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CONTENTS

515 MM420 (6--00)

CONTENTS

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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OPERATION

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OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITY

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MACHINE COMPONENTS

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SYMBOL DEFINITIONS

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CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS

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BRAKE PEDAL

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DIRECTIONAL PEDAL

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STEERING WHEEL

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SOLUTION LEVER

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BATTERY DISCHARGE INDICATOR

HOURMETER

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CONTROL PANEL MESSAGE

DISPLAY

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CHANGING MESSAGE DISPLAY

LANGUAGE

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RECOVERY TANK FULL INDICATOR

SWITCH (OPTION)

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EDGE SCRUB SWITCH

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REAR SQUEEGEE SWITCH

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SCRUB SWITCH

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ON-OFF KEY SWITCH

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HORN BUTTON

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OPERATING LIGHTS SWITCH

(OPTION)

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PARKING BRAKE

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POWER WAND SWITCH (OPTION)

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CIRCUIT BREAKERS

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SOLUTION TANK DRAIN HOSE

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RECOVERY TANK DRAIN HOSE

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POSITIVE SOLUTION CONTROL

DRAIN (OPTION)

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OPERATOR SEAT

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HOW THE MACHINE WORKS

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PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST

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STARTING THE MACHINE

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FILLING THE TANKS

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SCRUBBING AND BRUSH

INFORMATION

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SCRUBBING

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DOUBLE SCRUBBING

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LOCKING UP SIDE SQUEEGEES

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UNLOCKING SIDE SQUEEGEES

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STOP SCRUBBING

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DRAINING AND CLEANING THE

TANKS

STOP THE MACHINE

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POST-OPERATION CHECKLIST

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OPERATION ON INCLINES

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OPTIONS

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VACUUM WAND

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POWER WAND

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MACHINE TROUBLESHOOTING

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MAINTENANCE

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MAINTENANCE CHART

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LUBRICATION

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PROPELLING GEARBOX

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FRONT WHEEL SUPPORT

BEARING

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STEERING UNIVERSAL JOINT

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SCRUB HEAD PARALLEL ARMS

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REAR SQUEEGEE CASTER

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STEERING GEAR CHAIN

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BATTERIES

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CHARGING THE BATTERIES

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CONTROL PANEL

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ELECTRIC MOTORS

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PROPELLING CIRCUIT

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SCRUB HEAD

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SCRUB HEAD FLOOR SKIRTS

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SCRUB HEAD GAS SPRING

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SCRUB HEAD ADJUSTMENTS

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SCRUB BRUSHES

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REPLACING THE SCRUB BRUSHES

SOLUTION SYSTEM

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SOLUTION VALVE

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RECOVERY TANK

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SOLUTION TANK

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SQUEEGEES

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REAR SQUEEGEE

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LEVELING THE REAR

SQUEEGEE

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ADJUSTING REAR SQUEEGEE

BLADE DEFLECTION

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SIDE SQUEEGEE ADJUSTMENT

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SQUEEGEE BLADES

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REAR SQUEEGEE BLADES

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REPLACING OR ROTATING THE

REAR SQUEEGEE BLADES

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SIDE SQUEEGEES BLADES

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REPLACING SIDE SQUEEGEE

BLADES

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CHAINS

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STEERING GEAR CHAIN

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STATIC DRAG CHAIN

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BRAKES AND TIRES

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BRAKES

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TIRES

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FRONT WHEEL

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PUSHING, TOWING, AND

TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE

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PUSHING OR TOWING THE

MACHINE

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TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE

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MACHINE JACKING

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STORAGE INFORMATION

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Summary of Contents for 515

Page 1: ...515 MM420 Rev 09 Operator Manual ...

Page 2: ... it This machine will provide excellent service However the best results will be obtained at minimum costs if D The machine is operated with reasonable care D The machine is maintained regularly per the maintenance instructions provided D The machine is maintained with TENNANT supplied or equivalent parts Manual Number MM420 Revision 09 Published 6 00 Copyright E 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 TENNANT P...

