While Operating Machine - Tennant 5540 Manual Del Operador

NOTE: To increase or decrease the maximum solution
flow, turn solution flow adjustment knob (for
conventional scrubbing only). Turn knob clockwise to
decrease solution flow or counterclockwise to increase
(Figure 17).
6. Slowly rotate control grips forward to begin
scrubbing. The machine will continue to gain
speed the further you rotate grips. To drive
machine in reverse, simply rotate control grips
backwards.
ATTENTION: Always start machine out slowly to
prevent machine from leaping forward.
7. View amount of solution flow on floor and adjust
solution control lever to desired solution flow (for
conventional scrubbing only).
8. To stop machine, release control grips.

WHILE OPERATING MACHINE

FOR SAFETY: When using machine, go slow on
inclines and slippery surfaces.
WARNING: Fire Or Explosion Hazard. Do Not
Pick Up Flammable Materials Or Reactive Metals.
1. Overlap each scrubbing path by 2 inches (5 cm).
2. Pour a recommended foam control solution into
the recovery tank if excessive foam appears.
ATTENTION: Do not allow foam or water to enter
the float shut-off screen, vacuum motor damage
will result. Foam will not activate the float shut-off
screen.
Tennant 5540/5560 (08- -05)
FIG. 17
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3. If more scrubbing pressure is needed for small
heavily soiled areas, follow steps below:
a. Lower brush.
b. Lift brush pressure lever to the locked position
(Figure 18).
NOTE: Brush MUST be down to allow brush pressure
lever to be lifted to the locked position. Do not leave
lever in the lock position when brushes are raised.
FIG. 18
4. If squeegee leaves streaks, raise and wipe blades
with a cloth. Pre--sweep area to prevent streaking.
5. Before stopping or turning machine around, pull
back on solution control lever to shut off solution
flow.
6. During brief stops, you do not have to turn off
brush switch, the brush will automatically stop
when control grips are released.
7. While cleaning, view clear tube gallon marker for
remaining cleaning solution. Each mark on hose
indicates 19 liters (5 gal).
8. Periodically check battery meter discharge level.
When needle drops to the red zone, recharge
batteries.
ATTENTION: Do not continue to run machine
when battery meter needle is in the red zone,
battery damage will result.
9. When solution tank runs dry, turn off brush switch,
shut off solution control lever and continue to
vacuum until all dirty water is consumed. Then
drain recovery tank (See DRAINING TANKS).
OPERATION
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