Tennant 215E, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATION
215E MM158 (11--91)
2-12
TO DUMP HOPPER
1. Pull the main brush position lever back into
the ( Main Brush Up) position.
2. Pull the side brush position lever back into
the (Side Brush Up) position.
3. Move the filter shaker switch to the top
position for 10 to 15 seconds to shake the
dust filter.
4. Slowly drive the machine up to the dump
site or dumpster.
5. Low dump model machines: Move the
hopper dump switch to the bottom (Hopper
Up) position to dump the hopper.
Multi-level dump model machines: Move
the hopper door switch to the top (Hopper
Door Close) position; move the hopper
dump switch to the bottom (Hopper Up)
position; then move the hopper door switch
to the bottom (Hopper Door Close) position
to dump the hopper.
6. Move the hopper switch to the top (Hopper
Down) position to lower the hopper.
7. Slowly back the machine away from the
dump site or dumpster.
POST OPERATION CHECKLIST -- MOTOR
OPERATING
Check brush patterns for width and evenness.
NOTE: Before leaving the machine, perform the
post operation checks.
TO STOP MACHINE
1. Return the directional pedal to the “neutral”
position. Apply the brake.
2. Pull the main brush position lever into the
(Main Brush Up) position.
3. Pull the side brush position lever into the
(Side Brush Up) position.
4. Set the machine parking brake.
5. Turn the key-operated on-off switch to the
left. Remove the key from the switch.
FOR SAFETY: Before Leaving Or Servicing
The Machine; Stop On Level Surface, Set
Parking Brake.
POST OPERATION CHECKLIST -- MOTOR
STOPPED
Check skirts for damage, wear, and adjustment.
Check for wire or string tangled on brushes.
Check for leaks.
OPERATION ON GRADES
Drive the machine slowly on grades. Use the
brake pedal to control machine speed.
FOR SAFETY: When Using Machine, Go Slow
On Grades And Slippery Surfaces.
The maximum rated climb and descent angle
is 8
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