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CONTENTS

EZ Rider

HP 330780 (02--06)

CONTENTS

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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OPERATION

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OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITY

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MACHINE COMPONENTS

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CONTROL PANEL SYMBOLS

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CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS

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OPERATION OF CONTROLS

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BRAKE PEDAL

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PARKING BRAKE PEDAL

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DIRECTIONAL PEDAL

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STEERING WHEEL

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ON--OFF KEY SWITCH

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POWER KILL SWITCH

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ONE STEP SWITCH

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HORN BUTTON

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SOLUTION FLOW KNOB

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ES (EXTENDED SCRUB) SWITCH

(OPTION)

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FaST SWITCH

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BRUSH DOWN PRESSURE SWITCH

VACUUM FAN/SQUEEGEE SWITCH

RECOVERY TANK FULL INDICATOR

HOURMETER

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BATTERY DISCHARGE INDICATOR

FUSES

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CIRCUIT BREAKERS

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OPERATOR SEAT

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SEAT SUPPORT ARM

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SQUEEGEE WHEEL CAMS

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SQUEEGEE LEVELING KNOB

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HOW THE MACHINE WORKS

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FaST SCRUBBING SYSTEM

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PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST

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INSTALLING FaST PAK AGENT

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STARTING THE MACHINE

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FILLING THE TANKS

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SCRUBBING AND BRUSH INFORMATION 27

SCRUBBING

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DOUBLE SCRUBBING

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OPERATION ON INCLINES

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STOP SCRUBBING

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DRAINING AND CLEANING THE TANKS 33

STOP THE MACHINE

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POST-OPERATION CHECKLIST

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OPTIONS

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QUICKMOP

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MACHINE TROUBLESHOOTING

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MAINTENANCE

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MAINTENANCE CHART

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LUBRICATION

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STEERING CASTER PIVOT BEARING 46

REAR SQUEEGEE CASTERS

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STEERING GEAR CHAIN

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BATTERIES

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CHARGING THE BATTERIES

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LED FAULT CODE DISPLAY

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ELECTRIC MOTORS

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SCRUB BRUSHES AND PADS

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DISK BRUSHES

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REPLACING THE DISK BRUSHES

OR PADS

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CYLINDRICAL BRUSHES

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CHECKING AND ADJUSTING

CYLINDRICAL BRUSH

PATTERN

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REPLACING THE CYLINDRICAL

BRUSHES

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SOLUTION SYSTEM

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RECOVERY TANK

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SOLUTION TANK

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FaST SYSTEM (Option)

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FaST SUPPLY HOSE

CONNECTOR (Option)

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FaST SYSTEM FILTER

SCREEN (Option)

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FaST SYSTEM AIR PUMP

FILTER (Option)

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REAR SQUEEGEE ASSEMBLY

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REMOVING THE REAR SQUEEGEE

ASSEMBLY

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REPLACING THE REAR SQUEEGEE

ASSEMBLY

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LEVELING THE REAR SQUEEGEE

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ADJUSTING REAR SQUEEGEE BLADE

DEFLECTION

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ADJUSTING THE SQUEEGEE GUIDE

ROLLER

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REAR SQUEEGEE BLADES

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REPLACING OR ROTATING THE REAR

SQUEEGEE BLADE

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REPLACING OR ROTATING THE FRONT

SQUEEGEE BLADE

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SIDE SQUEEGEE BLADES

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REPLACING SIDE SQUEEGEE

BLADES

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Summary of Contents for EZ Rider HP

Page 1: ...R Operator Manual EZ RidertHP 330780 Rev 03 02 2006 330780 The safe scrubbing alternativer ...

Page 2: ...e dispose of packaging materials old machine components such as batteries hazardous fluids such as antifreeze and oil in a safe environmentally way according to your local waste disposal regulations Always remember to recycle Tennant Company PO Box 1452 Minneapolis MN 55440 Phone 800 553 8033 or 763 513 2850 www nobles com The Nobles logo the FaST Foam Scrubbing Technology logo the The safe scrubb...

