Tennant 530E User manual

530E
MM178
Rev.16

Thismanual isfurnished with each newTENNANTModel530E.Itprovidesnecessaryoperating and
preventivemaintenanceinstructions.Read thismanualcompletelyand understand the machine before
operating orservicing it.
Thismanualcoversall machine variationsand standard accessories.The tabbed instruction portion of the
manualconsistsof the Specification, Operation,Maintenance,and Appendix sections.The tabbed parts
section consistsof the HowToUseThisManual;StandardModelParts; Options;Breakdowns;and
Cross Referencesections.
All rightside and left side referencestothe machine are determined byfacing the direction of forward
travel.All hardwareconsidered to be ofacommon nature orlocallyavailable hasbeen omitted fromthe
parts sections.Be awarethat thismachine may containmetrichardware.Makesureyou use equivalent
hardwarewhen replacementbecomesnecessary.
Thismachine will provide excellentservice.However, the bestresultswill be obtained atminimumcosts
if:
DThe machine isoperated withreasonablecare.
DThe machine ismaintained regularly-- perthe maintenanceinstructionsprovided.
DThe machine ismaintained withTennantCompany supplied orequivalentparts.
MACHINEDATA
Pleasefill outat time ofinstallation.
Machine Serial Number --
Engine Serial Number --
SalesRepresentative--
CustomerNumber --
Date of Installation --
ManualNumber--- MM178
Revision:16
Published:12---99
TrademarkRegisteredin:Austria,Benelux,Denmark,England,France, Germany, Italy,Spain,
Switzerland,United States,Argentina,Australia,Canada,Japan,Mexico,Sweden,byTENNANT
COMPANY,Minneapolis,Minnesota,U.S.A.
Acknowledgements:Technical information and/orillustrations supplied byPeerless--WinsmithInc;
Cessna FluidPowerDivision;Eaton Corporation,Hydraulics Division.
Copyright1986 -- 1991,1993,1994,1995,1996,1997,1998,1999 TennantCompany,Printed inU.S.A.

GENERALINFORMATION
i
530EMM178 (12--99)
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The following symbolsare used throughout this
manualasindicated intheirdescriptions:
WARNING:To warn ofhazardsorunsafe
practices whichcouldresultinsevere
personal injuryordeath.
FORSAFETY:To identify actionswhichmust
befollowedforsafeoperation ofequipment.
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:
-- Make SureAll SafetyDevices AreIn
Place And OperateProperly.
-- Check Brakes And Steering For
ProperOperation.
3.WhenStarting Machine:
-- Keep FootOnBrake And Directional
Pedal InNeutral.
4.WhenUsing Machine:
-- Use Brakes To Stop Machine.
-- GoSlow OnInclines And Slippery
Surfaces.
-- Use CareWhenReversing Machine.
-- DoNotCarryRidersOnMachine.
-- Always FollowSafetyAnd Traffic
Rules.
-- Report MachineDamageOrFaulty
Operation Immediately.
-- Followmixing and handling
instructionson chemicalcontainer.
5.BeforeLeaving OrServicing Machine:
-- Stop On LevelSurface.
-- SetParking Brake.
-- TurnOff MachineAnd Remove Key.
6.WhenServicing Machine:
-- AvoidMoving Parts.DoNotWear
Loose Jackets,Shirts, OrSleeves.
-- 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.
-- Use Cardboard To LocateLeaking
HydraulicFluidUnderPressure.
-- Use TENNANTSuppliedOrApproved
ReplacementParts.
WARNING:Batteries EmitHydrogenGas.
Explosion OrFireCanResult.Keep
Sparks And Open FlameAway.Keep
CoversOpenWhenCharging.
WARNING:HazardousVoltage.Shock
CanResult.DisconnectBatteries
BeforeWorking OnMachine. Only
QualifiedPersonnelShouldWork
InsidePanel.
WARNING: Moving Belt.KeepAway.
WARNING:FlammableMaterialsCan
Cause AnExplosion OrFire.DoNot
Use FlammableMaterialsIn Tank(s).
WARNING:Explosion orfire could
occur:
-- Ifmachineisusedto pick up
flammable spillsfromfloors.
-- Ifmachinepicks up reactive metals,
suchas aluminumor magnesium.
Reactive metals and somedetergents
form explosive hydrogen gas.Contact
TennantCompanyforappropriate
detergentselection.

