Tennant 7200 User manual

7200
*330040*
www.tennantco.com
330040
Rev. 12 (4-2007)
The Safe Scrubbing AlternativeR
Rider Scrubber
Operator Manual
North America / International

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
ES is a United States registered trademark of the Tennant Company
Pre--Sweep, FaST and “The safe scrubbing alternative” are United States trademarks of Tennant Company.
Specifications and parts are subject to change without notice.
Copyright E1997--2002, 2004--2007 TENNANT, Printed in U.S.A.

CONTENTS
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7200 330040 (3--06)
CONTENTS
Page
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 3.................
OPERATION 5............................
OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITY 5.........
MACHINE COMPONENTS 6.............
CONTROL PANEL SYMBOLS 7..........
CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS 8......
OPERATION OF CONTROLS 9..........
DIRECTIONAL PEDAL 9..............
BRAKE PEDAL 10....................
PARKING BRAKE PEDAL 10...........
PARKING BRAKE LIGHT (For machines
serial number 010515 and above) 10..
KEY SWITCH 11......................
POWER KILL SWITCH 11..............
OPERATING LIGHTS SWITCH 11......
HOURMETER 11.....................
OPERATOR SEAT 12..................
SEAT SUPPORT ARM 12..............
SOLUTION FLOW LEVER 12...........
SCRUBBING SWITCH 13..............
SQUEEGEE SWITCH 13...............
ES SWITCH (OPTION) 14..............
FaST SWITCH 14.....................
RECOVERY TANK FULL INDICATOR 15.
BATTERY DISCHARGE INDICATOR 15.
PRE--SWEEP SWITCH (OPTION)
(For machines serial number 008300
and above) 16......................
DUST CONTROL SWITCH (OPTION)
(For machines serial number 008300
and above) 16......................
SIDE BRUSH PEDALS (OPTION) 16...
CIRCUIT BREAKERS 17...............
FUSE 18.............................
STEERING WHEEL 18................
SQUEEGEE WHEEL CAMS 19.........
SQUEEGEE LEVELING KNOB 19......
SIDE SQUEEGEE DOWN PRESSURE
CONTROLS 19....................
HOW THE MACHINE WORKS 20..........
FaST SCRUBBING SYSTEM 21...........
PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST 22.........
INSTALLING FaST PAK AGENT 23........
STARTING THE MACHINE 24.............
FILLING THE TANKS 25..................
SCRUBBING 27.........................
DOUBLE SCRUBBING 30.................
OPERATION ON INCLINES 30............
STOP SCRUBBING 31...................
DRAINING AND CLEANING THE TANKS 33
STOP THE MACHINE 37.................
POST-OPERATION CHECKLIST 38........
Page
OPTIONS 39............................
SIDE BRUSH 39......................
PRE--SWEEP (For machines serial
number 008300 and above) 40.......
TO EMPTY THE PRE--SWEEP
DEBRIS HOPPER 41............
TO REMOVE THE PRE--SWEEP
ASSEMBLY 43..................
TO MOUNT THE PRE--SWEEP
ASSEMBLY 44..................
POWER WAND 46....................
VACUUM WAND 50...................
ROLLOUT BATTERY 53...............
MACHINE TROUBLESHOOTING 58.......
MAINTENANCE 60.........................
MAINTENANCE CHART 61...............
LUBRICATION 62........................
STEERING CASTER PIVOT BEARING 62
REAR SQUEEGEE CASTERS 62.......
STEERING GEAR CHAIN 62...........
BATTERIES 63..........................
CHARGING THE BATTERIES 64.......
SELF--DIAGNOSTIC TEST 67.............
ELECTRIC MOTORS 69..................
PRE--SWEEP BRUSHES 69...............
PRE--SWEEP DISK BRUSHES 69......
REPLACING THE DISK BRUSHES 69
PRE--SWEEP CYLINDRICAL BRUSH 71.
CHECKING AND ADJUSTING
CYLINDRICAL BRUSH PATTERN 71.
REPLACING THE PRE--SWEEPt
CYLINDRICAL BRUSH 73...........
SCRUB BRUSHES 75....................
DISK SCRUB BRUSHES 75............
REPLACING THE DISK SCRUB
BRUSHES 75......................
CYLINDRICAL SCRUB BRUSHES 78...
CHECKING AND ADJUSTING
CYLINDRICAL SCRUB BRUSH
PATTERN 78....................
REPLACING THE CYLINDRICAL
SCRUB BRUSHES 81...........
SOLUTION SYSTEM 83..................
RECOVERY TANK 83.................
SOLUTION TANK 84..................
FaST SYSTEM 85.....................
FaST SUPPLY HOSE
CONNECTOR 85................
FaST SYSTEM FILTER SCREEN 85..
FaST SYSTEM AIR PUMP FILTER 85

