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7100 Rider- -Scrubber Operator Manual ® The safe scrubbing alternativer ES Extended Scrub System North America / International 330690 Rev. 07 (09-2009) *330690* www.tennantco.com Home Find... Go To..
Minneapolis, MN 55440 Phone: (800) 553--8033 or (763) 513--2850 www.tennantco.com The Tennant logo, the FaST Foam Scrubbing Technology logo, and the “The safe scrubbing alternative” tag line are registered United States trademarks of Tennant Company. Specifications and parts are subject to change without notice.
- - Turn off machine and remove key. This machine is designed solely for scrubbing dirt 5. When servicing machine: and dust in an indoor environment. Tennant does - - Avoid moving parts. Do not wear loose not recommend using this machine in any other jackets, shirts, or sleeves when environment.
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AND ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE OPERATOR AND UNDERNEATH THE SEAT SUPPORT. COMPARTMENT. FLAMMABLE SPILLS LABEL - - LOCATED ON THE SEAT SUPPORT. FOR SAFETY LABEL - - LOCATED ON THE SEAT SUPPORT. 353450 7100 330690 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..
We recommend taking advantage 07324 of a regularly scheduled service contract from your TENNANT representative. - Order parts and supplies directly from your authorized TENNANT representative. Use the parts manual provided when ordering parts. 7100 330690 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..
H. Scrub head Front wheel J. Operating lights K. Steering wheel L. Recovery tank M. FaST PAK (option) ec- -H20 System module (option) N. FaST solution system (option) ec- -H2O solution system (option) 7100 330690 (9- -09) Home Find... Go To..
O. Parking brake pedal P. ES switch (option) or FaST switch (option) or ec- -H2O switch (option) Q. Circuit breaker panel R. Rear squeegee switch S. Scrub switch T. ec- -H2O indicator light (option) 7100 330690 (9- -09) Home Find... Go To..
When the machine is moving forward and the directional pedal is reversed, the machine will coast for a short distance before changing direction. Use the brake pedal to stop the machine. 7100 330690 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..
STEERING WHEEL The steering wheel controls the machine’s direction of travel. Left: Turn the steering wheel to the left. Right: Turn the steering wheel to the right. 7100 330690 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..
HOURMETER The hourmeter records the number of hours the machine has been operated. Check the hourmeter regularly; this information is used to determine when to perform routine machine maintenance. 7100 330690 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..
On: Press the top of the power wand switch. Off: Press the bottom of the power wand switch. HORN BUTTON The horn button operates the horn. Sound: Press the horn button. 7100 330690 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..
NOTE: The scrub switch also controls the FaST/ec- -H2O system (option) when the FaST/ec- -H2O system is enabled with the FaST/ec- -H2O switch. 7100 330690 (9- -09) Home Find... Go To..
Off: Press the ES switch. The indicator light above the switch will turn off. NOTE: The solution tank empty indicator light will not illuminate with machines equipped with the ES option. 7100 330690 (12- -01) Home Find... Go To..
Drain, raise and refill the solution tank with clear cool water only before operating the ec- -H2O system. Conventional cleaning detergents/ restorers may cause failure to the ec- -H2O solution system. 7100 330690 (9- -09) Home Find... Go To..
NOTE: Machines with the ES option do not have this feature. RECOVERY TANK FULL INDICATOR The recovery tank full indicator will illuminate when the recovery tank is full. NOTE: When the indicator illuminates, all scrubbing functions will shut off automatically. 7100 330690 (3- -04) Home Find... Go To..
Do not allow the batteries to become completely discharged as this will also damage the batteries. See BATTERIES in the MAINTENANCE section. 7100 330690 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..
NOTE: Always replace the fuse with a fuse of the same amperage. The fuse is located behind the operator console. Access the fuse by lowering the operator console. Fuse Rating Circuit Protected FU-1 40 A Propelling 7100 330690 (9- -09) Home Find... Go To..
The seat support arm automatically engages when the seat is lifted all the way up. Lower the seat support by slightly raising it while pushing the support arm inward. 7100 330690 (9- -09) Home Find... Go To..
Decrease end deflection: Turn the squeegee leveling knob clockwise to decrease the deflection at the end of the squeegees. 7100 330690 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..
