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Form 9003948, Rev. 13 (5-2016)
Tennant · Ride-on sweeper-scrubber

Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual

9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016)96 pagesM30 (Diesel) Scrubber-Sweeper, North America / International; S/N 000000-007999 per library label

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M30 (Diesel) Scrubber−Sweeper Operator Manual

M30 (Diesel)‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​​​‌​​​‌​⁠​​‌‌⁠⁠‌‍‍‍‌⁠⁠​​⁠‍‌‌‌‍‍‍⁠⁠‍

Scrubber−Sweeper Operator Manual

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9003948
Rev. 13 (5-2016)

Tennant M30 ride-on scrubber-sweeper seen from the front left, showing the operator seat, steering wheel, front grill, side wheel and brush housing
Source: Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual 9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016), page 1, used with permission. SES ref PF-UIAX-OTQ3‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​​​‌​​​‌​⁠​​‌‌⁠⁠‌‍‍‍‌⁠⁠​​⁠‍‌‌‌‍‍‍⁠⁠‍
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INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION

In short This introduction explains that the manual covers operation and maintenance of the machine and asks you to read it completely before operating or servicing. It lists what gives the best results at minimum cost, gives a place to record the model, serial number and installation date, and describes what the M30 is meant to be used for.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​​​‍​​​‌​⁠​​‌​‍⁠​​⁠‌‌​‌​‌⁠‍‌​​⁠‍‍​‌⁠

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:

  • The machine is operated with reasonable care.
  • The machine is maintained regularly - per the machine maintenance instructions provided.
  • The machine is maintained with manufacturer supplied or equivalent parts.

PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT

Please dispose of packaging materials, used components such as batteries and fluids 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. −
Installation Date −

Drawing of the machine seat area with an arrow pointing to the location of the machine data plate where the model and serial number are found

INTENDED USE

The M30 is an industrial rider machine designed to sweep/scrub hard surfaces (concrete, asphalt, stone, synthetic, etc). Typical applications include industrial warehouses, manufacturing facilities, distribution facilities, stadiums, arenas, convention centers, parking facilities, transportation terminals, and construction sites. Do not use this machine on soil, grass, artificial turf, or carpeted surfaces. This machine can be used both indoors and outdoors, but ensure there is adequate ventilation if used indoors. This machine is not intended for use on public roadways. Do not use this machine other than described in this Operator Manual.

Tennant Company
PO Box 1452
Minneapolis, MN 55440
Phone: (800) 553−8033 or (763) 513−2850
www.tennantco.com

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

Thermo−Sentry, Touch−N−Go, 1−STEP, Clean−Wedge, Variable Drain Valve, EasyOpen, Grip−n−Go, MaxPro, Dura−Track, SmartRelease, InstantAccess, Duramer, FaST−PAK, ErgoSpace, Insta−Fit, and Lower Total Cost of Ownership are trademarks of Tennant Company.

Specifications and parts are subject to change without notice.

Copyright © 2008−2016 TENNANT Company, Printed in U.S.A.

Source: Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual 9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016), page 2, used with permission. SES ref PF-DY5R-2REW‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​​​‍​​​‌​⁠​​‌​‍⁠​​⁠‌‌​‌​‌⁠‍‌​​⁠‍‍​‌⁠
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CONTENTS

CONTENTS

In short This page lists the manual's sections and the page number where each one starts, covering Operation, options, troubleshooting and Maintenance.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​​​⁠​​​‌​⁠​​⁠‌⁠‌‍⁠‌⁠​⁠‌‌‌⁠​‌⁠​⁠⁠​​‌‍
TopicPage
Important Safety Precautions − Save these Instructions3
Operation7
Machine Components7
Controls And Instruments8
Touch Panel9
Symbol Definitions10
Operation Of Controls11
Charging System Indicator11
Engine Oil Pressure Indicator11
Check Engine Indicator (S/N 000000−001138)11
Glow Plug (Preheat)11
Parking Brake Indicator (Option)11
Setting The Engine Speed12
Side Brush (Option)12
Fuel Indicator12
Hour Meter13
Supervisor Control Buttons13
Operating Lights13
Hazard Light (Option)13
Operator Seat14
Seat Belts14
Steering Column Tilt Knob15
Brake Pedal15
Parking Brake Pedal15
Directional Pedal15
Squeegee Protectors (Option)15
How The Machine Works16
Brush Information17
While Operating The Machine17
Pre−Operation Checklist18
Starting The Machine19
Turning Off The Machine19
Filling The Solution Tank20
Foam Scrubbing (Fast Mode) / Ec−H2o Scrubbing (Ec−H2o Mode)20
Conventional Scrubbing Mode20
Es (Extended Scrub) Mode With Auto−Fill21
Es (Extended Scrub) Mode − Manually Filling Tanks21
Setting Scrub Modes22
Setting Fast Mode22
Setting Es (Extended Scrub) Mode22
Setting Ec−H2o Mode22
Setting Brush Pressure22
Setting Solution Flow23
Conventional, Fast, And Ec−H2o Solution Flow23
Es (Extended Scrub) Solution Flow23
Scrubbing24
Double Scrubbing25
Water Pickup Mode (No Scrubbing)26
Sweeping26
Emptying The Hopper28
Engaging Hopper Support Pin29
Disengaging Hopper Support Pin29
Removing The Hopper Dust Filter30
Cleaning The Hopper And Debris Screen31
Draining And Cleaning The Recovery Tank33
Draining The Recovery Tank With The Drain Hose33
Draining The Recovery Tank With The Drain Plug34
Draining And Cleaning The Solution Tank36
Fault Indicator(S)38
Conditions / Warnings39
Options40
Spray Nozzle (Option)40
Vacuum Wand (Option)41
High Pressure Washer (Option)42
Machine Troubleshooting44
Maintenance46
Maintenance Chart47
Lubrication50
Engine Oil50
Squeegee Caster Bearings50
Front Wheel Support Bearing50
Steering Cylinder Bearing50
Rear Wheel Bearings50
Hopper Lift Arm Pivots51
Hopper Door Pivots51
Torque Tubes51
Hydraulics52
Hydraulic Fluid53
Hydraulic Hoses53
Engine54
Cooling System54
Air Filter55
Fuel Filter55
Fuel Lines55
Priming The Fuel System56
Engine Belt56
Battery56
Fuses And Relays57
Relay Panel Fuses And Relays57
Engine Harness Fuses And Relays58
Optional Relays58
Circuit Breakers (Ec−H2o)58
Cleaning The Hopper Dust Filter58
Thermo−Sentry59
Main Brushes59
Replacing Or Rotating The Main Brushes59
Checking The Main Brush Pattern61
Adjusting The Main Brush Taper62
Adjusting The Main Brush Width62
Side Brush (Option)63
Replacing The Side Brush63
Source: Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual 9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016), page 3, used with permission. SES ref PF-T3ZU-BE2Y‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​​​⁠​​​‌​⁠​​⁠‌⁠‌‍⁠‌⁠​⁠‌‌‌⁠​‌⁠​⁠⁠​​‌‍
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CONTENTS

CONTENTS

TopicPage
Fast System64
Replacing The Fast−Pak Carton64
Cleaning The Fast Supply Hose Connector64
Cleaning The Fast System Filter Screen64
Replacing The Fast System Filters65
Ec−H2o Module Flush Procedure65
Cleaning The Ec−H2o Filter Screen66
Squeegee Blades67
Replacing (Or Rotating) The Rear Squeegee Blades67
Replacing Or Rotating The Side Squeegee Blades69
Replacing The Side Brush Squeegee Blade (S/N 000000−001278) (Option)71
Replacing Or Adjusting The Side Brush Squeegee Blade (S/N 001279− ) (Option)72
Leveling The Rear Squeegee73
Adjusting The Rear Squeegee Blade Deflection74
Skirts And Seals75
Scrub Head Skirt75
Recovery Tank Seal75
Solution Tank Seals75
Brakes And Tires76
Brakes76
Tires76
Front Wheel76
Propelling Motor76
Pushing, Towing, And Transporting The Machine77
Pushing Or Towing The Machine77
Transporting The Machine77
Machine Jacking79
Storage Information79
Freeze Protection (Machines Without Ec−H2o System)80
Freeze Protection (Machines With Ec−H2o System)80
Priming The Ec−H2o System82
Specifications83
General Machine Dimensions/Capacities83
General Machine Performance83
Hydraulic System83
Steering84
Power Type84
Tires84
Fast System85
Ec−H2o System85
Machine Dimensions86
Index87
Source: Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual 9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016), page 4, used with permission. SES ref PF-MPQG-QFIC‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​​‌​​​​‌​⁠​​‍​​⁠‌‍​‍​​​⁠‍‌⁠⁠⁠​​​​‍‍⁠
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS − SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

In short This page explains the warning, caution and for-safety labels used in the manual and lists the hazards the operator must know about. It also gives the "For Safety" rules for when not to operate the machine, what to check before starting, and what to do when starting.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​​‌‌​​​‌​⁠​​‍⁠⁠‍‍​⁠‌​⁠‍‌​‍‍‌​​⁠‌⁠⁠‍⁠

The following precautions are used throughout this manual as indicated in their description:‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​​‌‌​​​‌​⁠​​‍⁠⁠‍‍​⁠‌​⁠‍‌​‍‍‌​​⁠‌⁠⁠‍⁠

Black warning triangle symbols with exclamation marks placed beside each WARNING and CAUTION message in the left column
WARNING: To warn of hazards or unsafe practices that could result in severe personal injury or death.
CAUTION: To warn of unsafe practices that could result in minor or moderate personal injury.

