Tennant 140E, Operator And Parts Manual

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OPERATION
2-5
140E MM156 (8--01)
CLUTCH CONTROL HANDLE
The clutch control handle operates a cable which
controls the drive belt idler. To propel the machine
forward, press the control handle -- engaging the
drive belt. To stop the machine, release the
control handle -- disengaging the drive belt.
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CLUTCH CONTROL HANDLE
MAIN BRUSH LIFT HANDLE
The main brush lift handle operates a linkage
which controls the height of the main brush.
To lower the main brush, pull the handle up, back,
and release into the “lower” position.
To raise the main brush, pull the handle up and
forward into the “raise” position.
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MAIN BRUSH LIFT HANDLE
SIDE BRUSH
The side brush option gives the machine the
added flexibility of sweeping along walls and
under edges of tables, desks, etc. It is belt driven.
To lower the side brush and start brush rotation,
pull the side brush arm up, forward and down into
the “operating” position -- this engages the drive
belt.
To raise the side brush and stop rotation, pull the
side brush arm up and back into the “raised”
position -- this disengages the drive belt.
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RAISING SIDE BRUSH
MAIN BRUSH REMOVAL LEVER
The main brush removal lever controls the main
brush spring arm idler plug position. The spring
arm secures the main brush in the idler plug. To
remove the main brush, lift and pull the lever
away from the machine. This disengages the
main brush idler plug from the main brush.
To install and secure the main brush in the
machine, align the brush slots and idler keys and
swing the lever toward the machine, locking it on
the machine frame. See MAIN BRUSH in the
MAINTENANCE section.
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MAIN BRUSH REMOVAL LEVER