Tennant 140E, Operator And Parts Manual

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MAINTENANCE
3-25
140E MM156 (8--01)
PUSHING AND TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE
PUSHING THE MACHINE
If the machine becomes disabled, it can be easily
pushed in neutral if necessary.
TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE
1. Position the front of the machine at the
loading edge of the truck or trailer.
FOR SAFETY: Use Truck Or Trailer That
Will Support The Weight Of The
Machine.
NOTE: Empty the hopper before transporting the
machine.
2. If the loading surface is not horizontal or is
higher than 380 mm (15 in) from the ground,
use a winch to load machine.
If the loading surface is horizontal AND is
380 mm (15 in) or less from the ground, the
machine may be pushed onto the truck or
trailer.
LOADING SURFACE
A. Loading Surface Height
3. To winch the machine onto the truck or
trailer, remove the hopper and attach the
winching chains to the top of the front
casters. Make sure the machine is centered.
A
B
ATTACH WINCHING CHAIN
A. Winching Chain
B. Front Caster
FOR SAFETY: When Loading Machine
Onto Truck or Trailer, Use Winch. Do
Not Push The Machine Onto The Truck
Or Trailer Unless The Loading Surface
Is Horizontal AND Is 380 mm (15 in) Or
Less From The Ground.
4. Position the machine onto the truck or trailer
as far as possible. If the machine starts to
veer off the centerline of the truck or trailer,
stop and center the machine.
5. Block the machine tires. Tie down the
machine to the truck or trailer before
transporting.
6. Secure the front of the machine by wrapping
a strap around the hopper and fastening it to
the truck or trailer.
A
FRONT TIE DOWN STRAP
A. Front Tie Strap