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CONTENTS
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8010 330100 (6--00)
CONTENTS
Page
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 3...................
OPERATION 5..............................
OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITY 5...........
MACHINE COMPONENTS 6...............
SYMBOL DEFINITIONS 7..................
CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS 9........
DIRECTIONAL PEDAL 10...............
BRAKE PEDAL 11.....................
STEERING WHEEL 11.................
SOLUTION FLOW LEVER 11............
BATTERY DISCHARGE INDICATOR 12..
HOURMETER 12......................
CONTROL PANEL MESSAGE
DISPLAY 13........................
CHANGING MESSAGE DISPLAY
LANGUAGE 14..................
RECOVERY TANK FULL INDICATOR 14..
EStSWITCH (OPTION) 15.............
EDGE SCRUB SWITCH 15..............
REAR SQUEEGEE SWITCH 15.........
SCRUB SWITCH 16....................
ON-OFF KEY SWITCH 17...............
HORN BUTTON 17.....................
SWEEPING SWITCH 17................
SIDE BRUSH(ES) SWITCH 17...........
HOPPER LIFT SWITCH 18..............
HOPPER DOOR SWITCH 18............
SWEEPING VACUUM FAN AND
FILTER SHAKER SWITCH 18........
OPERATING LIGHTS SWITCH 19.......
PARKING BRAKE 19...................
POWERWANDSWITCH(OPTION) 20...
SIDE BRUSH ADJUSTMENT KNOB 20...
CIRCUIT BREAKERS 21................
FUSES 22.............................
SOLUTION TANK DRAIN HOSE 22......
RECOVERY TANK DRAIN HOSE 22.....
POSITIVE SOLUTION CONTROL
DRAIN (OPTION) 23.................
OPERATOR SEAT 23...................
HOPPER SUPPORT BAR 23............
HOW THE MACHINE WORKS 24...........
PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST 25..........
STARTING THE MACHINE 26..............
FILLING THE TANKS 27...................
SWEEPING, SCRUBBING, AND
BRUSH INFORMATION 29..............
SWEEPING 31...........................
STOP SWEEPING 32.....................
EMPTYING THE HOPPER 33..............
ENGAGING HOPPER SUPPORT BAR 35...
DISENGAGING HOPPER SUPPORT
BAR 37...............................
SCRUBBING 38..........................
DOUBLE SCRUBBING 40..................
LOCKING UP SIDE SQUEEGEES 40.....
UNLOCKING SIDE SQUEEGEES 41.....
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STOP SCRUBBING 42....................
DRAINING AND CLEANING
THE TANKS 43........................
STOP THE MACHINE 46..................
POST-OPERATION CHECKLIST 47.........
OPERATION ON INCLINES 48.............
OPTIONS 49.............................
VACUUM WAND 49....................
POWER WAND 53.....................
MACHINE TROUBLESHOOTING 58........
MAINTENANCE 60..........................
MAINTENANCE CHART 60................
LUBRICATION 62.........................
PROPELLING GEARBOX 62............
FRONT WHEEL SUPPORT
BEARING 62.......................
STEERING UNIVERSAL JOINT 62.......
SCRUB HEAD PARALLEL ARMS 63.....
REAR SQUEEGEE CASTER 64.........
HOPPER LIFT ARMS 64................
STEERING GEAR CHAINS 64...........
HYDRAULICS 65.........................
HYDRAULIC FLUID RESERVOIR 65.....
HYDRAULIC FLUID 65.................
HYDRAULIC HOSES 66................
BATTERIES 67...........................
CHARGING THE BATTERIES 68........
CONTROL PANEL 70.....................
ELECTRIC MOTORS 71...................
PROPELLING CIRCUIT 71.................
SCRUB HEAD 71.........................
SCRUB HEAD FLOOR SKIRTS 72.......
SCRUB HEAD GAS SPRING 72.........
SCRUB HEAD ADJUSTMENTS 72.......
SCRUB BRUSHES 72.....................
REPLACING THE SCRUB
BRUSHES 73.......................
SOLUTION SYSTEM 74...................
SOLUTION VALVE 74..................
RECOVERY TANK 74..................
SOLUTION TANK 75...................
SQUEEGEES 76..........................
REAR SQUEEGEE 76..................
LEVELING THE REAR
SQUEEGEE 76..................
ADJUSTING REAR SQUEEGEE
BLADE DEFLECTION 77..........
SIDE SQUEEGEE ADJUSTMENT 78.....
SQUEEGEE BLADES 78..................
REAR SQUEEGEE BLADES 78..........
REPLACING OR ROTATING THE
REAR SQUEEGEE BLADES 79....
SIDE SQUEEGEES BLADES 80.........
REPLACING SIDE SQUEEGEE
BLADES 80......................

