Tennant 215 Product manual

215
MM157
Operatorand PartsManual
(Operator Manual)

Thismanual isfurnished with each newTENNANTModel215
ThismanualconsistsofSpecifications; Operation;Maintenance; the HowToUseThisManual;Low Dump
ModelParts;Multi--Level DumpModelParts; Options;HydraulicComponents;Engine Breakdown;and
Cross Referencesections.
MACHINEDATA
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ManualNumber---MM157
Revision:10
Published:2---98
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GENERALINFORMATION
i
215 MM157 (11--91)
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The following symbolsare used throughout this
manualasindicated intheirdescriptions:
WARNING:To warn ofhazardsor
unsafepractices whichcouldresultin
severepersonal injuryordeath.
FORSAFETY:To identify actionswhich
mustbefollowedforsafeoperation of
equipment.
The following information signalspotentially
dangerous conditionstothe operatoror
equipment. Read thismanualcarefully.Know
when theseconditions can exist. Locate all safety
deviceson the machine.Then, take necessary
stepstotrainmachine operating personnel.
Reportmachine damage orfaultyoperation
immediately.Do notusethe machine ifitisnotin
properoperating condition.
FORSAFETY:
1.DoNotOperateMachine:
-- Unless TrainedAnd Authorized.
-- Unless Operation Manual IsReadAnd
Understood.
-- In FlammableOrExplosive Areas
Unless Designed ForUse In Those
Areas.
-- InAreas WithPossibleFalling Objects
Unless EquippedWithOverhead
Guard.
2.BeforeStarting Machine:
-- Check ForFuelLeaks.
-- KeepSparks And Open FlameAway
FromRefueling Area.
-- Make SureAll SafetyDevices AreIn
Place And OperateProperly.
-- Check Brakes And Steering ForProper
Operation.
3.WhenStarting Machine:
-- Keep FootOnBrake And Directional
Pedal InNeutral.
4.WhenUsing Machine:
-- Use Brakes To Stop Machine.
-- GoSlow OnGrades And Slippery
Surfaces.
-- Use CareWhenBacking Machine.
-- Move MachineWithCareWhen
HopperIsRaised.
-- Make SureAdequateClearance Is
AvailableBeforeRaising Hopper.
-- DoNotCarryRidersOnMachine.
-- Always FollowSafetyAnd Traffic
Rules.
5.BeforeLeaving OrServicing Machine:
-- Stop On LevelSurface.
-- SetParking Brake.
-- TurnOff MachineAnd Remove Key.
6.WhenServicing Machine:
-- AvoidMoving Parts.DoNotWear
Loose Jackets,Shirts, OrSleeves
WhenWorking OnMachine.
-- Block MachineTires Before Jacking
MachineUp.
-- Jack MachineUpAtDesignated
LocationsOnly.Block MachineUp
WithJack Stands.
-- Use HoistOrJack OfAdequate
CapacityTo Lift Machine.
-- WearEye And EarProtection When
Using PressurizedAirOrWater.
-- DisconnectBatteryConnections
BeforeWorking OnMachine.
-- AvoidContactWithBatteryAcid.
-- AvoidContactWithHotEngine
Coolant.
-- AllowEngineTo Cool.
-- Keep Flames And Sparks Away From
FuelSystemService Area.KeepArea
Well Ventilated.
-- Use Cardboard To LocateLeaking
HydraulicFluidUnderPressure.
-- Use TENNANTSuppliedOrEquivalent
ReplacementParts.
WARNING:EngineEmitsToxicGases.
SevereRespiratoryDamageOr
Asphyxiation CanResult.Provide
AdequateVentilation.ConsultWithYour
RegulatoryAgency ForExposure
Limits.KeepEngineProperlyTuned.
WARNING:RaisedHopperMay Fall.
EngageHopperSupportBar.
The following safetylabelsaremounted on the
machine inthe locationsindicated. If these,orany
labelbecomesdamaged orillegible,install a new
label initsplace.

