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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

8210 330190 (3--06)

The following safety labels are mounted on the

machine in the locations indicated. If these or any

label becomes damaged or illegible, install a new

label in its place.

ENGINE FAN AND BELT LABEL -- LOCATED

ON THE RADIATOR SHROUD.

EMISSIONS LABEL -- LOCATED ON THE SIDE

PANEL OF THE OPERATOR COMPARTMENT.

FLAMMABLE SPILLS LABEL -- LOCATED

ON THE SIDE PANEL OF THE OPERATOR

COMPARTMENT.

351551

HOPPER LIFT ARMS LABEL -- LOCATED

ON BOTH HOPPER LIFT ARMS.

HOT SURFACE LABEL --

LOCATED ON THE SIDE OF

THE BUMPER

Summary of Contents for 8210

Page 1: ...8210 330190 www tennantco com Operator Manual 330190 Rev 08 3 2006 ...

Page 2: ...ds such as antifreeze and oil in a safe environmentally way according to your local waste disposal regulations Always remember to recycle MACHINE DATA Please fill out at time of installation for future reference Model No 8210 Serial No Machine Options Sales Rep Sales Rep phone no Customer Number Installation Date Tennant Company PO Box 1452 Minneapolis MN 55440 Phone 800 553 8033 or 763 523 2850 C...

Page 3: ...MPERATURE LIGHT 30 HOPPER TEMPERATURE LIGHT THERMO SENTRY 31 CLOGGED FILTER LIGHT OPTION 31 Page HOPPER DOOR CLOSED LIGHT OPTION 32 HYDRAULIC FILTER BYPASS LIGHT OPTION 32 HORN BUTTON 32 CIRCUIT BREAKERS 33 FUSES GM ENGINE 33 OPERATOR SEAT 34 DELUXE SUSPENSION SEAT OPTION 34 HOPPER SUPPORT BAR 35 ENGINE COVER GAS SPRING 35 LATCHES 35 HOW THE MACHINE WORKS 36 PRE OPERATION CHECKLIST 37 CHANGING AN ...

Page 4: ...STING REAR SQUEEGEE BLADE DEFLECTION 93 SIDE SQUEEGEES 94 ADJUSTING THE SIDE SQUEEGEES 94 SQUEEGEE BLADES 94 REAR SQUEEGEE 94 REPLACING OR ROTATING REAR SQUEEGEE BLADES 94 SIDE SQUEEGEES 95 REPLACING SIDE SQUEEGEE BLADES 95 SKIRTS AND SEALS 96 REAR SKIRTS 96 BRUSH DOOR SEALS 96 HOPPER LIP SKIRTS 96 HOPPER SEALS 97 HOPPER DOOR SEALS 97 HOPPER FILTER SEALS 97 HOPPER VACUUM FAN SEAL 98 TANK COVER SEA...

Page 5: ...ble materials or reactive metals can cause explosion or fire Do not pick up WARNING Hot bumper Keep away CAUTION LPG engine will run for a few seconds after the key is turned off Apply the partking brake before leaving the machine FOR SAFETY 1 Do not operate machine Unless trained and authorized Unless operator manual is read and understood If it is not in proper operating condition In flammable o...

Page 6: ...act with battery acid Avoid contact with hot engine coolant Allow engine to cool Keep flames and sparks away from fuel system service area Keep area well ventilated Use cardboard to locate leaking hydraulic fluid under pressure Use Tennant supplied or approved replacement parts 7 When loading unloading machine onto off truck or trailer Turn off machine Use truck or trailer that will support the we...

Page 7: ... illegible install a new label in its place ENGINE FAN AND BELT LABEL LOCATED ON THE RADIATOR SHROUD EMISSIONS LABEL LOCATED ON THE SIDE PANEL OF THE OPERATOR COMPARTMENT FLAMMABLE SPILLS LABEL LOCATED ON THE SIDE PANEL OF THE OPERATOR COMPARTMENT 351551 HOPPER LIFT ARMS LABEL LOCATED ON BOTH HOPPER LIFT ARMS HOT SURFACE LABEL LOCATED ON THE SIDE OF THE BUMPER ...

Page 8: ... ON THE HOPPER SUPPORT BAR AND ON BOTH HOPPER LIFT ARMS 351551 FLAMMABLE MATERIALS LABEL LOCATED ON THE SOLUTION TANK COVER ON THE BATTERY TRAY ON MACHINES WITH THE DETERGENT TANK OPTION FOR SAFETY LABEL LOCATED ON THE SIDE PANEL OF THE OPERATOR COMPARTMENT LPG ENGINE WILL RUN LABEL LOCATED ON THE SIDE OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 9: ... SAFETY Do not operate machine unless operation manual is read and understood Check the machine for shipping damage Check to make sure 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 10: ...ntrol panel B Steering wheel C Operator seat D Engine cover E Engine side door F Rear squeegee G Side squeegee H Sweeping brush access door I Hopper cover J Hopper dust filter K Solution tank L Recovery tank M Main sweeping brush N Side brush O Scrub brushes P Detergent tank option Q Scrub head ...

