TENNANT T7

SCRUBBER DRYER
OPERATOR MANUAL

Clemas & Co. Unit 5 Ashchurch Business Centre, Alexandra Way, Tewkesbury,
Gloucestershire, GL20 8NB.
Tel: 01684 850777 Fax: 01684 850707
Email: [email protected] Web: www.clemas.co.uk
 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The safety labels appear on the machine in the
locations indicated. If these or any label becomes
damaged or illegible, install a new label in its
place.
BATTERY CHARGING LABEL -- LOCATED FLAMMABLE SPILLS LABEL -- LOCATED
ON THE SEAT PANEL ON THE SEAT PANEL

FOR SAFETY LABEL --

LOCATED ON THE SEAT PANEL

FLAMMABLE MATERIALS LABEL -- ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS, USE

LOCATED UNDER THE SOLUTION FILL GROUNDING STRAP BEFORE OPENING
PORT AND NEXT TO FOOT PEDALS PANEL LABEL -- LOCATED ON
ELECTRICAL PANEL UNDER THE SEAT

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OPERATION
MACHINE COMPONENTS

D I
B
P

C Q

E
R

K
N
G H
O
M

F L

A. Recovery tank drain hose K. Tool Box or

B. Recovery tank cover optional FaST--PAK compartment
C. Recovery tank L. Solution tank fill cap
D. Operator seat M. Solution tank drain hose
E. Batteries N. Squeegee hose
F. Rear squeegee O. Front solution tank cover
G. Side squeegee P. Hour meter
H. Scrub head Q. Circuit breakers
I. Steering wheel R. 100 A Fuse
J. Solution tank S. Battery charging connector

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CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS

E H

G
C D
B
A

J L N

I
K M 0

A. Solution tank empty indicator

B. Recovery tank full indicator
C. Battery charge level indicators
D. Fault indicator
E. Emergency Stop Button
F. Directional switch
G. Horn button
H. On/Off key switch
I. One Step scrub button
J. FaST button (option)
K. Vacuum fan / squeegee button
L. Brush Pressure increase button (+)
M. Brush Pressure decrease button (--)
N. Solution increase button (+)
O. Solution decrease button (--)
P. Brake pedal
Q. Propel pedal
R. Control panel cover

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FOAM SCRUBBING SYSTEM (FAST MODE)
HOW THE MACHINE WORKS
Unlike conventional scrubbing, the optional FaST
(Foam Scrubbing Technology) system operates by
The machine solution tank, scrub brushes, injecting the FaST--PAK concentrate agent into
squeegee, vacuum fan, and recovery tank work the system with a small amount of water and air.
together to effectively clean dirty floors. This mixture creates a large volume of expanded
wet foam.
Water and detergent from the solution tank flow to
the floor through a solution valve. The brushes The expanded foam mixture is then dispersed
use the detergent and water solution to scrub the onto the floor while the machine is scrubbing.
floor clean. As the machine propels forward, the When the squeegee picks up the mixture, the
squeegee wipes the dirty solution from the floor. patented foaming agent has collapsed and is
The suction created by the vacuum fan then recovered into the recovery tank.
draws the dirty solution from the squeegee into
the recovery tank.

The steering wheel controls the path of the

machine travel. The directional switch controls the
forward or reverse direction of the machine. The
propel pedal controls the speed of the machine.
The brake pedal slows and stops the machine.

The buttons on the control panel control the

machine scrubbing functions. The One Step
Scrub button turns the preset scrub functions on
and off. The FaST button controls use of the
Foam scrubbing system. The vacuum fan /
squeegee button turns the vacuum fan on/off and
raises and lowers the squeegee. The brush
pressure buttons control the scrub brush The FaST system can be used with all double
pressure, and the solution buttons control the scrubbing and heavy duty scrubbing applications.
solution flow.
Using the FaST system improves safety and can
There are two different types of scrub heads increase productivity by 30% by reducing your
available, cylinderical and disk. Both scrub heads dump/fill cycle. It will also reduce chemical usage
are available in two different widths. The Disk and storage space. One FaST--PAK of
scrub head is available in 650 mm (26 in) wide and concentrated agent can scrub up to 90,000 m2 (1
800 mm (32 in) wide. The Cylinderical scrub head million square feet).
is available in 700 mm (28 in) wide and 800 mm
(32 in) wide. NOTE: Do not use the FaST system with
conventional cleaning detergents in the solution
NOTE: The amount and type of soilage play an tank. Drain, rinse and refill the solution tank with
important role in determining the type of brushes clear cool water before operating the FaST
or pads to use. For specific recommendations, system. Conventional cleaning detergents may
see the BRUSH INFORMATION section of this cause failure to the FaST system.
manual or contact a Tennant representative.

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BRUSH INFORMATION MACHINE SETUP

ATTACHING SQUEEGEE ASSEMBLY

For best results, use the correct brush type for the
cleaning application. The following are 1. Stop machine on a level surface.
recommended brush applications.
2. Turn the machine ON/OFF key switch off.

FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing

machine, stop on level surface, and turn off
machine.

3. Place the rear squeegee under the squeegee

mount bracket and fasten with the two knobs.

The squeegee deflection is set at the factory.

If the squeegee blade needs adjustments, see
ADJUSTING REAR SQUEEGEE BLADE
DEFLECTION section of this manual.

Non-scuff polypropylene brush (Cylinderical

and Disk) -- This brush uses a softer, general
purpose polypropylene bristle to lift lightly
compacted soilage without scuffing high-gloss
coated floors.

Nylon brush (Cylinderical and Disk) -- Softer

nylon bristles are recommended for scrubbing
coated floors. Cleans without scuffing

Super abrasive bristle brush (Cylinderical and

Disk) -- Nylon fiber impregnated with abrasive grit
to remove stains and soilage. Strong action on
any surface. Performs well on buildup, grease, or
INSTALLING BRUSHES/PADS
tire marks.