Page 3: ...NG 32 DRAINING AND CLEANING THE TANKS 33 STOP THE MACHINE 38 POST OPERATION CHECKLIST 39 OPTIONS 40 QUICKMOP 40 MACHINE TROUBLESHOOTING 42 Page MAINTENANCE 44 MAINTENANCE CHART 45 LUBRICATION 46 STEERING CASTER PIVOT BEARING 46 REAR SQUEEGEE CASTERS 46 STEERING GEAR CHAIN 46 BATTERIES 47 CHARGING THE BATTERIES 49 LED FAULT CODE DISPLAY 51 ELECTRIC MOTORS 52 SCRUB BRUSHES AND PADS 52 DISK BRUSHES 5...

Page 4: ...71 RECOVERY TANK SEAL 71 BRAKES AND TIRES 72 BRAKES 72 BRAKE ADJUSTMENT 72 TIRES 73 PUSHING TOWING AND TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE 74 PUSHING OR TOWING THE MACHINE 74 TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE 74 MACHINE JACKING 76 STORAGE INFORMATION 77 FREEZE PROTECTION 77 SPECIFICATIONS 78 GENERAL MACHINE DIMENSIONS CAPACITIES 78 GENERAL MACHINE PERFORMANCE 78 POWER TYPE 79 TIRES 79 FaST SYSTEM 79 MACHINE DIMENSION...

Page 5: ... for use in those areas 2 Before starting machine Make sure all safety devices are in place and operate properly Check brakes and steering for proper operation if so equipped 3 When starting machine Keep foot on brake and directional lever in neutral if so equipped 4 When using machine Use brakes to stop machine if so equipped Go slow on inclines and slippery surfaces Use care when reversing machi...

Page 6: ...s damaged or illegible install a new label in its place BATTERY CHARGING LABEL LOCATED ON AND UNDERNEATH THE SEAT SUPPORT FLAMMABLE SPILLS LABEL LOCATED ON THE SEAT SUPPORT FOR SAFETY LABEL LOCATED ON THE SEAT SUPPORT FLAMMABLE MATERIALS LABEL LOCATED ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE TANK COVER AND ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE OPERATOR COMPARTMENT 353813 ...

Page 7: ... this manual carefully before operating this machine FOR SAFETY Do not operate machine unless operation manual is read and understood Check the machine for shipping damage Check to make sure machine is complete per shipping instructions Keep your machine regularly maintained by following the maintenance information in this manual We recommend taking advantage of a regularly scheduled service contr...

Page 8: ...I J G K F H L G F I K D B A C J N M A Solution tank B Tank Cover C Vacuum fan inlet screen D Recovery tank E Steering wheel F Operator seat G Batteries H Scrub head I Side squeegee J Rear wheel K Rear squeegee L Front wheel M FaST PAK Option N FaST solution system Option ...

Page 9: ...780 4 04 CONTROL PANEL SYMBOLS These symbols identify controls and displays on the machine Horn ES Extended Scrub FaST Scrubbing Vacuum fan Recovery tank full Solution flow Battery charge Normal scrub Squeegee down Vacuum fan off ...

Page 10: ...Extended Scrub Switch Option or FaST switch Option D Brush down pressure switch E Vacuum fan squeegee switch F Recovery tank full indicator G Battery discharge indicator H Hourmeter I One step switch J On off key switch K Steering wheel L Directional pedal M Brake pedal N Squeegee lock lever O Parking brake pedal P Power kill switch ...

Page 11: ... lock the parking brake pedal in place FOR SAFETY Before leaving or servicing machine stop on level surface set parking brake turn off machine and remove key Release Press the brake pedal to unlock the parking brake pedal DIRECTIONAL PEDAL The directional pedal controls direction of travel and the propelling speed of the machine You change the speed of the machine with the pressure of your foot th...

Page 12: ... is placed into the reverse position the rear squeegee will automatically raise After a short delay the vacuum will stop Neutral Take your foot off the directional pedal and it will return to the neutral position When the directional pedal returns to the neutral position the scrub brushes will stop and after a short delay the scrub head will raise STEERING WHEEL The steering wheel controls the mac...