Page 3: ... THE MACHINE 34 POST OPERATION CHECKLIST 35 OPERATION ON INCLINES 36 OPTIONS 37 VACUUM WAND 37 POWER WAND 41 MACHINE TROUBLESHOOTING 46 Page MAINTENANCE 48 MAINTENANCE CHART 48 LUBRICATION 50 PROPELLING GEARBOX 50 FRONT WHEEL SUPPORT BEARING 50 STEERING UNIVERSAL JOINT 50 SCRUB HEAD PARALLEL ARMS 51 REAR SQUEEGEE CASTER 52 STEERING GEAR CHAIN 52 BATTERIES 53 CHARGING THE BATTERIES 54 CONTROL PANEL...

Page 4: ...CONTENTS 515 MM420 6 00 2 Page SPECIFICATIONS 75 GENERAL MACHINE PERFORMANCE 75 POWER TYPE 76 STEERING 76 BRAKING SYSTEM 76 TIRES 76 MACHINE DIMENSIONS 77 INDEX 78 ...

Page 5: ...pery surfaces Use care when backing machine Do not carry riders on machine Always follow safety and traffic rules Report machine damage or faulty operation immediately Follow mixing and handling instructions on chemical containers 5 Before leaving or servicing machine Stop on level surface Set parking brake Turn off machine and remove key 6 When servicing machine Avoid moving parts Do not wear loo...

Page 6: ...icated If these or any label becomes damaged or illegible install a new label in its place 10390 CLEANING SOLUTION LABEL LOCATED ON THE TANKS COVER BATTERY CHARGING LABEL LOCATED ON THE LINTEL FOR SAFETY LABEL LOCATED ON THE MOTOR COVER PANEL FLAMMABLE SPILLS LABEL LOCATED ON THE MOTOR COVER PANEL ...

Page 7: ...ETY Do not operate machine unless operation manual is read and understood Check the machine for shipping damage Check to make sure the machine is complete per shipping instructions Keep your machine regularly maintained by following the maintenance information in this manual We recommend taking advantage of a regularly scheduled service contract from your Tennant representative Order parts and sup...

Page 8: ...TS A B D E F G J I K L H C D E F C K 10641 10390 A Operator seat B Steering wheel C Machine cover D Recovery tank E Solution tank F Tank cover G Rear squeegee H Side squeegee I Solution tank drain J Recovery tank drain K Rear wheel L Seat support ...

Page 9: ...y charging system Headlights Hour meter Solution flow Recovery tank full Circuit breaker 1 ESt Circuit breaker 2 Scrub brush edge clean Circuit breaker 3 Squeegee down Circuit breaker 4 Down pressure Circuit breaker 5 Scrub brush down and on Circuit breaker 6 Horn Circuit breaker 7 Key switch Circuit breaker 8 Jack point ...

Page 10: ... pedal C Steering wheel D Solution lever E Battery discharge indicator F Hour meter G Recovery tank full indicator H ESt switch Option I Edge scrub switch J Rear squeegee switch K Scrub switch L On off key switch M Horn button N Operating lights switch revolving light switch O Parking brake P Power wand switch Option ...

Page 11: ...speed of the machine You change the speed of the machine with the pressure of your foot the harder you press the faster the machine travels The machine will coast for a short distance before changing direction when it is moving and the direction is reversed with the directional pedal Use the brake pedal to stop the machine Forward Press the top of the directional pedal with the toe of your foot Re...

Page 12: ...controls the machine s direction The machine is very responsive to the steering wheel movements Left Turn the steering wheel to the left Right Turn the steering wheel to the right SOLUTION LEVER The solution lever controls the amount of solution flow to the floor Increase Move the lever up Decrease Move the lever down Stop Move the lever all the way down ...

Page 13: ... switch for an additional 30 seconds to pick up any excess water NOTE Do not charge the batteries more often than is necessary to prolong the life of the batteries Do not charge the batteries with a top off charge if there is enough remaining charge in the batteries for the next machine use Discharge the batteries to a 20 level when the battery discharge indicator segments shut off before fully ch...

