Tennant 1186, Operator'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE
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1186 MM267 (6–94)
10. Slip the belt over the idler and engine
sheaves.
11. Adjust the belt as described in TO CHECK
AND ADJUST PROPELLING BELT
TENSION.
12. Replace the right side cover and bumper,
and the engine access cover.
13. Replace the debris hopper.
14. Lower the filter cover.
SIDE BRUSH BELT
The side brush belt transfers power from the
engine to the side brush gear reducer. Check the
belt for wear and tension after every 50 hours of
operation.
TO CHECK AND ADJUST SIDE BRUSH BELT
TENSION
1. Stop the engine and set the machine
parking brake.
FOR SAFETY: Before Leaving Or Servicing
Machine; Stop On Level Surface, Set Parking
Brake, And Turn Off Machine.
2. Remove the debris hopper.
3. Remove the engine access cover, right side
bumper and cover.
4. Place the side brush arm in the down
position.
5. Check the belt tension at a point 9 in
(230 mm) from the engine shaft. The belt
should deflect 0.75 in (20 mm) from a force
of 6 lb (3 kg).
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SIDE BRUSH BELT
A. Side Brush Belt
B. Belt Guard
6. To adjust belt tension, loosen the button
head screw through the side cover.
7. Pull the side brush arm out to tighten the
belt.