Tennant 140E, Operator And Parts Manual

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MAINTENANCE
3-15
140E MM156 (6--91)
DEBRIS HOPPER AND DUST FILTER
DEBRIS HOPPER
The debris hopper collects debris swept up by the
main brush. It should be emptied after every work
shift.
The hopper floor clearance should be checked
and adjusted, if necessary, after every 80 hours of
operation.
TO EMPTY HOPPER
1. Place the master power switch in the “off”
position.
WARNING: Brush Throws Debris. Stop Motor
Before Lifting Hopper.
2. Grasp the hopper handles with both hands.
3..Lift and swing the hopper upward to remove
the hopper from the machine.
01196
REMOVING HOPPER
4. Dump the debris out of the hopper into
suitable refuse container.
5. Tip the hopper down and slide it into place
on the machine.
TO ADJUST HOPPER FLOOR CLEARANCE
1. Empty the hopper
2. Stop the machine on a smooth level floor.
3. Place the master power switch in the “off”
position.
FOR SAFETY: Before Leaving Or Servicing
Machine; Stop On Level Surface, And Turn Off
Machine And Remove Key.
4. Loosen the three hopper top seal retainer
bolts on the hopper.
B
A
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HOPPER TOP SEAL RETAINER
A. Hopper Top Seal Retainer
B. Retainer Bolt
5. Place two 0.38 to 0.5 in (10 to 15 mm)
blocks on the floor under the hopper wear
plate.
6. Slide the hopper top seal retainer up or
down so that the retainer just touches the
machine frame.
7. Tighten the hopper top seal retainer bolts.
8. Remove the blocks from under the hopper
wear plate.