Page 13: ...l switch to the right to release the switch Turn on the machine with the on off key switch ONE STEP SWITCH The one step switch controls the scrub head scrub brushes squeegee and vacuum fan Start scrubbing Press the one step switch The squeegee will lower and the vacuum fan will start The scrubbing system and solution flow will start when the directional pedal is pressed and the machine begins to m...

Page 14: ...quipped with a solenoid valve that automatically stops the solution flow when the directional pedal is in the neutral position or when the scrub head is raised NOTE When using the FaST system the solution flow knob is nonfunctional The FaST system flow rate is pre set ES SWITCH OPTION The ES Extended Scrub switch turns the solution recycling system on and off On Press the top of the switch Off Pre...

Page 15: ...itch NOTE The FaST system will not start until the directional pedal is pressed NOTE To use the machine for conventional scrubbing disable the FaST system by turning the FaST switch off NOTE Do not enable the FaST system with conventional cleaning detergents in the solution tank Drain rinse and refill the solution tank with clear cool water only before operating the FaST system Conventional cleani...

Page 16: ...vacuum fan can be operated separately from the scrub brushes for the purpose of picking up excess water without scrubbing or double scrubbing without water pick up Normal scrub Press the top of the vacuum fan squeegee switch The vacuum fan squeegee scrub head and scrub brush will start when the machine moves forward Vacuum fan on squeegee down Press the vacuum fan squeegee switch in the middle pos...

Page 17: ...ly charged all ten indicator lights will be lit As the batteries discharge the indicator lights will go out from right to left The batteries should be recharged when the last indicator light on the left flashes When the indicator flashes all scrubbing functions will shut off automatically Drive the machine to the battery charging area and charge the batteries immediately after the single battery d...

Page 18: ... Machine controller FU 2 10 A Battery FU 3 10 A ES pump FU 4 10 A Actuator motor FU 5 10 A Key switch CIRCUIT BREAKERS Circuit breakers are resetable electrical circuit protection devices designed to stop the flow of current in the event of a circuit overload Once a circuit breaker is tripped reset it manually by pressing the reset button after the breaker has cooled down Machines equipped with th...

Page 19: ...TE A seat switch is located under the operator seat If there is no weight on the operator seat 4 bars on the battery discharge indicator LED will blink and the machine WILL NOT propel in any direction SEAT SUPPORT ARM The seat support arm holds the seat up to allow access to the batteries The support arm automatically engages when the seat is lifted all the way up Lower the seat support by slightl...

Page 20: ...E LEVELING KNOB The squeegee leveling knob adjusts the deflection at the ends of the squeegee The squeegee leveling knob is located directly behind the squeegee suction hose DO NOT disconnect the suction hose from the squeegee frame when leveling the squeegee Increase end deflection Turn the squeegee leveling knob counter clockwise to increase the deflection at the end of the squeegees Decrease en...

Page 21: ...rty solution from the floor The suction created by the vacuum fan then draws the dirty solution from the squeegee into the recovery tank The steering wheel controls the direction of machine travel The directional pedal controls the speed and direction of the machine The brake pedal slows and stops the machine The four available 700 mm 28 in and 810 mm 32 in scrub head types use disk or cylindrical...

Page 22: ... collapsed and is recovered into the recovery tank The FaST system can be used with all double scrubbing and heavy duty scrubbing applications Using the FaST system can increase productivity by 30 by reducing your dump fill cycle It will also reduce chemical usage and storage space One FaST PAK of concentrated agent can scrub up to 1 million sq ft NOTE Do not enable the FaST system with convention...

Page 23: ...ons Cylindrical brushes Check that the debris tray is empty and clean ES machines Check that the ES filter is clean Check the recovery tank cover seals for wear or damage Check that the vacuum fan inlet filter is clean FaST Scrubbing Check the FaST PAK concentrate agent level replace carton as needed See the INSTALLING THE FaST PAK AGENT section of the manual FaST Scrubbing Check that all conventi...

Page 24: ...use a substitute machine damage will result FOR SAFETY When using machine always follow the handling instructions on chemical container 2 Empty the solution tank See DRAINING AND CLEANING THE TANKS section of the manual NOTE When scrubbing with the FaST system use clean water only Do not add cleaning agents in the solution tank Conventional cleaning agents restorers may cause failure to the FaST s...

