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
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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)
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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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530EMM178 (3--97)
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.........