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Tennant T5 (06--06)
5. Clean the parking brake clamp with a cleaning
solvent.
6. Check the machine for loose nuts and bolts.
7. Check the machine for leaks.
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
(Wet/lead acid batteries)
1. Check battery fluid level frequently to prevent
battery damage. The fluid should be at the level
shown (Figure 75). Add distilled water if low. DO
NOT OVERFILL, the fluid may expand and
overflow when charging.
Before Charging
After Charging
CORRECT BATTERY FLUID LEVEL:
FIG. 75
WARNING: Fire Or Explosion Hazard.
Batteries Emit Hydrogen Gas. Keep Sparks And
Open Flame Away. Keep Battery Compartment
Open When Charging.
2. Clean the batteries to prevent battery corrosion.
Use a scrub brush with a mixture of baking soda
and water (Figure 76).
FOR SAFETY: When cleaning batteries, wear
protective gloves and eye protection. Avoid
contact with battery acid.
FIG. 76
SQUEEGEE BLADES
When the blades become worn, simply rotate the
blades end-for-end or top-to-bottom to a new wiping
edge. Replace blades when all edges are worn.
The front blades on the 700mm/800mm squeegee
assemblies have 12/14 slots on one edge and 6 slots
on the opposite edge (Figure 77). If making sharp turns
with the cylindrical brush models use the 12/14 slotted
edge for maximum water pickup.
6 Slots on one
edge
12/14 Slots on
opposite edge
FIG. 77
Replacing Squeegee Blades:
1. Loosen the band clamp and remove the band from
the squeegee assembly (Figure 78).
FIG. 78