Page 14: ...he number of hours stated in the message XX hour lube Check the Maintenance Chart for the scheduled maintenance at the number of hours stated in the message Breaker CB3 Brush circuit breaker has tripped for the right brush motor The circuit breaker must be reset before resuming scrubbing Breaker CB4 Brush circuit breaker has tripped for the left brush motor The circuit breaker must be reset before...

Page 15: ...er off and the new language will be stored in the control panel RECOVERY TANK FULL INDICATOR The recovery tank full indicator comes on when the recovery tank is full If the recovery tank full indicator stays on for more than 7 seconds the Rec Tank Full message will appear in the hourmeter display The scrub brushes and vacuum will shut off and the rear squeegee will raise To pick up excess water af...

Page 16: ...icator will light Off Press the switch again REAR SQUEEGEE SWITCH The rear squeegee switch along with the direction of travel controls the rear squeegee position and scrubbing vacuum fan Lower squeegee and start vacuum Press the switch The indicator will light Raise squeegee and stop vacuum Press the switch The rear squeegee lifts when the machine travels in reverse This prevents the rear squeegee...

Page 17: ...hes will stop and raise then the rear squeegee will raise and the vacuum will shut off Scrub brush pressure Press and hold the scrub switch The brush pressure will scroll through the four settings Whatever pressure setting is selected when the switch is released will be the new default brush pressure setting The brush pressure has four positions Under normal conditions the brush pressure should be...

Page 18: ...ockwise all the way Off Turn the key counter clockwise HORN BUTTON The horn button operates the horn Sound Press the button OPERATING LIGHTS SWITCH OPTION The operating lights switch powers on and off the headlights taillights and hazard light option On Press the top of the switch Off Press the bottom of the switch 10906 ...

Page 19: ...OR SAFETY Before leaving or servicing machine stop on level surface set parking brake turn off machine and remove key Release Push the parking brake lever down POWER WAND SWITCH OPTION The power wand switch turns on and off the power wand solution system On Press the top of the switch The switch will light up Off Press the bottom of the switch ...

Page 20: ...rload Never substitute higher value fuses than those specified in this manual The circuit breakers are located to the left of the operator s compartment near the machine and battery connectors and on the control boxes The fuses are located in the main control box The chart shows the circuit breakers and fuses and the electrical components they protect Circuit Breaker Rating Circuit Protected CB1 2...

Page 21: ...ry tank Drain the recovery tank by removing the drain hose cap from the tank access cap Pull out the recovery tank hose and remove the drain hose end cap POSITIVE SOLUTION CONTROL DRAIN OPTION For machines with the positive solution control drain option remove the dust cap Connect the drain hose to the solution control drain and open the drain valve OPERATOR SEAT The operator set is a fixed back s...

Page 22: ...lve to the scrub brushes The brushes scrub the floor As the machine is moved forward the squeegees wipe the dirty solution off the floor which is then picked up and drawn into the recovery tank When using the ESt mode the solution in the recovery tank is filtered and returned to the solution tank to be reused Two different widths of scrub heads are available for the machine The MaxProt 1000 scrub ...

Page 23: ...IST Check over this list of items before operating the machine Check under the machine for leaks Check the brakes and steering for proper operation Check the squeegee for proper deflection Check the squeegee blade for wear rounded edges nicks or cuts ...

Page 24: ...in the operator s seat with the directional pedal in neutral and your foot on the brake pedal or with the parking brake set 2 Turn the machine power on 3 Release the machine parking brake FILLING THE TANKS 1 Start the machine 2 Drive the machine to the filling site ...

Page 25: ...ount of detergent into the solution tank fill opening Fill the solution tank with water to 75 mm 3 in below the tank opening If you do not want to use the ESt system make sure the ESt system is off DO NOT fill the recovery tank NOTE If you are going to scrub in the ESt mode the recovery tank can be partially filled to extend scrub time Make sure the ESt system is on FOR SAFETY Follow mixing and ha...

Page 26: ... the auto fill stops the message Tanks Full will appear on the hourmeter display The tanks can also be filled manually Fill the solution tank with water to 75 mm 3 in below the tank opening Fill the recovery tank half full NOTE Floor conditions water condition amount of soilage types of soilage and brush action all play an important role in determining the type and concentration of detergent used ...