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Page
SWEEPING ASSEMBLY 81................
DUST FILTER 81.......................
REMOVING THE DUST FILTER 82....
THERMO SENTRYt82................
MAIN SWEEPING BRUSH 83...........
REPLACING THE MAIN SWEEPING
BRUSH (For machines serial number
000128 and below.) 83.........
REPLACING THE MAIN SWEEPING
BRUSH (For machines serial number
000129 and above.) 84.........
CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE
MAIN SWEEPING BRUSH
PATTERN (For machines serial
number 000128 and below.) 84..
CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE
MAIN SWEEPING BRUSH
PATTERN (For machines serial
number 000129 and above.) 85..
SIDE SWEEPING BRUSH 87............
REPLACING AND ADJUSTING THE
SIDE SWEEPING BRUSH(ES) 87..
SWEEPING BRUSH SIDE SKIRTS 88....
SWEEPING REAR SKIRT 88............
RECIRCULATION FLAP 88..............
DEBRIS HOPPER SLIT SKIRT 88........
HOPPER SEALS 89....................
HOPPER VACUUM FAN SEAL 89........
BELTS AND CHAINS 90...................
SWEEPING MAIN BRUSH
DRIVE BELT 90.....................
SWEEPING VACUUM FAN BELT 90......
STEERING GEAR CHAIN 90............
STATIC DRAG CHAIN 91...............
BRAKES AND TIRES 92...................
BRAKES 92...........................
TIRES 92.............................
FRONT WHEEL 92.....................
PUSHING, TOWING, AND
TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE 93.....
PUSHING OR TOWING
THE MACHINE 93..................
TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE 94....
MACHINE JACKING 96...................
STORAGE INFORMATION 97.............
Page
SPECIFICATIONS 98.......................
GENERAL MACHINE
DIMENSIONS/CAPACITIES 98.........
GENERAL MACHINE PERFORMANCE 98..
POWER TYPE 99........................
STEERING 99...........................
BRAKING SYSTEM 99...................
TIRES 99...............................
MACHINE DIMENSIONS 100..............
INDEX 101.......

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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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.
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.
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.
-- In areas with possible falling objects
unless equipped with overhead guard.
2. Before starting machine:
-- Make sure all safety devices are in
place and operate properly.
-- Check brakes and steering for proper
operation.
3. When starting machine:
-- Keep foot on brake and directional
pedal in neutral.
4. When using machine:
-- Use brakes to stop machine.
-- Go slow on inclines and slippery
surfaces.
-- Use care when backing machine.
-- Do not carry riders on machine.
-- Always follow safety and traffic rules.
-- Report machine damage or faulty
operation immediately.
-- Follow mixing and handling
instructions on chemical containers.
5. Before leaving or servicing machine:
-- Stop on level surface.
-- Set parking brake.
-- Turn off machine and remove key.
6. 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 of adequate capacity
to lift 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.
7. When loading/unloading machine
onto/off truck or trailer:
-- Turn off machine.
-- Use winch. Do not drive 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.
-- Block machine tires.
-- Tie machine down to truck or trailer.
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.
WARNING: Moving belt and fan. Keep
away.
WARNING: Raised hopper may fall.
Engage hopper support bar.
WARNING: Lift arm pinch point. Stay
clear of hopper lift arms.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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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 ON
THE TOP COVER. 351016
CLEANING SOLUTION LABEL -- LOCATED
ON THE TANKS COVER.
FOR SAFETY LABEL -- LOCATED
ON THE TOP COVER.
FLAMMABLE SPILLS LABEL -- LOCATED ON
THE TOP COVER.
RAISED HOPPER LABEL -- LOCATED ON
THE HOPPER COVER.
MOVING BELT & FAN LABEL --
LOCATED ON THE HOPPER COVER.
HOPPER LIFT ARM LABEL -- LOCATED
ON THE HOPPER COVER.

