Tennant 235, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATION
235 MM166 (8--95)
2-6
BRAKE PEDAL
The brake pedal operates the brakes on the two
front wheels. To stop the machine, return the
direction pedal to neutral, then apply pressure to
the brake pedal.
DIRECTIONAL PEDAL
The directional pedal controls the propelling drive.
It is used to select the direction of travel and the
speed of the machine.
A
B
C
E
D
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DIRECTIONAL PEDAL POSITIONS
A. “Reverse” Position
B. “Neutral” Position
C. “Forward” Position
D. “Heel” Position
E. “Toe” Position
Gradually press the “toe”portion of the pedal for
forward travel or the “heel”portion for reverse
travel. Regulate the machine speed by varying the
pressure on the directional pedal.
PARKING BRAKE LEVER
The parking brake lever operates the front wheel
brakes. To set the parking brake, pull the handle
up. To release the parking brake, push the handle
down. Always park on a level surface, stop the
engine, and set the parking brake before leaving
the machine unattended and before working on
the machine.
FOR SAFETY: Before Leaving Or Servicing
Machine; Stop On Level Surface, Set Parking
Brake, Turn Off Machine And Remove Key.
OPERATOR SEAT
The operator seat is of the fixed-back style with a
forward-backward adjustment. To adjust the seat,
remove the seat mounting bolts, slide the seat to
the position desired, and reinstall and tighten the
bolts.
ADJUSTABLE SEAT LEVER (OPTION)
The adjustable seat lever option controls the
front-to-rear position of the seat. Pull the lever
out, slide the seat backward or forward to the
desired position and release the lever.
SEAT SUPPORT LEVER
The seat support lever locks the seat support
down. To raise the seat support, pull the lever and
seat support back. To lower the seat support, hold
on to the lever and lower the seat support. Do not
let the seat support drop or machine damage may
occur.
SIDE BRUSH AND HOPPER LEVER
The side brush and hopper lever controls side
brush rotation and hopper position. To start the
side brush turning, push the lever forward into the
“ON”position. To stop the side brush, pull the
lever back into the “LOWER”position. To raise the
hopper, pull the lever back into the “LIFT”
position. To hold the hopper in any raised position,
pull the lever back into the “HOLD”position. To
lower the hopper, push the lever forward into the
“LOWER”position.
THROTTLE LEVER
The throttle lever controls the engine governed
speed. To speed the engine to the normal
governed speed, push the lever into the “FULL”
position. To slow the engine to idle speed, pull the
lever back into the “IDLE”position.
TEMP LIGHT
The temp light indicates when the engine is
overheating. If the light glows, stop the engine
immediately and determine the cause. Failure to
stop the engine will result in engine damage.
Engine overheating may happen because of a
clogged radiator or cooling fins, a loose fan belt,
or other engine malfunctions.
AMPS LIGHT
The amps light indicates when the electrical
system is not operating properly. If the light glows,
stop the engine and determine the cause.
The electrical system may not be accepting or
getting a charge from the alternator. Overcharging
and undercharging are indications that one or
more electrical components are in need of repair.