Heavy duty stripping pad -- This black pad is for To install the brushes or pad, see REPLACING
DISK SCRUB BRUSHES OR PAD DRIVER or
stripping floors. Cuts through old heavy finishes
REPLACING CYLINDERICAL SCRUB BRUSHES
easier to prepare the floor for recoating.
section of this manual.
Stripping pad -- This brown pad is for stripping
floors. Quickly and easily cuts through old finish to
prepare the floor for recoating.

Scrubbing pad -- This blue pad is for scrubbing

floors. Removes dirt, spills, and scuffs. Leaves a
clean surface ready for recoating.

Buffing pad -- This red pad is for buffing floors.

Quickly cleans and removes scuff marks while
polishing the floor to a high gloss.

Polishing pad -- This white pad is for polishing

floors. Maintains a high gloss. Use for buffing very
soft finishes and lower traffic areas, and polishing
soft waxes on wood floors.

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FILLING THE SOLUTION TANK
MACHINE OPERATION
The machine is equipped with a fill port at the rear
of the machine.
PRE--OPERATION CHECKLIST
- Check the battery fluid and charge level.

- Check the tank cover seals for damage and

wear.

- Clean the vacuum fan inlet filter.

- Check the condition of the scrubbing brushes.

Remove any string, banding, plastic wrap, or
other debris wrapped around them.

- Cylinderical brushes: Check that the debris

tray is empty and clean.

WARNING: Flammable materials can - Check the squeegees for damage, wear and
for deflection adjustment.
cause an explosion or fire. Do not use
flammable materials in tank(s). - Check the vacuum hose for debris or
blockage.
FOR CONVENTIONAL SCRUBBING: Open the
solution tank fill port and partially fill it with water - Drain and clean the recovery tank.
(not to exceed 60°C / 140°F). Pour the required
amount of detergent into the solution tank - Check the brakes and steering for proper
according to mixing instructions on the bottle. operation.
Then continue filling the solution tank with warm
water until the water level is just below the fill port. - Check the service records to determine
maintenance requirements.
FOR SAFETY: When using machine, follow
mixing and handling instructions on chemical - FaST Scrubbing: Check the FaST--PAK
containers. (option) concentrate agent level. Replace
carton as needed. See the INSTALLING THE
FOR FOAM SCRUBBING (FaST MODE) : FILL FaST--PAK AGENT section of the manual.
THE TANK WITH ONLY CLEAN COOL WATER
(less than 21°C / 70°F). DO NOT use hot water or - FaST Scrubbing: Ensure that all conventional
add any conventional floor cleaning detergents or cleaning agents are drained and rinsed from
FaST system failure may result. the solution tank.

NOTE: When filling the solution tank with a - FaST Scrubbing: Ensure that the solution tank
bucket, make sure that the bucket is clean. Do not is filled with clear cool water only.
use the same bucket for filling and draining the
machine. BEFORE OPERATING
ATTENTION: For Conventional Scrubbing, Pick up oversized debris before scrubbing. Pick
only use recommended cleaning detergents. up pieces of wire, string, twine, etc., that could
Machine damage due to improper detergent become wrapped around the scrub brush.
usage will void the manufacturer’s warranty.
Plan the scrubbing in advance. Try to arrange
long runs with minimum stopping and starting. Do
an entire floor or section at one time.

Pre--sweep the area to prevent streaking.

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SETTING SCRUB MODES SETTING SOLUTION FLOW LEVEL
(CONVENTIONAL SCRUBBING ONLY)
Before scrubbing, determine which scrub mode
will be used (FaST or conventional). Then set the NOTE: The solution flow cannot be adjusted when
scrub brush pressure and if conventional the machine is in the FaST mode.
scrubbing, adjust the solution flow levels.
Under normal soilage conditions the solution flow
SETTING FaST BUTTON level should be set to the lowest setting (the
bottom light). Under heavy grime conditions, the
The FaST button enables the FaST system to solution flow level should be set to the higher
come on when the One Step Scrub button is on. settings (middle or top lights). Travel speed and
The light next to the button will come on when it is floor conditions will affect scrubbing performance.
in this mode.
With the One Step Scrub button on, press either
NOTE: The solution flow cannot be adjusted when Solution increase button (+) or Solution decrease
the machine is in the FaST mode. button (--) to set the solution flow level for the
surface being cleaned. The new solution flow
setting will default to this setting when the
machine is powered on or off.

SETTING BRUSH PRESSURE

Under normal conditions, the brush pressure
should be set to the minimum setting (the bottom
light). Under heavy grime conditions, the brush ECONOMY SETTING
pressure should be set to the maximum setting The machine will operate for a longer time if the
(the top light). Travel speed and floor conditions Brush Pressure and Solution Flow settings are in
will affect scrubbing performance. the Economy setting. The bottom lights of the
Brush Pressure and Solution Flow settings are on
With the One Step Scrub button on, press either when the machine is in the Economy setting.
the Brush Pressure increase button (+) or the
Brush Pressure decrease button (--) to set the
scrubbing pressure for the surface being cleaned.
The new pressure setting will default to this
setting when the machine is powered on or off.

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SCRUBBING 3. Place the directional switch in the direction the
machine is to be moved (forward or reverse).
FOR SAFETY: Do not operate machine, unless
operator manual is read and understood. NOTE: The machine can scrub in both forward or
reverse. The horn will sound when in reverse.
1. Turn the On/Off key switch on.

NOTE: Make sure the scrub modes / settings are

set before scrubbing.

2. Press the One Step Scrub button. The light on

the button is illuminated. All the preset
scrubbing functions will turn on.

NOTE: The squeegee automatically raises when

the machine is driven backwards. This prevents
damaging the squeegee. When the machine is
placed in reverse, the vacuum fan will shut off
after a short delay.