GENERALINFORMATION
530EMM178 (9--96)
ii
The following safetylabelsaremounted on the
machine inthe locationsindicated. If these,orany
labelbecomesdamaged orillegible,install a new
label initsplace.
03677
FAN BELT LABEL-- LOCATEDONTHE
VACUUMFAN MOTOR.
CLEANINGSOLUTIONLABEL-- LOCATEDON
SOLUTIONTANK COVER.
BATTERYCHARGINGLABEL-- LOCATEDON
THEUNDERSIDEONTHEMACHINEHOOD.
FORSAFETYLABEL-- LOCATEDINTHE
OPERATOR COMPARTMENT.
FLAMMABLE SPILLSLABEL-- LOCATEDIN
THEOPERATOR COMPARTMENT.
HAZARDOUS VOLTAGELABEL-- LOCATED
ONTHE ELECTRICALCOMPONENTBOX.

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CONTENTS
Page
GENERALINFORMATION i.................
SAFETY PRECAUTIONSi................
SPECIFICATIONS1-1......................
MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS1-3.........
POWERTYPE 1-3...................
POWERTRAIN1-3..................
STEERING1-3......................
HYDRAULICSYSTEM1-3............
BRAKINGSYSTEM1-3..............
SUSPENSIONSYSTEM1-3..........
SYSTEMFLUID CAPACITIES 1-3.....
GENERALMACHINEDIMENSIONS--
CAPACITIES 1-4...............
MACHINEWEIGHTS1-4.............
GENERALMACHINE
PERFORMANCE1-4..............
MACHINEDIMENSIONS(For machines
belowserialnumber007500)1-5.......
MACHINEDIMENSIONS(For machines
serialnumber007500 and above)1-6...
OPERATION2-1...........................
PREPARATIONFOROPERATION2-3....
AFTER UNCRATINGAND BEFORE
OPERATINGMACHINE:2-3.......
OPERATIONOFCONTROLS2-4........
MACHINECOMPONENTS2-4........
INSTRUMENTPANELSYMBOLS2-5. .
CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS2-6.
BRAKE PEDAL 2-7..................
DIRECTIONALPEDAL 2-7............
OPERATORSEAT2-7................
PARKINGBRAKE LEVER2-7.........
SOLUTIONFLOWLEVER2-8.........
MAINBRUSHSOLUTION
FLOWLEVER2-8.................
SIDE BRUSHSOLUTION
FLOWLEVER2-8.................
EStSWITCH 2-8...................
MAINBRUSHSWITCH 2-9...........
BRUSHPRESSUREGAUGE2-9......
SQUEEGEE SWITCH 2-9.............
HOUR METER2-9...................
SIDE BRUSHSWITCH 2-9............
SIDE BRUSHSWITCH 2-9............
STEERINGWHEEL 2-9..............
RECOVERYTANKFULL LAMP2-10....
OPERATIONAL LIGHTS SWITCH 2-10. .
BATTERYCONDITIONGAUGE2-10....
KEY-OPERATEDON-OFF SWITCH 2-10
CIRCUITBREAKERS AND FUSES 2-10. .
Page
MACHINEOPERATION2-11..............
NORMALSCRUBBING OPERATION2-11
PRE--STARTCHECKLIST2-11......
TOSTARTMACHINE2-11..........
TOFILL SOLUTIONTANK2-11......
TOSCRUB2-12...................
TODRAINAND CLEAN RECOVERY
TANK AND EMPTYHOPPER2-13
POSTOPERATION CHECKLIST--
MACHINEON2-16..............
TOSTOPMACHINE2-16...........
POSTOPERATION CHECKLIST--
MACHINEOFF 2-16.............
DOUBLE SCRUBBING OPERATION2-16
OPERATIONONGRADES 2-16........
MACHINETROUBLESHOOTING2-17. .
OPTIONSOPERATION2-18..............
VACUUMWAND 2-18.................
TO OPERATE VACUUMWAND 2-18.
TRANSPORTINGMACHINE2-19..........
PUSHING ORTOWINGMACHINE2-19.
MACHINEJACKING2-19..............
TOJACKUPMACHINE2-19........
MACHINETIE-DOWNS2-20...........
MACHINE STORAGE2-21................
STORINGMACHINE2-21.............
MAINTENANCE3-1........................
RECOMMENDEDFIRST50-HOUR
MACHINEINSPECTION3-3..........
MAINTENANCECHART3-4..........
LUBRICATION3-6......................
VACUUMFANBEARING3-6..........
BRUSHIDLERBEARINGS3-6........
MAINBRUSH DRIVE 3-6.............
GEARBOX3-7......................
FRONTWHEELSUPPORT
BEARING3-7....................
STEERINGLINKAGE3-7.............
HOOD HINGES 3-7..................
HYDRAULICS3-8......................
HYDRAULICFLUID3-8..............
HYDRAULICFLUID RESERVOIR3-8. .
HYDRAULICFLUIDFILTER3-9.......
TOREPLACEHYDRAULICFLUID
FILTERELEMENT3-9.......
HYDRAULICFLUIDLEAKS 3-9.......
HYDRAULICSCHEMATIC3-10.........
HYDRAULICSYSTEM
TROUBLESHOOTING3-11.........

