OPERATION
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5. Lubricate all pivot points and rollers with silicone
spray then coat with a water resistant grease to
maintain smooth operation.
6. Check the machine for loose nuts and bolts.
7. Check the machine for leaks.
MOTOR MAINTENANCE
Contact an Authorized Tennant Service Center for
carbon brush replacement.
Carbon Brush Replacement
Hours
Vacuum Motor
750
Brush Motor
750
WARNING: Electrical Hazard. Disconnect
Battery Cables Before Servicing Machine.
SQUEEGEE BLADE REPLACEMENT
Each squeegee blade has four wiping edges. When the
blades become worn, simply rotate the blades
end-for-end or top-to-bottom for a new wiping edge.
Replace blade if all four edges are worn.
1. Remove the squeegee assembly from the machine.
2. Loosen the band clamp and remove the band from
the squeegee assembly (Figure 46).
FIG. 46
3. Remove and rotate the rear blade to a new wiping
edge. (Figure 47).
FIG. 47
4. Remove the thumb screws from the front blade and
rotate blade end--for--end (Figure 48).
NOTE: Use the 5--slot edge use on VCT flooring (vinyl
composite tile) and the 3--slot edge on grouted tile
floors.
FIG. 48
BATTERY MAINTENANCE (Lead Acid Batteries)
1. Check battery fluid level frequently to prevent
battery damage. The fluid should be at the level
shown (Figure 49). 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. 49
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 50).