Page 27: ...rush pressure and solution flow as required when scrubbing Use minimum scrub brush pressure and solution flow required for the best results The machine has an edge clean feature for scrubbing against an edge If you see poor scrubbing performance stop scrubbing and refer to MACHINE TROUBLESHOOTING For best results use the correct brush type for your cleaning application The following are recommende...

Page 28: ...ing pad This white pad is for polishing floors Maintains a high gloss Use for buffing very soft finishes and lower traffic areas or use for polishing soft waxes on wood floors SCRUBBING 1 Start the machine 2 Drive the machine to the area to be cleaned 3 Press the scrub switch When the machine travels forward the rear squeegee will lower the scrubbing vacuum will start the scrub head will lower and...

Page 29: ...ING Flammable materials or reactive metals can cause an explosion or fire Do not pickup 7 Adjust the solution flow to the floor as needed NOTE When approaching a corner reduce the solution flow just before turning the corner Increase the solution flow once the machine has completed the turn 8 Adjust the brush pressure for the cleaning application 10883 10884 ...

Page 30: ...ea allowing the solution to soak on the floor Let the solution remain on the floor for 15 to 20 minutes Then make a second pass scrubbing with the squeegees down Lock the side squeegees up during double scrubbing FOR SAFETY When using machine go slow on inclines and slippery surfaces LOCKING UP SIDE SQUEEGEES 1 Turn the machine power off FOR SAFETY Before leaving or servicing machine stop on level...

Page 31: ...side bracket UNLOCKING SIDE SQUEEGEES 1 Turn the machine power off FOR SAFETY Before leaving or servicing machine stop on level surface set parking brake turn off machine and remove key 2 Set the parking brake 3 Lift the left side squeegee The stop will move out of the way 4 Lower the side squeegee to the floor 5 Repeat the steps with the right side squeegee on the MaxProt 1000 scrub head For the ...

Page 32: ...all the way down to stop solution flow to the floor ESt mode Press the ESt switch to turn off the ESt system 2 Press the scrub switch The scrub head will raise the scrub brush motors will stop the rear squeegee will raise after a short delay and the vacuum will shut off 10884 ...

Page 33: ...n can be filled again for additional scrubbing If you used the machine in ESt mode the solution tank should also be drained and cleaned when you are finished scrubbing 1 Stop scrubbing 2 Drive the machine next to an appropriate disposal site 3 Turn the machine power off FOR SAFETY Before leaving or servicing machine stop on level surface set parking brake turn off machine and remove key 4 Set the ...

Page 34: ...cap and connect the hose Place the hose end next to the floor drain and open the drain valve 7 Open the tank cover 8 Spray the inside of the recovery tank The recovery tank has two access caps one on the side of the machine and one at the tank drain ESt mode Flush out the solution tank with clean water through the fill opening 9 ESt mode Remove the ESt filter from the recovery tank and clean Place...

Page 35: ...nd clean the vacuum fan filter by shaking the dust using low pressure air or rinsing pleats with low pressure water NOTE Be sure the vacuum fan filter is dry before reinstalling it in the machine Insert the filter and place the cover back into the machine Close the machine cover 12 Place the drain end caps on the tank drain hoses Push the drain hoses back into the tanks For machines with the posit...

Page 36: ...420 9 98 34 STOP THE MACHINE 1 Stop scrubbing 2 Turn the machine power off 3 Set the parking brake FOR SAFETY Before leaving or servicing machine stop on level surface set parking brake turn off machine and remove key ...

Page 37: ... charge level NOTE The reading on the battery discharge indicator is not accurate when the machine is first powered on Operate the machine a few minutes before reading the charge level of the batteries Check over this list of items with the machine powered off Check for wire string or twine wrapped around the brushes Check the squeegees for wear or damage 10658 ...

Page 38: ...te the ESt pump to flush the ESt system Check the vacuum hoses for obstructions Check for any machine leaks Check the service records to determine service requirements OPERATION ON INCLINES Drive the machine slowly on inclines FOR SAFETY When using machine go slow on inclines and slippery surfaces The maximum rated climb and descent incline with empty tanks is 8 5_ and with full tanks is 5 7_ 1091...