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ELECTRICALSYSTEM3-12..............
BATTERIES 3-12.....................
BATTERYCHARGING3-13............
TOCHARGE BATTERIES 3-14......
ELECTRICMOTORS3-15.............
PROPELLINGCIRCUIT3-15...........
PROPELLINGSYSTEM
TROUBLESHOOTING3-17.........
ELECTRICALSCHEMATIC(For machines
belowserialnumber007500)3-20....
ELECTRICALSCHEMATIC(For machines
serialnumber007500 to 007892)3-21
ELECTRICALSCHEMATIC(For machines
serialnumber007893 to 008831)3-22
ELECTRICALSCHEMATIC(For machines
serialnumber008832 and above)3-23
ELECTRICALSCHEMATIC(For machines
serialnumber007500 and above)3-24
BELTS AND CHAINS3-25................
VACUUMFANBELT3-25..............
TOREPLACE VACUUM
FANBELT3-25.................
MAINBRUSH CHAIN3-26.............
STATIC DRAGCHAIN3-26............
BRUSHES 3-27...........................
MAINBRUSHES 3-27.................
TOREPLACEOR ROTATEMAIN
BRUSHES 3-27.................
TOCHECK AND ADJUSTMAIN
BRUSHPATTERN 3-28..........
SIDE BRUSH3-29....................
TOREMOVE SIDE BRUSH(For
machinesbelowserialnumber
007500)3-29...................
TO INSTALL SIDE BRUSH(For
machinesbelowserialnumber
007500)3-30...................
TOREMOVE SIDE BRUSH(For
machines serialnumber007500
and above)3-30.................
TO INSTALL SIDE BRUSH(For
machines serialnumber007500
and above)3-30.................
TOADJUSTDOWNPRESSURE
(For machines serialnumber
007500 and above)3-30..........
SOLUTIONAND RECOVERYTANKS 3-31.
SOLUTIONTANK3-31................
SOLUTIONVALVE 3-31...............
RECOVERYTANK3-32...............
DEBRISHOPPER3-33................
Page
SQUEEGEES 3-34.......................
SIDE SQUEEGEES 3-34..............
TOREPLACE SIDE SQUEEGEE
BLADES 3-34...................
REARSQUEEGEE 3-34...............
TOREPLACEOR ROTATE
BLADE3-35....................
TOADJUSTREARSQUEEGEE
TIPS 3-36......................
SIDE BRUSHSQUEEGEE 3-38........
TOREPLACE SIDE BRUSH
SQUEEGEE (For machinesbelow
serialnumber007500)3-38.......
TOREPLACE SIDE BRUSH
SQUEEGEE (For machines serial
number007500 and above)3-39
BRAKES AND TIRES 3-40................
BRAKES 3-40........................
TIRES 3-40..........................
FRONTWHEEL 3-40..................
APPENDIX4-1.............................
HARDWAREINFORMATION4-3.........
STANDARD BOLT TORQUECHART4-3
METRICBOLT TORQUECHART4-3. .
BOLTIDENTIFICATION4-3...........
THREADSEALANTAND LOCKING
COMPOUNDS4-3................
HYDRAULICFITTING INFORMATION4-4.
HYDRAULICTAPEREDPIPE FITTING
(NPT)TORQUECHART4-4........
HYDRAULICTAPEREDSEAT FITTING
(JIC)TORQUECHART4-4.........
HYDRAULICO--RINGFITTING
TORQUECHART4-4..............
HOWTOUSE THISMANUAL 5-1............
IMPORTANTINFORMATION5-1.........
FINDINGATENNANTPARTNUMBER5-2
PLACINGANORDER5-3...............
STANDARD MODELPARTS6-1.............
Fig.1-- Recommended General
MaintenanceItems6-3.........
Fig.2-- ReplacementBrushes6-4.........
Fig.3-- MainFrameGroup 6-6............
Fig.4-- Hood Group 6-8..................
Fig.5-- Steering Group 6-10..............
Fig.6-- DirectionalPedalGroup 6-12.......
Fig.7-- FrontDriveWheelGroup 6-14......
Fig.8-- Brake and WheelGroup 6-16......
Fig.9-- Parking BrakeGroup 6-18.........
Fig.10 -- Left Side Squeegee Group 6-20....
Fig.11 -- BrushIdlerGroup 6-22............
Fig.12 -- MainBrushDriveGroup 6-24......
Fig.13 -- BrushScroll Lift Group 6-26........
Fig.14 -- DebrisTrayGroup 6-28............
Fig.15 -- RearSqueegee Group 6-30........
Fig.16 -- Solution TankGroup 6-32..........