GENERALINFORMATION
215 MM157 (6--96)
ii
FORSAFETYLABEL-- LOCATEDONTHE
SEATSHROUD.
HOPPERWARNINGLABEL-- LOCATEDON
THEHOPPERSIDEOF THEFRONT
SUPPORTPARTITION.
EMISSIONSWARNINGLABEL-- LOCATED
THE SEATSHROUD.HOPPERSUPPORTBAR WARNINGLABEL
-- LOCATEDONTHEHOPPERSUPPORT
BAR.
HOPPERSUPPORTBAR WARNINGLABEL
-- LOCATEDONTHEOPERATORSIDEOF
THEHOPPER.
07195

SPECIFICATIONS
1-1
215 MM157 (6--88)
SECTION1
CONTENTS
Page
MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS1--3.............
POWERTYPE 1--3.......................
POWERTRAIN1--3......................
STEERING1--3..........................
HYDRAULICSYSTEM1--3................
BRAKINGSYSTEM1--3..................
SUSPENSIONSYSTEM1--3..............
SYSTEMFLUID CAPACITIES 1--3.........
GENERALMACHINEDIMENSIONS--
CAPACITIES 1--3......................
MACHINEWEIGHTS1--3.................
GENERALMACHINE PERFORMANCE1--3.
MACHINEDIMENSIONS1--4.................

SPECIFICATIONS
215 MM157 (6--88)
1-2

SPECIFICATIONS
1-3
215 MM157 (6--88)
MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS
POWERTYPE
Engine type -- piston
Ignition -- breakerless type spark
Cycle-- 4
Aspiration -- natural
Cylinders-- 1
Bore-- 2.94 in(75 mm)
Stroke-- 2.75 in(70 mm)
Displacement-- 18.6cuin(305 cc)
Netpower -- 6.2hp(4.6kw)@2350 rpm,
governed
Netpower -- 8hp(6kw)@3600 rpm maximum
Fuel-- gasoline,unleaded,87 octane orLPG
Cooling system -- air
Electricalsystem -- 12 Vnominal,15 Aalternator
POWERTRAIN
Propelling -- hydrostatictransmission,beltdriven
Differential-- chain driven
Drive axle(2) -- chain driven
Main brush-- beltdriven
Side brush-- beltdriven
Vacuumfan -- beltdriven
Hydraulicpump-- electricmotordirectdriven
STEERING
Type -- rearwheelcontrolled,automotivecam
and lever
Powersource-- manual
HYDRAULICSYSTEM
Function -- operateshopperlift on multi--level
dumpmodeland LPGpowered machines
Controlvalve-- solenoid operated,pump
mounted
Pump-- geartype,0.065 cuin(1cc)
displacementper revolution,1250 psi
(8620 kPa)@1.0 gpm (4 L/min) relief
setting
Cylinder -- single action type,2in(50 mm) borex
11 in(280 mm) stroke,1in(25 mm)
diameter rod,2500 psi(17,240 kPa)
maximum rated pressure.
Cylinder(LPG)--- singleactiontype,2in(50
mm)borex5.7in(145 mm)stroke,1in(25
mm)diameter rod,2500 psi(17,240 kPa)
maximumrated pressure.
BRAKINGSYSTEM
Service brakes-- mechanicaldisc brakes
(2) -- 1 perfrontwheel,cable actuated
Parking brakes-- utilizes service brakes,cable
actuated
SUSPENSIONSYSTEM
Front-- 12 x3.00 zero pressuretires(2)
Rear -- 12 x3.00 zero pressuretire(1)
SYSTEMFLUID CAPACITIES
Engine lubricating oil -- 1 qt(0.95 L)
Fueltank-- 1.25 gal(4.75 L)
Fueltank,LPG-- 20 lb(9.1kg)
Hydrostatictransmission -- 1.6 pt(0.75 L)
Hydraulic system -- reservoir2 qt(1.8 L)
Hydraulic system -- total2.5 qt(2.4 L)
GENERALMACHINEDIMENSIONS--
CAPACITIES
Length-- 63.75 in(1620 mm)
Width-- 46.75 in(1190 mm) withside brush
Height-- 53.75 in(1365 mm) less overhead
guard
Height-- 79 in(2005 mm) with overhead guard
Track -- front42 in(1065 mm)
Wheelbase-- 35.5in(900 mm)
Main brush-- width36in(915 mm)
Main brush-- outside diameter10 in(255 mm)
Side brush-- rotarydiameter17 in(430 mm)
Sweeping pathwidth(total) -- 46 in(1170 mm)
Hoppercapacity-- 6cuft (0.17 m#)320 lb
(145 kg)
Dust filter -- 42 sqft (3.9m@),pleated panelfilter
element
MACHINEWEIGHTS
Netweight, dry-- 1375 lb(625 kg)
GVWR-- 1935 lb(875 kg)
GENERALMACHINE PERFORMANCE
Maximumforwardspeed -- 4.5mph (7km/h)
Maximum reversespeed -- 2mph (3km/h)
Turning radius-- 67 in(1700 mm)