Page 39: ...m wand and hose allows pick up of spills that are out of reach of the machine WARNING Flammable materials or reactive metals can cause an explosion or fire Do not pickup 1 Turn the machine power off FOR SAFETY Before leaving or servicing machine stop on level surface turn off machine 2 Set the parking brake ...

Page 40: ...m the tank cover 4 Remove the squeegee suction hose from the top of the rear squeegee 5 Connect the vacuum wand hose and the squeegee suction hose and secure with the retainer clip 6 Put together the wand and the wand hose 7 Turn the machine power on 05929 05930 10945 ...

Page 41: ...ON 39 515 MM420 4 97 8 Press the rear squeegee switch to turn on the vacuum 9 Vacuum the floor 10 When finished shut off the vacuum with the rear squeegee switch 11 Turn the machine power off 10885 06599 10885 ...

Page 42: ... clip and disconnect the vacuum hose from the squeegee suction hose 13 Reconnect the squeegee suction hose to the top of the squeegee 14 Clean and rinse the vacuum wand equipment 15 Secure the vacuum wand equipment on top of the tank cover 10945 05930 ...

Page 43: ...he machine WARNING Flammable materials or reactive metals can cause an explosion or fire Do not pickup 1 Turn the machine power off FOR SAFETY Before leaving or servicing machine stop on level surface turn off machine 2 Set the parking brake 3 Remove the power wand equipment from the tank cover 4 Remove the squeegee suction hose from the top of the rear squeegee 08067 ...

Page 44: ...ion hose with the adaptor 6 Attach the end of solution hose to the quick disconnect Push the connector in until it stops Pull on the hose to make sure it is connected 7 Attach the other ends of the solution and vacuum hoses to the power wand 8 Turn the machine power on 10945 07320 ...

Page 45: ...vacuum 10 Switch the power wand on 11 Squeeze the solution lever on the power wand to spray solution on the floor Scrub the floor with the brush side of the cleaning tool 12 Vacuum up the solution by turning over the cleaning tool so the squeegee side is down 10885 06601 06202 ...

Page 46: ...oller wheels on the tool by turning the black adjustment knob NOTE The wheels are properly adjusted when the squeegee blades deflect slightly while the tool is pushed back and forth 13 When finished switch the power wand off 14 Press the rear squeegee switch to shut off the vacuum 15 Turn the machine power off 06604 10885 ...

Page 47: ...ine 17 Remove the vacuum hose from the squeegee suction hose 18 Reconnect the squeegee suction hose to the squeegee 19 Disconnect the other ends of the solution and vacuum hoses from the power wand 20 Secure the power wand equipment on top of the tank cover 10946 05930 07321 ...

Page 48: ...covery tank full Drain recovery tank Vacuum fan will not turn on Foam filling recovery tank Empty recovery tank Foam filling recovery tank Use less or change detergent Use a defoamer Vacuum fan circuit breaker tripped Reset circuit breaker Vacuum fan failure Contact Tennant service representative Little or no solution flow to the floor Solution tank empty Fill solution tank Little or no solution f...

Page 49: ...OPERATION 47 515 MM420 9 98 ...

Page 50: ...Squeegees Check for damage and wear 2 8 Scrub brushes Check for damage and wear 2 3 Recovery tank Clean 1 3 Recovery tank ESt mode Clean ESt filter 1 1 Vacuum fan inlet filter Clean 1 2 Solution tank ESt mode Clean and flush 1 16 Vacuum fan filter Clean and flush 1 Machine Check for leaks 1 50 Hours 10 Scrub head floor skirts Check for damage and wear 5 50 Hours 10 Scrub head floor skirts Check fo...

Page 51: ...ubricate SPL 1 500 Hours 13 Vacuum fan motor Check motor brushes 2 3 500 Hours 12 Steering gear chain H Check tension and lubricate GL 1 14 Front wheel H Torque wheel nuts 1 6 Scrub head gas spring Check for wear and operation 1 1000 Hours 14 Propelling gearbox H Change gear lubricant GL 1 1000 Hours 14 Propelling gearbox H Change fill level plug seals 1 9 Scrubbing brush drive Check motor brushes...