Page 25: ...em make sure the solution tank is empty and operate the machine in the FaST Scrub Mode for 7 10 minutes 6 When replacing an empty FaST PAK carton allow the new FaST PAK detergent to gravity feed into the system for several minutes prior to operating the FaST system If the detergent does not flow out of the FaST PAK simply squeeze and release the hose several times If the previous FaST PAK was run ...

Page 26: ...our foot on the brake pedal or with the parking brake set FOR SAFETY When starting machine keep foot on brake and directional pedal in neutral 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 ...

Page 27: ... When starting machine keep foot on brake and directional pedal in neutral 2 Drive the machine to the tank filling site 3 Turn the machine power off See the STOP 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 ...

Page 28: ... recommendations contact your Nobles representative WARNING Flammable materials can cause an explosion or fire Do not use flammable materials in tank s FOR SAFETY When using machine follow mixing and handling instructions on chemical containers 6 FaST SCRUBBING Open the solution tank cover Fill the solution tank only with cool clear water until the water line is an inch or two below the solution t...

Page 29: ...start at the closed end of the aisle and scrub your way out Adjust the machine speed scrub brush pressure and solution flow as required when scrubbing Use minimum scrub brush pressure and solution flow required for the best results If you see poor scrubbing performance stop scrubbing and refer to MACHINE TROUBLESHOOTING For best results use the correct brush type for your cleaning application The ...

Page 30: ...or polishing floors Maintains a high gloss Use for buffing very soft finishes and lower traffic areas or use for polishing soft waxes on wood floors Cylindrical polypropylene scrub brush This cylindrical brush uses a softer general purpose polypropylene bristle to lift lightly compacted soilage without scuffing high gloss coated floors Cylindrical nylon scrub brush This cylindrical brush is recomm...

Page 31: ... switch and make sure it s in the desired position For normal scrub press the top of the switch 4 Press the ES switch option if extended scrubbing is necessary 5 FaST SCRUBBING option Press the FaST switch to enable the FaST system See the FaST SWITCH section of the manual 6 Press the top of the one step switch to start the scrubbing operations See the ONE STEP SWITCH section of the manual WARNING...

Page 32: ...n the machine first begins to move forward NOTE The scrub head will raise when the directional pedal is in the neutral position The rear squeegee will raise when the directional pedal is in the reverse position NOTE If an excess of water in the recovery tank triggers an overflow switch the recovery tank full indicator will light on the control panel All scrubbing functions will be cancelled To tur...

Page 33: ...ions Use the maximum solution flow setting and the heavy brush pressure setting when making the first scrubbing pass Let the solution remain on the floor for 10 to 15 minutes Decrease the solution flow and place the vacuum fan squeegee switch in the top normal scrub position Then make a second scrubbing pass NOTE When using the FaST system the solution flow knob is nonfunctional The FaST system fl...

Page 34: ...scrub head will raise The solution flow will stop and after a short delay the rear squeegee will automatically raise and the scrubbing vacuum fan will stop 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 ...

Page 35: ... also be drained and cleaned when you finish scrubbing 1 Stop scrubbing See the STOP SCRUBBING section of the manual 2 Drive the machine next to an appropriate disposal site 3 Turn the machine power off See the STOP THE MACHINE section of the manual FOR SAFETY Before leaving or servicing machine stop on level surface and turn off machine 4 Set the machine parking brake FOR SAFETY Before leaving or...

Page 36: ...ode option Flush out the recovery tank with clean water Rinse the ES filter at the bottom and the float switch near the middle of the tank NOTE DO NOT use steam to clean the tanks Excessive heat can damage the tanks and components WARNING Flammable materials can cause an explosion or fire Do not use flammable materials in tank s 9 ES mode option Lift the solution tank draining hose off the lower r...

Page 37: ...ution tank with clean water Rinse the filter at the bottom of the solution tank and the float switch near the middle of the tank NOTE DO NOT use steam to clean the tanks Excessive heat can damage the tanks and components 12 ES mode option When the solution tank has completely drained replace the drain hose cap on the end of the solution tank drain hose Place the solution tank draining hose on the ...

