Tennant 215E, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATION
215E MM158 (11--91)
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LIGHTS SWITCH
The lights switch is present on machines with the
headlight and taillight accessory. To operate the
lights, move the switch to the top position. To stop
the lights, move the switch to the bottom position.
FILTER SHAKER SWITCH
The filter shaker switch operates the dust filter
shaker motor. The shaker motor shakes the dust
out of the dust filter. To shake the filter, move the
switch to the top position for 15 seconds; then
move the switch to the bottom position to stop the
filter shaker.
HOPPER DOOR SWITCH
The hopper door switch controls the hopper door
position. The hopper door should always be open
except when high dumping the hopper. To high
dump the hopper, move the hopper door switch to
the top position to close the hopper door, raise the
hopper with the hopper switch, then move the
hopper door switch to the bottom (Hopper Door
Open) position to open the hopper door to empty
the hopper. After the hopper has emptied, move
the hopper switch to the top (Hopper Down)
position until the hopper has lowered.
HOPPER SWITCH
The hopper switch controls the hopper position.
To dump the hopper, move the switch to the
bottom (Hopper Up) position. After the hopper
has emptied, move the switch to the top (Hopper
Down) position until the hopper has lowered.
HORN BUTTON
The horn button operates the machine horn. It is
located on the instrument panel.
KEY-OPERATED ON-OFF SWITCH
The key-operated on-off switch has two positions.
To allow the machine to operate, turn the key
clockwise. To stop the motor, turn the key
counterclockwise.
START SWITCH
The start switch controls the motor starter
windings. To start the motor, turn the key
clockwise and push the start switch.
MAIN BRUSH POSITION LEVER
The main brush position lever controls the
position of the main brush. To raise the main
brush, pull the lever back into the (Main Brush
Up) position. To lower the main brush, pull the
lever back and release it into the (Main Brush
Down) position.
When parking the machine, always raise the
brush to prevent the bristles from taking a set.
A B
C
D
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BRUSH CONTROLS
A. Main Brush Lever
B. Side Brush Lever
C. Main Brush Height Adjustment
Knob
D. Instrument Panel
SIDE BRUSH POSITION LEVER
The side brush position lever controls the position
and the drive of the side brush. To raise the side
brush, pull the lift lever back into the (Side Brush
Up) position. To lower the brush, pull the lever
back and release it into the (Side Brush Down)
position.
When parking the machine, always raise the
brush to prevent the bristles from taking a set.
STEERING WHEEL
The steering wheel controls the rear caster wheel.
The machine is very responsive to the movement
of the steering wheel. The operator should use
care until he or she becomes experienced in
guiding the machine.