OPERATION
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Tennant T500 (01-2017)
5. Check the squeegee blades for proper deflection.
The blades should deflect as shown (Figure 7).
FIG. 7
6. To adjust the blade deflection, loosen the jam nut
and turn the caster hex plate until there is 2mm
space between caster and floor. Re-tighten jam nut
and repeat step on other caster (Figure 8).
2 mm
Jam Nut
Caster hex plate
FIG. 8
INSTALLING DISK BRUSHES/PADS
(Disk Scrub Head Model)
1. Raise scrub head off floor and remove key.
FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine,
stop on level surface, turn off machine, remove key
and set parking brake if equipped.
2. Attach the pad to the pad driver before installing
the driver. Secure pad with center-lock (Figure 9).
FIG. 9
FOR SAFETY: Do not operate machine with pads
or accessories not supplied or approved by
Tennant. The use of other pads may impair safety.
3. Set the yellow spring clips to the open position to
make brush installation easier. Press clips down
and outward to set (Figure 10).
FIG. 10
4. Align the pad driver or brush under the motor hub
and push it upward to engage hub (Figure 11).
Replace pads or brushes when they no longer
clean effectively or when the bristles on the brush
disk are worn to the yellow indicator (Figure 11).
FIG. 11
5. To remove the pad drivers/brushes, raise the scrub
head and press down on the yellow pad release
plunger (Figure 12). Pad will drop to floor.
FIG. 12