For specific recommendations, contact your Tennant representative. When finished scrubbing, clean the recovery tank. If using the ES system, drain and clean the solution tank, and clean the ES filter. 7100 330690 (1- -04) Home Find... Go To..
Conventional cleaning detergents/ restorers may cause failure to the FaST solution system. NOTE: Storage or transporting machines equipped with FaST in freezing temperatures requires special procedures. Check with a TENNANT representative for advice. 7100 330690 (9- -09) Home Find... Go To..
-H2O solution system. NOTE: Storage or transporting machines equipped with ec- -H2O in freezing temperatures requires special procedures. Follow the freeze protection procedure located in the STORAGE INFORMATION section. 7100 330690 (9- -09) Home Find... Go To..
- For FaST or ec- -H2O Scrubbing: Check that all conventional cleaning agents/restorers are drained and rinsed from the solution tank. - For FaST or ec- -H2O Scrubbing: Check that solution tank is filled with clear cool water only. 7100 330690 (9- -09) Home Find... Go To..
NOTE: When scrubbing with the FaST system option, use clean water only. Do not add cleaning agents in the solution tank. Conventional cleaning agents/restorers may cause failure to the FaST solution system.. 7100 330690 (9- -09) Home Find... Go To..
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If the previous FaST PAK was run dry, it may take up to 5--10 minutes of operation to remove any air pockets in the system before you achieve maximum foaming. 7100 330690 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..
2. Turn the machine power on. 3. Release the machine parking brake. 4. Drive the machine to the area to be cleaned. NOTE: The machine will not travel unless the operator is sitting in the operator’s seat. 7100 330690 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..
THE MACHINE section of the manual. 4. Set the machine parking brake. FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine, stop on level surface, set parking brake, turn off machine, and remove key. 7100 330690 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..
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NOTE: When cleaning using the FaST or ec- H2O option, USE CLEAR COOL WATER ONLY. DO NOT add cleaning agents in solution tank. Conventional cleaning agents/restorers may cause failure to the system. 8. Lower the tank cover. 7100 330690 (9- -09) Home Find... Go To..
Cleans without scuffing. Super abrasive bristle scrub brush -- Nylon fiber impregnated with abrasive grit to remove stains and soilage. Strong action on any surface, performing well on buildup, grease, or tire marks. 05939 7100 330690 (12- -00) Home Find... Go To..
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NOTE: Cylindrical scrub brushes must be installed with the herringbone patterns on the brushes pointing towards each other for best debris pick up. 7100 330690 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..
Do not pick up. 4. FaST SCRUBBING (option): Press the FaST switch to enable the FaST system. See the FaST SWITCH (option) section of the manual. 7100 330690 (1- -04) Home Find... Go To..
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To continue scrubbing, turn the ec- -H2O switch off and change over to conventional scrubbing. ec- H2O SYSTEM INDICATOR LIGHT CONDITION CODE Solid green Normal operation Blinking red Flush ec- -H2O module Solid red Contact Service Center 7100 330690 (9- -09) Home Find... Go To..
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To turn the indicator light off, drain the recovery tank, then press the scrub switch. NOTE: A low battery and a no brush current sensed will also cancel the scrub system. 7100 330690 (9- -09) Home Find... Go To..
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NOTE: The recovery tank must be half full to use the ES option. A full solution tank will turn off the ES pump WARNING: Flammable materials or reactive metals can cause explosion or fire. Do not pick up. 7100 330690 (1- -04) Home Find... Go To..
The maximum rated climb and descent incline with empty tanks is 11_, with full tanks is 4_. FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine, stop on level surface. 7100 330690 (9- -09) Home Find... Go To..
Continue driving the machine forward until the rear squeegee raises, and the vacuum fan shuts off. 2. When the vacuum fan stops, take your foot off the directional pedal. 3. Press the brake pedal to stop the machine. 7100 330690 (9- -09) Home Find... Go To..
4. Set the machine parking brake. FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine, stop on level surface, set parking brake, turn off machine, and remove key. 7100 330690 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..
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Rinse the ES filter at the bottom, and the pressure switches near the top of the tank. NOTE: DO NOT use steam to clean the tanks. Excessive heat can damage the tanks and components. 7100 330690 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..