FOR SAFETY: To identify actions that must be followed for safe operation of equipment.

The following information signals potentially dangerous conditions to the operator. Know when these conditions can exist. Locate all safety devices on the machine. Report machine damage or faulty operation immediately.

WARNING: Flammable materials can cause an explosion or fire. Do not use flammable materials in tank.
WARNING: Flammable materials or reactive metals can cause an explosion or fire. Do not pickup.
WARNING: Moving belt and fan. Keep away.
WARNING: Engine emits toxic gases. Serious injury or death can result. Provide adequate ventilation.
WARNING: Raised hopper may fall. Engage hopper support pin.
WARNING: Lift arm pinch point. Stay clear of hopper lift arms.
WARNING: Burn hazard. Hot surface. Do NOT touch.
WARNING: Do not spray people or animals. Severe personal injury can result. Wear eye protection. Hold sprayer with two hands.
WARNING: This machine contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

This machine may be equipped with technology that automatically communicates over the cellular network. If this machine will be operated where cell phone use is restricted because of concerns related to equipment interference, please contact a Tennant representative for information on how to disable the cellular communication functionality.

FOR SAFETY:

  1. Do not operate machine:
    • Unless trained and authorized.
    • Unless operator manual is read and understood.
    • Under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
    • While using a cell phone or other types of electronic devices.
    • Unless mentally and physically capable of following machine instructions.
    • If it is not in proper operating condition.
    • In areas where flammable vapors/liquids or combustible dusts are present.
    • In areas that are too dark to safely see the controls or operate the machine unless operating / headlights are turned on.
    • In areas with possible falling objects unless equipped with overhead guard.
  2. Before starting machine:
    • Check machine for fluid leaks.
    • Keep sparks and open flame away from refueling area.
    • Make sure all safety devices are in place and operate properly.
    • Check brakes and steering for proper operation.
    • Adjust seat and fasten seat belt.
  3. When starting machine:
    • Keep foot on brake and directional pedal in neutral.
Source: Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual 9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016), page 5, used with permission. SES ref PF-LWLF-JMU3‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​​‌‌​​​‌​⁠​​‍⁠⁠‍‍​⁠‌​⁠‍‌​‍‍‌​​⁠‌⁠⁠‍⁠
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

4. When using machine:

  • Use only as described in this manual.
  • Do not pick up burning or smoking debris, such as cigarettes, matches or hot ashes
  • Use brakes to stop machine.
  • Go slow on inclines and slippery surfaces.
  • Reduce speed when turning.
  • Keep all parts of body inside operator station while machine is moving.
  • Use care when reversing machine.
  • Move machine with care when hopper is raised.
  • Make sure adequate clearance is available before raising hopper.
  • Do not raise hopper when machine is on an incline.
  • Never allow children to play on or around machine.
  • Do not carry passengers on machine.
  • Always follow safety and traffic rules.
  • Report machine damage or faulty operation immediately.
  • Follow mixing, handling and disposal instructions on chemical containers.
  • Follow safety guidlines concerning wet floors.

5. Before leaving or servicing machine:

  • Do not park near combustible materials, dusts, gases, or liquids.
  • Stop on level surface.
  • Set parking brake.
  • Turn off machine and remove key.

6. When servicing machine:

  • All work must be done with sufficient lighting and visibility.
  • Avoid moving parts. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry and secure long hair.
  • Block machine tires before jacking machine up.
  • Jack machine up at designated locations only. Support machine with jack stands.
  • Use hoist or jack that will support the weight of the machine.
  • Do not power spray or hose off machine near electrical components.
  • Disconnect battery connections before working on machine.
  • Avoid contact with battery acid.
  • Avoid contact with hot engine coolant.
  • Do not remove cap from radiator when engine is hot.
  • Allow engine to cool.
  • Keep flames and sparks away from fuel system service area. Keep area well ventilated.
  • Use cardboard to locate leaking hydraulic fluid under pressure.
  • All repairs must be performed by a trained service mechanic.
  • Do not modify the machine from its original design.
  • Use Tennant supplied or approved replacement parts.
  • Wear personal protective equipment as needed and where recommended in this manual.
Blue round safety symbol showing a head with ear protection, meaning wear hearing protection

For Safety: wear hearing protection.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​​‌‍​​​‌​⁠​​​​​​‍‌⁠⁠⁠⁠​‌​⁠‌‌⁠‍‌​‍​​‌

Blue round safety symbol showing a gloved hand, meaning wear protective gloves

For Safety: wear protective gloves.

Blue round safety symbol showing a face with safety goggles, meaning wear eye protection

For Safety: wear eye protection.

Blue round safety symbol showing a face with a dust mask, meaning wear protective dust mask

For Safety: wear protective dust mask.

7. When loading/unloading machine onto/off truck or trailer:

  • Drain tanks before loading machine.
  • Lower scrub head and squeegee before tying down machine.
  • Empty debris hopper before loading machine.
  • Turn off machine and remove key.
  • Use ramp, truck or trailer that will support the weight of the machine and operator.
  • Use winch. Do not drive 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 loaded.
  • Block machine tires.
  • Tie machine down to truck or trailer.
Source: Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual 9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016), page 6, used with permission. SES ref PF-QIMB-PXB7‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​​‌‍​​​‌​⁠​​​​​​‍‌⁠⁠⁠⁠​‌​⁠‌‌⁠‍‌​‍​​‌
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

In short This page shows the safety labels mounted on the machine and where each one is located. If a label is damaged or illegible, a new label must be installed in its place.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​​‌⁠​​​‌​⁠​​‌‍​‌​⁠⁠⁠‌⁠‌‌‍‌⁠​​⁠​⁠​⁠‍⁠

The following safety labels are mounted on the machine in the locations indicated. If these or any labels become damaged or illegible, install a new label in its place.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​​‌⁠​​​‌​⁠​​‌‍​‌​⁠⁠⁠‌⁠‌‌‍‌⁠​​⁠​⁠​⁠‍⁠

EMISSIONS LABEL − Located on the side of the operator compartment.

Emissions warning label with a toxic gas hazard symbol and a ventilation symbol; text in English, French and Spanish: Machine emits toxic gases. Serious injury or death can result. Provide adequate ventilation.
EMISSIONS LABEL

FLAMMABLE SPILLS LABEL − Located on the side of the operator compartment.

Flammable spills warning label with an explosion hazard symbol and a crossed-out symbol for picking up spills; text in English, French and Spanish: Flammable materials or reactive metals can cause explosion or fire. Do not pick up.
FLAMMABLE SPILLS LABEL
Drawing of the M30 Diesel ride-on machine from the front left, with leader lines running from the side of the operator compartment and the hopper lift arm to the label images placed around it.

FOR SAFETY LABEL − Located on the side of the operator compartment.

For Safety label with a person reading a manual symbol; text in English, French and Spanish: Read manual before operating machine.
FOR SAFETY LABEL

HOPPER LIFT ARMS LABEL − Located on both hopper lift arms.

Hopper lift arms warning label with a hand pinched by a lift arm symbol; text in English, French and Spanish: Lift arm pinch point. Stay clear of hopper lift arms.
HOPPER LIFT ARMS LABEL
Source: Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual 9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016), page 7, used with permission. SES ref PF-TKD2-7LCD‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​​‌⁠​​​‌​⁠​​‌‍​‌​⁠⁠⁠‌⁠‌‌‍‌⁠​​⁠​⁠​⁠‍⁠
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

In short This page shows where the safety labels are fixed on the machine: fan and belt, flammable materials, high pressure spray hazard, hot surface and raised hopper. Check the labeled locations so you know which hazards apply.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​​‍​​​​‌​⁠​​​‍⁠‍​‌‍‌⁠​​‌‌⁠‌⁠‍‌⁠​‌⁠⁠⁠
Rider sweeper-scrubber with arrows from five safety labels to their locations on the machine: fan and belt warning, flammable materials warning, high pressure spray hazard warning, hot surface warning and raised hopper warning, each in English, French and Spanish
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FAN AND BELT LABEL − Located on engine compartment panel.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​​‍​​​​‌​⁠​​​‍⁠‍​‌‍‌⁠​​‌‌⁠‌⁠‍‌⁠​‌⁠⁠⁠

FLAMMABLE MATERIALS LABEL − Located next to the solution tank covers and on the detergent tank.