4. Press the propel pedal to begin scrubbing.

NOTE: Open the control panel cover to adjust the WARNING: Flammable materials or
Brush Pressure and Solution Flow Setting while reactive metals can cause an explosion
scrubbing if necessary. or fire. Do not pick up.
NOTE: DO NOT turn the FaST system on during
conventional scrubbing. Conventional cleaning
detergents may cause the FaST injection system
to fail. Drain, rinse, and refill solution tank with
cool clean water before operating the FaST
system.

5. Release the propel pedal to stop the machine.

Scrubbing functions stop and the automatic
park brake will engage when the machine
stops.

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6. The Brake pedal can be used to control the DOUBLE SCRUBBING
machine if quicker stopping is needed or if
operating on an incline. Do not operate For heavily soiled areas, use the double scrubbing
machine on inclines exceeding 7% (4_) when method.
scrubbing.
Disk brushes: Before double scrubbing, remove
FOR SAFETY: When using machine, go slow the side squeegees to keep them from channeling
on inclines and slippery surfaces. water while double scrubbing. To remove the side
squeegees, lower the scrub head, then pull the
pins on the front and rear ends of the squeegees.
If the machine is equipped with the accessory
basket, you may hang the side squeegees from
the hooks.

7. Press the One Step Scrub button to stop

scrubbing. The light next to the One Step
Scrub button will turn off and the scrubbing
functions will turn off after a short delay.
To double scrub, press the One Step Scrub
button, then the vacuum fan button. The light
above the vacuum fan button will turn off, the
squeegee will raise and the vacuum fan will stop
operating. Then scrub the area.

Let the cleaning solution set on the floor for 3--5

minutes.

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Place the side squeegees back on to the machine WATER PICKUP MODE (NO SCRUBBING)
before scrubbing the floor the second time.
The machine can be used to pick up water or
NOTE: It is easier to put the side squeegees non--flammable liquid spills without scrubbing.
back on to the machine with the scrub head
partially lowered. This allows clearance to install To pick up water or non--flammable liquid spills,
the pins. check to make sure that the One Step Scrub
button is not activated. The light next to the One
Step Scrub button must be off.

Press the vacuum fan button again to lower the

squeegee and to turn on the vacuum fan. The
light above the vacuum fan button will come on. WARNING: Flammable materials or
Then scrub the floor a second time picking up the reactive metals can cause an explosion
cleaning solution. or fire. Do not pick up.

WARNING: Flammable materials or Then press the vacuum fan button. The light
reactive metals can cause an explosion above the vacuum fan button will turn on, the
or fire. Do not pick up. squeegee will lower and the vacuum fan will start
operating. Then pick up the water or
NOTE: When scrubbing the area a second time, non--flammable liquid spill.
you can turn off the solution flow by pressing the
Solution decrease button (--) repeatedly until all
lights above the button are off.

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WHILE OPERATING THE MACHINE EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON
Drive as straight a path as possible. Avoid The Emergency Stop Button halts all power to the
bumping into posts or scraping the sides of the machine in case of an emergency. Press the
machine. Overlap the scrub paths by several button to halt the machine power. To restart the
centimeters (a few inches). machine, turn the Emergency Stop Button to the
right. Then turn the on/off switch to the off position
Avoid turning the steering wheel too sharply when and then to the on position.
the machine is in motion. The machine is very
responsive to the movement of the steering wheel. NOTE: This button should not be used for normal
Avoid sudden turns, except in emergencies. stopping as premature wear to the parking brake
may occur.
When scrubbing dead end aisles, start at the
closed end of the aisle and scrub out towards the
opening.

Adjust the machine speed, brush pressure, and

solution flow as required when scrubbing. Use the
minimal brush pressure and solution flow settings
as possible. Use the FaST system for the best
results.

Keep the machine moving to prevent damaging

floor finishes.

If poor scrubbing performance is observed, stop

scrubbing and refer to MACHINE
TROUBLESHOOTING.
HOUR METER
Conventional Scrubbing: Pour a recommended
foam control solution into the recovery tank if The hour meter records the number of hours the
excessive foam appears. machine has been powered on. This information is
useful for servicing the machine. It is located
Change or rotate pads as necessary. under the seat.

Observe the battery discharge indicator to ensure

there is adaquate charge for machine operation.

Observe the solution tank indicator to ensure the

solution tank is not empty. Always empty recovery
tank before refilling the solution tank.

Observe the recovery tank indicator to ensure the

recovery is not full.

Remove the key when leaving the machine

unattended.

Perform the Daily Maintenance Procedures after

scrubbing (see MACHINE MAINTENANCE).

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SOLUTION TANK EMPTY INDICATOR BATTERY DISCHARGE INDICATOR
The solution tank empty indicator comes on when The battery discharge indicator shows the charge
the solution tank is empty. When this happens, the level of the batteries.
scrub functions are disabled. If necessary, press
the ONE STEP Scrub button for an additional
minute of operation to pick up standing water or
solution.

When the batteries are fully charged, all five lights

are lit. As the batteries discharge, the lights go out
until only the left light is blinking.

RECOVERY TANK FULL INDICATOR When the left light blinks, the scrubbing functions
will shut off to alert the operator of the battery
The recovery tank full indicator comes on when condition. The machine will still propel when the
the recovery tank is full. When this happens, the light is blinking. Recharge the batteries when the
scrub functions are disabled. If necessary, press light blinks. If necessary, press the ONE STEP
the ONE STEP Scrub button for an additional Scrub button for an additional minute of operation
minute of operation to pick up standing water or to pick up standing water or solution.
solution.
NOTE: Do not charge batteries more often than
necessary. Excessive charging could reduce the
life of the batteries. It is best to charge the
batteries only when the left light indicates that the
battery needs charging. See BATTERIES in the
MAINTENANCE section.

NOTE: The blinking left battery discharge light will

not reset from blinking until the batteries are fully
charged.

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FAULT INDICATOR
The fault indicator light (shown in upper right)
comes on when there a fault is detected in the
propelling motor, vacuum fan motor, or brush
motors.

