual (Operator Manual) MM158 Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 2 Machine Options --- TENNANT Representative/phone no. --- Customer ID Number --- Date of Installation --- Manual Number ---MM158 Revision: 11 Published: 2---98 Copyright E 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1998 TENNANT, Printed in U.S.A. Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 3: General Information

    - - Use Cardboard To Locate Leaking FOR SAFETY: Hydraulic Fluid Under Pressure. 1. Do Not Operate Machine: - - Use TENNANT Supplied Or Equivalent - - Unless Trained And Authorized. Replacement Parts. - - Unless Operation Manual Is Read And Understood.
  • Page 4 THE HOPPER SIDE OF THE FRONT SUPPORT PARTITION. 07193 HOPPER SUPPORT BAR WARNING LABEL FOR SAFETY LABEL - - LOCATED ON THE - - LOCATED ON THE OPERATOR SIDE OF SEAT SHROUD. THE HOPPER. 215E MM158 (11- -91) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 5 ....GENERAL MACHINE PERFORMANCE MACHINE DIMENSIONS ....215E MM158 (6- -88) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 6: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS 215E MM158 (6- -88) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 7: Machine Specifications

    Turning radius -- 67 in (1700 mm) maximum rated pressure. BRAKING SYSTEM Service brakes -- mechanical disc brakes (2) -- 1 per front wheel, cable actuated Parking brakes -- utilizes service brakes, cable actuated 215E MM158 (11- -91) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 8 SPECIFICATIONS MACHINE DIMENSIONS 63.75 in (1620 mm) 46.75 in (1190 mm) TOP VIEW 53.75 in (1365 mm) SIDE VIEW 07194 215E MM158 (11- -91) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    ....2-10 TO DISENGAGE HOPPER SUPPORT BAR ....2-10 215E MM158 (4- -90) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 10 OPERATION 215E MM158 (2- -98) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 11: Preparation For Operation

    Contact With Battery Acid. 5. Check the battery specific gravity to determine the state of charge as described in BATTERIES in the MAINTENANCE section. Charge the batteries if necessary. 6. Connect the batteries-to-machine connector. 215E MM158 (11- -91) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 12: Operation Of Controls

    OPERATION OPERATION OF CONTROLS 03085 MACHINE COMPONENTS A. Operator Seat E. Hopper B. Steering Wheel F. Side Brush C. Instrument Panel G. Access Door D. Filter Cover H. Seat Support 215E MM158 (11- -91)

  • Page 13: Instrument Panel Symbols

    Battery Charger Main Brush Down Battery Main Brush Up Main Brush Extra Down Pressure Hopper Door Close Hopper Door Open Hopper Up Hopper Down Filter Shaker Start Hazard Light Operational Lights Key Switch 215E MM158 (11- -91) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 14: Controls And Instruments

    R. Side Brush Lever Voltmeter S. Steering Wheel H. Hour Meter T. Main Brush Adjustment Knob Hazard Light Switch U. Parking Brake Release Lever J. Lights Switch V. Charger Panel K. Filter Shaker Switch 215E MM158 (11- -91) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 15: Brake Pedal

    Machine; Stop On Level Surface, Set Parking top position. To stop the light, move the switch to Brake, Turn Off The Machine And Remove the bottom position. Key. 215E MM158 (11- -91) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 16: Lights Switch

    START SWITCH The start switch controls the motor starter windings. To start the motor, turn the key clockwise and push the start switch. 215E MM158 (11- -91) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 17: Main Brush Height Adjustment Knob

    Never substitute higher value fuses than those specified in this manual. The circuit breakers are located on the instrument panel. The fuse is located on the fan support bracket. 215E MM158 (11- -91) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 18: Hopper Support Bar

    1. Raise the hopper. 2. Place the support bar in its storage position. 3. Lower the hopper. 03068 ENGAGED HOPPER SUPPORT BAR - - LOW DUMP MODEL A. Lintel B. Support Bar 2-10 215E MM158 (11- -91) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 19: Machine Operation

    1. The machine operator must be in the operator’s seat with the directional control pedal in the “neutral” position and with a foot on the brake pedal or with the parking brake set. 2-11 215E MM158 (11- -91) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 20: To Dump Hopper

    2. Pull the main brush position lever into the (Main Brush Up) position. 3. Pull the side brush position lever into the (Side Brush Up) position. 4. Set the machine parking brake. 2-12 215E MM158 (11- -91) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 21: Machine Troubleshooting

    Transmission drive belt slipping or Check belt broken Transmission malfunction Repair or replace Transmission Wheel drive chains or sprockets Check and replace broken Jackshaft belt broken or slipping Check and adjust or replace 2-13 215E MM158 (4- -90) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 22: Transporting Machine

    Machine Up At Designated Locations Only. 10. Remove the jack stands from under the Block Machine Up With Jack Stands. machine. 11. Lower the machine. 12. Remove the blocks from the tires. 2-14 215E MM158 (11- -91) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 23: Machine Tie-Downs

