OPERATION
Tennant T5e (10--06)
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CYLINDRICAL BRUSH MODEL
After installing a new set of cylindrical brushes check
the brush pattern to ensure proper brush adjustment.
Brushes that are not properly adjusted will result in
premature wear and poor scrubbing performance
(Figure 51).
CORRECT BRUSH PATTERN
INCORRECT BRUSH PATTERNS
Even
Pattern
Tapered
Pattern
Uneven
Pattern
FIG. 51
To Inspect the Brush Pattern:
1. Position the machine on a dry dusty floor or apply a
powdered substance, such as chalk.
2. Disconnect the drive motor wire connector to keep
machine from moving forward (Figure 52).
FIG. 52
3. Lower the scrub head to the floor and apply
maximum brush pressure.
4. Shut off the solution flow.
5. Pull the triggers to create a brush pattern on the
floor.
6. Raise the scrub head and pull the machine away.
7. Observe the brush pattern on floor. If the brush
pattern is uneven or tapered, adjustment is
required.
8. Reconnect drive motor wire.
To Adjust an Uneven Brush Pattern:
Tools required: Measuring device, 27mm wrench and
24mm wrench
1. Measure the distance from the front edge of the
scrub head to the floor and from the back edge of
the scrub head to the floor (Figure 53). The
measurements should be the same.
FIG. 53
2. To level the scrub head, loosen the lock nut and
turn the leveling screw clockwise to lower the rear
of the scrub head or counter--clockwise to lower the
front (Figure 54).
FIG. 54
3. Recheck brush pattern.
NOTE:
Replace brushes when bristles are worn to 15
mm.