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Rinse the filter at the bottom of the solution tank and the pressure switch near the top of the tank. NOTE: DO NOT use steam to clean the tanks. Excessive heat can damage the tanks and components. 7100 330690 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..
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Check the vacuum fan inlet filter daily. Clean inlet filter with a damp cloth or hose when dirty. Allow filter to dry completely before replacing it into machine. 14. Lower the tank cover. 7100 330690 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..
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Cylindrical scrub head: Remove and clean the debris trough. Place the trough back in the scrub head when clean. NOTE: The scrub head must be lowered approximately 25 mm (1 in) to remove debris trough. 7100 330690 (12- -00) Home Find... Go To..
3. Turn the machine power off. 4. Set the machine parking brake. FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine, stop on level surface, set parking brake, turn off machine, and remove key. 7100 330690 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..
- Check the service records to determine maintenance requirements. - FaST scrubbing: If FaST PAK is empty after scrubbing, install the new FaST PAK or connect the supply hose to the storage plug. 7100 330690 (1- -04) Home Find... Go To..
2. Set the machine parking brake. 3. Remove the power wand equipment from the storage bag on the back of the machine. 4. Remove the squeegee suction hose from the top of the squeegee. 7100 330690 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..
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7. Assemble the power wand, and attach the other ends of the solution and vacuum hoses to the power wand. 07320 8. Turn the machine power on. 7100 330690 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..
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Scrub the floor with the brush side of the cleaning tool. 06601 12. Vacuum up the solution by turning over the cleaning tool so the squeegee side is down. 06202 7100 330690 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..
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13. When finished, press the bottom of the power wand switch to turn off the power wand. 14. Press the squeegee switch to stop the vacuum system and raise the rear squeegee. 15. Turn the machine power off. 7100 330690 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..
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19. Disconnect the other ends of the solution and vacuum hoses from the power wand. 20. Disassemble and secure the power wand equipment in the storage bag on the back of the machine. 07321 7100 330690 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..
4. Unplug the machine connector from the batteries. 5. Push the battery cart to the right hand side of the machine. Line up the battery cart locks and the tabs on the machine. Push the battery cart forward. 7100 330690 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..
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Then tighten the jam nuts. 9. Turn the knob on the machine’s battery latch plate counter--clockwise until the latch plate is free to move. 7100 330690 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..
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12.Grab the battery case slot and pull the battery case onto the battery cart. 13.Lower the cart’s battery stop bar by pulling up on the handle. This will keep the batteries from rolling off the cart when moving. 7100 330690 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..
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15.Release the battery cart floor lock. To release floor lock, step down on the right side of floor lock. 16.Pull the battery cart away from the machine. 17.Reverse the previous steps to re--install batteries in the machine. 7100 330690 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..
4. Fasten the latches on the front of the mounting bracket. Release the parking brake and drive to the designated area to be swept. 7100 330690 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..
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6. Turn the vacuum and brushes on, lower brushes and begin scrubbing. 7. Remove and refasten the QuickMop head covers with the easy to remove snaps. Remove the head covers to rotate, shake and clean at regular intervals. 7100 330690 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..
Uneven brush pressure, level scrub head Broken brush drive belts on cylindrical scrub head, replace belt Check with TENNANT representative for advice Low battery charge Charge batteries until the charger automatically turns off 7100 330690 (1- -04) Home Find... Go To..
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Defective light or module Contact Service Center ec- -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 7100 330690 (9- -09) Home Find... Go To..
Vacuum fan inlet filter Clean Machine Check for leaks Cylindrical brushes only: Clean debris trough FaST PAK supply hose Clean and connect hose to stor- and connector (option) ing plug when not in use 7100 330690 (1- -04) Home Find... Go To..
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FaST injector filters Replace (S/N 10404792-- LUBRICANT/FLUID ..Distilled water . . . Special lubricant, Lubriplate EMB grease (TENNANT part no. 01433--1) ..SAE 90 weight gear lubricant 7100 330690 (9- -09) Home Find... Go To..
The steering caster bearing is located on the bottom of the swivel plate, above the steering gear chain sprocket . Lubricate with Lubriplate EMB grease (TENNANT part no. 01433--1) every 100 hours. REAR SQUEEGEE CASTERS The rear squeegee casters are located on the back side of the rear squeegee.
