OPERATION
Tennant 5540/5560 (08--05)
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RECOMMENDED STOCK ITEMS
Refer to the Parts List section for recommended stock
items. Stock Items are clearly identified with a bullet
preceding the parts description. See example below:
TROUBLE SHOOTING
PROBLEM
CAUSE
SOLUTION
No power, nothing runs.
Batteries need charging.
See CHARGING BATTERIES.
Faulty battery(s).
Replace battery(s).
Loose battery cable.
Tighten loose cable.
Battery connection is improper.
See INSTALLING BATTERIES.
Faulty Main switch
Contact Service Center.
Main circuit breaker has tripped.
Determine cause and reset circuit
breaker button.
Brush motor does not run.
Brush circuit breakers have
tripped, or has been pulled out.
Clean or change to a less aggres-
sive pad. Also, release brush
pressure lever if it’s in the up posi-
tion. Reset breaker button.
Control grips are not twisted.
Control grips must be twisted to
activate brushes.
Faulty brush motor or wiring.
Contact Service Center.
Faulty brush switch.
Contact Service Center.
Carbon brushes worn.
Contact Service Center.
Faulty solenoid.
Contact Service Center.
Vacuum motor does not run.
Vacuum circuit breaker has
tripped.
Remove obstruction and reset
breaker.
Faulty vacuum switch.
Contact Service Center.
Faulty vacuum motor or wiring.
Contact Service Center.
Faulty solenoid.
Contact Service Center.
Carbon brushes worn.
Contact Service Center.
Short run time.
Batteries not fully charged.
Charge batteries.
Bad cell in one or more batteries.
Replace battery.
Batteries need maintenance.
See BATTERY MAINTENANCE.
Faulty charger.
Replace battery charger.