CONTENTS
7200 330040 (9--05)
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Page
REAR SQUEEGEE ASSEMBLY 86.........
REMOVING THE REAR SQUEEGEE
ASSEMBLY 86.....................
REPLACING THE REAR SQUEEGEE
ASSEMBLY 87.....................
LEVELING THE REAR SQUEEGEE 87..
ADJUSTING REAR SQUEEGEE BLADE
DEFLECTION 88...................
ADJUSTING THE SQUEEGEE GUIDE
ROLLER 89.......................
REAR SQUEEGEE BLADES 89...........
REPLACING OR ROTATING THE REAR
SQUEEGEE BLADE 89.............
REPLACING OR ROTATING THE FRONT
SQUEEGEE BLADE 91.............
SIDE SQUEEGEE BLADES 92............
REPLACING SIDE SQUEEGEE
BLADES 92........................
SKIRTS AND SEALS 93..................
PRE--SWEEP SIDE SKIRTS
(OPTION) 93......................
PRE--SWEEP RECIRCULATION SKIRT
(OPTION) 93......................
PRE--SWEEP REAR SKIRT
(OPTION) 93......................
BELTS AND CHAINS 94..................
SCRUB BRUSH DRIVE BELTS 94......
PRE--SWEEP BRUSH MOTOR BELT
(OPTION) 94......................
PRE--SWEEP BRUSH DRIVE BELT
(OPTION) 94......................
STATIC DRAG CHAIN 95..............
STEERING GEAR CHAIN 95...........
TIRES 96...............................
PUSHING, TOWING, AND TRANSPORTING
THE MACHINE 96.....................
PUSHING OR TOWING THE MACHINE 96
TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE 96....
MACHINE JACKING 98...................
STORAGE INFORMATION 99.............
FREEZE PROTECTION 99.............
SPECIFICATIONS 100......................
GENERAL MACHINE
DIMENSIONS/CAPACITIES 100........
GENERAL MACHINE PERFORMANCE 100.
POWER TYPE 101.......................
TIRES 101..............................
FaST SYSTEM 101......................
MACHINE DIMENSIONS 102..............
INDEX 103.................................

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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7200 330040 (11--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
loading (option).
-- Block machine tires.
-- Tie machine down to truck or trailer.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
7200 330040 (2--04)
4
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
AND UNDERNEATH THE SEAT SUPPORT.
FLAMMABLE SPILLS LABEL --
LOCATED ON THE SEAT SUPPORT.
FOR SAFETY LABEL -- LOCATED ON THE
SEAT SUPPORT.
FLAMMABLE MATERIALS LABEL -- LOCATED
ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE TANK COVER
AND ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE OPERATOR
COMPARTMENT.
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OPERATION
5
7200 330040 (6--98)
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 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.
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OPERATION
67200 330040 (9--05)
MACHINE COMPONENTS
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
353673
A. Solution tank
B. Tank Cover
C. Recovery tank
D. Vacuum fan inlet screen
E. Rear squeegee
F. Side squeegee
G. Scrub head
H. Pre--Sweep assembly (option)
I. Pre--Sweep side brush (es) (option)
J. Batteries
K. FaST PAK
L. FaST solution system