Page 38: ...Z RidertHP 330780 12 02 36 13 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 ...

Page 39: ...ter pin that holds the side squeegee in place on the right hand side of the machine Swing the squeegee away from the scrub head 16 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 ...

Page 40: ...ING section of the manual 2 Take your foot off the directional pedal Step on the brake predal to stop the machine 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 ...

Page 41: ...apped around the scrub brushes Check the squeegees for wear or damage Check the squeegee suction hose for obstructions Cylindrical brushes Empty and clean the debris tray Drain and clean the recovery tank Clean the vacuum fan inlet filter ES machines Drain and clean the solution tank and ES filter Check under the machine for leaks Check the service records to determine maintenance requirements FaS...

Page 42: ...Mop attachment 2 Set the machine parking brake and turn the machine power off FOR SAFETY Before leaving or servicing machine stop on level surface set parking brake turn off machine and remove key 3 Connect the QuickMop attachment to the mounting bracket on the front of the machine 4 Fasten the latches on the front of the mountng bracket Release the parking brake and drive to the designated area t...

Page 43: ...ver to raise or lower each side of the QuickMop 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 ...

Page 44: ... change detergent Use a defoamer Vacuum fan fuse blown Replace fuse Little or no solution flow to the floor Solution tank empty Fill solution tank Solution control rod broken or out of adjustment Replace and or adjust rod Solution flow turned off Turn solution flow on Solution supply lines plugged Flush solution supply lines Solution solenoid clogged or stuck Clean or replace Poor scrubbing perfor...

Page 45: ...tor and hose in warm water and clean FaST PAK carton is empty or not connected Replace FaST PAK carton and or connect supply hose FaST system is not primed To prime operate the FaST solu tion system for 5 to 10 minutes Clogged flow control orifice screen Remove and clean orifice screen Faulty pump or air compressor Contact Tennant representative Clogged filter screen Drain solution tank remove and...

Page 46: ...MAINTENANCE EZ RidertHP 330780 4 04 44 MAINTENANCE 1 1 2 8 7 9 11 5 10 4 3 6 12 12 13 14 14 15 16 353813 ...

Page 47: ...er and rotate front to rear 2 10 Squeegee caster wheels and pivot points Lubricate SPL 4 4 Battery cells Check electrolyte level DW 3 12 Disk scrub head floor skirts Check for damage and wear 2 16 FaST filter screen option Clean 1 100 Hours 5 Cylindrical scrub brush drive belts Check tension 2 3 Steering caster pivot bear ing Lubricate SPL 1 9 Tank and vacuum fan seals Check for damage and wear 3 ...

Page 48: ... every 100 hours REAR SQUEEGEE CASTERS The rear squeegee casters are located on the back side of the rear squeegee Lubricate the pivot point and caster bearing on each squeegee caster with Lubriplate EMB grease NOBLES part no 01433 1 every 50 hours STEERING GEAR CHAIN The steering gear chain is located directly above the front tire Lubricate with SAE 90 weight gear lubricant every 200 hours of use...

Page 49: ...r the batteries Use a wire brush to clean the terminal posts and the cable connectors Wipe off all cleaning solution residue After cleaning apply a coating of clear battery post protectant to the terminals and the cable connectors Keep the tops of the batteries clean and dry Objects made of metal can potentially short circuit the batteries Keep all metallic objects off the batteries Replace any wo...

Page 50: ...istilled water If the water and acid are not thoroughly mixed the readings may not be accurate Check the hydrometer readings against the following chart to determine the remaining battery charge level SPECIFIC GRAVITY at 27_ C 80_F BATTERY CHARGE 1 265 100 Charged 1 223 75 Charged 1 185 50 Charged 1 148 25 Charged 1 110 Discharged NOTE If the readings are taken when the battery electrolyte is any ...

