Tennant M17 Series, Service Information Manual

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MAINTENANCE
LEVELING THE REAR SQUEEGEE
Leveling the squeegee ensures the entire length
of the squeegee blade is in even contact with the
surface being scrubber.
1. Lower the squeegee and drive the machine
several meters (feet) forward and slowly bring
the machine to a stop.
2. Check the squeegee def l ection over the full
length of the squeegee blade.
FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing
machine, stop on level surface, turn off
machine, set parking brake, and remove key.
3. Lower the rear bumper door / step .
4. If the def l ection is not the same over the full
length of the blade, use the tilt adjust knob to
make adjustments.
DO NOT disconnect the vacuum hose from the
squeegee frame when leveling squeegee.
5. To adjust the squeegee leveling, loosen the tilt
lock knob.
6. Turn the squeegee tilt adjust knob counter-
clockwise to decrease the def l ection at the
ends of the squeegee blade.
Turn the squeegee tilt adjust knob clockwise
to increase the def l ection at the ends of the
squeegee blade.
7. Tighten the tilt lock knob.
8. Drive the machine forward with the squeegee
down to recheck the squeegee blade def l ection
if adjustments were made.
9. Readjust the squeegee blade def l ection if
necessary.
10. Raise the Rear bumper door / step when
f i nished leveling the rear squeegee.
M17 Service Information 90 17358 (0 8 -2016)