Page 52: ...e gearbox from stop to stop Fill the second grease fitting while rotating the gearbox back to the original position The bearing cavity is full when grease comes out of the fittings or out of the top seal Lubricate with Lubriplate EMB grease Tennant part no 01433 1 every 100 hours of machine operation or after steam cleaning the gearbox area FOR SAFETY When servicing machine block machine tires bef...

Page 53: ...M420 4 96 SCRUB HEAD PARALLEL ARMS The scrub head parallel arms have a grease fitting at each of the eight pivot points Lubricate with Lubriplate EMB grease Tennant Part No 01433 1 every 100 hours of operation 05917 05919 ...

Page 54: ...ease fitting The caster must be lubricated every 100 hours of operation Use Lubriplate EMB grease Tennant part no 01433 1 STEERING GEAR CHAIN The steering gear chain is located by the foot pedals Lubricate the chain with SAE 90 weight gear lubricant after 500 hours of operation ...

Page 55: ...ion to enter the batteries Use a wire brush to clean the terminal posts and the cable connectors After cleaning apply a coating of clear battery post protectant to the terminals and the cable connectors Keep the tops of the batteries clean and dry Keep all metallic objects off the top of the batteries which may cause a short circuit Replace any worn or damaged wires Check the electrolyte level in ...

Page 56: ...taken when the battery electrolyte is any temperature other than 27_ C 80_ F the reading must be temperature corrected Add or subtract to the specific gravity reading 0 004 4 points for each 6_ C 10_ F above or below 27_C 80_ F CHARGING THE BATTERIES 1 Drive the machine to a flat dry surface in a well ventilated area 2 Turn the machine power off and set the parking brake FOR SAFETY Before leaving ...

Page 57: ... plugged into a wall outlet the charger can not charge the battery and there is something wrong with the battery 9 The Tennant charger will start automatically When the batteries are fully charged the Tennant charger will automatically turn off NOTE Use a charger with the proper rating for the batteries to prevent damage to the batteries or reduce the battery life NOTE If the charger needs to be d...

Page 58: ...rts Do not wear loose jackets shirts or sleeves 1 Turn the machine power off 2 While pressing the squeegee switch turn the machine power on Continue pressing the squeegee switch a few seconds then release the switch 3 While the diagnostic is running the machine systems will activate as follows D The brushes and squeegee raise D The vacuum fan starts and the squeegee lowers The squeegee raises and ...

Page 59: ... motor should be inspected every 1000 hours of operation PROPELLING CIRCUIT The propelling circuit is a transistorized controller It controls the forward and reverse speed of the machine and is located in the controller panel The circuit cannot be serviced by the user only trained personnel should be allowed to work on it Do not steam clean or spray the panel with water because the electrical syst...

Page 60: ...ear and proper operation every 500 hours of operation SCRUB HEAD ADJUSTMENTS The scrub head is factory adjusted and the measurements should not be changed unless scrub head parts are damaged or are replaced SCRUB BRUSHES Check the scrub brushes daily for wire or string tangled around the brush or brush drive hub Also check the brushes for any damage and wear The scrub brushes should be replaced if...

Page 61: ...ther with your thumb and index finger to remove the scrub brush Repeat for the other brush or brushes 5 For the MaxProt 1200 scrub head start with the center brush Slide the new scrub brush under the scrub brush drive assembly 6 Line up the scrub brush drive socket with the drive plug 7 Lift and snap the scrub brush onto the drive plug 8 Check to make sure the brush is securely mounted on the brus...

Page 62: ...ve by the scrub head Adjust the cable with the valve in the off position The solution lever has two mounting holes for the solution cable clevis In the factory the cable is mounted on the inside hole The cable clevis can be moved to the outside hole for greater solution flow to the floor This mounting position would be for rough floor conditions only RECOVERY TANK The recovery tank stores recovere...

