Tennant 1550, Manual

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OPERATION
2--15
1550 Gas/LPG/Diesel MM283 (2--06)
6. Turn the ignition switch key to the “start”
position until the engine starts. Do not
operate the starter for more than ten
seconds at a time or after the engine has
started.
NOTE: When restarting GM engines, you must
wait 15--20 seconds before the starter motor will
engage again.
NOTE: Do not operate the starter motor for more
ten seconds at a time or after the engine has
started. Allow the starter to cool between starting
attempts. The starter motor may be damaged if it
is operated incorrectly.
7. Allow the engine and hydraulic system to
warm up three to five minutes.
8. Release the machine parking brake.
9. Drive the machine to the solution filling site.
TO FILL SOLUTION TANK
1. Stop the engine and set the parking brake.
FOR SAFETY: Before Leaving Or
Servicing Machine; Stop On Level
Surface, Set Parking Brake, Turn Off
Machine And Remove Key.
2. Open the solution tank fill door or cap.
WARNING: Flammable Materials Can
Cause An Explosion Or Fire. Do Not Use
Flammable Materials In Tank(s).
3. Fill the 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.
NOTE: If standing water is to be picked up in
addition to the solution put down by machine, do
not fill tank all of the way. This will allow more
water to be picked up before the ball float shutoff
is actuated.
FOR SAFETY: When using machine,
follow mixing and handling instructions
on chemical containers.
4. Pour liquid detergent into the cleaning
solution tank -- not the solution tank. Do not
use powdered detergent or any other
detergent not designed for the SRS
application. Replace the cleaning solution
tank fill cap.
NOTE: Floor conditions, water condition, amount
of soilage, type of soilage, brush action, and
squeegee action all play an important role in
determining the type and the concentration of
detergent to be used. For specific
recommendations, contact the local TENNANT
representative.
A
B
C
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SRS TANK
A. Solution Tank
B. Solution Fill Door
C. Cleaning Solution Fill Cap
5. Close the solution fill door.
TO SCRUB
Plan the scrubbing in advance. Try to arrange
long runs with minimum stopping and starting. Do
an entire floor or section at one time.
Pick up oversize debris before scrubbing.
Remove bulky debris from aisles before
scrubbing. Pick up pieces of wire, twine, string,
etc., which could become entangled in brush or
brush plugs.
Allow a few inches overlap of brush paths.
Do not turn steering wheel too sharply when the
machine is in motion. It is very responsive to the
movement of the steering wheel. Avoid sudden
turns, except in emergencies.
Try to scrub as straight a path as possible. Avoid
bumping into posts or scraping the sides of the
machine.
1. Drive the machine to the area to be
scrubbed.
2. Move the scrub head position lever to the
“RAISE” position to release the scrub head
lock.