Refer to the table below to determine the cause

for the fault or failure.
Indicator(s) Cause(s) Remedy
Fault Light blinks Propel motor is overloaded Contact Tennant service
representative
Fault Light and bottom Right Brush Motor is overloaded Remove string / banding from Right
Brush Pressure Light (possibly from string or banding brush motor or Contact
both blink wrapped around motor) Tennant service representative
Fault Light and top Left Brush Motor is overloaded Remove string / banding from Left
Brush Pressure Light (possibly from string or banding brush motor or Contact
both blink wrapped around motor) Tennant service representative
Fault Light and Vacuum Fan Motor is overloaded Contact Tennant service
Vacuum Fan Light representative
both blink

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CIRCUIT BREAKERS FUSES
Circuit breakers are resettable electrical circuit The fuse is a one-time protection device designed
protection devices that stop the flow of current in to stop the flow of current in the event of a circuit
the event of a circuit overload. Once a circuit overload. The 100 A fuse is located inside the
breaker is tripped, allow breaker to cool and then battery compartment near the hourmeter. It
press the reset button to manually reset the protects the propel circuit.
breaker.
NOTE: Always replace the fuse with a fuse of the
same amperage.

If the overload that caused the circuit breaker to

trip is still there, the circuit breaker will continue to
stop current flow until the problem is corrected. HAZARD LIGHT SWITCH (OPTION)

The circuit breakers are located inside the battery The Hazard Light Switch operates the optional
compartment next to the hour meter. hazard light.

The chart shows the circuit breakers and the

electrical components they protect.

Circuit
Breaker Rating Circuit Protected
CB1 5A Instrument Panel -- power
CB2 15 A Accessories

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DRAINING AND CLEANING THE TANKS

When cleaning is finished, or when the recovery

tank full indicator comes on, the recovery tank
should be drained and cleaned. The solution tank
then can be filled again for additional cleaning.

1. Drive the machine to a solution disposal drain.

2. Turn the machine ON/OFF key switch off.

FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing

machine, stop on level surface, and turn off
machine.
6. Rinse the float sensor located inside the
3. Tilt the operator seat forward and hook the recovery tank.
seat latch into place to hold up the seat.

7. Replace the recovery tank drain hose cap and

4. Remove the recovery tank drain hose. While mount the drain hose back onto the mounting
holding the hose up, remove the plug, then clip after the tank is drained.
slowly lower the drain hose to the floor drain
or sink. 8. Remove and clean the vacuum fan filter.
Clean the filter with a damp cloth or low
pressure water hose if dirty. Allow the vacuum
fan filter to dry completely before reinstalling it
in the machine.

5. Lift the recovery tank cover. Flush the inside

of the recovery tank with clean water.

WARNING: Flammable materials can

cause an explosion or fire. Do not use
flammable materials in tank(s).

NOTE: DO NOT use steam to clean tanks.

Excessive heat can damage tanks and
components.

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9. Close the recovery tank cover. 13. Carefully push the recovery tank forward to
close the solution tank.
10.Remove the solution tank drain hose. While
holding the hose up, remove the plug, then
slowly lower the drain hose to the floor drain
or sink.

14. Unhook the seat latch and lower the operator

seat.

15. Clean the front of the solution tank through

11. Tilt the recovery tank back to access the the front access port located under the front
solution tank. Make sure the recovery tank is solution tank cover. Wipe the bottom of the
empty before tilting. cover and the tank seal before replacing the
cover.

12. Flush the solution tank and rinse the float

sensor located inside the back part of the
solution tank. Rinse the screen filter on the
bottom of the tank.

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16. Cylinderical scrub head: Remove and clean
the debris tray. Place the tray back in the
scrub head when finished.

17. Replace the solution tank drain hose cap and

mount the drain hose back onto the mounting
clip after after the tank is drained.

PROPEL SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING

The audio alarm (horn) will sound and/or warning

lights will come on when a propelling system fault
or failure is detected. The machine will stop
propelling when this happens. Refer to the table
below to determine the cause for the fault or
failure.
Indicator(s) Cause(s) Remedy
Horn repeatedly Propel pedal depressed without Sit in seat when operating machine
beeps 2 times operator in seat
Horn repeatedly ON/OFF key switch is turned on while Release the propel pedal before
beeps 4 times propel pedal is engaged turning key on
Horn repeatedly Failure in the Throttle system has Contact Tennant service
beeps 5 times occurred representative
Horn repeatedly Failure in the Brake system has Contact Tennant service
beeps 6 times occurred representative
Horn repeatedly Failure in the Parking Brake system Contact Tennant service
beeps 7 times has occurred representative
Horn repeatedly Emergency Stop Button is engaged Reset Emergency Stop Button
beeps 8 times
Horn repeatedly ON/OFF key switch is turned on while Unplug battery charger before starting
beeps 9 times battery charger is plugged into machine
machine
Fault Light blinks Propel motor is overloaded Contact Tennant service
representative

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MACHINE TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Cause Remedy

Trailing
g water--poor
p or no Vacuum fan turned off Turn vacuum fan on
water
t pickup
i k Worn squeegee blades Rotate or replace squeegee blades
Squeegee out of adjustment Adjust squeegee
Vacuum hose clogged Flush vacuum hoses
Vacuum fan filter dirty Clean vacuum fan filter
Vacuum fan cover seals worn Replace seals
Debris caught on squeegee Remove debris
Vacuum hose to squeegee or Reconnect or replace vacuum hose
recovery tank disconnected or
damaged
Recovery tank cover not Check for obstructions and close
completely closed cover
Vacuum fan will not turn on Vacuum fan switch turned off Turn vacuum switch on
Recovery tank full Drain recovery tank
Foam filling
g recoveryy tank Empty recovery tank
Use less detergent
Recovery tank sensor dirty or stuck Clean or replace sensor
Little or no solution flow to Solution tank empty Fill solution tank
th floor
the fl (Conventional
(C ti l Solution flow turned off Turn solution flow on
Scrubbing Mode)
Solution supply lines plugged Flush solution supply lines