HIGH PRESSURE SPRAY HAZARD LABEL − Located on frame of machine.

HOT SURFACE LABEL − Located on the side of the bumper, on the exhaust shield, and on the hydraulic reservoir.

RAISED HOPPER LABEL − Located on both hopper lift arms.

Source: Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual 9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016), page 8, used with permission. SES ref PF-IOIS-U7GO‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​​‍​​​​‌​⁠​​​‍⁠‍​‌‍‌⁠​​‌‌⁠‌⁠‍‌⁠​‌⁠⁠⁠
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OPERATION

OPERATION

MACHINE COMPONENTS

In short This page identifies the main parts of the machine with lettered callouts A to T, shown from the front-left and from the rear. Use the key below the pictures to find each component, including the options.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​​‍‌​​​‌​⁠​​⁠⁠‌‌⁠‍‍‍⁠​⁠​⁠⁠⁠‍‌‌⁠‌‌‌⁠‌
Two views of the M30 ride-on scrubber with lettered callouts. The upper view from the front-left shows the instrument panel (A), front shroud (B), headlights (C), side brush (D), side squeegee (E), scrub head access door (F), fuel tank (G), seat shroud (H), carton or detergent tank compartment (I), solution tank cover (J), operator seat (K) and spray wand (L). The lower view from the rear shows the taillights (M), recovery tank drain hose (N), recovery tank cover (O), solution tank drain hose (P), hopper (Q), rear squeegee (R), hopper safety pin (S) and engine cover (T).
  • A. Instrument panel
  • B. Front shroud
  • C. Headlights
  • D. Side brush (option)
  • E. Side squeegee
  • F. Scrub head access door
  • G. Fuel tank
  • H. Seat shroud
  • I. FaST carton, or ES detergent tank, or ec−H2O System Module compartment (option)
  • J. Solution tank cover
  • K. Operator seat
  • L. Spray wand − nozzle behind seat (option)
  • M. Taillights
  • N. Recovery tank drain hose
  • O. Recovery tank cover
  • P. Solution tank drain hose
  • Q. Hopper
  • R. Rear squeegee
  • S. Hopper safety pin
  • T. Engine cover
Source: Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual 9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016), page 9, used with permission. SES ref PF-TSRO-SGX5‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​​‍‌​​​‌​⁠​​⁠⁠‌‌⁠‍‍‍⁠​⁠​⁠⁠⁠‍‌‌⁠‌‌‌⁠‌
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OPERATION

OPERATION

CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS

In short This page labels the operator controls and instruments of the machine with the letters A to N. Use the picture and the key below to find each control.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​​‍‍​​​‌​⁠​​​⁠​‍​​⁠​‍​⁠⁠⁠​⁠‍​⁠⁠​​‌​‌
Operator compartment of the machine with lettered callouts: A steering wheel, B ignition switch, C horn button, D steering column tilt knob, E directional pedal, F brake pedal, G parking brake pedal, H hopper door open/close switch, I hopper raise/lower switch, J touch panel, K operating/hazard lights switch, L spray nozzle switch, M engine indicator lights, N ec-H2O system indicator light
  1. Steering wheel
  2. Ignition switch
  3. Horn button
  4. Steering column tilt knob
  5. Directional pedal
  6. Brake pedal
  7. Parking brake pedal
  8. Hopper door open / close switch
  9. Hopper raise / lower switch
  10. Touch panel
  11. Operating / Hazard Lights switch
  12. Spray nozzle switch (option)
  13. Engine indicator lights
  14. ec−H2O system indicator light (option)
Source: Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual 9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016), page 10, used with permission. SES ref PF-4RSA-YPY3‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​​‍‍​​​‌​⁠​​​⁠​‍​​⁠​‍​⁠⁠⁠​⁠‍​⁠⁠​​‌​‌
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OPERATION

OPERATION

TOUCH PANEL

In short This page shows the touch panel of the machine with each button and indicator marked by a letter from A to P. The list below the picture names what each letter stands for.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​​‍⁠​​​‌​⁠​​⁠‌‍‌​‍‍​‍​‍‌⁠‍​​‍⁠⁠‌​⁠⁠⁠
Touch panel with letters A to P marking each control: fault indicator light (A), hour meter and fuel display (B), 1-STEP sweep (C) and 1-STEP scrub (D) buttons, scrub vacuum fan/squeegee button (E), ES and FaST buttons (F, G), solution plus and minus buttons (H, I), brush pressure plus and minus buttons (J, K), filter shaker (L), sweep vacuum fan (M), side brush (N), engine speed (O), and the supervisor control buttons in an oval at the left (P)
KeyButton or indicator
AFault indicator light
BHour meter / fuel indicator / fault code indicator
C1−STEP sweep button
D1−STEP scrub button
EScrub vacuum fan / squeegee button
FES (Extended Scrub) button (option)
GFaST button (option)
ec−H2O button (option)
HSolution increase button (+)
ISolution decrease button (−)
JBrush pressure increase button (+)
KBrush pressure decrease button (−)
LFilter shaker button
MSweep vacuum fan button
NSide brush button (option)
OEngine speed button
PSupervisor control buttons
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OPERATION

SYMBOL DEFINITIONS

In short This page lists the symbols used on the machine to mark controls, displays, and features, with the name of each one. Use it to match a symbol you see on the machine to its meaning.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​​⁠​​​​‌​⁠​​‌‌⁠‌​‌‍‍‍​‍⁠​​⁠⁠‌​‌‌​‍​‍

These symbols are usd on the machine to identify controls, displays, and features.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​​⁠​​​​‌​⁠​​‌‌⁠‌​‌‍‍‍​‍⁠​​⁠⁠‌​‌‌​‍​‍

Left column of machine symbols with labels: hazard light, operating lights, spray nozzle, hopper door open, hopper door close, hopper raise, hopper lower, fault indicator, filter shaker, sweep vac fan, scrub vac fan/squeegee, 1-STEP sweep, 1-STEP scrub, ES (extended scrub), FaST (foam scrubbing), ec-H2O (option)
Symbol definitions, left column
Right column of machine symbols with labels: engine speed, side brush, main brush pressure, solution flow, increase, decrease, charging system, engine oil pressure (000000-001138), engine oil pressure (001139-), glow plugs (preheat - diesel only), horn, jack point, diesel fuel only, parking brake (001139-), check engine (000000-001138)
Symbol definitions, right column
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OPERATION OF CONTROLS

In short This section describes the indicator lights on the instrument panel. If the charging system or engine oil pressure indicator comes on, stop the machine immediately and correct the problem.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​​⁠‌​​​‌​⁠​​⁠‌​‍‌‌⁠‍⁠​⁠⁠⁠​‌​​⁠⁠‌​⁠​⁠

Batteries and chargers: make sure your charger is compatible with your batteries, and set its charging algorithm to your battery pack before you use it.

CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR

The Charging system indicator comes on when the alternator is not operating within the normal range. If this indicator comes on, stop the machine immediately and correct the problem.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​​⁠‌​​​‌​⁠​​⁠‌​‍‌‌⁠‍⁠​⁠⁠⁠​‌​​⁠⁠‌​⁠​⁠

Indicator panel with four lights: oil can, battery, parking brake P and glow plug coil; a black arrow points to the battery (charging system) indicator at the top right

ENGINE OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR

The Engine oil pressure indicator comes on when the engine oil pressure falls below the normal operating pressure. If this indicator comes on, stop the machine immediately and correct the problem.

Indicator panel with four lights; a black arrow points to the oil can (engine oil pressure) indicator at the top left

CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR (S/N 000000−001138)

The Check engine indicator comes on when the engine control system detects a fault during machine operation.

If this indicator comes on, contact a Tennant service representative.

Indicator panel showing engine oil pressure symbol, battery, check engine symbol and glow plug coil; a black arrow points to the check engine indicator at lower left

GLOW PLUG (PREHEAT)

The Glow plug light comes on when the igntition switch is turned counterclockwise to the preheat position. The light will stay on when the key is held in this position.

Indicator panel with four lights; a black arrow points to the glow plug coil indicator at the lower right

PARKING BRAKE INDICATOR (OPTION)

The parking brake indicator comes on when the parking brake is engaged.