Page 51: ...turn off machine and remove key 3 Lift the operator seat to access the batteries The support arm automatically engages when the seat is lifted all the way up 4 Check the water level in all battery cells If the level is low add just enough distilled water to cover the plates DO NOT OVERFILL The batteries can overflow during charging due to expansion NOTE Make sure the battery caps are in place whil...

Page 52: ...tery 7 The NOBLES charger will start automatically When the batteries are fully charged the NOBLES charger will automatically turn off 8 After the charger has turned off unplug the charger from the battery connector on the machine 9 Reconnect the battery connector to the machine connector FOR SAFETY When maintaining or servicing machine avoid contact with battery acid 10 Check the electrolyte leve...

Page 53: ...ery Voltage notifies the operator that it is time to recharge the machine batteries Diagnostic message 10 High Battery Voltage notifies the operator that it is time to recharge the machine batteriesDiagnostic message 4 Seat Switch Open signals that the machine is on and the operator is not in the operator s seat If the LED displays any diagnostic message other than messages 1 4 or 10 contact your ...

Page 54: ...y for wire or string tangled around the brush or brush drive hub Also check for brush damage and wear DISK BRUSHES The disk brushes should be replaced if a large number of bristles are missing or if bristle length is less than 10 mm 0 5 in Cleaning pads must be placed on pad drives before they are ready to use The cleaning pad is held in place by a pad holder Cleaning pads need to be cleaned immed...

Page 55: ... set the parking brake FOR SAFETY Before leaving or servicing machine stop on level surface set parking brake turn off machine and remove key 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 ...

Page 56: ...ve hub Pull the brush driver out from under the scrub head 7 PAD DRIVER ONLY Turn the pad driver over to access the spring clip underneath 8 Press the spring clip together with your thumb and index finger to remove the center disk 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 ...

Page 57: ... Line up the brush pad driver socket with the drive plug 13 While pressing the brush spring clip together with your thumb and index finger lift the scrub brush onto the drive plug 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 ...

Page 58: ...ll result in diminished scrubbing performance NOTE Fill the solution tank before checking or adjusting the brush pattern CHECKING AND ADJUSTING CYLINDRICAL BRUSH PATTERN 1 Apply chalk or another material that will not easily blow away to a smooth level section of the floor 2 Set the parking brake 3 Lower the scrub head in the chalked area Allow the machine to scrub in the same place for 15 to 20 s...

Page 59: ...e brushes need adjustment to straighten the brush pattern A To adjust brush taper push downward on the mounting spring and idler door until the top of the door releases from the scrub head Pull the bottom of the door outward then pull the idler door and idler plug off the brush B While holding the flat end of the idler shaft with a wrench loosen the mounting screw on the outside of the idler door ...

Page 60: ...D Check the brush patterns again and readjust as necessary until both patterns are the same 6 If one brush pattern is wider than the other the scrub head needs to be leveled 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 350630 ...

Page 61: ...g or servicing machine stop on level surface set parking brake turn off machine and remove key 3 Remove the cotter pin that holds the side squeegee in place Swing the squeegee away from the scrub head 4 Push downward on the mounting spring and idler door until the top of the door releases from the scrub head Pull the bottom of the door outward then pull the idler door and idler plug off the brush ...

Page 62: ...8 Push down on the door to catch the door in the scrub head then pull up on the door to latch it into the spring 9 Repeat for the other brush on the other side of the scrub head NOTE Each side of the scrub head is stamped with a letter The idler door of that side of the scrub head is stamped with the same letter Make sure the letter on the door matches the letter on the scrub head when replacing t...

Page 63: ...e tank cover 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 SOLUTION TANK The solution tank holds the cleaning solution If deposits form on the bottom of the tank rinse the tank and with a strong blast of warm water ES option The solution tank should be drained and cleaned daily Thoroug...

Page 64: ...FaST system filter screen is located under the machine It filters the water from the solution tank as it flows into the FaST system Remove the filter screen bowl and clean the filter screen after every 50 hours of FaST scrubbing Empty the solution tank before removing the filter FaST SYSTEM AIR PUMP FILTER Option The FaST system air pump filter is located under the machine on the air pump Remove a...