SPECIFICATIONS
215 MM157 (11--91)
1-4
MACHINEDIMENSIONS
TOPVIEW
SIDEVIEW
63.75 in(1620 mm)
46.75 in
(1190 mm)
53.75 in
(1365 mm)
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OPERATION
2-1
215 MM157 (4--90)
SECTION2
CONTENTS
Page
PREPARATIONFOROPERATION2-3.......
AFTER UNLOADINGAND BEFORE
OPERATINGTHEMACHINE:2-3......
OPERATIONOFCONTROLS2-4...........
MACHINECOMPONENTS2-4...........
INSTRUMENTPANELSYMBOLS2-5.....
CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS2-6....
BRAKE PEDAL 2-7.....................
DIRECTIONALPEDAL 2-7...............
PARKINGBRAKE LEVER2-7............
HOUR METER2-7......................
VOLTMETER2-7.........................
HAZARD LIGHTSWITCH 2-7............
LIGHTSWITCH 2-7.....................
FILTERSHAKERSWITCH 2-7...........
HOPPER DOORSWITCH 2-8............
HOPPERSWITCH 2-8..................
HORN BUTTON2-8.....................
IGNITIONSWITCH 2-8..................
STARTSWITCH 2-8....................
ENGINECHOKE KNOB2-8..............
MAINBRUSHPOSITIONLEVER2-8.....
SIDE BRUSHPOSITIONLEVER2-8......
STEERINGWHEEL 2-8.................
MAINBRUSH HEIGHTADJUSTMENT
KNOB2-8...........................
CIRCUITBREAKERS AND FUSES 2-9....
HOPPERSUPPORTBAR2-10............
TOENGAGEHOPPERSUPPORT
BAR2-10..........................
TODISENGAGEHOPPERSUPPORT
BAR2-10.......................
MACHINEOPERATION2-11.................
NORMALSWEEPING OPERATION2-11...
PRE-STARTCHECKLIST2-11.........
TOSTARTMACHINE2-11.............
TOSWEEP 2-12......................
TODUMPHOPPER2-12..............
POSTOPERATION CHECKLIST--
ENGINEOPERATING2-12..........
TOSTOPMACHINE2-12..............
POSTOPERATION CHECKLIST--
ENGINE STOPPED2-12............
OPERATIONONGRADES 2-12...........
MACHINETROUBLESHOOTING2-13.....
TRANSPORTINGMACHINE2-14............
PUSHING ORTOWINGMACHINE2-14....
MACHINEJACKING2-14.................
TOJACKUPMACHINE2-14...........
MACHINETIE-DOWNS2-15..............
MACHINE STORAGE2-16..................
STORINGMACHINE2-16................

OPERATION
215 MM157 (6--88)
2-2

OPERATION
2-3
215 MM157 (11--91)
PREPARATIONFOROPERATION
AFTER UNLOADINGAND BEFORE
OPERATINGTHEMACHINE:
1.Check the machine forshipping damage.
2.Read thismanualcarefullybefore operating
orservicing the machine.
FORSAFETY:DoNotOperateThe
MachineUnless Operation Manual Is
ReadAnd Understood.
3.Multi-leveldumpmodelmachines:Check
the hydraulicfluidlevel inthe hydraulicfluid
reservoir.See HYDRAULICSinthe
MAINTENANCEsection.
4.Check the transmission fluidlevel.See
HYDRAULICSinthe MAINTENANCE
section.
5.Check the engine oil level.See ENGINEin
the MAINTENANCEsection.
6.Check the main brush adjustment. See
BRUSHES inthe MAINTENANCEsection.
7.Fill the fueltank,orinstall an LPG fueltank
on the machine.
FORSAFETY:WhenServicing Machine,
Keep Flames And Sparks Away From
FuelSystemService Area.KeepArea
Well Ventilated.