Page 11: ...mperature Thermo Sentry Hopper door close Diagnostics Hopper raise Gasoline fuel only Hopper lower Hourmeter Filter shaker Fan Side brush down and on ES option Side brush up and off Detergent flow Main brush down and on Scrub brush edge clean Main brush up and off Scrub brushes down and on Charging system Rear squeegee down and vacuum on Engine oil pressure Engine Engine water temperature Variable...

Page 12: ... sweep brush down pressure light Circuit breaker 5 Main sweep brush down pressure heavy Circuit breaker 6 Horn Circuit breaker 7 Hydraulic fluid only Circuit breaker 8 Jackpoint Check Engine Steering tilt 50 hour required maintenance interval 100 hour required maintenance interval 200 hour required maintenance interval 400 hour required maintenance interval 800 hour required maintenance interval ...

Page 13: ...g wheel Z Circuit breakers F Steering column tilt lever AA Engine choke knob FORD engine G Hopper lever BB Check Engine Light GM engine H Operator seat I Operating lights switch J Operating hazard lights switch option K Solution flow switch L Control panel M Multi function switches 6 N Display screen O TENNANT logo switch P Main brush down pressure knob Q Side brush down pressure handle R Charging...

Page 14: ... the speed of the machine with the pressure of your foot the harder you press the pedal the faster the machine travels Forward Press the top of the directional pedal with the toe portion of your foot Reverse Press the bottom of the directional pedal with the heel of your foot Neutral Take your foot off the directional pedal and it will return to the neutral position ...

Page 15: ... surface set parking brake turn off machine and remove key Release Press on the brake pedal to unlock the parking brake pedal IGNITION SWITCH The ignition switch starts and stops the engine with a key FOR SAFETY When starting machine keep foot on brake and directional pedal in neutral Start Turn the key all the way clockwise Release the key as soon as the engine starts Stop Turn the key counter cl...

Page 16: ...ht STEERING COLUMN TILT LEVER The steering column tilt handle controls the angle of the steering wheel Adjust Pull out the tilt handle then move the wheel to the desired position and release the tilt handle CHECK ENGINE LIGHT GM ENGINE The check engine light comes on if the engines control system detects a fault during machine operation If the check engine light comes on while operating the machin...

Page 17: ...e heaviest or fourth brush pressure setting is called Super Scrub The pressure setting selected when the switch is released will be the new default brush pressure setting The brush pressure can be set into four different positions Under normal conditions the brush pressure should be set in the minimum settings one or two downward arrows Under heavy grime conditions the brush pressure should be set...

Page 18: ...e raised hopper icon will replace the sweep icon on the control panel display and the sweeping operations will not start SIDE BRUSH SWITCH The side brush switch controls the side brush position and rotation The main sweeping brush must be operating for the side brush to work NOTE The side brush operates automatically when the main sweeping brush starts operating To sweep without using the side bru...

Page 19: ...of fuel remaining in the fuel tank When the indicator bar is fully shaded the fuel tank is full The fuel tank is nearly empty when only a small portion of the indicator bar remains shaded Refill the fuel tank as soon as possible NOTE Do not use leaded fuels The use of leaded fuels will cause permanent damage to the system s oxygen sensor and catalytic converter LPG powered machine The fuel gauge i...

Page 20: ... completely NOTE The main sweeping brush side brush and sweep vacuum fan will stop operating when the hopper is raised If the sweep vacuum fan side brush switch or the main brush switch is pressed while the hopper is raised none of the sweeping operations will activate and the raised hopper icon will appear on the control panel MAIN SWEEP BRUSH DOWN PRESSURE KNOB The main brush down pressure knob ...

Page 21: ...ntrol panel Features of the control panel include six multi function buttons and graphics icons which display the current state of the sweeping and scrubbing functions The control panel also features a display clock for operator convenience and a maintenance mode that prompts the operator when to perform routine machine maintenance By pressing the TENNANT logo the operator can cycle the control pa...

Page 22: ...E screen will appear on the screen 4 Press the switch next to ADJUST TIME 5 Set the time date and choose between the 12 or 24 hour clock modes by moving the underline through the display by pressing the switches next to the direction arrows Increase the value of the underlined segment by pressing the switch next to the positive icon Decrease the value of the underlined segment by pressing the swit...

Page 23: ...equirements When the maintenance mode is enabled an alarm will sound and an icon representing a maintenance function will appear on the display each time machine is started if one or more of the maintenance timers goes past its recommended interval Each time the required maintenance function is performed the timer for that function should be reset 12 16 PM 0021 351656 ...

Page 24: ...an icon with the recommended maintenance interval printed in hours below it The lower right hand corner of the screen displays the number of hours that have elapsed since the maintenance timer was last reset and the date it was last reset The switch at the upper right hand corner of the screen will reset the hour counter for each maintenance item Reset the maintenance timer each time the maintenan...

Page 25: ...nd START positions Continue to press the TENNANT logo button until the RESET PRESSURE screen appears on the display Release the logo button 3 Press and release the TENNANT logo button two more times The SELF TEST screen will appear on the display 4 Press the switch next to ENABLE MAINT NOTE If the light next to the ENABLE MAINT switch is not illuminated the maintenance mode is currently disabled N...

Page 26: ...n on and off Operating lights on Press the top of the hazard light switch Operating lights Hazard light option on Press the bottom of the hazard light switch All lights off Set the the hazard light switch in the middle position SOLUTION FLOW SWITCH The solution flow switch controls the amount of solution that flows to the floor while scrubbing 1 Low Press the top of the switch Use this flow rate f...