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530EMM178 (3--99)
Page
Fig.17 -- RecoveryTankGroup 6-34.........
Fig.18 -- LevelSensing Group 6-36.........
Fig.19 -- Solution ControlValveGroup 6-38. .
Fig.20 -- Solution ControlValveGroup 6-40. .
Fig.21 -- VacuumFan Group 6-42...........
Fig.22 -- InstrumentPanelGroup 6-44.......
Fig.23 -- Cooling Fan Group 6-46...........
Fig.24 -- HydraulicPowerUnit Group 6-48...
Fig.25 -- HydraulicHoseGroup 6-50........
Fig.26 -- Side Brush Lift Group 6-52.........
Fig.27 -- Side BrushPivot Group 6-53.......
Fig.28 -- Side BrushHousing Group 6-54....
Fig.29 -- HydraulicSolenoidValveGroup 6-55
Fig.30 -- WireHarness Group 6-56..........
Fig.31 -- WireHarness Group 6-58..........
Fig.32 -- ControlBoxGroup 6-60...........
Fig.33 -- ControlBoxGroup 6-62...........
Fig.34 -- LabelGroup 6-64.................
OPTIONS7-1.............................
Fig.1-- Extended Scrubbing Group 7-2.....
Fig.2-- LightKit7-4......................
Fig.3-- Warning LightKit, Standard 7-5.....
Fig.4-- Warning LightKit,
Overhead Guard 7-6...........
Fig.5-- Overhead GuardKit7-8...........
Fig.6-- Heavy DutyBumperand
Overhead GuardKit7-9........
Fig.7-- Side BrushMotorGroup 7-10......
Fig.8-- Side BrushSolution Controland
InstrumentPanelGroup 7-12....
Fig.9-- Side BrushElectricalGroup 7-13...
Fig.10 -- VacuumWand Kit7-14............
Fig.11 -- VacuumWand Kit7-16............
Fig.12 -- FireExtinguisherKit7-17..........
Fig.13 -- BatteryGroup,Wet, 600 A/h 7-18...
Fig.14 -- BatteryGroup,Dry,600 A/h 7-19...
Fig.15 -- BatteryAnd ChargerKit,
60H/480V7-20..................
Fig.16 -- BatteryAnd ChargerKit,
60H/550V7-21................
Fig.17 -- BatteryAnd ChargerKit,
60H/600V7-22................
Fig.18 -- BatteryChargerKit, 120 A,
208/240/480 V,3 ph 7-23.......
Fig.19 -- BatteryChargerKit, 120 A,
208/240/480 V,3 ph 7-24.......
Fig.20 -- BatteryChargerKit, 120 A,
208/240/480 V,1 ph 7-25.......
Fig.21 -- BatteryChargerKit, 120 A,
208/240/480 V,1 ph 7-26.......
Fig.22 -- BatteryChargerKit, 36V,
40A,115V AC7-27............
Fig.23 -- Urethane Squeegee Kit7-28.......
Fig.24 -- DrainHoseExtension Kit7-29......
Fig.25 -- DemoKit7-30....................
Fig.26 -- Documentation Group 7-31........
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BREAKDOWNS8-1.........................
Fig.1-- HydraulicMotorBreakdown,
28804 8-2..................
Fig.2-- HydraulicPowerUnitBreakdown,
33963 8-3..................
Fig.3-- HydraulicSolenoidValveBreakdown,
33964 8-4..................
Fig.4-- HydraulicSolenoidValve
Breakdown,65385 8-6.......
Fig.5-- ElectricMotorBreakdown,12665 8-8
Fig.6-- ElectricMotorBreakdown,86356 8-10
Fig.7-- ElectricMotorBreakdown,60196 8-11
Fig.8-- ElectricMotorBreakdown,86141 8-12
Fig.9-- ElectricMotorBreakdown,86611 8-13
Fig.10 -- ElectricMotorBreakdown,
63431 8-14..................
Fig.11 -- ElectricMotorBreakdown,
60198 8-15...................
Fig.12 -- ElectricMotorBreakdown,
383697 8-16..................
CROSS REFERENCE9-1...................
PARTNUMBERTOPAGENUMBER
CROSS REFERENCELIST9-2........

