Tennant 1465, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATION
1465/1480/1490 MM185 (9--91)
2-10
MACHINE OPERATION
NORMAL SCRUBBING OPERATION
A normal scrubbing operation consists of eight
typical operations: pre--start checklist, starting
machine, filling solution tank, scrubbing, draining
and cleaning recovery tank, post operation
checklist -- machine on, stopping machine, and
post operation checklist -- machine off.
PRE--START CHECKLIST lists things to check
before starting the machine.
TO START MACHINE lists the steps required to
start the machine.
TO FILL SOLUTION TANK lists the steps
required to fill the solution tank.
TO SCRUB lists things to keep in mind before and
during the scrubbing operation.
TO DRAIN AND CLEAN RECOVERY TANK lists
the steps required to empty and clean the
recovery tank.
POST OPERATION CHECKLIST -- MACHINE
ON lists things to check before stopping the
machine motor.
TO STOP MACHINE lists the steps required to
stop the machine.
POST OPERATION CHECKLIST -- MACHINE
OFF lists things to check after stopping the
machine motor.
PRE--START CHECKLIST
Check under the machine for leaks.
Check the controls for proper operation.
Check the service records to determine service
requirements.
TO START MACHINE
1. Turn the key-operated on-off switch
clockwise to turn the machine on.
2. Release the machine parking brake if so
equipped.
3. Drive the machine to the solution filling site.
TO FILL SOLUTION TANK
1. Turn off the machine and set the machine
parking brake, if equipped.
FOR SAFETY: Before Leaving Or Servicing
Machine; Stop On Level Surface, Set Parking
Brake (If Equipped), And Turn Off Machine
And Remove Key.
2. Pull the solution lever all the way down to
stop solution flow.
3. Lift open the machine hood.
C
A
B
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SOLUTION TANK
A. Fill Opening
B. Soap Basket
C. Solution Tank
4. Pour the required amount of detergent into
the tank or soap basket. Fill the solution
tank with water to 1 in (25 mm) below the
tank opening. The water must not be hotter
than 130
_
F (54
_
C) or tank damage may
occur.
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t
machines: Fill the recovery tank half
full with water.