Tennant 275 Series II, Operator'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE
3-6
275 SERIES II MM190 (12---89)
LUBRICATION
ENGINE
Check the engine oil level daily. Change the engine
oil and oil filter after every 50 hours of operation.
GASOLINE AND LPG POWERED ENGINES
Gasoline and LPG powered engines should be
lubricated with SAE---SE/SF rated engine oil.
The following oil grades are recommended for
engines during changing seasonal temperatures:
MULTI---VISCOSITY OILS
Below 32
_
F ---10
_
to 90
_
F ---10
_
to 90
_
F Above 10
_
F
(Below 0
_
C) (---23
_
to 32
_
C) (---23
_
to 32
_
C) (Above---12
_
C)
5W 30 10W 30 10W 40 20W 40
SINGLE VISCOSITY OILS
---10
_
to 32
_
F 10
_
to 60
_
F 32
_
to 90
_
F Above 60
_
F
(---23
_
to 0
_
C) (---12
_
to 16
_
C) (0
_
to 32
_
C) (Above 16
_
C)
10W 20W 20 30 40
The engine oil capacity is 3.5 qt (3.3 L) including the
oil filter.
DIESEL POWERED ENGINES
Diesel powered engines should be lubricated with
SAE---CC/CD rated engine oil.
The following oil grades are recommended for
engines operating in the ambient temperatures
listed.
SINGLE AND MULTI---VISCOSITY OILS
Below 32
_
F 32
_
to 77
_
F Above 77
_
F
(Below 0
_
C) (0
_
to 25
_
C) (Above 25
_
C)
10W 20 30
10W 30
The engine oil capacity is 7 qt (6.7 L) including the oil
filter.
STEERING GEAR
The steering gear controls the steering arm. A
square head plug has been provided on the left side
of the steering gear to check the grease level and to
allow filling.
Check the steering grease level after every
400 hours of operation. Fill the unit with a calcium
base soap grease.
REAR WHEEL SUPPORT
The rear wheel support pivots the rear wheel. A
grease fitting has been provided on the support
bracket for lubrication purposes. Lubricate the rear
wheel support bearing with a grease gun after every
200 hours of operation. Use a multi-purpose, water
resistant, paraffin base grease with organic
thickener.
A
B
02456
REAR WHEEL SUPPORT
A. Rear Wheel Support
B. Grease Fitting
FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS
The front wheel bearings support the front half of the
machine. Inspect the bearings for contamination,
seal damage, and repack after every 400 hours of
operation. Use a multi-purpose, water resistant,
paraffin base grease with organic thickener.
A
02457
FRONT WHEEL
A. Wheel