Page 27: ...choke knob out Off Push the engine choke knob in SWEEP VACUUM FAN SWITCH The sweep vacuum fan switch starts and stops the sweep vacuum fan Do not operate the vacuum fan when sweeping in wet conditions Start Press the switch The indicator next to the switch will illuminate Stop Press the switch The indicator light next to the switch will go out NOTE The sweep vacuum fan activates automatically when...

Page 28: ... operating The hopper door closes automatically when the machine is started or if the main sweeping brush is not operating FILTER SHAKER SWITCH The filter shaker switch starts the hopper dust filter shaker The shaker automatically operates for 30 seconds NOTE If the machine begins to create an excessive amount of dust while sweeping press the filter shaker switch Start Press the filter shaker swit...

Page 29: ...rpose of picking up excess water without scrubbing Lower Press the squeegee switch The indicator light next to the switch will illuminate Raise and stop Press the squeegee switch The indicator light above the switch goes off There will be a slight delay before the vacuum shuts off NOTE The rear squeegee lowers and scrubbing vacuum starts automatically when the scrubbing operations start NOTE The r...

Page 30: ...e machine is started the ES switch will default to the last setting used NOTE The ES icon only appears after the scrub functions have been activated On Press the ES switch The indicator light next to the switch will illuminate Off Press the ES switch The indicator light next to the switch will go out F E 351647 ...

Page 31: ...witch Off Press and release the detergent pump switch ENGINE SPEED SWITCH The engine speed switch controls the engine governed speed When one indicator light above the switch is illuminated the engine is in idle speed When two indicator lights above the switch are illuminated the engine is in fast speed NOTE The engine will run automatically in fast speed while scrubbing or sweeping or both simult...

Page 32: ...light will illuminate when the engine oil pressure falls below 40 kPa 5 psi In this situation an alarm will sound until the oil pressure problem is corrected If the light illuminates stop the machine immediately then find the problem and have it corrected ENGINE WATER TEMPERATURE LIGHT The engine water temperature light will illuminate when the temperature of the engine coolant is more than 107_ C...

Page 33: ...ping vacuum fan If the light illuminates stop the machine immediately then find the problem and have it corrected CLOGGED FILTER LIGHT OPTION The clogged filter light will illuminate when the hopper dust filter is clogged To clean the filter press the filter shaker switch If the clogged filter light remains lit manually clean the hopper dust filter See HOPPER DUST FILTER in the MAINTENANCE section...

Page 34: ...is open the light will be out while sweeping HYDRAULIC FILTER BYPASS LIGHT OPTION The hydraulic filter bypass light will illuminate when the hydraulic filter becomes clogged If the light illuminates stop the machine immediately then change the hydraulic filter and hydraulic fluid as soon as possible HORN BUTTON The horn button operates the horn Sound Press the button ...

Page 35: ...ated in the operator compartment The chart lists the circuit breakers and the electrical components they protect Circuit Breaker Rating Circuit Protected CB 1 15 A Horn CB 2 15 A Ignition CB 3 15 A Headlights Taillights CB 4 5 A Logic Power CB 5 15 A Sweeping CB 6 15 A Scrubbing Accessories CB 7 15 A Scrubbing Brushes CB 8 15 A Filter Shaker Motor FUSES GM ENGINE On machines with the GM engine the...

Page 36: ...nd desired front to back position The operator weight adjustment lever has three different positions lightweight middleweight and heavyweight Adjust Pull the lever up for the lightweight position Move the lever to middle for the middleweight position Push the lever down for the heavyweight position The back rest angle knob adjusts the angle of the back rest Adjust Turn the knob clockwise to decrea...

Page 37: ...fall Engage hopper support bar ENGINE COVER GAS SPRING The engine cover gas spring is located underneath the engine cover The gas spring holds the engine cover in the raised position to allow work on the engine To close the engine cover push the lower portion of the gas spring in line with the top portion and push the engine cover downward LATCHES The solution tank cover and the side and top engin...

Page 38: ... hopper dust filter Water and detergent from the solution tank flow to the floor through a solution valve to the scrub brushes The brushes scrub the floor As the machine is moved forward the squeegee wipes the dirty solution off the floor which is then picked up and drawn into the recovery tank When using the ES mode the dirty solution in the recovery tank is filtered and returned to the solution ...

Page 39: ... sweeping brush patterns for adjustment Check the condition of the hopper dust filter and seals Clean as required Check the tank cover seals for damage and wear Clean the vacuum fan inlet filter Check the squeegees for damage wear and for deflection adjustment Check the vacuum hose for debris or blockage ES machines check the detergent tank level Drain and clean the recovery tank ES machines drain...

Page 40: ...es and sparks away from fuel system service area Keep area well ventilated 4 Put on gloves and remove the quick disconnect tank coupling 5 Unlatch and remove the empty LPG fuel tank from the machine and store the tank in a designated safe area NOTE Make sure the LPG fuel tank matches the fuel system liquid tank with liquid system 6 Carefully put the filled LPG tank in the machine so that the tank ...

Page 41: ...ce coupling Make sure the service coupling is clean and free of damage Also make sure it matches the machine service coupling 9 Open the tank service valve slowly and check for leaks Close the service valve immediately if an LPG leak is found and tell the appropriate personnel ...