OPERATION
215 MM157 (11--91)
2-4
OPERATIONOFCONTROLS
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
03062
MACHINECOMPONENTS
A. OperatorSeatE.Hopper
B.Steering WheelF.SideBrush
C. InstrumentPanel G. Access Door
D.FilterCoverH.SeatSupport

OPERATION
2-5
215 MM157 (4--90)
INSTRUMENTPANELSYMBOLS
Thesesymbolsare used toidentify controlsand
displays on the machine:
Side BrushDown
Side BrushUp
MainBrushDown
MainBrushUp
MainBrushExtraDownPressure
HopperDoorClose
HopperDoorOpen
HopperUp
HopperDown
FilterShaker
Start
Hazard Light
OperationalLights
KeySwitch
Horn

OPERATION
215 MM157 (11--91)
2-6
FGHIJ
Q
M
A
D
E
S
LO
R
CP
B
N
T
K
03063
CONTROLSAND INSTRUMENTS
A.Brake PedalK.HornButton
B.DirectionalPedalL.Key-OperatedIgnition Switch
C.Parking Brake LeverM.StartSwitch
D.HourMeterN.EngineChoke Knob
E.VoltmeterO. MainBrush Lever
F.Hazard LightSwitchP.SideBrush Lever
G. LightsSwitchQ. Steering Wheel
H.FilterShakerSwitchR.MainBrushAdjustmentKnob
I. HopperDoorSwitchS.CircuitBreakers
J.HopperSwitch T.Parking Brake Release Lever

OPERATION
2-7
215 MM157 (4--90)
BRAKE PEDAL
The brake pedaloperatesthe mechanicaldisc
brakeson the twofrontwheels.
Tostop the machine,returnthe direction control
pedalto neutral, then applypressuretothe brake
pedal.
DIRECTIONALPEDAL
The directionalpedalcontrolsthe propelling drive.
It isused toselect the direction of traveland the
speed of the machine.
B
C
A
D
E
00116
DIRECTIONALPEDAL
A.“Reverse”Position
B.“Neutral”Position
C.“Forward”Position
D.“Toe”Portion
E.“Heel”Portion
Graduallypress the “toe”portion of the pedalfor
forwardtravelorthe “heel”portion for reverse
travel.Regulatethe machine speed by varying the
pressureonthe controlpedal.
If the machine creepswhen the pedal isinthe
“neutral”position,adjust the directionalcontrol
pedal.
NOTE:Always usethe brake pedalfornormal
stopping and controlling speed on down grades.
PARKINGBRAKELEVER
Theparkingbrakeleveroperatesthefrontwheel
discbrakes.Toset theparkingbrake,pull the
handleup.Toreleasetheparkingbrake,pull the
releaselever.Alwaysparkonalevelsurface,
stopthe engine,andset theparkingbrake
beforeleavingthemachineunattendedand
beforeworkingonthemachine.
FORSAFETY:BeforeLeaving Or
Servicing Machine;Stop On Level
Surface,SetParking Brake,TurnOff
TheMachineAnd Remove Key.
HOUR METER
The hour meter recordsthe numberofhoursthe
machine hasoperated.Thisinformation isuseful
in determining when toservicethe machine.
VOLTMETER
The voltmeter registersthe charging currentwhich
isbeing passed tothe batterybythe alternator. It
alsoregistersa discharge ofcurrentbeing used
bythe machine when the alternatorisnot
charging.
HAZARD LIGHTSWITCH
The hazardlightswitchispresenton machines
withthe flashing or revolving lightaccessory.To
operatethe hazardlight, movethe switchtothe
top position.Tostop the light, movethe switchto
the bottomposition.
LIGHTSWITCH
The lightswitchispresenton machineswiththe
headlightand taillightaccessory.To operatethe
lights,movethe switchtothe top position.Tostop
the lights,movethe switchtothe bottomposition.
FILTERSHAKERSWITCH
The filtershakerswitch operatesthe dust filter
shaker motor.The shaker motorshakesthe dust
outof the dust filter.Toshakethe filter,movethe
switchtothe top position for15 seconds; then
movethe switchtothe bottomposition tostop the
filtershaker.