OPERATION
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8010 330100 (9--97)
OPERATION
OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITY
-The operator’s responsibility is to take care
of the daily maintenance and checkups of
the machine to keep it in good working
condition. The operator must inform the
service mechanic or supervisor when the
maintenance intervals are required as stated
in the MAINTENANCE section of this
manual.
-Read this manual carefully before operating
this machine.
FOR SAFETY: Do not operate machine,
unless operation manual is read and
understood.
-Check the machine for shipping damage.
Check to make sure the machine is
complete per shipping instructions.
-Keep your machine regularly maintained by
following the maintenance information in this
manual. We recommend taking advantage
of a regularly scheduled service contract
from your Tennant representative.
-Order parts and supplies directly from your
authorized Tennant representative. Use the
parts manual provided when ordering parts.
-After the first 50 hours of operation, follow
the recommended procedures stated in the
MAINTENANCE CHART.
07324

OPERATION
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MACHINE COMPONENTS
A
B
D
E
F
G
J
I
K
H
C
E
F
K
H
C
M
O
N
L
M
P
351015--351016
A. Operator seat
B. Steering wheel
C. Hopper cover
D. Recovery tank
E. Solution tank
F. Tank cover
G. Rear squeegee
H. Side squeegee
I. Solution tank drain
J. Recovery tank drain
K. Rear wheel
L. Top cover
M. Side access door
N. Hopper
O. Side brush
P. Side brush adjustment knob

OPERATION
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8010 330100 (9--97)
SYMBOL DEFINITIONS
These symbols identify controls, displays, and
features on the machine:
Battery charging system Hopper down
Hour meter Hopper door open
Recovery tank full Hopper door open closed
EStHeadlights
Scrub brush edge clean Vacuum fan
Squeegee down Filter shaker
Brush down pressure Solution flow
Scrub brush down and on Circuit breaker #1
Horn Circuit breaker #2
Key switch Circuit breaker #3
Sweep brushes on Circuit breaker #4
Side brush(es) on Circuit breaker #5
Hopper up Circuit breaker #6

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Circuit breaker #7 Circuit breaker #14
Circuit breaker #8 Circuit breaker #15
Circuit breaker #9 Circuit breaker #16
Circuit breaker #10 Circuit breaker #17
Circuit breaker #11 Circuit breaker #18
Circuit breaker #12 Circuit breaker #19
Circuit breaker #13 Jack-point

OPERATION
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CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS
RS
B
C
D
EFG
H
IJ
KL
M
N
O
QA
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351014
A. Brake pedal
B. Directional pedal
C. Steering wheel
D. Solution flow lever
E. Battery discharge indicator
F. Hour meter
G. Recovery tank full indicator
H. EStswitch (option)
I. Edge scrub switch
J. Rear squeegee switch
K. Scrub switch
L. On-off key switch
M. Horn button
N. Sweeping switch
O. Side brush(es) switch
P. Hopper lift switch
Q. Sweeping vacuum fan/filter shaker switch
R. Hopper door switch
S. Operating lights switch
T. Power wand switch (option)
U. Parking brake

OPERATION
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DIRECTIONAL PEDAL
The directional pedal controls direction of travel
and the propelling speed of the machine. You
change the speed of the machine with the
pressure of your foot; the harder you press the
faster the machine travels.
The machine will coast for a short distance before
changing direction when it is moving, and the
direction is reversed with the directional pedal.
Use the brake pedal to stop the machine.
Forward: Press the top of the directional pedal
with the toe of your foot.
Reverse: Press the bottom of the directional
pedal with the heel of your foot.
Neutral: Take your foot off the directional pedal
and it will return to the neutral position.

OPERATION
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BRAKE PEDAL
The brake pedal stops the machine.
Stop: Take your foot off the directional pedal and
let it return to the neutral position. Step on the
brake pedal.
STEERING WHEEL
The steering wheel controls the machine’s
direction. The machine is very responsive to the
steering wheel movements.
Left: Turn the steering wheel to the left.
Right: Turn the steering wheel to the right.
SOLUTION FLOW LEVER
The solution lever controls the amount of solution
flow to the floor.
Increase: Move the lever up.
Decrease: Move the lever down.
Stop: Move the lever all the way down.