Indicator panel with four lights; a black arrow points to the parking brake P indicator at the lower left
Source: Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual 9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016), page 13, used with permission. SES ref PF-BECG-IDO5‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​​⁠‌​​​‌​⁠​​⁠‌​‍‌‌⁠‍⁠​⁠⁠⁠​‌​​⁠⁠‌​⁠​⁠
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SETTING THE ENGINE SPEED

In short The engine speed is set automatically when a 1-STEP button is pressed. When not sweeping or scrubbing, the Engine Speed button changes the engine RPM between the low and high settings.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​​⁠‍​​​‌​⁠​​⁠‍⁠‌⁠⁠‍‍‍‌⁠‍⁠⁠‌‌⁠⁠‍‍‍⁠‍⁠

The engine speed is controlled automatically when either the 1−STEP Scrub button or 1−STEP Sweep button is pressed. When not sweeping or scrubbing, press the Engine Speed button to increase the engine RPM for increased travel speed. Press the Engine Speed button again to reduce the engine RPM. The two lights above the button indicate engine speed setting. When one light is lit the engine is in the low setting. When two lights are lit the engine is in the high setting.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​​⁠‍​​​‌​⁠​​⁠‍⁠‌⁠⁠‍‍‍‌⁠‍⁠⁠‌‌⁠⁠‍‍‍⁠‍⁠

Control panel photo with a large arrow pointing to the Engine Speed button at the upper left of the panel, with the two indicator lights above it, the display at the top and the green lit power button at lower right

SIDE BRUSH (OPTION)

In short The optional side brush reaches corners and areas near walls and widens the scrubbing/sweeping path. With a 1-STEP button active, the Side brush button lowers and starts it, and pressing again raises and stops it.

The side brush allows users to sweep or scrub difficult to reach corners and areas near walls. The side brush also widens the scrubbing/sweeping path.

With the 1−STEP Scrub button or 1−STEP Sweep button activated, press the Side brush button to lower and start the side brush. The light next to the button will come on. When finished using the side brush, press the button again to raise and stop the side brush. The light next to the button will turn off. The machine will default to the last setting used when it is powered on or off.

Control panel photo with a large arrow pointing to the Side brush button on the left side of the panel, below the Engine Speed button

FUEL INDICATOR

In short The Fuel indicator shows how much fuel is left in the tank. The fault indicator flashes and a low fuel message appears when the tank is nearly empty.

The Fuel indicator displays the amount of fuel left in the tank. The fault indicator will flash and a low fuel message will appear when the tank is near empty.

Close-up of the control panel display with three arrows pointing to the fault indicator triangle at left, the fuel bar gauge in the display, and the numeric reading at right
Source: Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual 9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016), page 14, used with permission. SES ref PF-MKR4-T2MM‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​​⁠‍​​​‌​⁠​​⁠‍⁠‌⁠⁠‍‍‍‌⁠‍⁠⁠‌‌⁠⁠‍‍‍⁠‍⁠
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OPERATION

HOUR METER

In short The hour meter shows how many hours the machine has been operated. Use that number to work out when the machine is due for service.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​​⁠⁠​​​‌​⁠​​​​‍‌​‌‍⁠‌‌‌​‌‍⁠​‌‍‌‌‍‍⁠⁠

The Hour meter records the hours the machine was operated. Use this information to determine machine service intervals.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​​⁠⁠​​​‌​⁠​​​​‍‌​‌‍⁠‌‌‌​‌‍⁠​‌‍‌‌‍‍⁠⁠

Close-up of the machine display panel with an arrow pointing to the hour meter reading at the right end of the display, with warning, fan and power buttons below it

SUPERVISOR CONTROL BUTTONS

In short The supervisor control buttons open the configuration and diagnostic modes. Only properly trained service personnel and TENNANT representatives should use them.

The Supervisor Control buttons are for accessing the configuration and diagnostic modes. Only properly trained service personnel and TENNANT representatives should access these modes.

Control panel with an arrow pointing to a dashed oval around the column of supervisor control buttons at the left edge, with the display and other buttons to the right

OPERATING LIGHTS

In short The operating / hazard light switch turns the headlights and taillights on and off. Push the top to turn them on and return the switch to center to turn them off.

Push the top of the Operating / hazard light switch to turn on the headlights and taillights. Return the light switch to the center position to turn off the lights.

Two rocker switches, with an arrow pointing at the top of the left operating / hazard light switch to turn on the headlights and taillights

HAZARD LIGHT (OPTION)

In short On machines with the hazard light option, pressing the bottom of the operating / hazard light switch turns on the hazard light, headlights and taillights. Return the switch to center to turn them off.

Press the bottom of the Operating / hazard light switch to turn on the hazard light, headlights, and taillights. Return the light switch to the center position to turn off the lights.

Two rocker switches, with an arrow pointing at the bottom of the left operating / hazard light switch to turn on the hazard light, headlights and taillights
Source: Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual 9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016), page 15, used with permission. SES ref PF-GIOQ-OB42‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​​⁠⁠​​​‌​⁠​​​​‍‌​‌‍⁠‌‌‌​‌‍⁠​‌‍‌‌‍‍⁠⁠
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OPERATION

OPERATOR SEAT

In short The operator seat can be adjusted three ways: backrest angle, firmness for operator weight, and front-to-back position. Adjust the seat and fasten the seat belt before starting the machine.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​‌​​​​​‌​⁠​​⁠‌‌‌⁠‍‍‌‍‌‍​‌​‌​⁠‍⁠​‌‌​​

The operator seat has three adjustments: backrest angle, operator weight, and front to back.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​‌​​​​​‌​⁠​​⁠‌‌‌⁠‍‍‌‍‌‍​‌​‌​⁠‍⁠​‌‌​​

The backrest adjustment knob adjusts the angle of the backrest.

Photo of the operator seat backrest with an arrow pointing to the round backrest angle adjustment knob at the side of the seat

Increase angle: Turn the angle adjustment knob counterclockwise.

Decrease angle: Turn the angle adjustment knob clockwise.

The weight adjustment knob controls the firmness of the operator seat.

Close-up photo of the round weight adjustment knob and the seat firmness gauge next to it, each marked with an arrow

Increase firmness: Turn the weight adjustment knob clockwise.

Decrease firmness: Turn the weight adjustment knob counterclockwise.

Use the gauge next to the weight adjustment knob to help determine seat firmness for the operator.

The front−to−back adjustment lever adjusts the seat position.

Photo of the seat base with an arrow pointing to the front-to-back adjustment lever

Adjust: Pull the lever out and slide the seat to the desired position. Release the lever to lock the seat into place.

SEAT BELTS

FOR SAFETY: Before starting machine, adjust seat and fasten seat belt.

Photo of the operator seat on the machine with arrows pointing to the seat belt buckle and the seat belt
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OPERATION

STEERING COLUMN TILT KNOB

In short The tilt knob lets you set the steering column to the height you want. Pull the knob, adjust the column, then release the handle.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​‌​‌​​​‌​⁠​​⁠⁠​​‍⁠‍⁠⁠⁠​‍‍‌⁠‍‌‍‍‍‌‍​‍
  1. Pull the Steering column tilt knob and adjust the steering column to the desired height.
  2. Release the Steering column tilt handle.
Close-up of the steering column tilt handle beside the steering column, with an arrow pointing to the black handle

BRAKE PEDAL

In short The brake pedal stops the machine when you press it.

Press the Brake pedal to stop the machine.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​‌​‌​​​‌​⁠​​⁠⁠​​‍⁠‍⁠⁠⁠​‍‍‌⁠‍‌‍‍‍‌‍​‍

Operator's foot area with an arrow pointing to the brake pedal, shown next to the directional pedal

PARKING BRAKE PEDAL

In short The parking brake is set by pressing the brake pedal fully down and locking it with your toe. Pressing the brake pedal again releases it.

Press the Brake pedal down as far as possible and use toe to lock the Parking brake pedal into place. Press the Brake pedal to release the parking brake. The Parking brake pedal will return to the unlocked position.

Pedal area with an arrow pointing to the parking brake pedal lock at the upper left of the brake pedal

DIRECTIONAL PEDAL

In short The directional pedal controls travel direction: top for forward, bottom for backward. It returns to neutral when released.

Press the top of the Directional pedal to move forward and the bottom of the pedal to move backward. The backup lights will come on when the machine is in reverse. The pedal returns to the neutral position when it is released.

Directional pedal with one arrow at the top of the pedal and one arrow at the bottom of the pedal, showing forward and backward press points
NOTE: An audible alarm will sound and the backup light will flash when backing the machine if equipped with the optional backup alarm.

SQUEEGEE PROTECTORS (OPTION)

In short The optional rear and side squeegee protectors guard the rear squeegee from damage. To engage the rear protector, pull the pin, lower the bar and reinsert the pin.

The rear and side squeegee protectors help protect the rear squeegee from being damaged.

Rear of the machine showing the squeegee protector bars, with a circle around the rear protector pivot and arrows pointing to the side and rear protector bars

To engage the rear squeegee protector, pull the pin, lower the protector bar, and reinsert the pin.

Hand pulling the pin from the rear squeegee protector bracket on the rear squeegee protector bar
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OPERATION

HOW THE MACHINE WORKS

In short This section explains how the machine scrubs and sweeps floors with the 1−STEP buttons. It also describes the conventional Scrub mode and the optional FaST, ES and ec−H2O modes.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​‌​‍​​​‌​⁠​​‍​​‌⁠‍⁠⁠​⁠‍‍‌‌⁠‌⁠‍⁠​⁠​⁠⁠
Cutaway illustration of the machine showing the internal airflow and cleaning path, with red, yellow and orange arrows around the brushes, hopper and tanks

This machine can effectively scrub or sweep dirty floors. The 1−STEP Scrub button and 1−STEP Sweep button make it possible to immediately begin scrubbing or sweeping.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​‌​‍​​​‌​⁠​​‍​​‌⁠‍⁠⁠​⁠‍‍‌‌⁠‌⁠‍⁠​⁠​⁠⁠

The 1−STEP Sweep button operates all the dry sweeping functions (without scrubbing). The 1−STEP Scrub button operates all the scrubbing functions. (The machine also sweeps while scrubbing).