OPERATION
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7200 330040 (9--05)
CONTROL PANEL SYMBOLS
These symbols identify controls and displays on
the machine:
Key switch Circuit breaker #2
Battery charge Circuit breaker #3
Scrubbing Circuit breaker #4
Squeegee Circuit breaker #5
Brush pressure Circuit breaker #6
ES -- Extended Scrub (Option) Circuit breaker #7
FaST Circuit breaker #8
Recovery tank full Circuit breaker #9
Solution flow Circuit breaker #10
Pre--Sweep (option) Circuit breaker #11
Dust control (option) Circuit breaker #12
Circuit breaker #1

OPERATION
87200 330040 (3--06)
CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS
A
BCD
E
F
G
H
J
I
K
LM
N
OPQ
R
S
T
U
V
W
XY
Z
AA
350655
A. Steering wheel
B. Control panel
C. Battery discharge indicator
D. Recovery tank full indicator
E. Hourmeter
F. Brush pressure indicator
G. Scrubbing switch
H. Squeegee switch
I. ES (Extended Scrub) switch (option) or FaST switch
J. Key switch
K. Power kill switch
L. Operating lights switch
M. Power wand switch (option)
N. Recovery tank clean--out port
O. Solution flow lever
P. Operator console
Q. Seat adjustment lever
R. Use and care guide
S. Directional pedal
T. Parking brake pedal
U. Brake pedal
V. Circuit breakers
W. Horn button
X. Dust control switch (option)
Y. Pre--Sweep switch (option)
Z. Side brush pedals (option)
AA.Parking brake light (For machines serial number 010515 and above)

OPERATION
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7200 330040 (12--01)
OPERATION OF CONTROLS
DIRECTIONAL PEDAL
The directional pedal controls the machine’s
direction of travel and propelling speed. The
machine’s speed is controlled by the amount of
pressure placed on the pedal; the farther the
pedal is pressed, the faster the machine will
travel.
When the machine is moving forward and the
directional pedal is reversed, the machine will
coast for a short distance before changing
direction. Use the brake pedal to stop the
machine.
Forward: Press the top of the directional pedal
with the upper part of your foot.
NOTE: A seat switch is located under the
operator seat. If there is no weight on the operator
seat, the machine WILL NOT propel in any
direction.
Reverse: Press the bottom of the directional
pedal with the heel of your foot.
When the directional pedal is placed into the
reverse position, the rear squeegee will
automatically raise. After a short delay, the
vacuum will stop.
Neutral: The machine will automatically return to
the Neutral position when you take your foot off
the directional pedal.
When the directional pedal returns to the neutral
position, the scrub brushes will stop and after a
short delay, the scrub head will raise.

OPERATION
10 7200 330040 (3--06)
BRAKE PEDAL
The brake pedal stops the machine.
Stop: Take your foot off the directional pedal and
allow it return to the Neutral position. Step on the
brake pedal.
PARKING BRAKE PEDAL
The parking brake pedal sets the parking brake.
Set: While pressing the brake pedal as far as it
will go, set the parking brake by pressing the
parking brake pedal with the toe portion of your
foot.
FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or
servicing machine, stop on level
surface, set parking brake, turn off
machine, and remove key.
Release: Press the brake pedal to unlock the
parking brake pedal.
PARKING BRAKE LIGHT (For machines serial
number 010515 and above)
The parking brake light comes on when the
parking brake is set. The light will go out when the
parking brake is released.

OPERATION
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7200 330040 (12--01)
KEY SWITCH
The key switch turns the machine’s power on and
off.
On: Turn the key fully clockwise and release it to
the on position.
Off: Turn the key to the left until it clicks.
POWER KILL SWITCH
The power kill switch immediately stops all power
to the machine.
Stop machine power: Press the power kill switch.
Restart machine power: Release the power kill
switch by turning it to the right. Turn the key
switch off, then turn the key fully clockwise and
release it to the on position.
OPERATING LIGHTS SWITCH
The operating lights switch powers the headlights
and taillights on and off.
On: Press the top of the operating lights switch.
Off: Press the bottom of the operating lights
switch.
HOURMETER
The hourmeter records the number of hours the
machine has been operated. Check the hourmeter
regularly; this information is used to determine
when to perform routine machine maintenance.