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Problem Cause Remedy
Poor scrubbing
g performance
p One Step Scrub button not on Turn One Step Scrub button on
Improper detergent or brushes Contact Tennant service
used representative
Recovery tank full Empty recovery tank
Solution tank empty Fill solution tank
Debris caught on scrub brushes or Remove debris
pads
Worn scrub brush Replace scrub brush
Broken or loose brush drive belt Replace or tighten belt
(Cylinderical models)
Brush pressure set too light Increase brush pressure
Low battery charge Charge batteries until the charger
automatically turns off
FaST System does not FaST switch is turned off Turn on the FaST swiitch
operate
t
Accessory circuit breaker tripped Reset circuit breaker
Clogged FaST--PAK supply hose Soak connector and hose in warm
and/or connector water and clean
FaST--PAK carton is empty or not Replace FaST--PAK carton and/or
connected connect supply hose
FaST system is not primed To prime, operate the FaST solu-
tion system for a few minutes
Clogged filter screen Drain solution tank, remove and
clean filter screen
Faulty solution pump Replace solution pump

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MAINTENANCE

7 3

3 10
2
6 5

10 3 1
4 11

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MAINTENANCE CHART

No. of
Lubricant/ Service
Interval Key Description Procedure Fluid Points
Dailyy 1 Side and rear squeegees
q g Check for damage and wear -- 3
Check deflection and leveling -- 6
2 Scrub brushes / pads Check for damage, wear, debris -- 2
8 Recovery tank Clean tank, screen filter, and float -- 1
sensor
9 Vacuum fan filter Clean -- 1
7 FaST--PAK supply hose Clean and connect hose to stor- -- 1
and connector (option) ing plug when not in use
12 Debris tray Clean -- 1
(Cylinderical brushes)
50 Hours 4 Battery cells Check electrolyte level DW 3
(Lead acid batteries)
11 Disk scrub head floor skirt Check for damage and wear -- 2
13 Cylinderical brushes Check taper and rotate front to -- 2
rear
100 Hours 3 Vacuum Fan and tank Check for damage and wear -- 3
seals
14 Cylinderical brush drive Check tension -- 2
belts
200 Hours 4 Battery terminals and Check and clean -- 12
cables
500 Hours 9 Vacuum fan motor(s) Check motor brushes -- 1
5 Scrub brush motors Check motor brushes -- 2
6 Propelling motor Check motor brushes -- 1
10 Tires Check for damage and wear -- 3

LUBRICANT/FLUID
DW . . . . Distilled water

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BATTERIES
LEAD ACID BATTERIES
The batteries are designed to hold their power for Check the electrolyte level in each battery cell
long periods of time. The lifetime of the batteries before and after charging, and after every 50
is limited to number of charges the batteries hours of operation. Never add acid to the
receive. To get the most life from the batteries, batteries. Add distilled water only. Always keep
recharge them immediately when the battery the battery caps on, except when adding water or
discharge indicator begins to blink. taking hydrometer readings.

FOR SAFETY: When servicing machine, wear Using a hydrometer, measure the specific gravity
protective gloves when handling batteries or to determine the charge level and condition of the
battery cables. Avoid contact with battery batteries. If one or more of the battery cells test
acid. lower than the other battery cells (0.050 or more),
the cell is damaged, shorted, or is near failure.
After every 200 hours of use check for loose Completely recharge the batteries and then retest.
battery connections and clean the surface of the
batteries, including terminals and cable clamps,
using a strong solution of baking soda and water.
Brush the solution sparingly over the battery tops.
Do not allow any baking soda solution to enter the
batteries. Use a wire brush to clean the terminal
posts and the cable connectors. Wipe off all
cleaning solution residue. After cleaning, apply a
coating of clear battery post protectant to the
terminals and the cable connectors. Keep the tops
of the batteries clean and dry.

Objects made of metal can potentially short circuit

the batteries. Keep all metallic objects off the 04380
batteries. Replace any worn or damaged wires.
Replace any defective batteries. To dispose of
batteries, contact a battery dealer or your Tennant
Service representative.

GEL BATTERIES
The Gel batteries are maintenance free and do
not need to have the electrolyte level checked.

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NOTE: Do not take readings immediately after 4. Lead acid batteries: Check the water level in
adding distilled water. If the water and acid are not all battery cells. If the level is low, add just
thoroughly mixed, the readings may not be enough distilled water to cover the plates. DO
accurate. Check the hydrometer readings against NOT OVERFILL. The batteries can overflow
the following chart to determine the remaining during charging due to expansion.
battery charge level:
SPECIFIC GRAVITY BATTERY
at 27_ C (80_F) CHARGE
1.265 100% Charged
1.223 75% Charged
1.185 50% Charged
1.148 25% Charged
1.110 Discharged

NOTE: If the readings are taken when the battery

electrolyte is any temperature other than 27_ C
(80_ F), the reading must be temperature NOTE: Make sure the battery caps are in place
corrected. Add or subtract to the specific gravity while charging.
reading 0.004, 4 points, for each 6_ C(10_ F)
above or below 27_C(80_ F). FOR SAFETY: When servicing machine, wear
protective gloves when handling batteries or
CHARGING THE BATTERIES WITH battery cables. Avoid contact with battery
OFF--BOARD CHARGER acid.
1. Drive the machine to a flat, dry surface.
5. Plug the charger connector into the machine
NOTE: Make sure the area is well ventilated. battery charging connector.

2. Turn the machine ON/OFF key switch off. WARNING: Batteries emit hydrogen gas.
Explosion or fire can result. Keep
FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing sparks and open flame away. Keep
machine, stop on level surface, and turn off covers open when charging.
machine.