When in the conventional Scrub mode, a water and detergent mixture is used to scrub the floor.

When in the optional FaST (Foam scrubbing) mode, the FaST scrubbing system mixes the FaST−PAK concentrate with a small amount of water, creating a large volume of expanded wet foam. The FaST system can be used with all double scrubbing and heavy duty scrubbing applications.

When in the optional ES (Extended Scrub) mode, the dirty solution in the recovery tank is filtered through the ES system and returned to the solution tank for reuse. Detergent is then injected into the returned solution to revitalize the cleaning capability of the solution.

Photo of the ES filter packs inside the machine, with a white arrow pointing at the filter area

When in the optional ec−H2O (electrically converted water) mode, normal water passes through a module where it is oxygenated and charged with an electric current. The electrically converted water changes into a blended acidic and alkaline solution forming a neutral pH cleaner. The converted water attacks the dirt, breaks it into smaller particles, and pulls it off the floor surface allowing the machine to easily scrub away the suspended soil. The converted water then returns to normal water in the recovery tank. The ec−H2O system can be used while double scrubbing.

Source: Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual 9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016), page 18, used with permission. SES ref PF-PWQI-LYAT‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​‌​‍​​​‌​⁠​​‍​​‌⁠‍⁠⁠​⁠‍‍‌‌⁠‌⁠‍⁠​⁠​⁠⁠
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BRUSH INFORMATION

In short This section describes the brush types and what each is best suited for. Choose the brush that matches the cleaning application and the amount and type of soilage.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​‌​⁠​​​‌​⁠​​‌‌‌⁠‍‍‌‍‌‌‌​⁠‍⁠‌‌‍‍‌​‌⁠⁠

For best results, use the correct brush type for the cleaning application. Listed below are the brushes and the applications for which each is best suited.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​‌​⁠​​​‌​⁠​​‌‌‌⁠‍‍‌‍‌‌‌​⁠‍⁠‌‌‍‍‌​‌⁠⁠

NOTE: The amount and type of soilage play an important role in determining the type of brushes to use. Contact a Tennant representative for specific recommendations.

PolyPro brush − Heavy duty polypropylene bristles provide a more aggressive cleaning performance and can more easily lift compacted dirt, debris, and sand while offering excellent scrubbing performance.

Polypropylene brush − General purpose polypropylene bristles lift lightly compacted dirt without scuffing high-gloss coated floors.

Polyester brush − Softer general purpose polyester bristles lift light debris while sweeping and gently clean while scrubbing. Perfect for sensitive floor surfaces. Polyester does not absorb water so it is preferred over Nylon in wet applications.

Super AB brush − Nylon fiber impregnated with abrasive grit to remove stains and compacted dirt. Aggressive action on any surface. Performs well on buildup, grease, or tire marks.

WHILE OPERATING THE MACHINE

In short This section gives driving and scrubbing practices: clear debris first, drive straight and smoothly, and keep the machine moving. Go slowly on inclines and observe the temperature and incline limits.

Pick up oversized debris before scrubbing or sweeping. Pick up wire, string, twine, large pieces of wood, or any other debris that could become wrapped around or tangled in the brushes.

Drive as straight a path as possible. Avoid bumping into posts or scraping the sides of the machine. Overlap the scrub/sweep paths by several centimeters (a few inches).

Avoid turning the steering wheel too sharply when the machine is in motion. The machine is very responsive to the movement of the steering wheel. Avoid sudden turns, except in emergencies.

Adjust the machine speed, brush pressure, and solution flow as required when scrubbing. Use the lowest brush pressure and solution flow settings for best performance. If the machine is equipped with the FaST or ec−H2O system, use the FaST or ec−H2O system for the best scrubbing results.

Keep the machine moving to prevent damaging floor finishes.

If poor cleaning performance is observed, stop cleaning and refer to MACHINE TROUBLESHOOTING in this manual.

Perform the Daily Maintenance Procedures after each use (see MACHINE MAINTENANCE in this manual).

Drive the machine slowly on inclines. Use the brake pedal to control machine speed on descending inclines. Scrub with the machine up inclines rather than down inclines.

FOR SAFETY: When using machine, go slowly on inclines and slippery surfaces.

Do not operate machine in areas where the ambient temperature is above 43° C (110° F). Do not operate scrubbing functions in areas where the ambient temperature is below freezing 0° C (32° F).

The maximum rated incline for scrubbing with the machine is 10%. The maximum rated incline during transport of the machine is14%.

Source: Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual 9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016), page 19, used with permission. SES ref PF-F7KF-4I6I‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​‌​⁠​​​‌​⁠​​‌‌‌⁠‍‍‌‍‌‌‌​⁠‍⁠‌‌‍‍‌​‌⁠⁠
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OPERATION

PRE−OPERATION CHECKLIST

In short This checklist lists the checks to make before running the machine: fluid levels, brushes, skirts, seals, squeegees, filters, lights, brakes and steering. It also covers the extra checks for the side brush, ES and FaST Scrubbing options.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​‌‌​​​​‌​⁠​​‌​​​‌​‍⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‌​‌‍​⁠⁠⁠​‍‍⁠
  • Check the hydraulic fluid level.
  • Check the fuel level.
  • Check the machine for fluid leaks.
  • Check the condition of the main brushes. Remove string, banding, plastic wrap, or other debris wrapped around the brushes.
  • Check the main brush compartment right skirts, seals, and squeegee for damage and wear.
  • Side Brush Option: Check the condition of the brush. Remove string, banding, plastic wrap, or other debris wrapped around the brush.
  • Side Brush Option: Check the condition of the side brush skirt or squeegee.
  • Check the radiator and hydraulic cooler fins for debris.
  • Check the engine coolant level.
  • Check the engine oil level.
  • Check the main brush compartment left skirts, seals, and squeegee for damage and wear.
  • Check the left solution tank cover seal for damage and wear.
  • Check the recovery tank cover seal for damage and wear.
  • Clean the vacuum fan debris filter.
  • Drain and clean the recovery tank.
  • ES Option: Drain and clean the solution tank, float sensor, and ES filter.
  • Check the right solution tank cover seal for damage and wear.
  • Check the condition of the hopper dust filter and seals.
  • Clean the hopper and the debris screen.
  • Check the squeegee hose for debris or blockage.
  • Check the squeegees for damage, wear, and deflection adjustment.
  • FaST Scrubbing: Check the FaST−PAK concentrate agent level. Replace carton as needed. See the INSTALLING THE FaST−PAK CARTON section of the manual.
  • FaST Scrubbing: Ensure all conventional cleaning agents are drained and rinsed from the solution tank.
  • FaST Scrubbing: Ensure the solution tank is filled with clear cool water only.
  • Check the headlights, taillights, and safety lights.
  • Check the brakes and steering for proper operation.
  • Check the service records to determine maintenance requirements.
Source: Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual 9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016), page 20, used with permission. SES ref PF-CW2F-GLTY‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​‌‌​​​​‌​⁠​​‌​​​‌​‍⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‌​‌‍​⁠⁠⁠​‍‍⁠
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OPERATION

STARTING THE MACHINE

In short This section explains how to start the machine: sit in the operator seat with the brake applied, turn the key counterclockwise to run the glow plug light, then turn it clockwise to start the engine. Let the engine and hydraulic system warm up for three to five minutes before turning on the lights.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​‌‌‌​​​‌​⁠​​‍‌⁠⁠‍⁠⁠⁠​​⁠‍‍‌​​‌‌⁠‌⁠⁠‍​
  1. Sit in the operator seat and press the brake pedal or set the parking brake.
FOR SAFETY: When starting machine, keep foot on brake and directional pedal in neutral.
  1. Turn the key counterclockwise. The glow plug light will come on. Hold the key in this position for 15 to 30 seconds, depending on weather conditions. Colder weather requires longer time.
Photo of the ignition switch with the key inserted and a curved arrow showing the key being turned counterclockwise to the glow plug position
Indicator panel with a rocker switch and four symbol lights: oil pressure, battery, engine check and glow plug; a large arrow points to the glow plug light
  1. Turn the key clockwise to start the engine.
NOTE: Do not operate the starter motor for more than 10 seconds at a time or after the engine has started. Allow the starter to cool 15−20 seconds between starting attempts or damage to the starter motor may occur.
  1. Allow the engine and hydraulic system to warm up for three to five minutes.
WARNING: Engine emits toxic gases. Severe respiratory damage or asphyxiation can result. Provide adequate ventilation. Consult with your regulatory authorities for exposure limits. Keep engine properly tuned.
  1. Turn on lights.

