Tennant 5700XP User manual

5700XP
*MM4001*
www.tennantco.com
Walk--Behind Scrubber
Operator Manual
MM401
Rev. 20 (09-2006)
North America / International
ES Extended Scrub System
R
The Safe Scrubbing AlternativeR
(Electric)
(000000--029999)

This manual is furnished with each new model. It provides necessary operation and maintenance instructions.
Read this manual completely and understand the machine before operating or servicing it.
This machine will provide excellent service. However, the best results will be obtained at minimum costs if:
SThe machine is operated with reasonable care.
SThe machine is maintained regularly - per the machine maintenance instructions provided.
SThe machine is maintained with manufacturer supplied or equivalent parts.
PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT
Please dispose of packaging materials,
old machine components such as
batteries, hazardous fluids such as
antifreeze and oil, in an environmentally
safe way according to local waste
disposal regulations.
Always remember to recycle.
MACHINE DATA
Please fill out at time of installation for future reference.
Model No. --
Serial No. --
Machine Options --
Sales Rep. --
Sales Rep. phone no. --
Customer Number --
Installation Date --
Tennant Company
PO Box 1452
Minneapolis, MN 55440
Phone: [phone] or (763) 513--2850
www.tennantco.com
Specifications and parts are subject to change without notice.
Copyright E1998--2000, 2002--2006 TENNANT, Printed in U.S.A.

CONTENTS
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5700XP MM401 (12--05)
CONTENTS
Page
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 3...................
OPERATION 5..............................
OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITY 5...........
MACHINE COMPONENTS 6...............
CONTROL PANEL SYMBOLS 7............
CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS 8........
STEERING HANDLES 9................
SOLUTION FLOW LEVER 10............
POWERWANDSWITCH(OPTION) 10...
SPEED SWITCH AND INDICATOR 11....
SQUEEGEE SWITCH 11................
BRUSH PRESSURE SWITCH AND
INDICATOR 11......................
FaST SWITCH (OPTION) 12............
ES SWITCH (OPTION) 12...............
RECOVERY TANK FULL INDICATOR 12..
SCRUBBING SWITCH 13...............
BATTERY DISCHARGE INDICATOR 13..
HOURMETER 14......................
ON-OFF KEY SWITCH 14...............
SQUEEGEE LEVER 14.................
POWER KILL SWITCH (OPTION) 14.....
CIRCUIT BREAKERS 15................
FUSES (OPTION) 16...................
SOLUTION TANK HOSE 16.............
RECOVERY TANK DRAIN HOSE 17.....
SUPPORT ARM 17.....................
STOP ARM 17.........................
SQUEEGEE DOWN PRESSURE
CAMS 18...........................
SQUEEGEE LEVELING KNOB 18.......
PARKING BRAKE (OPTION) 18.........
HOW THE MACHINE WORKS 19...........
FaST SCRUBBING SYSTEM (OPTION) 20..
PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST 21..........
INSTALLING FaST PAK AGENT (OPTION) 22
STARTING THE MACHINE 24..............
FILLING THE TANKS 24...................
NORMAL SCRUBBING 27.................
DOUBLE SCRUBBING 30..................
STOP SCRUBBING 31....................
DRAINING AND CLEANING THE TANKS 32.
STOP THE MACHINE 37..................
OPERATION ON INCLINES 37.............
POST-OPERATION CHECKLIST 38.........
MACHINE TROUBLESHOOTING 39........
OPTIONS 41.............................
VACUUM WAND 41....................
POWER WAND 45.....................
Page
MAINTENANCE 50..........................
MAINTENANCE CHART 50
...............
LUBRICATION 52........................
REAR CASTERS 52...................
TRANSAXLE 52......................
BATTERIES 52...........................
CHARGING THE BATTERIES 53.......
TOUCH PANEL 55.......................
ELECTRIC MOTORS 56..................
SCRUB HEAD 57.........................
DISK BRUSH SCRUB HEAD SKIRT 57...
ADJUSTING THE SCRUB
HEAD SKIRT 57....................
REPLACING THE SCRUB
HEAD SKIRT 58....................
CYLINDRICAL BRUSH SCRUB
HEAD SKIRTS 59...................
ADJUSTING THE SCRUB
HEAD SKIRTS 59...................
REPLACING THE SCRUB
HEAD SKIRTS 59...................
REMOVING OR REPLACING THE
SCRUB HEAD 60...................
SCRUB HEAD/CIRCUIT BREAKERS 60..
LEVELING THE SCRUB HEAD 62.......
SCRUB BRUSHES 64.....................
DISK BRUSHES 64....................
REPLACING THE DISK BRUSHES 64.
CYLINDRICAL BRUSHES 66............
REPLACING THE CYLINDRICAL
BRUSHES 66....................
CHECKING AND ADJUSTING
CYLINDRICAL BRUSH
PATTERN 67..................
SOLUTION SYSTEM 69...................
RECOVERY TANK 69..................
SOLUTION TANK 70...................
FaST SYSTEM (OPTION) 71............
FaST SYSTEM FILTER SCREEN 71...
FaST SUPPLY HOSE CONNECTOR 71
FaST SYSTEM AIR PUMP FILTER 71.
SQUEEGEE 72...........................
REMOVING THE SQUEEGEE
ASSEMBLY 72......................
INSTALLING THE SQUEEGEE
ASSEMBLY 73......................
LEVELING THE SQUEEGEE 73.........
ADJUSTING SQUEEGEE BLADE
DEFLECTION 74....................
ADJUSTING THE SQUEEGEE GUIDE
ROLLERS 75.......................