OPERATION
215 MM157 (4--90)
2-8
HOPPER DOORSWITCH
Thehopperdoorswitchcontrolsthehopperdoor
position.Thehopperdoorshouldalwaysbe
openexceptwhen highdumpingthehopper.To
highdumpthehopper,movethehopperdoor
switchtothetop positiontoclosethehopper
door,raisethehopperwiththehopperswitch,
thenmovethehopperdoorswitchtothebottom
(HopperDoorOpen)positionto openthe
hopperdoortoemptythehopper.Afterthe
hopperhasemptied,movethehopperswitchto
thetop(HopperDown)position untilthehopper
haslowered.
HOPPERSWITCH
The hopperswitchcontrolsthe hopperposition.
To dumpthe hopper,movethe switchtothe
bottom (HopperUp)position.Afterthe hopper
hasemptied,movethe switchtothe top (Hopper
Down)position until the hopperhaslowered.
HORN BUTTON
The horn button operatesthe machine horn.Itis
located on the instrumentpanel.
IGNITIONSWITCH
The key-operated ignition switch hastwo
positions.Tostart the engine, turnthe keytothe
right. Toturnthe engine off, turnthe keytothe
left.
STARTSWITCH
The startswitchcontrolsthe engine starter
motor.Tostart the engine, turnthe key-operated
ignition switchclockwise and pushthe start
switch.
NOTE:Do notengage the starterfor morethan
ten secondsatatime,orafterthe engine has
started,asthe starter maybe damaged.
ENGINECHOKEKNOB
The enginechokeknobcontrolsthe engine
chokewhich helps startcoldengines.Toengage
thechoke,pull theknobout.Todisengagethe
choke,pushtheknobin.Donotchokeawarm
engine.
MAIN BRUSHPOSITIONLEVER
The main brush position levercontrolsthe
position of the main brush.Toraisethe main
brush,pull the leverback intothe (MainBrush
Up)position.Tolowerthe main brush,pull the
leverback and releaseitintothe (MainBrush
Down)position.
When parking the machine,always raisethe
brushto prevent the bristlesfromtakingaset.
SIDEBRUSHPOSITIONLEVER
The side brush position levercontrolsthe position
and the drive of the side brush.Toraisethe side
brush,pull the lift leverback intothe (Side Brush
Up)position.Tolowerthe brush,pull the lever
back and releaseitintothe (Side BrushDown)
position.
When parking the machine,always raisethe
brushto prevent the bristlesfromtakingaset.
AB
C
D
03064
BRUSH CONTROLS
A.MainBrush Lever
B.SideBrush Lever
C.MainBrushHeightAdjustment
Knob
D. InstrumentPanel
STEERINGWHEEL
The steering wheelcontrolsthe rearcasterwheel.
The machine is veryresponsivetothe movement
of the steering wheel.The operatorshould use
care until he orshe becomesexperienced in
guiding the machine.
MAIN BRUSH HEIGHTADJUSTMENTKNOB
Themainbrush heightadjustmentknob(Main
BrushExtraDownPressure)adjuststhemain
brushcontactwiththefloor.Toincreasemain
brushcontactwiththefloor,turntheknobtothe
right.Todecreasemainbrushcontactwiththe
floor,turntheknobtotheleft.