TURNING OFF THE MACHINE

In short To shut the machine down, stop all scrubbing and sweeping functions, then turn the ignition key counter clockwise and stay seated until the engine is off. Before leaving or servicing the machine, park it on a level surface away from combustible materials with the parking brake set and the key removed.
  1. Stop the machine and turn off all scrubbing/sweeping functions.
  2. Turn the ignition switch key counter clockwise to turn off the machine. Remain in the operator seat until the engine is off.
FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine, do not park near combustible materials, dust, gases, or liquids. Stop on level surface, set parking brake, turn off machine, and remove key.
Source: Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual 9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016), page 21, used with permission. SES ref PF-ZPPE-U26D‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​‌‌‌​​​‌​⁠​​‍‌⁠⁠‍⁠⁠⁠​​⁠‍‍‌​​‌‌⁠‌⁠⁠‍​
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OPERATION

FILLING THE SOLUTION TANK

In short Fill the solution tank through either the left or right fill cover. For foam (FaST) or ec-H2O scrubbing use only clean cool water with no conventional detergents; for conventional scrubbing add the required detergent and fill to just below the indicator tab.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​‌‌‍​​​‌​⁠​​​⁠⁠​‍⁠​⁠‍​‍⁠​⁠‍‌‌⁠⁠⁠​⁠⁠​

FOAM SCRUBBING (FaST MODE) / ec-H2O SCRUBBING (ec-H2O MODE)

FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine, stop on level surface, set parking brake, turn off machine, and remove key.
  1. Open either the left or right solution tank fill cover.
  2. Fill the solution tank with only clean COOL WATER (less than 21°C / 70°F). DO NOT use hot water or add any conventional floor cleaning detergents or FaST system failure may result.
WARNING: Flammable materials can cause an explosion or fire. Do not use flammable materials in tank(s).
NOTE: To install or change the FaST-PAK carton, see the REPLACING THE FaST-PAK CARTON section of the manual.
FaST-PAK cartons seated in the compartment beside the solution tank, with a white arrow pointing to the cartons
NOTE: Do not use the FaST or ec-H2O system when there are conventional cleaning detergents in the solution tank. Drain, rinse, and refill the solution tank with clear cool water before operating the FaST or ec-H2O system. Conventional cleaning detergents may cause a FaST or ec-H2O system failure.

CONVENTIONAL SCRUBBING MODE

FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine, stop on level surface, set parking brake, turn off machine, and remove key.
  1. Open either the left or right solution tank fill cover.
  2. Partially fill solution tank with water (not to exceed 60°C / 140°F). Pour the required amount of detergent into the solution tank. Fill the solution tank with water until the level is just below the indicator tab.
WARNING: Flammable materials can cause an explosion or fire. Do not use flammable materials in tank(s).
Open solution tank fill opening seen from above, with a white arrow pointing to the fill opening
ATTENTION: For Conventional Scrubbing, only use recommended cleaning detergents. Machine damage due to improper detergent usage will void the manufacturer’s warranty.
NOTE: Pour a recommended foam control solution into the recovery tank if excessive foam appears. For specific detergent recommendations, contact a TENNANT representative.
Source: Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual 9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016), page 22, used with permission. SES ref PF-CRSK-HM4R‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​‌‌‍​​​‌​⁠​​​⁠⁠​‍⁠​⁠‍​‍⁠​⁠‍‌‌⁠⁠⁠​⁠⁠​
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OPERATION

ES (EXTENDED SCRUB) MODE WITH AUTO−FILL

In short This part explains how to fill the machine for extended scrub mode using the auto-fill connection. You connect a water hose, turn on the ignition switch and the water source, and fill the detergent tank with the proper detergent.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​‌‌⁠​​​‌​⁠​​‌​‍​​‌​⁠​​‌⁠‌‌‍‌​⁠​‌⁠‍‍‌
FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine, stop on level surface, set parking brake, and turn off machine.
  1. Connect the hose from the water source (not to exceed 60°C / 140°F) to the auto−fill connection.
Auto-fill connection, a brass fitting under the machine, with an arrow pointing at it
  1. Turn the ignition switch to the on position (without starting) and turn on the water source. The auto−fill automatically fills the tanks to the proper level.
  2. Fill the detergent tank with the proper detergent.
ATTENTION: For ES Scrubbing, only use recommended low−foaming cleaning detergents. Machine damage due to the use of improper detergent will void the manufacturer’s warranty.
Detergent tank with an arrow pointing down at its fill opening

ES (EXTENDED SCRUB) MODE − MANUALLY FILLING TANKS

In short This part explains how to fill the tanks by hand for extended scrub mode. You fill the solution tank to just below the indicator tab and the recovery tank to about half full, using water not exceeding 60°C / 140°F.
FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine, stop on level surface, set parking brake, and turn off machine.
  1. Open either the left or right solution tank cover and fill the solution tank with water (not to exceed 60°C / 140°F) until the level is just below the indicator tab.
Open solution tank cover with an arrow pointing to the tank opening and the indicator tab
  1. Open the recovery tank cover and fill the recovery tank with water (not to exceed 60°C / 140°F) until the recovery tank is approximately half full.
WARNING: Flammable materials can cause an explosion or fire. Do not use flammable materials in tank(s).
Open recovery tank cover with two arrows pointing down into the tank openings
Source: Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual 9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016), page 23, used with permission. SES ref PF-GVXV-OPVA‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​‌‌⁠​​​‌​⁠​​‌​‍​​‌​⁠​​‌⁠‌‌‍‌​⁠​‌⁠‍‍‌
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OPERATION

SETTING SCRUB MODES

In short Before scrubbing, choose the scrub mode (FaST, ES or conventional), then set the scrub brush pressure and the solution flow levels. Each mode button works together with the 1−STEP Scrub button, and the machine remembers the last setting used.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​‌‍​​​​‌​⁠​​⁠⁠⁠​‍‍‍‌​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‌‌‍⁠‍⁠‍‍⁠‍

Before scrubbing, determine which scrub mode will be used (FaST, ES or conventional). Then set the scrub brush pressure and adjust the solution flow levels.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​‌‍​​​​‌​⁠​​⁠⁠⁠​‍‍‍‌​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‌‌‍⁠‍⁠‍‍⁠‍

SETTING FaST MODE

The FaST button enables the FaST system to come on when the 1−STEP Scrub button is activated. The light next to the button will come on. The machine will default to the last setting used when it is powered on or off.

Control panel photo with an arrow pointing to the FaST button, next to the 1−STEP Scrub button, whose light is on in green

SETTING ES (EXTENDED SCRUB) MODE

The ES button enables the ES system to come on when the 1−STEP Scrub button is activated. The light next to the button will come on. The machine will default to the last setting used when it is powered on or off.

Control panel photo with an arrow pointing to the ES button, next to the green lit 1−STEP Scrub button
NOTE: When the ES system is turned on there is a slight delay before the ES pump begins operating.

SETTING ec−H2O MODE

The ec−H2O button enables the ec−H2O system to come on when the 1−STEP Scrub button is activated. The light next to the button will come on. The machine will default to the last setting used when it is powered on or off.

Control panel photo with an arrow pointing to the ec−H2O button, with the 1−STEP Scrub button lit
NOTE: Storage or transporting machines equipped with ec−H2O in freezing temperatures requires special procedures. Follow the freeze protection procedure located in the STORAGE INFORMATION section.

SETTING BRUSH PRESSURE

Under normal cleaning conditions, the brush pressure should be set to the minimum setting (the bottom light). Under heavy grime conditions, the brush pressure can be set to a higher setting. Travel speed and floor conditions will affect cleaning performance.

With the 1−STEP Scrub button or the 1−STEP Sweep button activated, press either the Brush Pressure increase button (+) or the Brush Pressure decrease button (−) to set the brush pressure for the surface being cleaned. If brushes are worn, it may be necessary to increase the brush pressure. The machine will default to the last setting used when it is powered on or off.

Control panel photo with arrows pointing to the brush pressure increase (+) and decrease (−) buttons and to the lit green 1−STEP Scrub button
Source: Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual 9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016), page 24, used with permission. SES ref PF-4IIQ-ZLVM‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​‌‍​​​​‌​⁠​​⁠⁠⁠​‍‍‍‌​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‌‌‍⁠‍⁠‍‍⁠‍
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OPERATION

OPERATION

SETTING SOLUTION FLOW

In short With the 1-STEP Scrub button activated, the solution increase (+) and decrease (−) buttons set how much solution flows to the floor. Pressing the decrease button until all indicator lights are off turns off all solution and detergent flow.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​‌‍‌​​​‌​⁠​​⁠‌‍‍⁠⁠‌​‍‍‌‌​‌​‍​⁠‌‌​⁠‌‍

With the 1−STEP Scrub button activated, press either Solution increase button (+) or Solution decrease button (−) to set the solution flow level. Travel speed and floor conditions will affect scrubbing performance. The machine will default to the last setting used when the machine is powered on or off.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​‌‍‌​​​‌​⁠​​⁠‌‍‍⁠⁠‌​‍‍‌‌​‌​‍​⁠‌‌​⁠‌‍

NOTE: In the ES and FaST modes, the solution flow buttons control both the solution AND detergent flow levels.