CONTENTS
5700XP MM401 (6--04)
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Page
SQUEEGEE BLADES 75..................
REPLACING OR ROTATING THE REAR
SQUEEGEE BLADE 75..............
REPLACING OR ROTATING THE FRONT
SQUEEGEE BLADE 76..............
BELTS AND CHAINS 78...................
BRUSH DRIVE BELT 78...................
STATIC DRAG CHAIN 78..................
TIRES 79................................
PUSHING AND TRANSPORTING THE
MACHINE 79..........................
PUSHING THE MACHINE 79.........
TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE 80..
MACHINE JACKING 82....................
STORAGE INFORMATION 82..............
FREEZE PROTECTION 82.................
SPECIFICATIONS 83........................
GENERAL MACHINE
DIMENSIONS/CAPACITIES 83..........
FaST SYSTEM (OPTION) 84...............
GENERAL MACHINE PERFORMANCE 84...
POWER TYPE 85.........................
TIRES 85................................
MACHINE DIMENSIONS 86................
INDEX 87...................................

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
3
5700XP MM401 (6--02)
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The following symbols are used throughout this
manual as indicated in their description:
WARNING: To warn of hazards or
unsafe practices that could result in
severe personal injury or death.
FOR SAFETY: To identify actions that
must be followed for safe operation of
equipment.
This machine is designed solely for scrubbing dirt
and dust in an indoor environment. Tennant does
not recommend using this machine in any other
environment.
The following information signals potentially
dangerous conditions to the operator or
equipment. Read this manual carefully. Know
when these conditions can exist. Locate all safety
devices on the machine. Then, take necessary
steps to train machine operating personnel.
Report machine damage or faulty operation
immediately. Do not use the machine if it is not in
proper operating condition.
WARNING: Batteries emit hydrogen gas.
Explosion or fire can result. Keep
sparks and open flame away. Keep
covers open when charging.
WARNING: Flammable materials can
cause an explosion or fire. Do not use
flammable materials in tank(s).
WARNING: Flammable materials or
reactive metals can cause an explosion
or fire. Do not pickup.
FOR SAFETY:
1. Do not operate machine:
-- Unless trained and authorized.
-- Unless operation manual is read and
understood.
-- In flammable or explosive areas unless
designed for use in those areas.
2. Before starting machine:
-- Make sure all safety devices are in
place and operate properly.
-- Check brakes and steering for proper
operation (if so equipped).
3. When using machine:
-- Go slow on inclines and slippery
surfaces.
-- Use care when backing machine.
-- Follow mixing and handling
instructions on chemical containers.
4. Before leaving or servicing machine:
-- Stop on level surface.
-- Set parking brake (if equipped).
-- Turn off machine and remove key.
5. When servicing machine:
-- Avoid moving parts. Do not wear loose
jackets, shirts, or sleeves when
working on machine.
-- Block machine tires before jacking
machine up.
-- Jack machine up at designated
locations only. Block machine up with
jack stands.
-- Use hoist or jack that will support the
weight of the machine.
-- Wear eye and ear protection when
using pressurized air or water.
-- Disconnect battery connections before
working on machine.
-- Avoid contact with battery acid.
-- Use Tennant supplied or equivalent
replacement parts.
6. When loading/unloading machine
onto/off truck or trailer:
-- Turn off machine.
-- Use truck or trailer that will support
the weight of the machine.
-- Use winch. Do not push the machine
onto/off the truck or trailer unless the
load height is 380 mm (15 in) or less
from the ground.
-- Set parking brake after machine is
loaded (option).
-- Block machine tires.
-- Tie machine down to truck or trailer.