OPERATION
2-9
215 MM157 (4--90)
CIRCUITBREAKERSAND FUSES
Circuitbreakersareresetablecircuitprotection
devicesdesigned tostop the flowofcurrentinthe
eventofacircuitoverload. Oncetripped,circuit
breakersmustbe manuallyreset. If the overload
whichcaused the circuitbreakertotripis still
presentinthe circuit, the circuitbreakerwill
continue tostop current flowuntil the overload is
corrected.
Fusesare a one-timecircuitprotection device
designed tostop the flowofcurrentinthe eventof
acircuitoverload.Neversubstitute highervalue
fusesthan thosespecified inthismanual.
The circuitbreakersarelocated on the instrument
panel.The fuseislocated on the fan support
bracket.
A
B
03067
CIRCUITBREAKERS
A. InstrumentPanel
B.CircuitBreakers
The following chartshowsthe various circuit
breakersand fuses,and the electrical
componentstheyprotect.
PROTECTIVE-
DEVICERATINGCIRCUIT PROTECTED
CB---2 15 AStarter,HopperLift,
Hourmeter
CB---3 15 AHorn,FilterShaker,
Voltmeter
CB---4 15 AHopperDumpDoor
CB---5 15 ALights
FU---1 120 AHydraulicPumpMotor
---Multi-LevelDump
Model

OPERATION
215 MM157 (11--91)
2-10
HOPPERSUPPORTBAR
The hoppersupportbarislocated on the left side
of the hopper.Itholdsthe hopperina“raised”
position to allow workto be done underthe
hopper.Do notrelyon the machine hydraulic
systemtokeep the hopper raised.
WARNING:RaisedHopperMay Fall.
EngageHopperSupportBar.
TOENGAGEHOPPERSUPPORTBAR
1.Stop the machine and set the machine
parking brake.
FORSAFETY:BeforeLeaving Or
Servicing TheMachine;Stop On Level
Surface,SetParking Brake.
2.Raisethe hoppertothe “fullyraised”
position.
3.Position the hoppersupportbaron the lintel.
A
B
03068
ENGAGED HOPPERSUPPORTBAR -- LOW
DUMPMODEL
A.Lintel
B.SupportBar
A
B
03069
ENGAGED HOPPERSUPPORTBAR --
MULTI-LEVELDUMPMODEL
A.Lintel
B.SupportBar
4.Slowlylowerthe hoppersothe bar restson
the lintel.
TODISENGAGEHOPPERSUPPORTBAR
1.Raisethe hopper.
2.Placethe supportbarinits storage position.
3.Lowerthe hopper.

OPERATION
2-11
215 MM157 (4--90)
MACHINEOPERATION
NORMALSWEEPING OPERATION
Anormalsweeping operation consistsofseven
typicaloperations:pre-startchecklist, starting
machine,sweeping,dumping hopper,post
operation checklist-- engine operating,stopping
machine,and postoperation checklist-- engine
stopped.
PRE-STARTCHECKLISTliststhingstocheck
beforestarting the machine.
TOSTARTMACHINEliststhe stepsrequired to
start the machine.
TOSWEEP liststhingstokeep inmind before
and during the sweeping operation.
TODUMPHOPPERliststhe stepsrequired to
dumpthe hopper.
POSTOPERATION CHECKLIST-- ENGINE
OPERATINGliststhingstocheck beforestopping
the machine engine.
TOSTOPMACHINEliststhe stepsrequired to
stop the machine.
POSTOPERATION CHECKLIST-- ENGINE
STOPPEDliststhingstocheck afterstopping the
machine engine.
PRE-STARTCHECKLIST
Check under machine forleak spots.
Check engine lubricating oil level.
Check fuel level.
Check forLPGodororfrosting on hosesor
componentsindicatingaleak.
Check brakesand controlsforproperoperation.
Check servicerecordsto determine service
requirements.
TOSTARTMACHINE
NOTE:Beforestarting machine,perform the
pre-startchecks.
1.LPGmachines:Slowlyopen the liquid
servicevalve.
NOTE: Opening the servicevalvetoo quicklymay
causethe servicevalvecheck valvetostop the
flowofLPG fuel. If the check valvestopsthe flow
of fuel,closethe valve,waitafewseconds,and
slowlyopen the valve once again.
2.The machine operator mustbe inthe
operator’s seatwiththe directionalcontrol
pedal inthe “neutral”position and withafoot
on the brake pedalorwiththe parking brake
set.
FORSAFETY:BeforeStarting Machine,
Make SureAll SafetyDevices AreIn
Place And OperateProperly.
3. Gasoline powered machines:When the
engine is cold,pull out the chokeknob about
three-fourthsof the way.Pushchokein after
the engine has started and isrunning
smoothly.
LPGpowered machines:When the engine is
cold and exposed tocoldtemperatures,
open the seatsupport, press the primer
button on the LPGregulator,and closethe
seatsupport.
4.Turnthe ignition switchkey clockwise.
5.Pushthe startswitch until the engine starts.
Do notoperatethe starterfor morethan 10
secondsatatime orafterthe engine has
started.
NOTE:Do notoperatethe starter motorfor more
than 10 secondsatatime orafterthe engine has
started.Allowthe startertocoolbetween starting
attempts.The starter motor maybe damaged ifit
isoperated incorrectly.
6.Releasethe machine parking brake.
7.Drivethe machine tothe area tobeswept.

