Tennant 1186, Operator'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE
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1186 MM267 (6–94)
REAR CASTER
The rear caster which supports the weight of the
rear of the machine. There are two grease fittings
on the caster for lubrication purposes. One grease
fitting is located on the swivel position of the
caster. The other grease fitting, located on the
hub portion of the caster, is for lubricating the
caster axle.
Apply Lubriplate EMB grease (TENNANT Part
No. 01433–1) to each of the grease fittings after
every 50 hours of operation. The caster axle is full
when grease appears between the caster hub and
the caster fork. The caster swivel is full when
grease appears through the swivel o-ring.
C
B
A
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REAR CASTER
A. Rear Caster
B. Axle Grease Fitting
C. Swivel Grease Fitting
SELF ADJUSTING SHEAVE
The self adjusting sheave transfers power from
the short main brush belt to the main brush.
Lubricate the sheave shaft with SAE 30-weight
engine oil after every 100 hours of operation.
Avoid getting oil in the belt or sheave belt
surfaces.
A
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SELF ADJUSTING SHEAVE
A. Sheave
SQUEEGEE PIVOT
The squeegee pivot allows the rear squeegee to
pivot over uneven floor surfaces. Apply Lubriplate
EMB grease (TENNANT Part No. 01433–1) to the
pivot shaft after every 50 hours of operation.
A
B
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SQUEEGEE PIVOT
A. Squeegee Pivot
B. Squeegee