To turn off all solution and detergent flow, press the Solution decrease button (−) until all indicator lights are off.

Photo of the control panel with two white arrows pointing at the solution increase (+) and solution decrease (−) buttons, next to the indicator lights, a green start button and a display at the top

CONVENTIONAL, FaST, AND ec−H2O SOLUTION FLOW

Under normal soilage conditions the solution flow level should be set to the lowest setting (the bottom light). Under heavy grime conditions, the solution flow level should be set to the higher settings (middle or top lights).

ES (EXTENDED SCRUB) SOLUTION FLOW

For ES machines, the detergent flow is turned off when the solution flow is in the lowest setting (one light). Under normal soilage conditions, the solution flow level should be alternated between the middle and lowest setting. The middle setting (two lights) allows solution AND detergent flow. The lowest setting (one light) allows solution flow WITHOUT adding detergent. Detergent does not have to be continuously added with the solution flow to attain effective scrubbing results.

Source: Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual 9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016), page 25, used with permission. SES ref PF-LKB7-27ZB‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​‌‍‌​​​‌​⁠​​⁠‌‍‍⁠⁠‌​‍‍‌‌​‌​‍​⁠‌‌​⁠‌‍
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OPERATION

OPERATION

SCRUBBING

In short The 1-STEP Scrub button turns on all the preset scrubbing functions, and the machine also wet sweeps while scrubbing. Start the machine, press the button, release the parking brake and use the directional pedal to scrub. On ec-H2O models, a blinking red indicator light means the module must be flushed.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​‌‍‍​​​‌​⁠​​‍​⁠‍‌‍‌‌‌⁠‌⁠‌⁠‍‍​‌⁠‍‌⁠‍​

The 1−STEP Scrub button operates all the scrubbing functions. (The machine also wet sweeps while scrubbing).‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​‌‍‍​​​‌​⁠​​‍​⁠‍‌‍‌‌‌⁠‌⁠‌⁠‍‍​‌⁠‍‌⁠‍​

FOR SAFETY: Do not operate machine, unless operator manual is read and understood.
  1. Start the machine.
NOTE: Make sure the scrub modes / settings are set before scrubbing.
  1. Press the 1−STEP Scrub button. The light on the button will come on. All the preset scrubbing functions will turn on.
Control panel with the green lit 1-STEP Scrub button; two arrows point at the button
NOTE: DO NOT turn on the FaST or ec−H2O system during conventional scrubbing. Conventional cleaning detergents could cause a FaST or ec−H2O system failure. Drain, rinse, and refill the solution tank with cool clean water before operating the FaST or ec−H2O system.
  1. Release the parking brake, then press the Directional pedal to begin scrubbing.
WARNING: Flammable materials or reactive metals can cause an explosion or fire. Do not pick up.
FOR SAFETY: When using machine, go slow on inclines and slippery surfaces.
NOTE: The squeegee automatically rises when the machine is driven backwards. This prevents damaging the squeegee.
NOTE: The ec−H2O system indicator light will not turn on until the machine starts scrubbing.

ec−H2O Model: If an alarm sounds and the ec−H2O system indicator light begins to blink red, the ec−H2O module must be flushed to resume ec−H2O operation (See ec−H2O MODULE FLUSH PROCEDURE).

Dark panel with the ec-H2O button beside its label and headlight symbols; an arrow points at the button
NOTE: When the alarm sounds and the light blinks red, the machine will bypass the ec−H2O system. To continue scrubbing, press the ec−H2O button to turn off the ec−H2O system.
ATTENTION: (ec−H2O model) Do not allow solution tank to run dry. ec−H2O module failure may result if operated without water for an extended period.
ec−H2O SYSTEM INDICATOR LIGHT CODECONDITION
Solid greenNormal operation
Blinking redFlush ec−H2O module
Solid redContact Service Center
  1. Release the directional pedal and press the brake pedal to stop the machine.
  2. Press the 1−STEP Scrub button to stop scrubbing. The light next to the button will go off and scrubbing functions will stop after a short delay.
Control panel after pressing the 1-STEP Scrub button, with the green lit button and two arrows pointing at it
Source: Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual 9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016), page 26, used with permission. SES ref PF-5QOT-2FP3‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​‌‍‍​​​‌​⁠​​‍​⁠‍‌‍‌‌‌⁠‌⁠‌⁠‍‍​‌⁠‍‌⁠‍​
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OPERATION

DOUBLE SCRUBBING

In short Double scrubbing is the method for heavily soiled areas. Prepare the side squeegee or bumper, scrub once, let the solution soak, then scrub a second time to pick up the cleaning solution.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​‌‍⁠​​​‌​⁠​​‌‌‌‌​‍⁠‌‌‍‍‌‌⁠‍​​⁠⁠‍⁠‍‌⁠

For heavily soiled areas, use the double scrubbing method.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​‌‍⁠​​​‌​⁠​​‌‌‌‌​‍⁠‌‌‍‍‌‌⁠‍​​⁠⁠‍⁠‍‌⁠

Double scrubbing can be performed using the FaST SCRUBBING SYSTEM (option), ec-H2O SCRUBBING SYSTEM (option) or CONVENTIONAL SCRUBBING methods.

Side brush option (S/N 000000-001278): Before double scrubbing, manually lock the side brush squeegee into the raised position. Pull the pin from the side brush squeegee bracket, manually raise the side squeegee to the upper position, then reinsert the brush pin.

Photo of the side brush squeegee bracket at the front corner of the machine with a white arrow pointing to the squeegee pin and bracket

Side brush option (S/N 001279-        ): Before double scrubbing, remove the side brush bumper. Pull the pins and remove the squeegee bumper.

Photo of the side brush area from the front with two white arrows pointing outward at the pins holding the squeegee bumper

Press the 1-STEP Scrub button, and then the Scrub vacuum fan/squeegee button. The light above the Scrub vacuum fan/squeegee button will turn off, the squeegee will rise, and the vacuum fan will stop operating. Scrub the heavily soiled area.

Control panel photo with a white arrow pointing to the Scrub vacuum fan/squeegee button next to the green 1-STEP Scrub button

FOR SAFETY: When using machine, go slow on inclines and slippery surfaces.

Let the cleaning solution soak on the floor for 5-15 minutes. Then place the side squeegee into the lower position and lock into place with the pin.

Press the Scrub vacuum fan/squeegee button again to lower the squeegee and turn on the vacuum fan. The light above the button will come on. Scrub the floor a second time to pick up the cleaning solution.

WARNING: Flammable materials or reactive metals can cause an explosion or fire. Do not pick up.
NOTE: To turn off the solution flow when scrubbing the area a second time, repeatedly press the Solution decrease button (-) until all lights above the button are off.
Control panel photo with a white arrow pointing to the Solution decrease (-) button, green button lit
NOTE: Double scrubbing is not recommended in areas where the cleaning solution will run under racks or damage products.
Source: Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual 9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016), page 27, used with permission. SES ref PF-XXP3-EZOS‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​‌‍⁠​​​‌​⁠​​‌‌‌‌​‍⁠‌‌‍‍‌‌⁠‍​​⁠⁠‍⁠‍‌⁠
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OPERATION

WATER PICKUP MODE (NO SCRUBBING)

In short The machine can pick up water or non-flammable liquid spills without scrubbing. Make sure the 1-STEP Scrub button light is off, then press the scrub vacuum fan/squeegee button.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​‌⁠​​​​‌​⁠​​‍​⁠‍​​​​‌​‍​​⁠‍⁠‌‍‌⁠‌​​‍

The machine can be used to pick up water or non−flammable liquid spills without scrubbing.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​‌⁠​​​​‌​⁠​​‍​⁠‍​​​​‌​‍​​⁠‍⁠‌‍‌⁠‌​​‍

To pick up water or non−flammable liquid spills, make sure the 1−STEP Scrub button is not activated. The light next to the button must be off.

Control panel with an arrow pointing to the green-lit 1-STEP Scrub button, whose light must be off for water pickup
WARNING: Flammable materials or reactive metals can cause an explosion or fire. Do not pick up.

Press the Scrub vacuum fan/squeegee button. The light above the button will come on, the squeegee will lower, and the vacuum fan will start operating. Pick up the water or non−flammable liquid spill.

Control panel with an arrow pointing to the scrub vacuum fan/squeegee button beside the lit 1-STEP button

SWEEPING

In short The 1-STEP Sweep button runs all sweeping functions without scrubbing. Before sweeping, prepare the side brush squeegee or bumper as described for your serial number range.
NOTE: The 1−STEP Sweep button operates all the sweeping functions (without scrubbing).

FOR SAFETY: Do not operate machine, unless operator manual is read and understood.