3. Tilt the operator seat forward and hook the

seat latch into place to hold up the seat

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6. Plug the battery charger into the wall outlet.
ELECTRIC MOTORS
NOTE: If the red “ABNORMAL CYCLE” lamp
lights when the TENNANT charger is plugged into
a wall outlet, the charger cannot charge the The carbon brushes on the vacuum fan motor, the
battery and there is something wrong with the propelling motor, and the scrub brush motors
battery. should be inspected after the initial 500 hours of
machine operation and then every 100 hours after
the initial 500 hours.

BELTS (Cylinderical Models)

The two brush drive belts are located on the

cylindrical brush scrub head. The belts drive the
cylindrical brushes. Proper belt tension is a 6 mm
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(0.25 in) deflection from a force of 2.3 to 2.5 kg
(5.0 to 5.4 lb) at the belt midpoint.
7. The TENNANT charger will start Check and adjust the belt tension every 100 hours
automatically. When the batteries are fully of operation.
charged, the TENNANT charger will
automatically turn off.

NOTE: Do not disconnect he charger’s DC cord

from the machine’s battery charging connector
when the charger is operating. Arcing may result.
If the charger must be interrupted during charging,
disconnect the AC power supply cord first.

8. After the charger has turned off, unplug the

charger from the machine battery charging
connector.

9. Lead acid batteries: Check the electrolyte

level in each battery cell after charging. If
needed, add distilled water to raise the
electrolyte level to about 12 mm (0.4 in) below
the bottom of the sight tubes.

10. Unhook the seat latch and lower the operator

seat.

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REPLACING DISK BRUSHES OR PAD DRIVER
SCRUB BRUSHES AND PADS
1. Stop machine on a level surface. Make sure
the scrub head is in the raised position.
The machine can be equipped with either disk or
cylindrical scrub brushes, or cleaning pads. Check 2. Turn the machine ON/OFF key switch off.
scrub brushes daily for wire or string tangled
around the brush or brush drive hub. Also check FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing
for brushes damage and wear. machine, stop on level surface, and turn off
machine.
DISK BRUSHES
3. Pull the pin from the side squeegee retainer
The scrub brushes should be replaced if a large pivot.
number of bristles are missing or if bristle length is
less than 10 mm (0.38 in).

Cleaning pads must be placed on pad drives

before they are ready to use. The cleaning pad is
held in place by a pad holder.

Cleaning pads need to be cleaned immediately

after use with soap and water. Do not wash the
pads with a pressure washer. Hang pads, or lie
pads flat to dry.

NOTE: Always replace brushes and pads in sets.

Otherwise one brush or pad will be more
aggressive than the other.

4. Open the side squeegee retainer pivot toward

the front of the machine, then pull the side
squeegee toward the rear of the machine to
access the scrub brushes or pads.

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5. Pull the scrub brush/pad driver downward to REPLACING DISK PADS
remove it from the drive hub.
1. Remove the pad driver from the machine.

2. Squeeze the spring clip together to remove

the center disk.

6. Place the new scrub brush/pad driver onto the

drive hub. Ensure that it is securely mounted
onto the brush drive hub.
3. Flip or replace the scrub pad, center the scrub
pad on the pad driver. Then reinstall the
center disk to secure the pad in place on the
pad driver.

7. Close the side squeegee and the retainer

pivot, then insert the pin.

NOTE: Be sure the pin is inserted completely

through the bottom.
4. Reinsert the pad driver into the machine.

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CYLINDERICAL BRUSHES 4. Remove idler plate from the scrub head by
pressing the spring tab downward.
Check the brush taper and rotate the brushes
from front-to-rear every 50 hours of machine
operation for maximum brush life and best
scrubbing performance.

The cylindrical brushes should be replaced if large

amounts of bristles are missing, or if the
remaining bristle length is less than 15 mm
(0.62 in).

NOTE: Replace worn brushes in pairs. Scrubbing

with brushes of unequal bristle length will result in
diminished scrubbing performance.

REPLACING OR ROTATING CYLINDERICAL

BRUSHES
1. Stop machine on a level surface. Make sure 5. Pull the old brush out of the scrub head.
the scrub head is in the raised position.
6. Attach the idler plate to the new or rotated
brush on the end that has the double row of
2. Turn the machine ON/OFF key switch off.
bristles. Install the brush.
FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing
machine, stop on level surface, and turn off
machine.

3. Remove the cotter pin that holds the side

squeegee in place. Swing the squeegee away
from the scrub head.

7. Push down on the door to catch the door in

the scrub head, then pull up on the door to
latch it into the spring.

8. Repeat for the other brush on the other side

of the scrub head

NOTE: Each side of the scrub head is stamped

with a letter. The idler door of that side of the
scrub head is stamped with the same letter. Make
sure the letter on the door matches the letter on
the scrub head when replacing the doors.

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CHECKING CYLINDERICAL BRUSH PATTERN 8. If the width of the brushes is not the same,
see ADJUSTING CYLINDERICAL BRUSH
1. Apply chalk, or a similar marking material, to a WIDTH section of this manual.
smooth and level section of the floor.

NOTE: If chalk or other material is not available,

allow the brush to spin on the floor for two
minutes. A polish mark will remain on the floor.

2. Raise the scrub head, then position the

brushes over the chalked area.

3. Block the front or rear wheels to prevent the

machine from moving.

4. Lower the scrub head in the chalked area.

Slowly press down on the directional pedal
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until the brushes begin to sweep. Allow the
machine to sweep in the same place for 15 to
20 seconds.
ADJUSTING CYLINDERICAL BRUSH TAPER
5. Raise the scrub head and drive the machine FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing
away from the chalked area. machine, stop on level surface, and turn off
machine.
FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing
machine, stop on level surface, and turn off 1. Stop machine on a level surface. Make sure
machine. the scrub head is in the raised position.
6. Observe the brush patterns. If the brush 2. Turn the machine ON/OFF key switch off.
pattern is the same width across the entire
length of each brush and both brushes are the FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing
same width, no adjustment is necessary. machine, stop on level surface, and turn off
machine.

