Tennant 140E, Operator And Parts Manual

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MAINTENANCE
140E MM156 (6--91)
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BELTS AND CHAINS
FLAT PROPELLING BELT
The flat propelling belt transfers power from the
motor jackshaft to the drive wheel. Check the belt
for wear after every 80 hours of operation. Check
the belt tension after every 160 hours of
operation.
TO CHECK AND ADJUST FLAT PROPELLING
BELT
1. Place the master power switch in the “on”
position.
2. Press the clutch handle. The machine
should pull forward just before the clutch
handle touches the machine stationary
handle. If it does not, adjust as follows:
A. 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.
B. Loosen the clutch cable jam nut.
A
B
C
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CLUTCH CABLE
A. Clutch Cable
B. Jam Nut
C. Clutch Cable Bracket
C. Loosen clutch cable to relieve belt
tension. Thread the clutch cable into
the cable bracket to tighten belt
tension.
D. Tighten the clutch cable jam nut to the
cable bracket.
E. Place the master power switch in the
“on” position. The machine should not
creep or move unless the clutch handle
is fully pressed to the machine handle.
If the machine moves before the clutch
handle is fully pressed, the drive belt
will be excessively stressed. Readjust
the cable as necessary.
TO REPLACE FLAT PROPELLING BELT
1. 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.
2. Remove debris hopper and battery cover.
3. Disconnect the batteries-to-machine
connector.
FOR SAFETY: When Servicing Machine,
Disconnect Battery Connections Before
Working On Machine.
4. Remove the batteries from the machine.
5. Loosen the clutch cable jam nut.
6. Thread the clutch cable almost out of the
cable bracket.
7. Carefully tip the machine on its side.
8. Remove the drive wheel retaining bolt. Take
note of bolt spacer positions.