Page 42: ...fuel flow close the service valve wait a few seconds and open the valve slowly again 2 You must be in the operator s seat with the directional pedal in neutral and your foot on the brake pedal or with the parking brake set FOR SAFETY When starting machine keep foot on brake and directional pedal in neutral 3 Ford gasoline powered machines Pull out the choke knob when the engine is cold Push in the...

Page 43: ...l between starting attempts or damage to the starter motor may occur 5 Allow the engine and hydraulic system to warm up three to five minutes WARNING Engine emits toxic gases Severe respiratory damage or asphyxiation can result Provide adequate ventilation Consult with your regulatory authorities for exposure limits Keep engine properly tuned 6 Release the machine parking brake 7 Drive the machine...

Page 44: ...brush pressure and solution flow for the best scrubbing results Machines with the edge clean option have the ability to scrub against walls and edges When the recovery tank is almost full the recovery tank full indicator will appear on the display screen and blink for almost a minute before the scrubbing system shuts off The recovery tank will have to be drained and cleaned Refill the solution tan...

Page 45: ...is brush is also recommended for foundry sweeping when heat may melt synthetic bristles Non scuff polypropylene scrub brush This brush uses a softer general purpose poly bristle to lift lightly compacted soilage without scuffing high gloss coated floors Nylon scrub brush Recommended for scrubbing coated floors Cleans without scuffing Super abrasive bristle scrub brush Nylon fiber impregnated with ...

Page 46: ...2 Press the sweep switch NOTE The hopper door will open the main sweeping brush will lower and activate the sweep vacuum fan will activate the side brush will lower and activate and the engine speed will increase to the fast speed 3 Sweep as needed F E 351648 ...

Page 47: ... switch to stop the sweeping operations The main brush will stop and raise the side brush will stop and raise the sweeping vacuum will stop the filter shaker will operate for a short time and the engine speed will remain in the fast speed F E 12 16 PM 0021 351662 ...

Page 48: ...ing machine make sure adequate clearance is available before raising hopper NOTE Be aware that the minimum ceiling height needed to high dump the hopper is 2286 mm 90 in FOR SAFETY When using machine move machine with care when hopper is raised 4 Drive the machine up to the debris container 5 Push the hopper door switch to open the hopper door The indicator light next to the switch will illuminate...

Page 49: ...will go out and the hopper door icon will indicate the hopper door is closed 8 Slowly back the machine away from the debris site or debris container when all of the debris has fallen out of the hopper FOR SAFETY When using machine use care when reversing machine 9 Push the hopper lever forward to lower the hopper F E 351663 ...

Page 50: ...t Fill the solution tank with water up to the FULL line near the top of the tank FOR SAFETY When using machine follow mixing and handling instructions on chemical containers NOTE Floor conditions water condition amount of soilage type of soilage and brush pressure all play an important role in determining the type and concentration of detergent to be used For specific recommendations contact your ...

Page 51: ...r specific recommendations contact your TENNANT representative ES mode with auto fill Connect the hose from the water source to the auto fill connection on the machine Turn the ignition key to the on position and turn on the water source The auto fill will automatically fill the tanks to the proper level for ES operation and automatically shut off NOTE An alarm will sound when the solution tank is...

Page 52: ... 2 Adjust the solution flow to the floor as needed Low 1 Press the top of the switch Use this flow rate for smooth floors and light dirt Off 0 Press the middle of the switch High 2 Press the bottom of the switch Use this flow rate for rough floors and heavy or compacted dirt 3 Press the scrub switch to start the scrubbing operations F E 351647 ...

Page 53: ...pear drain the recovery tank then press the scrub and squeegee switches 4 Adjust brush pressure for cleaning application Press and hold the scrub switch The brush pressure will scroll through four settings The pressure setting selected when the switch is released will be the new default brush pressure setting The brush pressure can be set into four different positions Under normal conditions the b...

Page 54: ... using the ES option the recovery tank must be filled with water up to the top of the ES filter NOTE If you do not want to use the ES system make sure the indicator next to the ES switch is off 7 Drive the machine forward and scrub as required WARNING Flammable materials or reactive metals can cause explosion or fire Do not pick up F E 351660 F E 351647 F E 351647 ...

Page 55: ...es then make a second scrubbing pass with the rear squeegee down FOR SAFETY When using machine go slow on inclines and slippery surfaces STOP SCRUBBING Press the scrub switch to stop the scrubbing operations The scrub brushes will stop and the scrub head will raise The ES detergent pump option will stop and the solution flow will stop After a short delay the rear squeegee will automatically raise ...

Page 56: ... water the recovery tank should be drained and cleaned The solution tank then can be filled again for additional scrubbing If you used the machine in ES 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 Shut the engine off 4 Set the parking brake ...

Page 57: ... floor drain Remove the drain end cap from the hose Stand back the solution rushes out of the drain hoses 7 Open the recovery tank cover 8 Spray the inside of the recovery tank with clean water DO NOT allow any water to enter the vacuum fan air intake tube at the top of the tank 9 Remove the large drain cap and flush out the bottom on the recovery tank ...