Page 63: ...ide of the tank can be cleaned with vinyl cleaner SOLUTION TANK The solution tank stores the cleaning solution The solution tank does not require regular maintenance If deposits form on the bottom of the tank rinse the tank with a strong blast of warm water The tank can be flushed through the fill opening Drain the tank with the solution tank drain hose ESt option The solution tank should be drain...

Page 64: ...de The squeegee can be adjusted for leveling and deflection The deflection and leveling of the squeegee blades should be checked daily or when scrubbing a different type of floor LEVELING THE REAR SQUEEGEE Leveling of the squeegee assures even contact the length of the squeegee blade with the surface being scrubbed Make sure this adjustment is done on an even level floor 1 Turn the machine power o...

Page 65: ...eling adjustment screw clockwise to decrease the deflection at the ends of the squeegee blade Turn the leveling adjustment screw counter clockwise to increase the deflection at the ends of the squeegee blade 6 Release the parking brake and drive the machine forward again with the squeegee down to check the squeegee blade deflection 7 Readjust the squeegee level if necessary ...

Page 66: ...SAFETY Before leaving or servicing machine stop on level surface set parking brake turn off machine and remove key 4 Look at the deflection of the squeegee blade The correct amount of deflection is 15 to 20 mm 0 50 to 0 75 in 5 To adjust the amount of deflection loosen the caster jam nut Turn the caster shaft using the flats Turn the shaft clockwise to decrease the blade deflection Turn the shaft ...

Page 67: ...ueegee blades REAR SQUEEGEE BLADES Check the squeegee blades for damage and wear daily Rotate or replace either of the squeegee blades if the leading edge is torn or worn half way through the thickness of the blade The squeegee has two squeegee blades the front and rear Each blade has four wiping edges To use them all start with one wiping edge To use the next wiping edge rotate the blade end for ...

Page 68: ...ip into the squeegee blade Slip the retainer bracket on the end of the squeegee frame Place the squeegee gasket on the end of the squeegee frame with the long end down and back 9 Replace the squeegee assembly cover 10 Replace the deflector and the ringed pin 11 Adjust the rear squeegee as described in LEVELING THE REAR SQUEEGEE and ADJUSTING REAR SQUEEGEE BLADE DEFLECTION SIDE SQUEEGEES BLADES The...

Page 69: ...he front of the side squeegee 4 Pull the squeegee blade off the front of the squeegee frame NOTE On the MaxProt 1200 scrub head check the inside squeegee on the right side of the scrub head for damage and wear Replace if necessary 5 Slide the new squeegee blade onto the frame NOTE Lubricating the squeegee frame where the squeegee makes contact will make it easier to install the squeegee blade 6 Re...

Page 70: ...after The deflection should be 3 to 6 mm 0 12 to 0 25 in between the steering sprocket and the idler sprocket when the steering wheel is turned the tightest position either direction STATIC DRAG CHAIN A static drag chain prevents the buildup of static electricity in the machine The chain is attached to the transaxle Make sure the chain is always touching the floor 05936 ...

Page 71: ... adjustment after every 100 hours of operation Park the machine on a level surface Turn the machine power off and block the machine tires Loosen the adjustment nuts Adjust the brake cable with one nut and lock in place with the other nut Adjust the brake cable so that the brake pedal travels no more than 25 mm 1 in to fully engage the brakes Readjust the brake cable if necessary Remove the blocks ...

Page 72: ...t can be pushed from the front or rear but tow it only from the rear Only push or tow the machine for a very short distance and do not exceed 3 2 kp h 2 mph It is NOT intended to be pushed or towed for a long distance or at a high speed ATTENTION Do not push or tow machine for a long distance or damage may occur to the propelling system ...

Page 73: ... winch the machine onto the truck or trailer attach the winching chains at the bottom of the rear bumper If the machine has the optional rear tie down brackets attach the winching chains to them FOR SAFETY When loading machine onto truck or trailer use winch Do not drive the machine onto the truck or trailer unless the loading surface is horizontal AND is 380 mm 15 in or less from the ground 4 Pos...