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BATTERY DISCHARGE INDICATOR
The battery discharge indicator shows the charge
level of the batteries with a segmented display.
When the batteries are fully charged, all the
segments are lit. As the batteries discharge, the
segments shut off.
The batteries should be recharged when all the
segments have shut off. At this point, the
scrubbing functions will automatically shut off to
alert the operator of the battery condition. The
squeegee and vacuum can be operated, with the
rear squeegee switch, for an additional 30
seconds to pick up any excess water.
NOTE: Do not charge the batteries more often
than necessary to prolong the life of the batteries.
Do not charge the batteries with a “top off” charge
if there is enough remaining charge in the
batteries for the next machine use. Discharge the
batteries to a 20% level, when the battery
discharge indicator segments shut off, before fully
charging the batteries. Do not allow the batteries
to become completely discharged as this will also
damage the batteries. See BATTERIES in the
MAINTENANCE section.
HOURMETER
The hourmeter records the number of hours the
machine has been operating. This information is
useful when maintaining the machine.
10658
10659

OPERATION
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CONTROL PANEL MESSAGE DISPLAY
The hour meter and battery discharge indicator
display also logs and displays messages to the
operator. When a scheduled maintenance interval
has passed, the control panel will internally log the
event and display a message the next time the
machine is powered on. See the chart below for
the normal operating messages. If any messages
appear other than those listed in the chart, contact
your service personnel.
Message Description
Tanks Full The auto-fill has turned off. The
tanks are filled to the proper
level.
Rec. Tank Full Recovery tank is full.
XX hour check Check the Maintenance Chart
for the scheduled maintenance
at the number of hours stated in
the message.
XX hour lube Check the Maintenance Chart
for the scheduled maintenance
at the number of hours stated in
the message.
Breaker CB3 Brush circuit breaker has
tripped for the right brush motor.
The circuit breaker must be
reset before resuming
scrubbing.
Breaker CB4 Brush circuit breaker has
tripped for the left brush motor.
The circuit breaker must be
reset before resuming
scrubbing.
Breaker CB5 Brush circuit breaker has
tripped for the center brush
motor (MaxProt1200 option).
The circuit breaker must be
reset before resuming
scrubbing.
To remove the message from the hour meter and
battery discharge indicator display, turn the
machine power off and then back on again.
The message display language can be changed.
The available languages are:
English Swedish
Dutch Danish
Italian Norwegian
Spanish Finnish
French Portuguese
German Japanese
10660

OPERATION
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CHANGING MESSAGE DISPLAY LANGUAGE
1. With the machine powered off, press and
hold the scrub and edge scrub switches.
2. Turn the machine power on.
FOR SAFETY: When starting machine,
keep foot on brake and directional pedal
in neutral.
3. Continue pressing the scrub and edge scrub
switches for 5 more seconds.
4. Release the scrub and edge scrub switches.
5. Press the EStswitch to scroll through the
list of languages until the desired language
is displayed.
6. Turn the machine power off, and the new
language will be stored in the control panel.
RECOVERY TANK FULL INDICATOR
The recovery tank full indicator comes on when
the recovery tank is full.
If the recovery tank full indicator stays on for more
than 7 seconds, the “Rec. Tank Full” message will
appear in the hourmeter display. The scrub
brushes and vacuum will shut off, and the rear
squeegee will raise.
To pick up excess water after the vacuum has
shut off and the rear squeegee has raised, press
and hold the rear squeegee switch.
Note: Do not overfill the recovery tank. Overfilling
the recovery tank may damage the vacuum fans.
10734
10662
10661

OPERATION
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EStSWITCH (OPTION)
The EStswitch turns on and off the solution
recycling system.
On: Press the switch. The indicator will light.
Off: Press the switch.
EDGE SCRUB SWITCH
The edge scrub switch extends the scrub head to
the right to allow close edge scrubbing.
On: Press the switch during normal scrubbing.
The indicator will light.
Off: Press the switch again.
REAR SQUEEGEE SWITCH
The rear squeegee switch, along with the direction
of travel, controls the rear squeegee position and
scrubbing vacuum fan.
Lower squeegee and start vacuum: Press the
switch. The indicator will light.
Raise squeegee and stop vacuum: Press the
switch.
The rear squeegee lifts when the machine travels
in reverse. This prevents the rear squeegee from
being damaged when reversing the machine. The
rear squeegee will lower again when the machine
travels forward.
When finished scrubbing, drain and clean the
recovery tank. If using the EStsystem, drain and
clean the solution tank, and clean the EStfilter.
10662
10663
10880