Page 58: ...outlet filters at the bottom of the tank through the drain access 12 ES mode Replace the recovery tank drain cap and fill the recovery tank with clean water up to the top of the ES filter 13 ES mode Start the ES system Flush the ES pump by raising the float inside the recovery tank for 30 to 60 seconds 14 Lower the recovery tank cover 15 Shut the engine off 16 Drain the recovery tank 17 Replace th...

Page 59: ... 57 8210 330190 6 04 STOP THE MACHINE 1 Stop sweeping and scrubbing 2 Take your foot off the directional pedal Step on the brake pedal 3 Shut the engine off Remove the switch key 4 Set the machine parking brake ...

Page 60: ...OPERATION 8210 330190 1 98 58 5 LPG powered machines Close the LPG tank s liquid service valve ...

Page 61: ... sweeping brush patterns for adjustment Check the condition of the hopper dust filter and seals Clean as required Check the tank cover seals for damage and wear Clean the vacuum fan inlet filter Check the squeegees for damage wear and for deflection adjustment Check the vacuum hose for debris or blockage ES machines check the detergent tank level Drain and clean the recovery tank ES machines drain...

Page 62: ...GING HOPPER SUPPORT BAR 1 Set the machine parking brake FOR SAFETY When starting machine keep foot on brake and directional pedal in neutral 2 Start the engine 3 Pull the hopper lever backward until the hopper reaches its maximum height ...

Page 63: ...98 4 Lower and position the hopper support bar onto the support bar stop WARNING Raised hopper may fall Engage hopper support bar 5 Slowly lower the hopper so the hopper support bar rests against the bar stop 6 Shut the engine off ...

Page 64: ...chine keep foot on brake and directional pedal in neutral 2 Pull the hopper lever backward to slightly raise the hopper in order to release the hopper support bar 3 Put the support bar in its storage position WARNING Lift arm pinch point Stay clear of hopper lift arms 4 Lower the hopper 5 Shut the engine off ...

Page 65: ...ted incline during transport of the machine is 8_ FOR SAFETY When using machine go slow on inclines and slippery surfaces TIE DOWNS The machine can be tied down for transport using the tie down holes at the front and rear of the machine The front tie down holes are located in front of the front tires The rear tie downs are located on the rear corners of the machine When transporting the machine on...

Page 66: ...rts Wrong sweeping brush Call TENNANT representative Trailing water poor or no t i k Worn rear squeegee blades Rotate or replace blades water pickup Rear squeegee out of adjustment Adjust rear squeegee Worn side squeegee blades Replace side squeegee blades Side squeegees out of adjustment Adjust side squeegees Recovery tank cover not seated Reseat tank cover Recovery tank cover seal worn Replace s...

Page 67: ...f Turn ES switch on Manual control valve nearly closed Open valve more Poor scrubbing performance Debris caught on scrub brushes Remove debris Improper detergent or brushes used Check with TENNANT representative for advice Worn scrub brushes Replace scrub brushes ES system does not fill solution t k Clogged solution pump or lines Flush ES system tank ES float stuck Clean floats of debris Clogged E...

Page 68: ... 3 4 Main sweep brush Check for damage wear and adjustment 1 Check brush pattern 1 5 Side brush Check for damage wear and adjustment 1 Check brush pattern 1 6 Hopper dust filter Shake to clean 2 7 Rear Squeegee Check for damage and wear 1 7 Rear Squeegee Check deflection 1 8 Side Squeegees Check for damage and wear 2 9 Scrub brushes Check for damage and wear 1 10 Recovery tank Clean 1 10 Recovery ...

Page 69: ...LPG 2 15 Front wheel bearings Check lubricate and adjust SPL 2 15 1 Valve clearance first 400 hours of machine use Check adjust valve clearance 2 800 hours 1 Engine FORD Replace Oil fill cap PCV breather Cl PCV h 4 g p p Clean PCV hose 1 Torque intake manifold bolts 8 1 Engine GM Replace fuel filter Gasoline 4 13 Cooling system Flush WG 2 14 Hydraulic fluid reservoir Change hydraulic fluid HYDO 1 ...

Page 70: ...n the right hand side of the machine in front and above the scrub brushes The FORD engine oil filter is mounted toward the front of the engine compartment behind the hopper ENGINE GM Check the engine oil level daily Change the engine oil and oil filter every 50 hours of machine operation Use 10W30 SAE SG SH rated engine oil Fill the engine with oil until the oil level is between the indicator mark...

Page 71: ...per may fall Engage hopper support bar Lift the lintel seal from its retainer and pull open to access the GM engine oil filter REAR WHEEL SUPPORT The rear wheel support pivots the rear wheel The support has two grease fittings for the bearings The rear wheel support bearings must be lubricated every 200 hours of operation Use Lubriplate EMB grease Tennant part number 01433 1 WARNING Hot bumper Kee...

Page 72: ...ttings one on each lift arm at the top pivot The lift arms should be lubricated every 200 hours of operation Use Lubriplate EMB grease Tennant part number 01433 1 SCRUB HEAD DRAG LINK ARMS The scrub head drag link arms of the Edge scrub and Max Pro 1200 have a grease fitting at each end of the pivot points The scrub head drag link arms should be lubricated every 100 hours of operation Use Lubripla...