Page 65: ...blade The squeegee can be adjusted for leveling and deflection The deflection and leveling of the squeegee blades should be checked daily or when scrubbing a different type of floor The squeegee assembly can be removed from the squeegee pivot to prevent damage during transport of the machine REMOVING THE REAR SQUEEGEE ASSEMBLY 1 Lower the squeegee to approximately 25 mm 1 in from the floor 2 Turn ...

Page 66: ...e forward a few feet then set the parking brake 4 Look at the deflection of the squeegee over the full length of the squeegee blade 5 If the deflection is not the same over the full length of the blade turn the squeegee leveling knob to make adjustments The squeegee leveling knob is located directly behind the squeegee suction hose DO NOT disconnect the suction hose from the squeegee frame when le...

Page 67: ...3 Drive the machine forward and look at the deflection of the squeegee blade The correct amount of deflection is 12 mm 0 50 in for scrubbing smooth floors and 15 mm 0 62 in for rough floors 4 Turn the machine power off 5 To adjust the amount of deflection turn the squeegee deflection cams clockwise to decrease the blade deflection Turn the squeegee deflection cams counter clockwise to increase bla...

Page 68: ... and rear Each blade has four wiping edges To use them all start with one wiping edge To use the next wiping edge rotate the blade end for end To use the next wiping edge rotate the top edges down bottom edges up To use the last edge rotate the blade end for end Rotate squeegee blades when they become worn half way through the thickness of the blade Replace damaged squeegee blades REPLACING OR ROT...

Page 69: ... off the retaining band 5 Pull off the rear squeegee blade 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 ...

Page 70: ... squeegee assembly 6 Pull the retainer plate back and pull out the front squeegee blade of the squeegee frame 7 Insert the rotated or new squeegee blade in the squeegee frame lining up the slots in the blade with the tabs on the retainer plate 8 Push the retainer plate forward Tighten the two outside knobs on top of the squeegee assembly 9 Insert the rear squeegee blade and retainer Tighten the tw...

Page 71: ...PLACING SIDE SQUEEGEE BLADES 1 Raise the scrub head 2 Turn the machine power off and set the parking brake FOR SAFETY Before leaving or servicing machine stop on level surface set parking brake turn off machine and remove key 3 Remove the cotter pin clevis pin deflector and the retainer bracket from the side squeegee and slide the squeegee out of the frame 4 Slide a new squeegee blade into the fra...

Page 72: ...elts is 1 03 to 1 14 kg 2 28 to 2 52 lb with a deflection of 3 mm 0 1 in Check and adjust the belt tension every 100 hours of operation STATIC DRAG CHAIN The static drag chain prevents the buildup of static electricity in the machine The chain is attached to the machine frame Make sure the chain is always touching the floor STEERING GEAR CHAIN The steering gear chain is located directly above the ...

Page 73: ...head is down 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 SOLUTION TANK SEAL The solution tank seal is located around the opening above the solution tank under the tank cover Check the seal for damage and wear after every 100 hours of operation RECOVERY TANK SEAL The recovery tank ...

Page 74: ...ment after every 200 hours of operation If the brake does not respond well to pressure on the brake pedal you may need to adjust the brake BRAKE ADJUSTMENT Remove the cotter key from the brake extension arm and position the extension arm in the next adjustment hole in the brake link Insert the cotter key back into the brake extension arm and check the brake for proper operation ...

Page 75: ...73 EZ RidertHP 330780 12 02 TIRES 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 ...

Page 76: ...FETY Use a truck or trailer that will support the weight of the machine NOTE Empty the recovery and solution tanks before transporting the machine 2 If the loading surface is not horizontal or is higher than 380 mm from the ground use a winch to load machine If the loading surface is horizontal AND is 380 mm 15 in or less from the ground the machine may be driven onto the truck or trailer 3 To win...

Page 77: ...The front tie down locations are on the front jack supports The rear tie down locations are on the rear corners of the machine 6 If the loading surface is not horizontal or is higher than 380 mm 15 in from the ground use a winch to unload machine If the loading surface is horizontal AND is 380 mm 15 in or less from the ground the machine may be driven off the truck or trailer FOR SAFETY When unloa...