Each bearing has one grease fittings. Lubricate the bearing on each side of the lift arms with Lubriplate EMB grease (TENNANT part no. 01433--1) after every 100 hours of operation. BATTERIES The batteries are designed to hold their power for long periods of time.
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27_ C (80_ F), the reading must be temperature corrected. Add or subtract to the specific gravity reading 0.004, 4 points, for each 6_ C(10_ F) above or below 27_C(80_ F). 7100 330690 (12- -01) Home Find... Go To..
5. Plug the charger connector into the machine connector. WARNING: Batteries emit hydrogen gas. Explosion or fire can result. Keep sparks and open flame away. Keep covers open when charging. 7100 330690 (9- -09) Home Find... Go To..
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6. Plug the battery charger into the wall outlet. NOTE: If the red “ABNORMAL CYCLE” lamp lights when the TENNANT charger is plugged into a wall outlet, the charger cannot charge the battery and there is something wrong with the battery.
OVERFILL. The batteries can overflow during charging due to expansion. NOTE: Make sure the battery caps are in place while charging. FOR SAFETY: When maintaining or servicing machine, avoid contact with battery acid. 7100 330690 (9- -09) Home Find... Go To..
#3 is lit. Release the squeegee switch. Press and release the scrub button until only pressure light #3 is on. Press and release the squeegee switch. 7100 330690 (9- -09) Home Find... Go To..
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Be sure to record which pressure indicators illuminate or blink when each switch is held down. Contact service personnel with the error code data. 5. Turn off the self--diagnostic test by turning off the machine power. 7100 330690 (9- -09) Home Find... Go To..
Hang pads, or lie pads flat to dry. NOTE: Be sure to replace brushes and pads in sets. Otherwise one brush or pad will be more aggressive than the other. 7100 330690 (9- -09) Home Find... Go To..
3. Remove the cotter pin and washer holding the side squeegee in the closed position. 4. Open the side squeegee. 5. Turn the scrub brush/pad driver, until you can see the brush/driver spring clip. 7100 330690 (12- -01) Home Find... Go To..
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9. Flip or replace the scrub pad, center the scrub pad on the pad driver. 10.Replace the center disk to secure the pad in place on the driver. 7100 330690 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..
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14.Check to make sure the brush is securely mounted on the brush drive hub. 15.Close the side squeegee, and secure in place with the washer and cotter key. 16.Repeat for the other brush. 7100 330690 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..
A polish mark will remain on the floor. 4. Raise the scrub head and move the machine away from the chalked area. Turn the machine power off. 7100 330690 (9- -09) Home Find... Go To..
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B. While holding the flat end of the idler shaft with a wrench, loosen the mounting screw on the outside of the idler door. 7100 330690 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..
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Level the scrub head by turning the scrub head links. Both scrub head links should be adjusted equally. Check the brush patterns again and readjust as necessary until both patterns are the same. 7100 330690 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..
Pull the bottom of the door outward, then pull the idler door and idler plug off the brush. 5. Pull the old brush out of the scrub head. 7100 330690 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..
NOTE: DO NOT use steam to clean the tanks. Excessive heat can damage the tanks and components. Thoroughly rinse the pressure switches inside the recovery tank after each use. 7100 330690 (6- -02) Home Find... Go To..
If the filter becomes dirty, the solution flow will be reduced. Check and clean this filter regularly. NOTE: DO NOT use steam to clean the tanks. Excessive heat can damage the tanks and components. 7100 330690 (6- -02) Home Find... Go To..
Remove and clean out the air filter with compressed air after every 200 hours of FaST scrubbing. FOR SAFETY: When servicing machine, stop on level surface, wear eye protection when using pressurized air. 7100 330690 (9- -09) Home Find... Go To..
(S/N 10404792- - The FaST system injector filters are located under the machine. Replace the FaST system injector filters after every 1000 hours of operation. Empty the solution tank before replacing the filters. 7100 330690 (9- -09) Home Find... Go To..
Service Center. NOTE: Be sure the cover is installed back onto the ec- -H20 module before operating the machine. Do Not operate the machine without the cover installed on the ec- -H20 module. 7100 330690 (9- -09) Home Find... Go To..
2. Turn the machine power off and set the parking brake. 3. Remove the squeegee suction hose from the squeegee. 4. Remove both squeegee mounting knobs. 5. Pull the squeegee off the machine. 7100 330690 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..
