Tennant M17 Series Training manual

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INSTRUCTION BULLETIN
No. 9015112
Machine: M17 / T17
Published: 02- 2017
Rev. 00
NOTE: DO NOT DISCARD the Parts List from the Instruction Bulletin. Place the
Parts List in the appropriate place in the machine manual for future
reference. Retaining the Parts List will make it easier to reorder
individual parts and will save the cost of ordering an entire kit.
NOTE: Numbers in parenthesis ( ) are reference numbers for parts listed in Bill of Materials.
Installation instructions for kit number 9015050
SYNOPSIS:
This kit contains the parts needed to replace the power steering controller on M17 sweeper- scrubbers
and T17 scrubbers.
Please follow step-by-step instructions.
SPECIAL TOOLS / CONSIDERATIONS: NONE
(Estimated time to complete: 45 minutes)
PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT
Please dispose of packaging materials, used machine components
such as batteries and fluids in an environmentally safe way according
to local waste disposal regulations.
Always remember to recycle.
PREPARATION:
FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing
machine, stop on level surface, turn off
machine, and remove key.
1. Disconnect the battery cable from the
machine.
WARNING: Always disconnect battery
cables from machine before working on
electrical components.
2. Remove the access panel from the machine.
Set the access panel and all hardware aside.
(Fig. 1)
FIG. 1

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INSTALLATION:
FRONT
1
2
Power steering assembly components
shown removed to better show part
locations. No parts of power steering
assembly need to be removed from
machine to replace steering controller
FIG. 2
1. Disconnect all the power steering harness
connections from the steering controller.
(Fig.3/Fig.4)
FIG. 3
2. Remove the steering controller from the
machine. Discard the removed steering
controller and all mounting hardware. (Fig. 2)
3. Use two M4 pan screws (2) to install the new
steering controller (1) onto the machine.
(Fig. 2)
4. Connect the power steering harness to the
steering controller (1). (Fig. 2 / Fig. 3 / Fig. 4)
5. Reconnect the battery cable to the machine.

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FIG. 4

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6. Calibration: Connect power steering wire
harness YEL- 1 wire and YEL- 2 wire located
near the controller to the switch (4). (Fig. 4 /
Fig. 5 / Fig. 6)
FIG. 5
YEL- 2 wire
(COMMON)
YEL- 1 wire
(NORM OPEN)
FIG. 6
7. Calibration: Ensure the steering wheel is
loose with slight play in both directions (no
load in either direction).
8. Calibration: Turn the key to the ON position.
9. Calibration: Turn OFF all machine functions
and options. All functions / options (spray
nozzle, lights, etc...) must be OFF when the
power steering motor (1) is calibrated. The
power steering motor will not calibrate if
functions / options are on.
10. Calibration: Quickly squeeze / activate the
switch (3) lever four times within 3 seconds.
The power steering controller (1) LED will
illuminate each time the snap switch lever is
squeezed. The LED will remain illuminated for
2 seconds the fourth time the snap switch
lever is squeezed to show the sequence is
completed. (Fig. 7)
FIG. 7
11. Test the machine. Turn the steering wheel in
the complete range of motion in both
directions. The machine should steer
smoothly and with the same amount of
resistance in both directions. Recenter the
steering wheel and repeat calibration if the
steering is not functioning smoothly with the
same amount of resistance when turned in
either direction. Do not turn on any machine
functions / options when testing the machine.
NOTE:To complete calibration, all functions and
options must remain OFF until after the key is
turned to the OFF position.
12. Calibration: Turn the key to the OFF
position.
13. Calibration: Disconnect the power steering
wire harness YEL- 1 wire and YEL- 2 wire
from the snap switch (3). (Fig. 4 / Fig. 5 /
Fig. 6)
14. Reinstall the access panel onto the machine.
Bill Of Materials For Controller Kit, Steering, Afmkt [T17/M17] - 9015050
Ref.
Tennant
Part No. Description Qty.
11217792 )Controller, Steering, 36V 1
2 06927 Screw, Pan, Phl, M4 X 0.70 X 16, 4.8 2
39015050 Switch, Snap, 25A SPDT 1
TENNANT COMPANY
P. O. Box 1452
Minneapolis, MN 55440-1452