Page 74: ...winching chains to them 6 If the loading surface is not horizontal or is higher than 380 mm 15 in from the ground use a winch to unload machine If the loading surface is horizontal AND is 380 mm 15 in or less from the ground the machine may be driven off the truck or trailer FOR SAFETY When unloading machine off truck or trailer use winch Do not drive the machine off the truck or trailer unless th...

Page 75: ...hine The front jacking location is the main frame just in front of the scrub head The rear jacking locations are the main frame just in front of the rear tires Always stop the machine on a flat level surface and block the machine tires before jacking up the machine FOR SAFETY When servicing machine block machine tires before jacking machine up FOR SAFETY When servicing machine jack machine up at d...

Page 76: ...ne for extended periods of time 1 Drain and clean the solution and recovery tanks ESt machines Run clean water through the solution system and the ESt solution pump 2 Raise the rear squeegee and the scrub head 3 Park the machine in a cool dry area 4 Remove the batteries or charge them after every three months ...

Page 77: ...ush diameter 510 mm 20 in Scrubbing path width 1015 mm 40 in Solution tank capacity 210 L 55 gal Recovery tank capacity 190 L 50 gal Tank capacity with ESt option 340 L 90 gal Propelling gear box 90 weight gear lubricant capacity 2 6 L 2 7 qt GVWR 2087 kg 4600 lb GENERAL MACHINE PERFORMANCE Item Measure Maximum forward speed 8 km h 5mph Maximum reverse speed 4 8 km h 3mph Aisle turnaround width 22...

Page 78: ...e VAC Chargers 36 120 60 1 208 240 480 36 120 60 3 208 240 480 36 120 50 1 208 240 480 36 120 50 3 208 240 480 36 75 50 1 208 240 480 36 75 60 1 208 240 480 36 75 60 3 208 240 480 36 50 60 1 240 36 50 50 1 230 36 45 50 and 60 1 200 STEERING Type Power source Emergency steering Front wheel controlled universal joint to gear and chain Manual Manual BRAKING SYSTEM Type Operation Service brakes Mechan...

Page 79: ...SPECIFICATIONS 77 515 MM420 4 96 2035 mm 80 in 2110 mm 83 in 1070 mm 42 in 1450 mm 57 in TOP VIEW SIDE VIEW 10656 MACHINE DIMENSIONS ...

Page 80: ...St switch 14 Hourmeter 11 Message display 12 Operating lights switch 16 Rear squeegee switch 14 Recovery tank full indicator 13 Controls 8 Battery discharge indicator 11 Brake pedal 9 Circuit breakers 18 Control panel message display 12 Directional pedal 9 Edge scrub 14 ESt switch 14 Horn button 16 Hourmeter 11 On off key switch 16 Operating lights switch 16 Power wand switch 17 Rear squeegee swit...

Page 81: ...n location 72 Maintenance 48 72 Intervals 48 Recommended 5 Maintenance chart 48 Message display Control panel 12 Motors Electric 57 76 O On off key switch 16 Operating lights switch 16 Operation 5 54 Operation on inclines 36 Operator Responsibility 5 Operator seat 19 Options 37 45 ESt switch 14 Positive solution control drain 19 Power wand 41 45 Power wand switch 17 Vacuum wand 37 40 P Parking bra...

Page 82: ...ub head floor 58 Solution Filling the tanks 22 24 Flow lever 10 System 60 Tank drain hose 19 Solution flow lever 10 Solution System 60 Solution system Solution valve 60 Solution Tank 61 Solution tank Drain hose 19 Draining and cleaning 31 33 Filling 22 24 Positive solution control drain 19 Solution tank drain hose 19 Solution valve 60 Specifications 75 77 Braking system 76 Chargers 76 Electric mot...

Page 83: ... Recovery 60 Solution 61 Tie down location 72 Tires 69 70 Specifications 76 Touch panel Self diagnostics 56 Towing the machine 70 71 Transporting the machine 70 71 Troubleshooting 46 U Unlocking side squeegees 29 V Vacuum wand 37 40 ...

Page 84: ...INDEX 515 MM420 6 00 82 ...

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