OPERATION
215 MM157 (4--90)
2-12
TOSWEEP
Plan the sweeping in advance.Tryto arrange long
runswithminimumstopping and starting.Sweep
debrisfromverynarrowaislesintomain aisles
ahead of time.Do an entirefloororsection atone
time.
Pick up oversize debrisbeforesweeping.Flatten
or remove bulky cartonsfromaislesbefore
sweeping.Pick up piecesofwire, twine,string,
etc., whichcould become entangled in brush or
brush plugs. Overlap brush paths.
Avoidturning the steering wheeltoo sharplywhen
the machine isinmotion.The machine is very
responsivetothe movementof the steering
wheel.Avoidsudden turns,exceptin
emergencies.
Sweep as straighta path aspossible.Avoid
bumping into postsorscraping the sidesof the
sweeper.
1.Movethe main brush position leverintothe
(MainBrushDown)position.
2.Movethe side brush position leverintothe
(Side BrushDown)position.
3.Sweep asrequired.
TODUMPHOPPER
1.Pull the main brush position leverintothe
(MainBrushUp)position.
2.Pull the side brush position leverintothe
(Side BrushUp)position.
3.Movethe (filtershaker) switchtothe top
position for10 to15secondstoshakethe
dust filter.
4.Slowlydrivethe machine up tothe dump
site ordumpster.
5.Lowdumpmodelmachines:Movethe
hopperdumpswitchtothe bottom (Hopper
Up)position to dumpthe hopper.
Multi-leveldumpmodelmachines:Movethe
hopperdoorswitchtothe top (HopperDoor
Close)position;movethe hopperdump
switchtothe bottom (HopperUp)position;
then movethe hopperdoorswitchtothe
bottom (HopperDoorOpen)position to
dumpthe hopper.
6.Movethe hopperswitchtothe top (Hopper
Down)position tolowerthe hopper.
7.Slowlyback the machine awayfromthe
dumpsite ordumpster.
POSTOPERATION CHECKLIST-- ENGINE
OPERATING
Check brush patternsforwidth and evenness.
NOTE:Beforeleaving the machine,perform the
postoperation checks.
TOSTOPMACHINE
1.Returnthe directionalcontrolpedaltothe
“neutral”position.Applythe brake.
2.Pull the main brush position leverintothe
(MainBrushUp)position.
3.Pull the side brushleverintothe (Side Brush
Up)position.
4.Set the machine parking brake.
5.Turnthe ignition switchkey
counterclockwise.Removethe keyfromthe
ignition switch.
FORSAFETY:BeforeLeaving Or
Servicing TheMachine;Stop On Level
Surface,SetParking Brake.
6.LPGmachines:Closethe LPG tankliquid
servicevalve.
POSTOPERATION CHECKLIST-- ENGINE
STOPPED
Check skirtsfordamage,wear,and adjustment.
Check forwire orstring tangled on brushes.
Check tomakesure LPG tank servicevalveis
closed.
Check forLPGodororfroston LPGhosesand
components,indicatingaleak.
Check forleaks.
OPERATIONONGRADES
Drivethe machine slowlyon grades.Usethe
brake pedaltocontrolmachine speed.
FORSAFETY:WhenUsing Machine, Go
Slow OnGrades And SlipperySurfaces.
Themaximumratedclimband descentangleis
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