Tennant 235, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATION
2-17
235 MM166 (3--93)
MACHINE STORAGE
STORING MACHINE
When storing the machine for extended periods of
time, the following procedures must be followed to
lessen the chance of rust, sludge, or other
undesirable deposits from forming.
1. Empty the debris hopper.
2. Change the engine oil.
3. Raise the main brush and side brush.
4. Park the machine on a level surface in a
cool, dry area.
5. Stop the engine and set the machine
parking brake.
6. LPG powered machines: Close the LPG
tank service valve. Remove and store LPG
tank.
7. Fill the hydraulic reservoir with hydraulic fluid
to prevent excessive condensation from
forming.
8. To store the machine 30 to 90 days:
A. Remove the spark plugs.
B. Pour 3 oz (90 cc) of clean engine oil
into each spark plug hole.
C. Remove the ignition coil high tension
wire. Operate the engine starter motor
for ten seconds. This distributes the oil
over the cylinder walls.
NOTE: Before preparing the engine for storage,
allow it to cool down to the surrounding
temperature. Oil adheres to cold metal surfaces
much better than hot surfaces.
D. Replace the high tension coil wire and
spark plugs.
E. Drain the gasoline from the carburetor
bowl by removing the carburetor
anti-diesel solenoid.
F. Replace the carburetor drain plug.
To store the machine 90 days to 6 months
also:
G. Seal the air cleaner inlet and the
exhaust outlet with weatherproof
masking tape.
H. Tighten the engine oil filler cap, the fuel
tank cap, and the radiator cap to make
certain they are securely in place.