Tennant 550, Manual

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OPERATION
550E MM149 (9--00)
2-10
MACHINE OPERATION
NORMAL SCRUBBING OPERATION
A normal scrubbing operation consists of eight
typical operations: pre-start checklist, starting
machine, filling solution tank, scrubbing, draining
recovery tank and emptying hopper, post
operation checklist -- motor operating, stopping
machine, and post operation checklist -- motor
stopped.
PRE-START CHECKLIST lists things to check
before starting the machine.
TO START MACHINE lists the steps required to
start the machine.
TO FILL SOLUTION TANK lists the steps
required to fill the solution tank.
TO SCRUB lists things to keep in mind before and
during the scrubbing operation.
TO DRAIN AND CLEAN RECOVERY TANK AND
EMPTY HOPPER lists the steps required to
empty the debris hopper and the recovery tank.
POST OPERATION CHECKLIST -- MOTOR
OPERATING lists things to check before stopping
the machine motor.
TO STOP MACHINE lists the steps required to
stop the machine.
POST OPERATION CHECKLIST -- MOTOR
STOPPED lists things to check after stopping the
machine motor.
PRE-START CHECKLIST
Check under the machine for leak spots.
Check the brakes and controls for proper
operation.
Check the service records to determine service
requirements.
TO START MACHINE
NOTE: Before starting machine, perform the
pre-start checks.
1. The machine operator must be in the
operator’s seat with the directional pedal in
the “neutral” position and with a foot on the
brake pedal.
FOR SAFETY: Before Starting Machine,
Make Sure All Safety Devices Are In
Place And Operate Properly.
2. Release the parking brake..
3. Turn the master power key switch to the
“ON” position.
4. Press the start push button to start the
motor.
5. Drive the machine to the solution filling site.
TO FILL SOLUTION TANK
1. Stop the motor and set the parking brake.
FOR SAFETY: Before Leaving Or
Servicing Machine; Stop On Level
Surface, Set Parking Brake, Turn Off
Machine And Remove Key.
2. Open the solution tank fill door or cap.
3. Pour the required amount of detergent into
the tank. Fill the tank with water to 1 in
(25 mm) below the tank opening. The water
must not be hotter than 130
_
F (54
_
C) or
tank damage may occur.
FOR SAFETY: When using machine,
follow mixing and handling instructions
on chemical containers.