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Tennant T600 EE (04-2018)
TRANSPORTING MACHINE
When transporting the machine by use of trailer or
truck, carefully follow loading and tie-down procedure:
1. Drain tanks, raise scrub head and remove scrub
disks and squeegee assembly.
2. Carefully load machine in trailer or on truck.
FOR SAFETY: When loading/unloading, use a
ramp that can support the machine weight and
operator.
FOR SAFETY: When loading/unloading, the
machine may only be operated on gradients up to
2%.
3. Once loaded, position the front of the machine up
against the front of the trailer or truck. Lower the
scrub head and turn key off.
4. Place a block behind each wheel (Figure 82).
5. Using tie-down straps, secure the machine using
the four tie-down brackets located on the machine
frame (Figure 82). It may be necessary to install
tie-down brackets to the floor of your trailer or
truck.
NOTE: When transporting machine in an open truck or
trailer, secure recovery tank lid.
ATTENTION: Do not use control console area
or accessory rails for tie-down locations,
damage may occur.
FIG. 82
Optional Transport Kit
Part No. 9042166
Recovery Tank Lid Latch
STORING MACHINE
The following steps should be taken when storing the
machine for extended periods of time.
1. Charge the batteries before storing machine to
prolong the life of the batteries. Recharge batteries
once a month.
2. Disconnect batteries before storing.
3. Drain and rinse recovery tank and solution tank.
4. Store the machine in a dry area with squeegee and
scrub head in the up position.
ATTENTION: Do not expose machine to rain, store
indoors
.
5. Open the recovery tank lid to promote air
circulation.
6. If storing machine machine in freezing
temperatures, proceed to FREEZE PROTECTION.
NOTE: To prevent potential machine damage store
machine in a rodent and insect free environment.
FREEZE PROTECTION
Storing machine in freezing temperatures.
1. Completely drain solution tank and recovery tank.
2. Empty the water from the solution tank filter located
under machine. Replace filter (Figure 83).
FIG. 83
3. Pour 1 gallon / 4 liters of propylene glycol based
recreational vehicle (RV) antifreeze into the
solution tank.
4. Turn machine on and operate the solution flow
system. Turn the machine off when the antifreeze
is visible on the floor.
5. After storing machine in freezing temperatures,
drain any remaining antifreeze from the solution
tank. Add clean water to solution tank and operate
the machine and spray nozzle to flush system.