3. Remove the cotter pin that holds the side

squeegee in place. Swing the squeegee away
from the scrub head.

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7. If the brush patterns are tapered, see

ADJUSTING CYLINDERICAL BRUSH
TAPER section of this manual.

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4. Remove idler plate from the scrub head by ADJUSTING CYLINDERICAL BRUSH WIDTH
pressing the spring tab downward.
1. Stop machine on a level surface. Make sure
the scrub head is in the lowered position.

2. Turn the machine ON/OFF key switch off.

FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing

machine, stop on level surface, and turn off
machine.

3. Loosen the two scrub head mounting screws.

5. While holding the flat end of the idler shaft

with a wrench, loosen the mounting screw on
the outside of the idler door.

4. Loosen the jam nut, then adjust the brush

width adjustment screw. Tighten the jam nut
and the two scrub head mounting screws
when finished.

6. Turn the idler shaft to raise or lower the end of

the brush as needed to straighten the brush
pattern. Tighten the mounting screw.

5. Check the brush patterns again and readjust

as necessary until both brush patterns are the
same.

7. Check the brush patterns again and readjust

as necessary until both patterns are the
same.

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5. Remove the perforated knock outs from the
REPLACING THE FaST--PAK (FaST Model) new FaST--PAK carton. Do Not remove the
bag from the carton. Pull out the hose
connector located on the bottom of the bag
1. Stop machine on a level surface. and remove the hose cap from the connector.
2. Turn off the machine ON/OFF key switch. NOTE: The FaST--PAK Floor Cleaning
Concentrate is specially designed for use with the
FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing
FaST system scrubbing application. NEVER use a
machine, stop on level surface, and turn off substitute. Other cleaning solutions may cause
machine. FaST system failure.
3. Open the FaST--PAK compartment door and 6. Insert the new FaST--PAK approximately half
slide the empty FaST--PAK approximately half way into the FaST--PAK compartment.
way out from the FaST--PAK compartment
door. 7. Connect the FaST--PAK hose connector to
the FaST supply hose connector, slide the
FaST--PAK the rest of the way into the
FaST--PAK compartment, and close the
FaST--PAK compartment door.

8. When replacing an empty FaST--PAK carton,

you must scrub with the FaST system for a
few minutes before the detergent will reach its
maximum foaming.

FaST SUPPLY HOSE CONNECTOR

The FaST supply hose connector is located below
the FaST--PAK holder. Soak the connector in
warm water if detergent buildup is visible. When a
FaST--PAK carton is not installed, store the supply
4. Squeeze the button on the FaST supply hose hose connector on the storing plug to prevent the
connector, then pull the empty FaST--PAK out hose from clogging.
from the compartment.

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4. Pull the rear squeegee assembly from the
SQUEEGEE BLADES machine.

5. Loosen the rear squeegee retaining band

The side squeegees control water spray and tension latch and remove the retaining band.
channel water into the path of the rear squeegee.
The side squeegee blades are not adjustable.

The rear squeegee assembly channels water into

the vacuum fan suction. The front blade channels
the water and the rear blade wipes the floor.

Check the squeegee blades daily for damage and

wear. Rotate or replace the squeegee blades if
the leading edge is torn or worn half-way through
the thickness of the blade. Replace the side
squeegee deflectors if they become worn.

The rear squeegee can be adjusted for leveling

and deflection. The deflection and leveling of the
squeegee blades should be checked daily, or
when scrubbing a different type of floor. 6. Remove rear squeegee blade from the rear
squeegee assembly.
The rear squeegee assembly can be removed
from the squeegee pivot to prevent damage
during transport of the machine.

REPLACING (OR ROTATING) THE REAR

SQUEEGEE BLADES
1. Stop machine on a level surface. Make sure
the scrub head is in the raised position.

2. Turn the machine ON/OFF key switch off.

FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing

machine, stop on level surface, and turn off
machine.

3. Remove the squeegee suction hose from the

rear squeegee assembly. Then loosen both 7. Loosen the two outer knobs on the rear
rear squeegee assembly mounting knobs. squeegee assembly. Remove the front
squeegee blade from the squeegee assembly.

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8. Install the new front squeegee blade or rotate 12. Tighten the rear squeegee retaining band
the existing blade to the new edge. Be sure tension latch.
the holes in the front squeegee blade are
hooked onto the tabs on the front blade
clamp.

13.Reinstall the rear squeegee under the

squeegee mount bracket and tighten all four
knobs.
9. Lightly tighten the two outer knobs.

10. Install the new rear squeegee blade or rotate

the existing blade to the new edge. Be sure
the holes in the squeegee blade are hooked
onto the tabs on the squeegee assembly.

14. Reinstall the squeegee suction hose onto the

rear squeegee assembly.

11. Reinstall the rear squeegee retaining band

onto the squeegee assembly. Be sure each of
the flanges on the retaining band are seated
in the cut outs in the rear squeegee assembly.

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REPLACING SIDE SQUEEGEE BLADES LEVELING THE REAR SQUEEGEE
1. Open the side squeegee. Leveling of the squeegee assures the entire
length of the squeegee is in even contact with the
2. Pull the old side squeegee blade from the side surface being scrubbed. Perform this adjustment
squeegee retainer. Slide the new blade onto on an even and level floor.
the retainer.
1. Lower the squeegee and drive the machine
forward a few feet.

2. Turn off the machine ON/OFF key switch.

FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing

machine, stop on level surface, and turn off
machine.

3. Look at the deflection of the squeegee over

the full length of the squeegee blade.

4. If the deflection is not the same over the full

length of the blade, turn the squeegee leveling
bolt to make adjustments.