Page 73: ...draulic fluid in the reservoir Lubricate the filler cap gasket with a film of hydraulic fluid before putting the cap back on the reservoir ATTENTION Do not overfill the hydraulic fluid reservoir or operate the machine with a low level of hydraulic fluid in the reservoir Damage to the machine hydraulic system may result Drain and refill the hydraulic fluid reservoir with new hydraulic fluid every 8...

Page 74: ...low 7_ C 45_ F The higher temperature fluid has a higher viscosity and should not be used at the lower temperatures Damage to the hydraulic pumps may occur because of improper lubrication The lower temperature fluid is a thinner fluid for colder temperatures If a locally available hydraulic fluid is used make sure the specifications match Tennant hydraulic fluid specifications Using substitute flu...

Page 75: ... escaping hydraulic fluid Serious infection or reaction can develop if proper medical treatment is not given immediately FOR SAFETY When servicing machine use cardboard to locate leaking hydraulic fluid under pressure If you discover a fluid leak contact your mechanic or supervisor PROPELLING MOTOR Torque the shaft nut to 508 Nm 375 ft lb lubricated 644 Nm 475 ft lb dry after the first 50 hours of...

Page 76: ...n the clamps if they are loose Replace the hoses and clamps if the hoses are cracked harden or swollen Check the radiator core exterior and hydraulic cooler fins for debris every 100 hours of operation Blow or rinse all dust which may have collected on the radiator in through the grille and radiator fins opposite the direction of normal air flow Be careful not to bend the cooling fins when cleanin...

Page 77: ...indicator after replacing the air filter element AIR FILTER The engine air filter housing has a dust cap and a dry cartridge type air filter element Empty the dust cap daily The air filter must be replaced whenever the filter element is damaged or when the optional air filter indicator shows a restriction The air filters cannot be cleaned Machines with the heavy duty air filter option have a safet...

Page 78: ...ery 400 hours of operation SPARK PLUGS Clean or replace and set the gap of the spark plugs every 400 hours of operation The proper spark plug gap is 1 mm 0 042 in CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM Replace the Oil fill cap PCV breather and clean the crankcase ventilation hose on machines with the FORD engine after every 800 hours of operation Clean the PCV hoses on machines with the GM engine after ever...

Page 79: ... not add water to the battery or remove the battery vent plugs The battery is located at the front of the engine compartment After the first 50 hours of operation and every 800 hours after that clean and tighten the battery connections FOR SAFETY When servicing machine avoid contact with battery acid ...

Page 80: ...ont of the engine compartment near the accessory pump belt sheave The accessory pump belt is at the proper tension when the tension spring is compressed to 3 81 cm 0 0076 mm 1 5 in 0 030 in When adjusting the accessory pump belt tension measure only the spring and not the washers at either end ENGINE BELT GM The engine belt is driven by the engine crankshaft pulley and drives the water pump altern...

Page 81: ...just the GM engine belt tension by loosening the two hold down bolts and then turning the bolt on the tension arm Retighten the hold down bolts Access to the tension arm is located behind the front door access panel in the operator station STATIC DRAG CHAIN The static drag chain prevents the buildup of static electricity in the machine The chain is attached to the machine directly in front of the ...

Page 82: ...r gently on a flat surface with the dirty side down Do not damage the edges of the filter element or the filter will not seat properly in the filter frame D AIR Always wear eye protection when using compressed air Blow air through the dust filter opposite the direction of the arrows Never use more than 690 kPa 100 psi of air pressure and never closer than 50 mm 2 in away from the filter This may b...

Page 83: ...ter element out of the hopper insert 4 Clean or discard the dust filter as required 5 Put the cleaned or new dust filter in the hopper insert with the arrows pointing up 6 Close the hopper cover THERMO SENTRY The Thermo Sentry located inside the hopper senses the temperature of the air pulled up from the hopper If there is a fire in the hopper the Thermo Sentry stops the vacuum fan and cuts off th...

Page 84: ...ve any string or wire tangled on the main brush main brush drive hub or main brush idler hub Check the main sweep brush pattern daily The pattern should be 50 to 65 mm 2 0 to 3 0 in wide with the main sweep brush in the lowered position Adjust the main sweep brush pattern by turning the main brush pressure knob located to the left of the steering wheel at the top of the instrument panel Rotate the...

Page 85: ...d remove key 2 Release the scrub head guard arm by pulling the retaining clip over the top of the pin Remove the pin Swing the scrub head guard arm out toward the front tire 3 Unlatch and swing the right side main brush door open The latch is located just to the rear of the door and must be pushed upward to release the door 4 Remove the main brush idler plate by turning the idler plate retainer nu...

Page 86: ...w main brush 7 Slide the main sweep brush onto the drive plug Rotate the brush until it engages the drive plug Push it all the way onto the plug 8 Replace the main brush idler plate and secure it by turning the idler plate retainer nut clockwise 9 Close and latch the main brush door then swing the scrub head guard arm back in place and replace the pin Install the pin from the bottom up ...

Page 87: ... on the floor 2 Position the main sweep brush over the chalked area 3 Start the main sweep brush 4 Allow the main brush to sweep for 15 to 20 seconds while keeping a foot on the brakes to keep the machine from moving NOTE If chalk or other material is not available allow the sweep brush to spin on the floor for two minutes A polish mark will remain on the floor 5 Stop the main sweep brush 6 Drive ...