OPERATION
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SCRUB SWITCH
The scrub switch controls the scrubbing
operations. The scrub switch also sets the scrub
brush pressure.
The scrubbing operations include the following.
The scrub head lowers and the brushes turn on.
The rear squeegee will lower and the vacuum will
start. Also, the optional EStsystem will start.
Start scrubbing: Press the switch. The indicators
will light to the preset brush pressure. The
scrubbing system will start when the machine
moves forward.
NOTE: The brush pressure setting, the edge
scrub, and the EStsystem will default to the last
setting used when the scrubbing operations are
started again.
Stop scrubbing: Press the switch. The indicators
will go off. First the scrub brushes will stop and
raise, then the rear squeegee will raise and the
vacuum will shut off.
Scrub brush pressure: Press and hold the scrub
switch. The brush pressure will scroll through the
four settings. Whatever pressure setting is
selected when the switch is released, will be the
new default brush pressure setting.
The brush pressure has four positions. Under
normal conditions, the brush pressure should be
set in the minimum settings. Under heavy grime
conditions, the brush pressure should be set in
the maximum settings. Travel speed and floor
conditions will affect the scrubbing performance.
NOTE: The rear squeegee will raise and the
vacuum will shut off when the machine travels in
reverse. The squeegee will lower and the vacuum
starts again when the machine travels forward.
NOTE: The scrub brushes will stop when the
machine is stopped for a short time. The brushes
will start again when the machine travels forward.
10881

OPERATION
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ON-OFF KEY SWITCH
The on-off key switch controls machine power
with a key.
On: Turn the key clockwise all the way.
FOR SAFETY: When starting machine,
keep foot on brake and directional pedal
in neutral.
Off: Turn the key counter-clockwise.
HORN BUTTON
The horn button operates the horn.
Sound: Press the button.
SWEEPING SWITCH
The sweeping switch controls the position of the
sweeping assembly and the rotation of the
sweeping brush. The sweeping operation starts
when the machine travels forward.
Lower sweeping assembly, start brush and open
the hopper door: Press the top of the switch.
Raise sweeping assembly and stop brush: Press
the bottom of the switch.
SIDE BRUSH(ES) SWITCH
The side brush(es) switch controls the position
and rotation of the side sweeping brush(es). The
side brush(es) will not activate unless the
sweeping switch is pressed first.
Side brush(es) down and on: Press the top of the
side brush switch.
Side brush(es) up and off: Press the bottom of
the side brush switch.

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HOPPER LIFT SWITCH
The hopper lift switch controls the position of the
hopper for emptying the debris.
FOR SAFETY: When using machine,
make sure adequate clearance is
available before raising hopper.
Lower hopper: Press and hold the top of the
switch until the hopper has lowered to the floor.
WARNING: Lift arm pinch point. Stay
clear of hopper lift arms.
Raise hopper: Press and hold the bottom of the
switch until the hopper reaches the desired height.
WARNING: Raised hopper may fall.
Engage hopper support bar.
HOPPER DOOR SWITCH
The hopper door switch controls the position of
the hopper door.
NOTE: The hopper door will automatically open
when the sweeping switch is pressed, regardless
of the position of the hopper door switch.
Open door: Press the bottom of the switch.
Close door: Press the top of the switch.
SWEEPING VACUUM FAN AND FILTER
SHAKER SWITCH
The sweeping vacuum fan and filter shaker switch
control the sweeping vacuum fan and hopper dust
filter shaker.
NOTE: The vacuum fan will NOT turn on if the
hopper is not in the lowered position.
Vacuum on: Press the top of the switch.
Vacuum off: Place the switch in the middle
position.
Filter shaker on: Press the bottom of the switch;
the filter will shake for 15 seconds then stop
automatically.