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SPECIFICATIONS
1-1
530EMM178 (3--90)
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 1-4......................
MACHINEWEIGHTS1-4.................
GENERALMACHINE PERFORMANCE1-4.
MACHINEDIMENSIONS(For machines
belowserialnumber007500)1-5...........
MACHINEDIMENSIONS(For machines
serialnumber007500 and above)1-6.......

SPECIFICATIONS
530EMM178 (3--90)
1-2

SPECIFICATIONS
1-3
530EMM178 (6--91)
MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS
POWERTYPE
Electricpropelling motor --
nominalvoltage 36 VDC
2hp(1.5kw)@2100 rpm,65 A
Electric vacuumfan motor --
nominalvoltage 36 VDC
3hp(2.2kw)@4000 rpm,80 A
Electricmain brushmotor --
nominalvoltage 36 VDC
2hp(1.5kw)@1500 rpm,55 A
Electro--hydraulicpowerunit(standardfor
machines serialnumber007500 and above)
-- nominalvoltage 36 VDC
0.9hp(0.7kw)@1890 rpm,20 A
Electric side brushmotor (option for machines
beforeserialnumber007500) --
nominalvoltage 36 VDC
0.4hp(0.3kw)@320 rpm,14 A
Batteries,standard heavy duty(2) --
18 V,600 A/h@6 hour rate
Battery chargeroptions--
36 VDC 120 A,208/240/480 VAC,1ph input
36 VDC 120 A,208/240/480 VAC,3ph input
POWERTRAIN
Propelling -- electricmotorto gearboxdriven
Main brushes-- electricmotortochain driven
Side brush(option for machinesbeforeserial
number007500) -- electricmotordirect
driven
Side brush(standardfor machines serialnumber
007500 and above) -- hydraulicdrivemotor
Vacuumfan -- electricmotorto beltdriven
STEERING
Type -- frontwheelcontrolled,automotivecam
and levertorack and pinion
Powersource-- manual
HYDRAULICSYSTEM
Function -- operates side brush operation.
ControlValve-- open centertype, twospool,
solenoid operated.
Electro--hydraulicpowerunit-- fixed
displacementgeartype,0.39 cuin(6.4cc)
maximumdisplacementper revolution,
3.1 gpm (11.7 L/min)@1890 rpm.
Motor,side brush-- internalgeartype,2.8cuin
(46 cc)per revolution,2500 psi(17,240 kPa)
maximum rated pressure.
Cylinder,side brushlift -- single action type,2in
(50 mm) borex4in(100 mm) stroke,1in
(25 mm) diameter rod,2500 psi(17,240
kPa) maximum rated pressure.
Cylinder,side brushswing -- single action type,
2in(50 mm) borex4in(100 mm) stroke,
1in(25 mm) diameter rod,2500 psi
(17,240 kPa) maximum rated pressure.
BRAKINGSYSTEM
Service brakes-- mechanicaldrumbrakes(2) --
1 per rearwheel,linkage actuated
Parking brakes-- utilizes service brakes,linkage
actuated
SUSPENSIONSYSTEM
Front-- 16.25 x6solidtire(1)
Rear -- 16 x3.50 solidtires(2)
SYSTEMFLUID CAPACITIES
Gearboxgreasecapacity-- 2.7 qt(2.6 L)
Solution tank capacity-- 55 gal(210 L)
Recoverytank capacity-- 55 gal(210 L)
Tank capacitywithEStoption -- 80 gal(300 L)
Hydraulic system -- 1 gal(3.8 L)
Hydraulic system, total-- 1.5 gal(5.7 L)