Page 88: ...pattern is necessary A The bearing bracket mounting bolts 3 adjust the main brush pattern The bolts are located behind the main brush on the inside of the main brush idler arm Removal of the idler arm and main brush in NOT necessary to adjust the main brush pattern B Loosen the bolts shown with idler arm and main brush removed Move the bearing bracket down to increase the width of the brush patter...

Page 89: ...rush or side brush drive hub Check the side brush pattern daily The side brush bristles should contact the floor in a 10 o clock to 3 o clock pattern when the brush is in motion Adjust the side brush pattern using the side brush down pressure knob Turn the knob counter clockwise to increase the brush contact with the sweeping surface and clockwise to decrease the brush contact with the sweeping su...

Page 90: ... 4 Stop the engine FOR SAFETY Before leaving or servicing machine stop on level surface set parking brake turn off machine and remove key 5 Remove the side brush retaining pin from the side brush drive shaft by pulling the pin keeper off the end of the pin 6 Slide the side brush off the side brush drive shaft NOTE Remove the drive hub and put it on the new brush if one is not installed 7 Slide the...

Page 91: ...es should be replaced if large portions of the brush bristles are missing or if the remaining brush bristle measure 0 50 in 12 mm or less in length NOTE Replace all scrub brushes at the same time to ensure equal scrubbing performance To use the stripping scrubbing buffing or polishing pads install the pads onto brush drivers Secure each pad onto the driver with a pad retaining plug Install the bru...

Page 92: ...rub brushes start with the center brush if applicable Slide the new scrub brush under the scrub brush drive assembly 5 Line up the scrub brush drive socket with the drive plug 6 Press the brush spring clip together and lift the scrub brush onto the drive plug Release the spring clip when the brush is in place Repeat for the other brushes SOLUTION SYSTEM RECOVERY TANK Recovered solution collects in...

Page 93: ... should be drained and cleaned daily Rinse the solution outlet filters at the bottom of the tank through the drain access SQUEEGEES The rear squeegee channels water into the vacuum fan suction The front blade channels the water and the rear blade wipes the floor The side squeegees control water spray and channel water into the path of the rear squeegee REAR SQUEEGEE Check the squeegee blades for d...

Page 94: ...rews located on the outside of each upper squeegee linkage by turning 1 2 to 1 turn Do NOT overturn as this may disengage the cam locking tabs 4 Adjust the squeegee blade until it deflects more at the center and less at the tips The adjustment cams are located on the inside of the squeegee frame Turn the adjustment cams forward to raise the tips of the squeegee and backward to lower the tips of th...

Page 95: ...flection is 25 to 22 mm 1 00 to 0 88 in at the center of the squeegee and about 3 mm 0 12 in less deflection at the tips of the squeegee WARNING Hot bumper Keep away 4 To adjust the amount of deflection loosen the top knob on the two casters 5 Turn the bottom knob clockwise to decrease the blade deflection Turn the bottom knob counter clockwise to increase the blade deflection Be sure to turn both...

Page 96: ... the blade end for end To use the next wiping edge rotate the top edges down bottom edges up To use the last edge rotate the blade end for end Replace any worn or damaged squeegee blades REPLACING OR ROTATING REAR SQUEEGEE BLADES 1 Make sure the squeegee is raised off the floor 2 Shut the engine off and set the parking brake FOR SAFETY Before leaving or servicing machine stop on level surface set ...

Page 97: ...ever they become worn REPLACING SIDE SQUEEGEE BLADES 1 Raise the scrub head 2 Turn off the machine and set the machine parking brake FOR SAFETY Before leaving or servicing machine stop on level surface set parking brake turn off machine and remove key WARNING Hot bumper Keep away 3 Remove the cotter pin clevis pin deflector and the retainer bracket from the front of the side squeegee 4 Pull the sq...

Page 98: ... brush door seals are located on the main brush door and on corresponding portions of the main frame Check the seals for wear or damage every 100 hours of operation HOPPER LIP SKIRTS The hopper lip skirts are located on the bottom rear of the hopper The skirts float over debris and help deflect that debris into the hopper The hopper lip skirts consist of five bottom lip segments and two additional...

Page 99: ...may fall Engage hopper support bar HOPPER DOOR SEALS There are hopper door seals located on three sides of the hopper door They seal the hopper when the hopper door is closed Check the seals for wear or damage every 100 hours of operation HOPPER FILTER SEALS The filter seals are located on both sides of the dust filter They seal the hopper filter to the cover and hopper Check the seal for wear or ...

Page 100: ...ted on the inside of the hopper around the vacuum fan inlet Check the seal for wear or damage every 100 hours of operation TANK COVER SEALS Seals are located on the inside of the recovery tank cover and the solution tank cover Check the seals for wear or damage every 100 hours of operation ...

Page 101: ...e adjustment every 200 hours of operation PARKING BRAKE The parking brake is set with a parking brake pedal that locks the brake pedal TIRES The machine tires are solid Check the tires every 100 hours of operation for damage and wear REAR WHEEL Torque the rear wheel nuts twice in the pattern shown to 142 to 156 Nm 105 to 115 ft lb after the first 50 hours of operation and every 800 hours there aft...