OPERATION
12 7200 330040 (9--05)
OPERATOR SEAT
The operator seat is designed to be adjusted
forward and backward.
Adjust: Move the lever toward the center of the
seat, slide the seat backward or forward to the
desired position, and release the lever.
NOTE: A seat switch is located under the
operator seat. If there is no weight on the operator
seat, the machine WILL NOT propel in any
direction.
SEAT SUPPORT ARM
The seat support arm holds the seat up to allow
access to the batteries. The support arm
automatically engages when the seat is lifted all
the way up. Lower the seat support by slightly
raising it while pushing the support arm inward.
SOLUTION FLOW LEVER
The solution flow lever controls the amount of
solution that flows to the floor while scrubbing.
Increase solution flow: Push the lever forward.
Decrease solution flow: Pull the lever backward.
NOTE: The machine is equipped with a solenoid
valve that automatically stops the solution flow
when the directional pedal is in the neutral
position or when the scrub head is raised.
NOTE: When using the FaST system, the solution
flow lever is nonfunctional. The FaST system flow
rate is pre--set.

OPERATION
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7200 330040 (12--01)
SCRUBBING SWITCH
The scrubbing switch controls the scrub head,
scrub brushes, squeegee, and vacuum fan. The
scrubbing switch is also used to set the scrub
brush pressure.
Start scrubbing: Press the scrubbing switch. The
indicator light will illuminate, the squeegee will
lower, and the vacuum fan will start. The
scrubbing system and solution flow will start when
the directional pedal is pressed and the machine
begins to move forward.
Stop scrubbing: Press the scrubbing switch. The
pressure indicator light will go out. The scrub
brushes stop, the scrub head will raise, and the
solution flow will stop. After a short delay, the rear
squeegee will automatically raise. After another
delay, the vacuum will stop.
The brush down pressure indicators display the
pressure selection. The brush pressure switch
has four positions. Brush pressure increases as
the indicator light moves to the right across the
display. Travel speed and floor conditions will
affect the scrubbing performance. Under normal
conditions, the brush pressure should be set in
the one of the minimum settings. Set the brush
pressure in one of the maximum settings to scrub
a heavily soiled floor.
Change brush pressure: Press and hold the
scrubbing switch. The pressure indicator light will
cycle through the four brush pressure settings.
When the switch is pressed and held, the brush
pressure will increase until it reaches the
maximum setting. The pressure will then return to
the minimum setting. Release the scrubbing
switch when the desired setting is indicated on the
display.
NOTE: When the machine power is turned off, the
brush pressure will remain in the last setting used.
SQUEEGEE SWITCH
The squeegee switch controls the rear squeegee
and vacuum fan.
Lower squeegee and turn vacuum fan on: Press
the switch. The indicator light will illuminate when
the squeegee is lowered.
Raise squeegee and turn vacuum fan off: Press
the switch. The indicator light will go out when the
squeegee is raised.

OPERATION
14 7200 330040 (4--07)
ES SWITCH (OPTION)
The ES (Extended Scrub) switch turns the
solution recycling system on and off.
On: Press the switch.
Off: Press the switch.
NOTE: If the machine is powered off while in the
ES mode, it will remain in the ES mode when
the machine is powered on.
FaST SWITCH
The FaST switch enables the FaST (Foam
Scrubbing Technology) system. When the FaST
system is enabled, it is turned on and off with the
scrub switch.
On: Press the FaST switch. The indicator light
above the switch will illuminate.
Off: Press the FaST switch. The indicator light
above the switch will turn off.
NOTE: The FaST system will not start until the
directional pedal is pressed.
NOTE: To use the machine for conventional
scrubbing, disable the FaST system by turning the
FaST switch off.
NOTE: Do not enable the FaST system with
conventional cleaning detergents in the solution
tank. Drain, rinse and refill the solution tank with
clear cool water only before operating the FaST
system. Conventional cleaning detergents/
restorers may cause failure to the FaST solution
system.

