Tennant 186, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATION
186 MM159 (6–94)
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STATIONARY AND CLUTCH HANDLES
The stationary and clutch handles control the
wheel drive clutch.
To move the machine forward for machines below
serial number 006000, press the clutch handle
until the desired speed is reached. To stop the
machine, release the handle.
To move the machine forward for machines serial
number 006000 and above, pull the clutch handle
until the desired speed is reached. To stop the
machine, release the handle.
To move the machine backward for machines
below serial number 006000, pull the clutch
handle. To stop the machine, release the handle.
To move the machine backward for machines
serial number 006000 and above, press the clutch
reverse handle. To stop the machine, release the
handle.
FILTER SHAKER SWITCH
The filter shaker switch, for machines before
serial number 004369, operates the dust filter
shaker motor. The shaker motor shakes the dust
out of the dust filter. To shake the filter, press the
switch for 15 seconds. Release the switch to stop
the filter shaker.
FILTER SHAKER BY-PASS SWITCH
The filter shaker by-pass switch , for
machines serial number 004369 and above,
controls the automatic filter shaker. When the
switch is in the “on” position, the filter shaker
motor will shake the dust from the filter for 20
seconds when the machine is turned off. When
the switch is in the “off” position, the filter shaker
motor will not shake the dust from the filter when
the machine is turned off. The switch should be in
the “off” position when servicing the machine or
when using the scrubber attachment.
AMMETER
The ammeter registers the charging current which
is being passed to the battery by the alternator. It
also registers a discharge of current being used
by the machine when the alternator is not
charging.
MAIN BRUSH LEVER
The main brush lever controls the position of the
main brush. To raise the main brush, pull the lever
up, to the right and back into the
(Main
Brush Up) position (lower groove). To lower the
main brush on smooth surfaces, push the lever
forward and pull it back into the
(Main Brush
Down) position (top groove). To lower the main
brush on uneven surfaces, push the lever forward,
to the left, and release it into the
(Main
Brush Free-Float) position.
When parking the machine, always raise the
brush to prevent the bristles from taking a set.
To increase main brush contact with the floor, turn
the main brush lever to the left. To decrease main
brush contact with the floor, turn the lever to the
right.
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MAIN BRUSH LEVER
A. Main Brush Lever
B. Instrument Panel
C. (Main Brush Up) Position
D. (Main Brush Down) Position
E. (Main Brush Free-Float) Position
HOUR METER
The hour meter records the number of hours the
machine has operated. This information is useful
in determining when to service the machine.