6. Drive the machine forward with the squeegee down to check the squeegee blade deflection. 7. Readjust the squeegee blade deflection if necessary. 7100 330690 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..
Turn the squeegee deflection cams counter--clockwise to increase blade deflection. 6. Drive the machine forward again to check the squeegee blade deflection. 7. Readjust the squeegee blade deflection if necessary. 7100 330690 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..
FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine, stop on level surface, set parking brake, turn off machine, and remove key. 3. Loosen the two retainer knobs, one at each end of the squeegee. 7100 330690 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..
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6. Insert the rotated or new squeegee blade and then insert the retainer band. 7. Tighten the two retainer knobs until the ends of the front and rear squeegee blades touch. Do not over--tighten. 7100 330690 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..
10. Install the squeegee assembly on the squeegee pivot. See REPLACING THE SQUEEGEE ASSEMBLY. 11. Adjust the squeegee blade leveling and deflection as stated in LEVELING THE REAR SQUEEGEE and ADJUSTING REAR SQUEEGEE BLADE DEFLECTION. 7100 330690 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..
4. Slide a new squeegee blade into the frame. 5. Replace the retainer bracket, deflector, clevis pin, and cotter pin. 6. Repeat for the side squeegee on the other side of the scrub head. 7100 330690 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..
3 to 6 mm (0.1 to 0.3 in) between the steering sprocket and the idler sprocket when the steering wheel is turned as far as it will go in either direction. 7100 330690 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..
VACUUM FAN SEAL The vacuum fan seal is located on top of the vacuum fan under the tank cover. Check the seal for damage and wear after every 100 hours of operation. 7100 330690 (12- -00) Home Find... Go To..
100 hours of operation. RECOVERY TANK SEAL The recovery tank seal is located around the filter, under the tank cover. Check the seal for damage and wear after every 100 hours of operation. 7100 330690 (12- -00) Home Find... Go To..
The machine has three tires: one in front, and two in the rear of the machine. All three tires are solid rubber. Check the tires for damage and wear after every 100 hours of operation. 7100 330690 (12- -00) Home Find... Go To..
Do not drive the machine onto the truck or trailer unless the loading surface is horizontal AND is 380 mm (15 in) or less from the ground. 7100 330690 (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. 7100 330690 (12- -00) Home Find... Go To..
FOR SAFETY: When servicing machine, block machine tires before jacking machine up. FOR SAFETY: When servicing machine, jack machine up at designated locations only. Block machine up with jack stands. 7100 330690 (12- -00) Home Find... Go To..
If your machine is equipped with the off--aisle wand option, operate the the off--aisle wand for a few seconds to protect the pump. Continue with the freeze protection procedure if machine is equipped with the ec- -H2O system. 7100 330690 (9- -09) Home Find... Go To..
When the water turns clear, press the module switch again to stop the flush cycle. Dispose the antifreeze in an environmentally safe way according to local waste disposal regulations. 5. The machine is now ready for scrubbing. 7100 330690 (9- -09) Home Find... Go To..
Measure Aisle turnaround width 1840 mm (72.5 in) Travel Speed 7.2 Km (4.5 mph) Maximum rated climb and descent angle with full tanks Maximum rated climb and descent angle with empty tanks 7100 330690 (9- -09) Home Find... Go To..
Detergent to water dilution ratio 1:1000 Detergent flow rate 1.35 CC/Minute (0.046 Ounces/Minute) Air pump 36 Volt DC, 0.6 Maximum Amp Draw Air pump flow rate 8.7 LPM (0.3 CFM) open flow 7100 330690 (11- -05) Home Find... Go To..
28 in scrub 850 mm (33.5 in) 820 mm (32.25 in) 32 in scrub 1015 mm (40 in) 1370 mm (54 in) 1690 mm 820 mm (66.5 in) (32.25 in) 353475 MACHINE DIMENSIONS 7100 330690 (12- -00) Home Find... Go To..
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ES switch (option), 14 On-off key switch, 11 Operating lights switch, 12 Operation of controls, 9 Parking brake pedal, 9 Power kill switch, 11 Power wand switch (option), 12 Rear squeegee switch, 14 7100 330690 (9- -09) Home Find... Go To..
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