Tennant 235, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATION
2-11
235 MM166 (5--91)
TO SWEEP
Plan the sweeping in advance. Try to arrange long
runs with minimum stopping and starting. Sweep
debris from very narrow aisles into main aisles
ahead of time. Do an entire floor or section at one
time. Overlap brush paths.
Pick up oversize debris before sweeping. Flatten
or remove bulky cartons from aisles before
sweeping. Pick up pieces of wire, twine, string,
etc., which could become entangled in brush or
brush plugs. Place large debris in hopper through
hopper inspection door.
Avoid turning the steering wheel too sharply when
the machine is in motion. The machine is very
responsive to the movement of the steering
wheel. Avoid sudden turns, except in
emergencies.
Sweep as straight a path as possible. Avoid
bumping into posts or scraping the sides of the
sweeper.
1. Move the vacuum lever to the “Normal
Sweeping”position to sweep dry debris, or
“Wet Sweeping”position to sweep wet
debris.
2. Push the main brush lever forward and to
the left, then release the lever to lower the
main brush.
3. Move the side brush lever into the “Down”
position.
4. Push the side brush and hopper lever into
the “ON”position.
5. Press and hold the hopper door switch in the
“OPEN”position.
6. Sweep as required.
TO DUMP HOPPER
1. Push the main brush lever into the “UP”
position.
2. Pull the side brush lever into the “Raised”
position.
3. Move the vacuum lever to the “Filter Shaker”
position for 20 seconds to shake the dust
filter.
4. Slowly drive the machine up to the dump
site or dumpster.
5. Press and hold the hopper door switch in the
“CLOSE”position.
6. Pull the side brush and hopper lever to the
“LIFT”position, then into the “HOLD”
position when at the desired dump height.
7. Press and hold the hopper door switch in the
“OPEN”position to dump the hopper.
8. Press and hold the hopper door switch in the
“CLOSE”position to close the hopper door.
9. Slowly back the machine away from the
dump site or dumpster.
10. Push the side brush and hopper lever to the
“LOWER”position to lower the hopper.
11. Press and hold the hopper door switch in the
“OPEN”position to open the hopper door.
POST OPERATION CHECKLIST -- ENGINE
OPERATING
Check brush patterns for width and evenness.