SPECIFICATIONS
530EMM178 (3--90)
1-4
GENERALMACHINEDIMENSIONS--
CAPACITIES
Length-- 88 in(2235 mm)
Length(withside brushfor machinesbefore
serialnumber007500) -- 99 in(2515 mm)
Width-- 52.75 in(1340 mm)
Width(withside brushfor machinesbeforeserial
number007500) -- 56.9in(1445 mm)
Height-- 53 in(1345 mm) less overhead guard
Height-- 79.3in(2015 mm) with overhead guard
Track -- rear49.2in(1250 mm)
Wheelbase-- 41 in(1040 mm)
Main brushes-- 43 in(1090 mm) width
Frontmain brush-- 6in(150 mm) diameter
Rear main brush-- 11 in(280 mm) diameter
Side brush-- 13 in(330 mm) diameter
Scrubbing pathwidth-- 50 in(1270 mm) with
side brush
Debrishoppercapacity-- 1.5cuft (0.42 m3)
Rearsqueegee pathwidth-- 51 in(1295 mm)
MACHINEWEIGHTS
Netweight, dry-- 1937 lb(880 kg)
GVWR-- 4600 lb(2085 kg)
GENERALMACHINE PERFORMANCE
Maximumforwardspeed -- 4.5mph (7km/h)
Maximum reversespeed -- 3mph (5km/h)
Aisleturnaround width--
right, 143 in(3630 mm)
left, 103 in(2615 mm)
Maximum rated rampclimb angle-- 6_
Maximum rated ramp descentangle-- 8_

SPECIFICATIONS
1-5
530EMM178 (3--90)
MACHINEDIMENSIONS
(For machines belowserialnumber007500)
TOP VIEW
56.9in
(1445 mm)
53 in
(1345 mm)
99 in(2515 mm)
52.75 in
(1340 mm)
88 in(2235 mm)
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SPECIFICATIONS
530EMM178 (3--90)
1-6
MACHINEDIMENSIONS
(For machines serialnumber007500 and above)
TOP VIEW
88 in(2235 mm)
52.75 in
(1340 mm)
53 in
(1345 mm)
SIDE VIEW
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OPERATION
2-1
530EMM178 (6--91)
SECTION2
CONTENTS
Page
PREPARATIONFOROPERATION2-3........
AFTER UNCRATINGAND BEFORE
OPERATINGMACHINE:2-3...........
OPERATIONOFCONTROLS2-4............
MACHINECOMPONENTS2-4............
INSTRUMENTPANELSYMBOLS2-5......
CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS2-6.....
BRAKE PEDAL 2-7......................
DIRECTIONALPEDAL 2-7................
OPERATORSEAT2-7...................
PARKINGBRAKE LEVER2-7.............
SOLUTIONFLOWLEVER2-8............
MAINBRUSHSOLUTIONFLOWLEVER2-8
SIDE BRUSHSOLUTIONFLOWLEVER2-8
EStSWITCH 2-8.......................
MAINBRUSHSWITCH 2-9...............
BRUSHPRESSUREGAUGE2-9..........
SQUEEGEE SWITCH 2-9................
HOUR METER2-9.......................
SIDE BRUSHSWITCH 2-9...............
SIDE BRUSHSWITCH 2-9...............
STEERINGWHEEL 2-9..................
RECOVERYTANKFULL LAMP2-10........
OPERATIONAL LIGHTS SWITCH 2-10......
BATTERYCONDITIONGAUGE2-10.......
KEY-OPERATEDON-OFF SWITCH 2-10....
CIRCUITBREAKERS AND FUSES 2-10.....
MACHINEOPERATION2-11..................
NORMALSCRUBBING OPERATION2-11...
PRE--STARTCHECKLIST2-11..........
TOSTARTMACHINE2-11..............
TOFILL SOLUTIONTANK2-11.........
TOSCRUB2-12.......................
TODRAINAND CLEAN RECOVERY
TANK AND EMPTYHOPPER2-13....
POSTOPERATION CHECKLIST--
MACHINEON2-16..................
TOSTOPMACHINE2-16...............
POSTOPERATION CHECKLIST--
MACHINEOFF 2-16.................
DOUBLE SCRUBBING OPERATION2-16...
OPERATIONONGRADES 2-16............
MACHINETROUBLESHOOTING2-17......
Page
OPTIONSOPERATION2-18..................
VACUUMWAND 2-18.....................
TO OPERATE VACUUMWAND 2-18.....
TRANSPORTINGMACHINE2-19.............
PUSHING ORTOWINGMACHINE2-19.....
MACHINEJACKING2-19..................
TOJACKUPMACHINE2-19............
MACHINETIE-DOWNS2-20...............
MACHINE STORAGE2-21...................
STORINGMACHINE2-21.................