Page 78: ...d on both sides of the machine behind the sweeping assembly FOR SAFETY Before leaving or servicing machine stop on level surface set parking brake FOR SAFETY When servicing machine use a hoist or jack that will support the weight of the machine Jack up the rear of the machine from underneath the rear corners Use a piece of wood between the jack and the frame to distribute the machine weight load F...

Page 79: ... in a cool dry area 3 Remove the batteries or charge them every three months FREEZE PROTECTION 1 Be sure the solution tank is empty 2 Pour 3 8 L 1 gal of pre mixed automotive type windshield washer solution into the solution tank 3 Turn the machine power on 4 Start the solution flow system to circulate the washer solution through the components 5 The washer solution does not need to be drained fro...

Page 80: ...head 700 mm 28 in Cylindrical brush length for 810 mm 32 in scrub head 800 mm 32 in Squeegee width for 700 mm 28 in scrub head 850 mm 33 5 in Squeegee width for 810 mm 32 in scrub head 1015 mm 40 in Scrubbing path width for 700 mm 28 in scrub head 700 mm 28 in Scrubbing path width for 810 mm 32 in scrub head 800 mm 32 in Solution tank capacity 106 L 28 gallons Recovery tank capacity 113 L 30 gallo...

Page 81: ... VAC Chargers Smart 36 25 60 1 120 36 25 50 1 230 TIRES Location Type Size Front 1 Solid 90 mm wide x 250 mm OD 3 5 in wide x 9 8 in OD Rear 2 Solid 90 mm wide x 310 mm OD 3 5 in wide x 12 3 in OD FaSTt SYSTEM Item Measure Solution pump 36 Volt DC 5A 5 7 LPM 1 5 GPM open flow 45 psi bypass setting Solution flow rate 1 1 LPM 0 30 GPM Detergent Pump 36 Volt DC Detergent to water dilution ratio 1 100...

Page 82: ...SPECIFICATIONS EZ RidertHP 330780 12 02 80 820 mm 32 25 in 820 mm 32 25 in 28 in scrub 850 mm 33 5 in 1370 mm 54 in 1690 mm 66 5 in 353501 MACHINE DIMENSIONS ...

Page 83: ...tch 14 Symbols 7 Controls Brake pedal 9 Brush down pressure switch 14 Circuit breakers 16 Directional pedal 9 ES switch option 12 FaST switch 13 Fuse 16 Horn button 12 Hourmeter 15 On off key switch 11 One step switch 11 Operation of controls 9 Parking brake pedal 9 Power kill switch 11 Vacuum fan squeegee switch 14 Solution flow knob 12 Steering wheel 10 Controls and instruments 8 Cylindrical bru...

Page 84: ...he machine 24 Stop scrubbing 32 Stopping the machine 38 Troubleshooting 42 Machine performance Aisle turnaround width 78 Climb and descent angles 78 Machine specifications 78 80 Machine tie down location 75 Maintenance 44 Adjusting rear squeegee blade deflection 65 Adjusting squeegee guide rollers 66 Batteries 47 Checking electrolyte level 49 Belts and chains 70 Brush drive belts 70 Charging batte...

Page 85: ...1 Recovery tank full indicator 15 Recovery tank seal 71 Replacing scrub pads 54 Replacing the disk brushes or pads 53 S Safety Labels 4 Precautions 3 Screen FaST System Filter Screen 62 Scrub brush pressure 14 Scrub brushes 52 57 Adjusting cylindrical brush pattern 56 58 Brush pressure 11 14 Checking cylindrical brush pattern 56 58 Cylindrical brushes 56 Disk brushes 52 Replacing cylindrical brush...

Page 86: ... 18 Squeegee wheel cams 18 Starting the machine 24 Steering gear chain 46 Steering wheel 10 Storage information 77 Freeze protection 77 Switches Brush down pressure 14 ES 12 FaST 13 On off key 11 One step switch 11 Power kill switch 11 Vacuum fan squeegee 14 Symbols Control panel 7 T Tanks Draining and cleaning tanks 33 Filling the tanks 25 Recovery tank 61 Solution tank 61 Tie down location 76 Ti...

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