    A. Tie-Down Hole When transporting the machine on a trailer or in a truck, be sure to engage the machine parking brake and block the machine tires to prevent the machine from rolling. 2-15 215E MM158 (4- -90) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 24: Machine Storage

    2. Place the main brush and side brush levers in the raised position. 3. Fully charge the batteries. 4. Disconnect the batteries-to-machine connector. 5. Park the machine in a cool, dry area. 2-16 215E MM158 (4- -90) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 25 ....3-20 TO ALIGN AND TENSION DRIVE CHAINS AND BELTS 3-20 STATIC DRAG CHAIN ....3-22 215E MM158 (11- -91) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 26 MAINTENANCE 215E MM158 (6- -88) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 27: Recommended First 20-Hour Machine Inspection

    After the first 20 hours of operation, the following procedures are recommended: 1. Check the brush pattern for correct brush adjustment. 2. Check the floor skirts to floor clearance. 3. Check the side brush and main brush patterns. 215E MM158 (6- -88) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 28: Maintenance Chart

    Check for damage and wear Check floor pattern Hopper Check for hopper door seal for damage and wear 25 Hours 25 Hours Batteries Check electrolyte level Transmission Check oil level Hydraulic reservoir Check fluid level HYDO 215E MM158 (6- -88) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 29 EO -- Engine oil DW -- Distilled water HYDO -- Tennant Company or approved hydraulic fluid SPL -- Special lubricant, Lubriplate EMB grease (TENNANT part No. 01433--1) NOTE: More frequent intervals may be required in extremely dusty conditions. 215E MM158 (6- -88) Home Find...

  • Page 30: Lubrication

    The differential drives the two front wheels. Two grease fittings are located on the differential housing for lubrication. The differential should be lubricated by applying Lubriplate EMB grease TENNANT Part No. 01433--1 to the grease fittings after every 100 hours of operation. 01783 DIFFERENTIAL A.

  • Page 31: Steering Gear

    The top lift cylinder bearing should be lubricated lubricated by applying Lubriplate EMB grease by applying Lubriplate EMB grease TENNANT TENNANT Part No. 01433--1 to the grease fitting Part No. 01433--1 to the grease fitting after every after every 100 hours of operation.

  • Page 32: Hydraulics

    It holds 2 qt (1.8 L) of hydraulic fluid. condition of the hydraulic fluid plays a very The reservoir is mounted on the back of the important role in how well they operate. Tennant hydraulic pump. Company has developed its own hydraulic fluid to meet the special needs of its machines.

  • Page 33: Hydraulic Schematic

    MAINTENANCE 03078 HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC 215E MM158 (6- -88) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 34: Electrical System

    10_ F (6_ C) above 80_ F (27_ C). Subtract from the specific gravity reading 0.004, 4 points, for each 10_ F (6_C) below 80_ F (27_ C). 3-10 215E MM158 (11- -91) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 35: Battery Charging

    A. Battery in loss of acid balance and acid damage to B. Electrolyte Indicator Ring the machine area around the batteries. 11. Lower the seat support. 3-11 215E MM158 (11- -91) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 36: To Charge Batteries (For Machines Serial Number 003860 And Above)

    D. Red Incomplete Battery Status 00879 CHECKING BATTERY ELECTROLYTE LEVEL Indicator Lamp E. Yellow 80% Charge Indicator Lamp A. Battery F. Green Complete Charge Indicator B. Electrolyte Indicator Ring Lamp 8. Lower the seat support. 3-12 215E MM158 (11- -91) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 37: Activating Dry-Type Batteries

    If the commutator is worn or rough, the motor 5. Check the specific gravity of the batteries. armature should be removed and serviced. Charge the batteries until the specific gravity is 1.26 to 1.28. 3-13 215E MM158 (11- -91) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 38: Electrical Schematic (For Machines Below Serial Number 003860)

    MAINTENANCE 03089 ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC (For machines below serial number 003860) 3-14 215E MM158 (11- -91) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 39: Electrical Schematic (For Machines Serial Number 003860 And Above)

    MAINTENANCE 03089 ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC (For machines serial number 003860 and above) 3-15 215E MM158 (11- -91) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 40 MAINTENANCE 03089 ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC (For machines serial number 003860 and above) 3-16 215E MM158 (11- -91) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 41: Belts And Chains

    7. Pull the fan bracket backward, snug the 5. Remove the transmission belt. belt, and tighten the bracket mounting bolts. 6. Position a new transmission belt on the sheaves. 8. Replace the transmission belt and the 3-17 215E MM158 (11- -91) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 42: Jackshaft Belt

    Off Machine. 4. Remove the belt. 2. Open the seat support. 3. Remove the right side access door. 4. Remove the plug button from the right side of the machine frame. 3-18 215E MM158 (11- -91) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 43: Side Brush Belt