OPERATION
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7200 330040 (2--04)
RECOVERY TANK FULL INDICATOR
The recovery tank full indicator light will illuminate
when the recovery tank is full.
NOTE: When the indicator illuminates,all
scrubbing functions will shut off automatically.
BATTERY DISCHARGE INDICATOR
The battery discharge indicator displays the
charge level of the batteries while the machine is
operating.
When the batteries are fully charged, all four
indicator lights are lit. As the batteries discharge,
the indicator lights will go out from right to left.
The batteries should be recharged when the
indicator on the left flashes. When the indicator
flashes, all scrubbing functions will shut off
automatically. Drive the machine to the battery
charging area and charge the batteries
immediately after the battery discharge indicator
begins to flash.
NOTE: The reading on the battery discharge
indicator may not be accurate when the machine
is first powered on. Operate the machine for a few
minutes before reading the charge level of the
batteries.

OPERATION
16 7200 330040 (9--05)
PRE--SWEEP SWITCH (OPTION) (For
machines serial number 008300 and above)
The Pre--Sweep switch turns the Pre--Sweep
option on and off.
On: Press the top of the switch. The Pre--Sweep
assembly will lower. The indicator light will
illuminate and the Pre--Sweep assembly will
begin sweeping when the machine propels
forward.
Off: Press the bottom of the switch. The indicator
light will turn off. The Pre--Sweep assembly will
stop sweeping and raise up to the off position.
DUST CONTROL SWITCH (OPTION) (For
machines serial number 008300 and above)
The dust control switch turns the dust control
option on and off.
On: Press the top of the switch. The indicator
light will illuminate and the dust control system will
start spraying when the machine propels forward.
The water will only spray for five seconds every
two minutes.
NOTE: The dust control system will only operate
if the Pre--Sweep option is on.
Off: Press the bottom of the switch. The indicator
light will turn off. The dust control system will stop
spraying.
SIDE BRUSH PEDALS (OPTION)
The side brush pedals raise and lower the side
brush (option).
Lower brush: Press the lower pedal with the toe
of your foot to disengage the pedal lock. Release
the pedal to lower the side brush to the floor and
begin sweeping.
Raise brush: Press the top pedal all the way
down with the toe of your foot. The side brush will
raise to the off position and stop sweeping.
Release the pedal and the pedal will lock
automatically.

OPERATION
17
7200 330040 (9--05)
CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Circuit breakers are resetable electrical circuit
protection devices designed to stop the flow of
current in the event of a circuit overload. Once a
circuit breaker is tripped, reset it manually by
pressing the reset button after the breaker has
cooled down. Circuit breakers 1--10 are located on
the upper part of the operator console. Circuit
breaker 11 is located on the lower part of the
operator console.
NOTE: If the scrub system stops and the 4 brush
indicator lights blink, CB8 or CB9 may need to be
reset.
Circuit breaker 12 is located inside the
Pre--Sweep assembly (option).
If the overload that caused the circuit breaker to
trip is still present, the circuit breaker will continue
to stop current flow until the problem is corrected.
The chart below shows the circuit breakers and
the electrical components they protect.
Circuit
Breaker Rating Circuit Protected
CB1 10 A Machine power
CB2 10 A Battery discharge
indicator
CB3 15 A Head lights
CB4 10 A Power wand /
Side brush (option)
CB5 10 A Horn
CB6 15 A Instrument panel
CB7 20 A Vacuum Fan
CB7 40 A Heavy duty vacuum fan
CB8 25 A RH Scrub brush motor
CB9 25 A LH Scrub brush motor
CB10 25 A Pre--Sweep (option)
CB11 10 A FaST System
CB12 10 A Pre--Sweep Side
brush motors (option)

OPERATION
18 7200 330040 (12--01)
FUSE
The fuse is a one-time protection device designed
to stop the flow of current in the event of a circuit
overload.
NOTE: Always replace the fuse with a fuse of the
same amperage.
The fuse is located behind the operator console.
Access the fuse by lowering the operator console.
Fuse Rating Circuit Protected
FU-1 80 A Propelling
STEERING WHEEL
The steering wheel controls the machine’s
direction of travel.
Left: Turn the steering wheel to the left.
Right: Turn the steering wheel to the right.