Tennant 140E, Operator And Parts Manual

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OPERATION
140E MM156 (6--91)
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BATTERY COVER
The battery cover covers the batteries and other
electrical components. To tilt the battery cover
forward, push the sides of the cover in. To remove
or reinstall the battery cover, first remove the
hopper. The front of the battery cover has hooks
which are inserted in slots in the machine frame.
Always have the battery cover in place when
operating the machine. Always open the battery
cover when charging the machine batteries.
WARNING: Batteries Emit Hydrogen Gas.
Explosion Or Fire Can Result. Keep Sparks
And Open Flame Away. Keep Covers Open
When Charging.
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REMOVING BATTERY COVER
MASTER POWER SWITCH
The master power switch controls the machine
motor. To start the motor, turn the key clockwise
into the “on” position. To stop the motor turn the
key counterclockwise into the “off” position. Do
not leave the machine unattended when the motor
is operating.
WARNING: Machine Moves When Motor Is
Running. Stop Motor Before Leaving Machine.
SHAKER RESET PUSHBUTTON
The shaker reset pushbutton provides shaker
motor electrical overload protection. It is a 15 A
circuit breaker. In the event of a circuit overload,
the circuit breaker will trip. To reset the circuit
breaker, push the reset pushbutton. If the
overload which caused the circuit breaker to trip is
still present in the circuit, the circuit breaker will
continue to stop current flow until the overload is
corrected.
CLEAN FILTER PUSHBUTTON
The clean filter pushbutton controls the dust filter
shaker motor.
To shake and clean the dust filter with the shaker
motor, push the button in for 15 seconds. To stop
the shaker motor, release the pushbutton.
MACHINE CIRCUIT BREAKER
The machine circuit breaker provides the machine
electrical overload protection, excluding the filter
shaker motor. It is a 50 A circuit breaker. In the
event of a circuit overload, the circuit breaker will
trip. To reset the circuit breaker, push the reset
button in. If the overload which caused the circuit
breaker to trip is still present in the circuit, the
circuit breaker will continue to stop current flow
until the overload is corrected.