Page 102: ...ushed or towed This valve allows a disabled machine to be moved for a very short distance and at a speed to not exceed 1 6 kp h 1 mph The machine is NOT intended to be pushed or towed a long distance or at a high speed ATTENTION Do not push or tow machine for a long distance and without using the bypass valve or the machine hydraulic system may be damaged Turn the bypass valve 90_ from the normal ...

Page 103: ...machine onto the truck or trailer attach the winching chains to the rear tie down locations The rear tie down locations are the bottom lips at each corner of the rear bumper 4 Turn the bypass valve 90_ from the normal position before winching the machine onto the truck or trailer See PUSHING OR TOWING THE MACHINE section of this manual Make sure the machine is centered FOR SAFETY When loading mach...

Page 104: ...re the bottom lips at each corner of the rear bumper 7 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 t...

Page 105: ...icing machine stop on level surface set parking brake turn off machine and remove key The front jacking locations are on the flat bottom edge of the front of the machine frame next to the front tires The rear jacking location is under the left side of the rear bumper FOR SAFETY When servicing machine jack machine up at designated locations only Block machine up with jack stands STORING MACHINE Bef...

Page 106: ... mm 48 in Scrubbing path width two scrub brushes 1015 mm 40 in Scrubbing path width three scrub brushes option 1220 mm 48 in Main sweeping brush pattern width 64 mm 2 5 in adjustable Hopper weight capacity 160 kg 350 lb Hopper volume capacity 220 L 7 8 ft3 Dust filter area 6 m2 63 sq ft Solution tank 197 L 52 gal Recovery tank 265 L 70 gal Detergent tank 17 8 L 4 7 gal Total capacity with ES optio...

Page 107: ... 008 in intake 0 050 mm 0 020 in exhaust 3 7 L 4 qt 10W30 SAE SG SH Engine Type Ignition Cycle Aspiration Cylinders Bore Stroke GM 1 6 L Piston Distributor less type spark 4 Natural 4 79 mm 3 11 in 81 5 mm 3 21 in Displacement Net power governed Net power maximum 1600 cc 98 cu in 27 75 kw 37 hp 2400 rpm 41 25 kw 55 hp 4000 rpm Fuel Cooling system Electrical system Gasoline 87 octane minimum unlead...

Page 108: ... no 65870 below 7_ C 45_ F Hydraulic total all components plumbing 28 4 L 7 5 gal TENNANT part no 65870 below 7 C 45 F BRAKING SYSTEM Type Operation Service brakes Mechanical drum brakes 2 one per front wheel linkage actuated Parking brake Utilize service brakes linkage actuated TIRES Location Type Size Pressure Front 2 Solid 405 x 90 x 308 mm 16x3 5 x12 125 in Rear 1 Solid 405 x 150 mm 16 x 6 in ...

Page 109: ...SPECIFICATIONS 107 8210 330190 3 06 TOP VIEW SIDE VIEW 2080 mm 82 in 1395 mm 55 in 2550 mm 100 5 in 1083 mm 42 6 in 351664 MACHINE DIMENSIONS ...

Page 110: ...ine speed switch 29 ES option 28 filter shaker switch 26 fuel level gauge 17 functions 19 hopper door switch 26 hourmeter 17 maintenance mode 21 22 23 operating lights switch 24 operating hazard lights switch 24 scrub brush switch 15 side brush switch 16 solution flow switch 24 squeegee switch 27 sweep switch 16 sweeping vacuum fan switch 25 Controls brake pedal 13 check engine light GM 14 directi...

Page 111: ... sweep brush pressure 19 Hopper disengaging hopper support bar 62 64 dust filter 80 81 dust filter cleaning 80 81 dust filter removal 81 82 engaging hopper support bar 60 62 lift arm pivots 70 support bar 35 Thermo Sentry 81 Hopper door closed light option 32 Hopper door switch 26 Hopper lever 18 Hopper temp light Thermo Sentry 31 Horn button 32 Hourmeter 17 Hydraulic cooler Fins 37 59 Hydraulic f...

Page 112: ...ttern checking adjustment 85 89 replacement 83 87 taper adjustment 86 90 Main sweep brush pressure knob 18 Maintenance intervals chart 66 68 Maintenance mode definition 21 disabling 23 resetting timers 22 Motors propelling hydraulic 73 O Operations control panel functions 19 disengaging hopper support bar 62 64 double scrubbing 53 55 draining cleaning tanks 54 56 emptying the hopper 46 48 engaging...

Page 113: ... lip 96 rear 96 Skirts and seals 37 59 Solution flow switch 24 Solution flow valve manual 25 Solution tank 91 Spark plugs 76 Specifications braking system 106 engine power type 105 hydraulic system 106 machine capacities 104 machine dimensions 104 machine performance 104 machine weight 104 steering 105 tires 106 Squeegee Adjustment 37 59 Squeegee switch 27 Squeegees 91 93 leveling 92 94 rear squee...

Page 114: ...mbol definitions 9 11 T Tanks recovery tank 90 solution 91 Thermo Sentry 81 Tie down location 102 Tie downs 63 Timing Belt GM 76 Tires 99 rear wheel torque nuts 99 specifications 106 Towing machine 100 Transporting machine 100 Transporting the machine 101 Troubleshooting 64 66 V Vacuum fan switch sweeping 25 Valve solution flow 25 ...

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