Tennant 235, Operator'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE
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235 MM166 (3--94)
SKIRTS AND SEALS
BRUSH SKIRTS
Brush skirts control main brush dusting. They are
located on each of the brush access doors. The
skirts should be inspected for wear or damage
daily. They should clear the floor by 0 to 0.12 in (0
to 5 mm) at all times.
TO REPLACE AND ADJUST BRUSH SKIRTS
1. Park the machine on a smooth, level floor.
2. Stop the engine and set the machine
parking brake.
FOR SAFETY: Before Leaving Or Servicing
Machine; Stop On Level Surface, Set Parking
Brake, Turn Off Machine And Remove Key.
3. Remove the side access doors.
4. Replace or loosen the skirt and retaining
strip bolts. Adjust the skirt height and
retighten the retaining strip bolts.
A
B
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RIGHT SIDE BRUSH SKIRT
A. Retaining Strip
B. Brush Skirt
5. Replace the doors.
6. Check the skirt clearance.
REAR SKIRTS
The rear skirts seal the brush compartment. They
are located on the bottom rear of the brush
compartment. The seals should be inspected for
wear or damage daily.
TO REPLACE AND ADJUST REAR SKIRTS
1. Park the machine on a smooth, level
surface.
2. Stop the engine and set the machine
parking brake.
FOR SAFETY: Before Leaving Or Servicing
Machine; Stop On Level Surface, Set Parking
Brake, Turn Off Machine And Remove Key.
3. Remove the side access doors.
4. Remove the rear skirt retaining strips and
the rear skirts.
A
B
C
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REAR SKIRTS
A. Brush Skirt
B. Vertical Rear Skirt
C. Retaining Strip
5. Loosely install new skirts with the existing
retaining strips.
6. Slide the vertical rear skirt up or down so it
is 0 to 0.12 in (0 to 5 mm) above the floor.
7. Retighten the retaining strip bolts.