    Servicing Machine; Stop On Level Surface, Set Parking Brake, And Turn 5. Remove the front side brush sheave Off Machine. retaining bolt. 2. Open the seat support. 3. Remove the right side access door. 3-19 215E MM158 (11- -91) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 44: Drive Chain And Belt Alignment And Tensioning

    Sheave alignment can be checked as described by placing a straightedge across the sheave faces. Be sure to align and tension the belts in the order given. 3-20 215E MM158 (11- -91) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 45 The belt is automatically tensioned by an idler spring assembly. 03552 ADJUSTMENT BOLT A. Adjustment Bolt B. Jam Nut 3-21 215E MM158 (11- -91) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 46 Tighten the adjustable idler bolt and rehook the belt tension spring. Repeat procedure as required. 15. Close the seat support. 3-22 215E MM158 (11- -91) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 47: Debris Hopper And Dust Filter

    1.25 in (30 mm) from their mounting position. NOTE: Be sure the dust filter is dry before reinstalling it in the machine. 03084 HOPPER STOP BOLTS A. Hopper B. Stop Bolts 3-23 215E MM158 (11- -91) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 48: To Remove And Replace Hopper Dust Filter

    03082 FRONT FILTER COVER A. Filter Cover B. Filter Cover Screw 3. Unplug the shaker motor leads and remove the shaker motor and springs assembly. Remove the dust filter. 3-24 215E MM158 (11- -91) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 49: Skirts And Seals

    A. Retaining Strip B. Side Skirt 7. Loosen the skirt retaining strip, adjust the skirt height, and retighten the retaining strip. 8. Check the skirt clearance. 9. Reinstall the right side access door. 3-25 215E MM158 (11- -91) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 50: Hopper Seals

    8. Raise the hopper, disengage the hopper 9. Raise the hopper, disengage the hopper support bar, and lower the hopper. support bar, and lower the hopper. 3-26 215E MM158 (11- -91) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 51: Rear Skirts

    0 to 0.12 in (0 to 5 mm) above the floor. 7. Raise the hopper, disengage the hopper support bar, and lower the hopper. 8. Retighten the retaining strip bolts. 3-27 215E MM158 (11- -91) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 52: Brushes

    6. Slide the brush idler arm onto the arm hub. 7. Thread the brush idler arm retaining bolts through the idler arm and into the arm hub. 8. Tighten the brush idler arm retaining bolts. 01128 3-28 215E MM158 (11- -91) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 53: To Check And Adjust Main Brush Pattern

    If the main brush pattern is tapered, wider on one side by 0.50 in (15 mm) or more than the other side, perform the following leveling procedure: 3-29 215E MM158 (11- -91) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 54: Side Brush

    01127 SIDE BRUSH A. Side Brush B. Retaining Bolt C. Side Brush Drive Shaft 4. Slide the side brush off the side brush drive shaft. 3-30 215E MM158 (11- -91) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 55: Transmission

    A few drops of water in the system will result in loss of oil, and loss of power. 3-31 215E MM158 (11- -91) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 56: Transmission Linkage

    0.06 to 0.12 in (2 to 5 mm) from the bracket. 01784 TRANSMISSION LINKAGES A. Transmission B. Forward Stop Bolt C. Centering Spring D. Pintle Arm E. Rear Stop Bolt 3-32 215E MM158 (11- -91) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 57: Brakes And Tires

    03073 BRAKE ASSEMBLY A. Right Side Tire B. Brake Cable C. Clevis D. Brake Assembly 3-33 215E MM158 (11- -91) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 58 MAINTENANCE 3-34 215E MM158 (11- -91) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 59 APPENDIX SECTION 4 CONTENTS Page HARDWARE INFORMATION ... . 4--3 STANDARD BOLT TORQUE CHART 4--3 METRIC BOLT TORQUE CHART ..4--3 BOLT IDENTIFICATION ....4--3 THREAD SEALANT AND LOCKING COMPOUNDS...
  • Page 60 APPENDIX 140 MM130 (6- -88) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 61: Hardware Information

    APPENDIX HARDWARE INFORMATION The following charts state standard plated Brake unit to hub socket head screw --- hardware tightening ranges for normal assembly 9 to 12 ft lb (12 to 16 Nm) with Locktite 242 applications. Decrease the specified torque by blue.

  • Page 62: Hydraulic Fitting Information

    APPENDIX HYDRAULIC FITTING INFORMATION HYDRAULIC TAPERED PIPE FITTING (NPT) HYDRAULIC O-- RING FITTING TORQUE TORQUE CHART CHART NOTE: Ratings listed are when using teflon Tube Thread Size Minimum Maximum thread seal. O.D.(in) Torque Torque 0.25 Nm) 0.44--- 20 6 ft lb (8 Nm) 9 ft lb (12 Size Minimum Torque...

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