Adjusting Pad Pressure; Adjusting Squeegee Lift Cable; Draining Tanks; Draining Recovery Tank - Tennant 5100 Manual Del Operador

OPERATION

ADJUSTING PAD PRESSURE

NOTE: On rough surfaces it may be necessary to
reduce brush pressure.
To adjust pad pressure, turn adjustment knob
counterclockwise to decrease or clockwise to increase
pressure. Adjustment knob is located below brush lift
pedal (Figure 25).
FIG. 25

ADJUSTING SQUEEGEE LIFT CABLE

To adjust squeegee lift cable, loosen lock nuts and
turn adjustment stem on squeegee cable. Retighten
lock nuts after adjusting (Figure 26).
FIG. 26
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DRAINING TANKS

When to drain recovery tank:
-- After each use.
-- Between solution tank fill ups.
-- When solution flow stops during operation.
-- When ball float screen is activated.
-- When squeegee starts trailing water.
NOTE: If using the ESt recycling system, be certain
to drain and rinse both tanks after each use.
FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing
machine, stop on level surface, turn off machine
and unplug cord from wall outlet.

DRAINING RECOVERY TANK

ATTENTION: Drain recovery tank whenever
refilling solution tank. Foam or water may enter
ball float screen and damage vacuum motor.
Vacuum motor damage due to foam or water is
not covered by warranty.
1. Turn off all switches and unplug power cord.
2. Remove left side drain hose from holder and place
over floor drain or bucket.
3. Turn drain hose cap counterclockwise and pull off
plug to drain (Figure 27).
FIG. 27
NOTE: If using a bucket to drain machine, do not use
same bucket for filling, or be certain to rinse it out
before refilling machine.
4. Replace drain hose cap securely when empty.
5. When done scrubbing, rinse recovery tank, ball
float screen and ESt filter if equipped. Remove
screens if necessary.
Tennant 5100 (05- -05)