OPERATION
530EMM178 (3--90)
2-2

OPERATION
2-3
530EMM178 (8--93)
PREPARATIONFOROPERATION
AFTER UNCRATINGAND BEFORE
OPERATINGMACHINE:
1.Check the machine forshipping damage.
2.Read thismanualcarefullybefore operating
orservicing the machine.
FORSAFETY:DoNotOperateMachineUnless
Operation Manual IsReadAnd Understood.
3. Open the hood.
4.Check the batterieselectrolytelevelas
described inBATTERIES inthe
MAINTENANCEsection.
A
B
03700
CHECKINGBATTERY ELECTROLYTELEVEL
A.Battery
B.Filling Hole
FORSAFETY:WhenServicing Machine,Avoid
ContactWithBatteryAcid.
5.Check the battery specificgravityto
determine the state ofcharge asdescribed
inBATTERIES inthe MAINTENANCE
section.Charge the batteriesifnecessary.
6.Connect the battery connectorstothe
machine connectors.
B
A
03699
BATTERYCONNECTORS
A.MachineConnectors
B.BatteryConnectors

OPERATION
530EMM178 (6--91)
2-4
OPERATIONOFCONTROLS
ABC
D
F
G
H
E
03677
MACHINECOMPONENTS
A. OperatorSeatE.BrushAccess Door
B.Steering WheelF.RecoveryTankCleanoutCap
C.Hood G. RecoveryTank
D.SideBrushH.Solution Tank

OPERATION
2-5
530EMM178 (3--90)
INSTRUMENTPANELSYMBOLS
Thesesymbolsare used toidentify controlsand
displays on the machine:
ESt
Side BrushSolution Flow
MainBrushSolution Flow
VariableRate
MainBrushUp
MainBrushDownAnd On
Squeegee Up
Squeegee Down
Side BrushRetract
Side BrushUp
Side BrushDownAnd On
RecoveryTankFull
OperationalLights
Key-Operated On-Off Switch
CircuitBreaker#1
CircuitBreaker#2
CircuitBreaker#3
CircuitBreaker#4
CircuitBreaker#5
CircuitBreaker#6
CircuitBreaker#7
CircuitBreaker#8
CircuitBreaker#9
CircuitBreaker#10

OPERATION
530EMM178 (9--96)
2-6
F
E
H
G
A
B
R
Q
U
O
N
M
L
I
J
K
D
C
S
T
For machines
belowserial
number007500
P
03678
CONTROLSAND INSTRUMENTS
A.Brake PedalM.SideBrushSwitch
B.DirectionalPedalN.Steering Wheel
C. OperatorSeatO. HornButton (For machines below
D.Parking Brake Leverserialnumber008832)
E.Solution FlowLeverP.HornButton (For machines serial
F.MainBrushSolution FlowLevernumber008832 and above)
G. SideBrushSolution FlowLeverQ. OperationalLightsSwitch
H.EStSwitchR.BatteryCondition Gauge
I. MainBrushSwitchS.Key-OperatedOn-Off Switch
J.BrushPressureGaugeT.CircuitBreakers
K.Squeegee SwitchU RecoveryTankFull Lamp
L.HourMeter