3. Close the side squeegee. The squeegee leveling bolt is located directly
behind the squeegee suction hose. DO NOT
ADJUSTING THE SQUEEGEE GUIDE ROLLER disconnect the suction hose from the
squeegee frame when leveling squeegee.
The squeegee guide rollers are located on both
ends of the rear squeegee. The rollers guide the
squeegee blade end along a wall. Loosen the nut
located at the top of the guide roller and move the
roller in or out to adjust how close the end of the
squeegee blade is to the wall. The squeegee
blade end should be further away from the wall
when the floor curves up into the wall.

Turn the squeegee leveling bolt

counter-clockwise to increase the deflection at
the ends of the squeegee.

Turn the squeegee leveling bolt clockwise to

decrease the deflection at the ends of the
squeegee blade.

5. Drive the machine forward with the squeegee

down to recheck the squeegee blade
deflection if adjustments were made.

6. Readjust the squeegee blade deflection if

necessary.

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ADJUSTING REAR SQUEEGEE BLADE 4. If the overall squeegee blade deflection needs
DEFLECTION to be adjusted, loosen the jam nuts on the
squeegee casters and adjust the height.
Deflection is the amount of curl the overall
squeegee blade has when the machine moves
forward. The best deflection is when the
squeegee wipes the floor dry with a minimal
amount of deflection.

1. Lower the squeegee and drive the machine

forward a few meters (feet).

2. Turn off the machine ON/OFF key switch.

FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing

machine, stop on level surface, and turn off
machine.

3. Look at the amount of deflection or “curl” of

the squeegee blade. The correct amount of 5. Drive the machine forward again to recheck
deflection is 12 mm (0.50 in) for scrubbing the squeegee blade deflection after
smooth floors and 15 mm (0.62 in) for rough adjustments are made.
floors.
6. Readjust the squeegee blade deflection if
necessary.
12 mm
(0.50 in)

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SOLUTION TANK SEALS
SKIRTS AND SEALS
There are two solution tank seals. Check the seal
for damage and wear after every 100 hours of
DISK SCRUB HEAD FLOOR SKIRT operation.
The skirt is located in front of the disc brush scrub A front seal is located on the bottom of the
heads. Check the skirt for damage and wear after solution tank cover. A rear seal is located on the
every 50 hours of operation. bottom of the recovery tank.

The skirts should clear the floor by 0 to 6 mm

(0 to .25 in) when the scrub brushes are new and TIRES
the scrub head is down.

RECOVERY TANK SEAL The machine has three solid rubber tires: one tire
is front and two are in the rear. Check the tires for
The recovery tank seal is located on the bottom of damage and wear after every 500 hours of
the recovery tank cover. Check the seal for operation.
damage and wear after every 100 hours of
operation.

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FOR SAFETY: Do not operate machine with
PUSHING, TOWING, AND TRANSPORTING the brake disabled.
THE MACHINE
TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE
PUSHING OR TOWING THE MACHINE When transporting the machine by trailer or truck,
be certain to follow the tie--down procedure below:
If the machine becomes disabled, it can be
pushed from the front or rear, but only tow it from 1. Raise the squeegee and scrub head.
the front.
2. Load the machine using a recommended
FOR SAFETY: When servicing machine, do loading ramp.
not push or tow the machine on inclines with
the brake disabled. FOR SAFETY: When transporting machine,
use a recommended ramp when loading/
Before attempting to push or tow the machine, unloading into/off truck or trailer.
disconnect the propel motor harness and
disengage the brake. 3. Position the front of machine against the front
of the trailer or truck.
ATTENTION! Do not push or tow machine
with the motor harness connected or the 4. Lower the scrub head and squeegee after the
control board may fail. machine is positioned on the trailer or truck.

5. Place a block behind each wheel to prevent

the machine from rolling.

6. Route the front tie--down straps through the

stabilizer arms and then secure the tie--downs
to the trailer or truck to prevent the machine
from tipping.

To disengage the brake, insert the tip of a small

screw driver between the electronic brake lever
and the hub.

NOTE: It may be necessary to install tie-down

brackets to the floor of the trailer or truck.

FOR SAFETY: When transporting machine,

use tie--down straps to secure machine to
truck or trailer.

7. Route the rear tie--down straps through the

opening at the center part of the rear axle.

Only push or tow the machine on a level surface.

Do not exceed 3.2 kp/h (2 mph). It is NOT
intended to be pushed or towed at a high speed.

Immediately after pushing the machine, remove

the screw driver to enable the parking brake and
reconnect the propel motor harness. Never
operate the machine with the brake disabled.

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MACHINE JACKING STORAGE INFORMATION

Empty the recovery and solution tanks before The following steps should be taken when storing
jacking the machine. Jack up the machine for the machine for extended periods of time.
service at the designated locations. Use a hoist or
jack capable of supporting the weight of the 1. Drain and clean the solution and recovery
machine. Always stop the machine on a flat, level tanks. Open the recovery tank cover to
surface and block the tires before jacking up the promote air circulation.
machine.
2. Park the machine in a cool, dry area. Do not
Front jacking locations are located on both sides expose the machine to rain. Store indoors.
of the machine.
3. Remove the batteries, or charge them every
three months.

FREEZE PROTECTION
1. Be sure the solution tank is empty.

2. Pour 3.8 L (1 gal) of pre-mixed

automotive-type windshield washer solution
into the solution tank.

3. FaST models: Remove the FaST--PAK and

store in temperatures above freezing.

4. Turn the machine power on.

5. Run the solution flow for about 15 seconds in

Rear jacking locations are located on both sides of
the conventional mode and about 30 seconds
the machine at the axles.
in the FaST mode.
FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing
6. The washer solution does not need to be
machine, stop on level surface. drained from the solution tank.
FOR SAFETY: When servicing machine, block
machine tires before jacking machine up. Use
a hoist or jack that will support the weight of
the machine. Jack machine up at designated
locations only. Block machine up with jack
stands.

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