OPERATION
Tennant 5540/5560 (08--05)
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MONTHLY MAINTENANCE
(Every 80 Hours of Use)
1. Check water level in battery cells (See BATTERY
MAINTENANCE).
2. Clean battery tops to prevent corrosion
(See BATTERY MAINTENANCE).
3. Check for loose or corroded battery cables.
4. Check drive chain for excess slack and lubricate
with a water resistant grease. If chain needs
tightening, see DRIVE CHAIN MAINTENANCE.
5. Lubricate axle and caster grease fittings with a
water resistant grease.
6. Lubricate all linkage pivot points with silicone
spray then coat with a water resistant grease to
maintain a smooth operation.
7. Check machine for water leaks and loose nuts and
bolts.
QUARTERLY MAINTENANCE
(Every 250 Hours of Use)
Inspect motors for carbon brush wear. Replace
brushes when worn to a length of 10mm (0.38 in.) or
less. Contact an Authorized Service Center for carbon
brush inspection.
Contact an Authorized Service Center for motor
maintenance.
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Fire Or Explosion Hazard.
Batteries Emit Hydrogen Gas. Keep Sparks And
Open Flame Away. Keep Battery Compartment
Open When Charging.
FOR SAFETY: When servicing machine, wear
protective gloves and eye protection when
handling batteries and battery cables. Avoid
contact with battery acid.
1. Check the specific gravity using a hydrometer to
determine the charge level and the condition of the
batteries (Figure 29). If one or more of the battery
cells read lower than the other battery cells (0.050
or more), the cell is damaged, shorted, or is about
to fail. Check the hydrometer readings against the
following chart to determine the remaining battery
charge level.
NOTE:
Do not take readings immediately after adding
distilled water. If the water and acid are not thoroughly
mixed, the readings may not be accurate.
FIG. 29
SPECIFIC GRAVITY
at 27
_
C (80
_
F)
BATTERY
CHARGE
1.265
100% CHARGED
1.223
75% CHARGED
1.185
50% CHARGED
1.148
25% CHARGED
1.110
DISCHARGED
NOTE:
If the readings are 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 (43
_
F) above or below 27
_
C (80
_
F).
2. Always follow proper charging instructions
(See CHARGING BATTERIES).
3. Check the electrolyte level (A) in each battery cell
after charging batteries
. The level should be
approximately 1 cm from the bottom of the fill--port
(B). Add distilled water if needed (Figure 30).
DO NOT OVERFILL.
A
B
FIG. 30
4. Keep the battery tops clean to prevent battery
corrosion.
To clean batteries:
FOR SAFETY: When servicing machine, wear
protective gloves and eye protection when
handling batteries and battery cables. Avoid
contact with battery acid.
