Tennant 235, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATION
2-7
235 MM166 (3--93)
OIL PRESSURE LIGHT
The engine oil pressure light indicates inadequate
engine oil pressure. If the light glows, stop the
engine immediately and determine the cause.
Failure to stop the engine will result in engine
damage.
HOPPER DOOR SWITCH
The hopper door switch controls the hopper door.
To open the hopper door, press and hold the
switch in the “OPEN”position until a ratcheting
noise is heard. To close the hopper door, press
and hold the switch in the “CLOSE”position until
a ratcheting noise is heard. The hopper door
should always be open except when high
dumping the hopper.
LIGHT SWITCH
The light switch operates the head lights and the
tail lights.To operate the lights, move the switch to
the “ON”position. To turn off the lights, move the
switch to the “OFF”position.
KEY-OPERATED IGNITION SWITCH
The key-operated ignition switch has three
positions: “OFF,”“ON,”and “START.”To start the
engine, turn the key fully clockwise to the
“START”position. Release the key as soon as the
engine starts and the key will return to the “ON”
position. To stop the engine, turn the key to the
“OFF”position.
FOR SAFETY: Before Starting Machine, Make
Sure All Safety Devices Are In Place And
Operate Properly.
MAIN BRUSH LEVER
The main brush lever controls the position and the
drive of the main brush. To raise the main brush,
push the lever all the way forward into the “UP”
position. To lower the main brush, push the lever
forward and to the left, and release it.
When parking the machine, always raise the
brush to prevent the bristles from taking a set.
CHOKE KNOB
The choke knob is present on gasoline powered
machines, and controls the engine choke. To
engage the choke for cold starting, pull the choke
knob out. To release the choke, push the knob in.
VACUUM LEVER
The vacuum lever controls the vacuum that is
applied to the hopper. The lever also controls the
dust filter shaker. When sweeping dry debris,
place the lever in the “Normal Sweeping”position.
When sweeping wet debris, place the lever in the
“Wet Sweeping”position. To shake the dust filter,
place and hold the lever in the “Filter Shaker”
position for 20 seconds.
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.
FUEL LEVEL GAUGE
The fuel level gauge on a gasoline powered
machine indicates how much fuel is left in the fuel
tank.
FLASHER SWITCH
The flasher switch is present on machines with
the flashing light option. To operate the flashing
light, move the switch to the “ON”position. To
stop the light, move the switch to the “OFF”
position.
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.
HORN BUTTON
The horn button operates the machine horn. It is
located to the left of the foot brake pedal.