Side brush option (S/N 000000−001278): Before sweeping, manually lock the side brush squeegee into the raised position. Pull the pin from the side brush squeegee bracket, manually raise the side squeegee to the upper position, then reinsert the brush pin.

Side brush squeegee bracket at the lower left of the machine with an arrow pointing to the pin to pull when raising the squeegee

Side brush option (S/N 001279−        ): Before sweeping, remove the side brush bumper. Pull the pins and remove the squeegee bumper.

Underside of the side brush housing with two arrows pointing to the pins that hold the squeegee bumper
Source: Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual 9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016), page 28, used with permission. SES ref PF-O3VC-CNH3‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​‌⁠​​​​‌​⁠​​‍​⁠‍​​​​‌​‍​​⁠‍⁠‌‍‌⁠‌​​‍
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OPERATION

OPERATION

  1. Start the machine.
NOTE: Make sure the sweep modes / settings are set before sweeping.
  1. Press the 1−STEP Sweep button. The light on the button will come on. All the preset sweeping functions will turn on.
Control panel photo with two arrows pointing to the lit 1-STEP Sweep button, whose light comes on when pressed, and the green sweep power button below it
  1. Release the parking brake, then press the Directional pedal to begin sweeping.
FOR SAFETY: When using machine, go slow on inclines and slippery surfaces.
NOTE: Press the Sweep vacuum fan button to turn off the vacuum fan when sweeping over large wet areas or standing water. This prevents the hopper dust filter from getting wet while sweeping.
Control panel photo with an arrow pointing to the Sweep vacuum fan button, which turns off the vacuum fan
  1. Release the Directional pedal and press the Brake pedal to stop the machine.
  1. Press the 1−STEP Sweep button to stop sweeping. The light next to the button will turn off and the sweeping functions will stop after a short delay.
Control panel photo with two arrows pointing to the 1-STEP Sweep button with its light off, used to stop sweeping
NOTE: The filter shaker automatically shakes the filter for a short time each time the 1−STEP Sweep button is turned off.
  1. Empty the debris hopper at the end of each shift or as needed. See EMPTYING THE HOPPER section of this manual
Source: Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual 9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016), page 29, used with permission. SES ref PF-XMGB-ETKR‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​‌⁠‌​​​‌​⁠​​​‌‌‌​‌‌‍⁠‌‌‌​‌⁠​⁠‍‌⁠‌⁠​‌
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OPERATION

OPERATION

EMPTYING THE HOPPER

In short This section explains how to dump the hopper contents at a debris site or container. You run the filter shaker, raise the hopper, open the hopper door to empty it, then lower the hopper again.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​‌⁠‍​​​‌​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​‍​​‌‍‍​​​‍⁠‌​‍‍‌⁠​
  1. Drive the machine to a debris site or container.
  2. Press the Filter shaker button. The shaker operates for approximately 30 seconds. The indicator light comes on while the filter shaker is operating.
Control panel with display and round buttons; a white arrow points to the filter shaker button near the top center, and the green start button is lit
  1. After the filter shaker stops, press and hold the top of the Hopper raise/lower button to raise the hopper. Release the button when the hopper is at the desired position.
FOR SAFETY: When using machine, make sure adequate clearance is available before raising hopper. Do not raise hopper when machine is on an incline.
NOTE: Be aware the minimum ceiling height needed to raise the hopper is 2500 mm (98 in).
Two rocker switches; a white arrow points to the top of the left switch, the hopper raise/lower button
  1. Slowly back the machine up to the debris container.
FOR SAFETY: When using machine, use care when reversing machine. Move machine with care when hopper is raised.
  1. Press and hold the bottom of the Hopper door open/close button to open the hopper door and empty the contents from the hopper.
Two rocker switches; a white arrow points to the bottom of the right switch, the hopper door open/close button
  1. Slowly drive the machine forward away from the debris site or container.
  2. Stop the machine, then press and hold the bottom of the Hopper raise/lower button until the hopper is completely lowered.
NOTE: The hopper door will close automatically when the hopper is lowered. The hopper door can be closed by pressing the top of the hopper door open/close button.
Two rocker switches; a white arrow points to the bottom of the left switch, the hopper raise/lower button
Source: Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual 9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016), page 30, used with permission. SES ref PF-W75N-ZQ5I‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​‌⁠‍​​​‌​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​‍​​‌‍‍​​​‍⁠‌​‍‍‌⁠​
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OPERATION

ENGAGING HOPPER SUPPORT PIN

In short The hopper support pin keeps a raised hopper from falling, so it must be used whenever the hopper is left raised. Raise the hopper with the switch, set the parking brake, take the pin from the storage tube, put it in a support hole and lower the hopper onto it.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​‌⁠⁠​​​‌​⁠​​​‌‍​​​‍⁠⁠‍‌⁠‍⁠‌‍⁠‌​⁠⁠‌⁠‌

The hopper support pin is a safety feature used to prevent the raised hopper from falling. Always use the hopper support pin whenever leaving the hopper in a raised position.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​‌⁠⁠​​​‌​⁠​​​‌‍​​​‍⁠⁠‍‌⁠‍⁠‌‍⁠‌​⁠⁠‌⁠‌

  1. Stop the machine.
  2. Press and hold the top of the Hopper raise/lower switch to raise the hopper. Release the switch when the hopper is at the desired position.
WARNING: Lift arm pinch point. Stay clear of hopper lift arms.

FOR SAFETY: When using machine, make sure adequate clearance is available before raising hopper.

Two rocker switches on the control panel; an arrow points to the left switch, the hopper raise/lower switch, at its top to raise the hopper
  1. Set the parking brake.
  2. Remove the hopper support pin from the storage tube.
Orange hopper support pin in its gray storage tube beside the machine frame, with an arrow pointing to the pin
  1. Insert the hopper support pin into one of the three hopper support holes. Lower the hopper until it rests on the support pin.
WARNING: Raised hopper may fall. Engage hopper support pin.
Hopper lift arm area with three arrows pointing to the lift arm, the orange hopper support pin in a support hole, and the storage tube

DISENGAGING HOPPER SUPPORT PIN

  1. Set the parking brake.
  2. Press and hold the top of the Hopper raise/lower switch until the hopper is off the support pin.
  3. Remove the hopper support pin from the hopper support hole and insert it into the storage tube.
  4. Sit in the operators seat, then press and hold the bottom of the Hopper raise/lower switch until the hopper is completely lowered.
Two rocker switches on the control panel; an arrow points to the bottom of the left hopper raise/lower switch to lower the hopper
WARNING: Lift arm pinch point. Stay clear of hopper lift arms.
Source: Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual 9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016), page 31, used with permission. SES ref PF-BPXC-J4UO‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​‌⁠⁠​​​‌​⁠​​​‌‍​​​‍⁠⁠‍‌⁠‍⁠‌‍⁠‌​⁠⁠‌⁠‌
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OPERATION

REMOVING THE HOPPER DUST FILTER

In short This procedure explains how to take the dust filter out of the hopper. The hopper must be empty and held on its support pin, the machine turned off, and the squeegee vacuum hose disconnected before the filter cover is opened and the filter and tray are removed.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​‍​​​​​‌​⁠​​​​⁠‌​⁠‍‌‌​‌​‍⁠​‍‌‍​⁠‍‍⁠​
NOTE: Empty hopper before removing the hopper dust filter.
  1. Raise the hopper to the middle support position and engage the hopper support pin. See ENGAGING HOPPER SUPPORT PIN section of this manual.
NOTE: Do NOT raise the hopper to the top support position when accessing the dust filter.
WARNING: Raised hopper may fall. Engage hopper support pin.
WARNING: Lift arm pinch point. Stay clear of hopper lift arms.
  1. Turn off the machine.

FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine, stop on level surface, set parking brake, turn off machine, and remove key.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​‍​​​​​‌​⁠​​​​⁠‌​⁠‍‌‌​‌​‍⁠​‍‌‍​⁠‍‍⁠​

  1. Loosen the hose clamp on the squeegee vacuum hose.
  2. Disconnect the squeegee vacuum hose from the hopper.
Gloved hand pulling the gray corrugated squeegee vacuum hose off its fitting on the hopper; a blue glove-required symbol appears at the upper left
  1. Unhook the handles from the filter cover.
Close view of a filter cover handle hooked to a bracket on the machine, with an arrow showing it being unhooked and lifted away
  1. Open the filter cover and rest it against the machine.
Open hopper filter cover rested against the machine, exposing the dust filter; an arrow shows the cover swinging open and a blue dust mask required symbol is at the upper left
  1. Remove the dust filter and perma−filter tray from the hopper.
Gloved hands lifting the dust filter and perma-filter tray out of the hopper, with two arrows pointing at the upper corners of the filter
  1. Clean or discard the dust filter. See the CLEANING THE HOPPER DUST FILTER section of this manual.
  2. Place the perma−filter tray into the hopper.
  3. Place the cleaned or new dust filter into the hopper. Position the filter screen side up as shown below.
Gloved hands placing the dust filter into the hopper with the filter screen side up; an arrow shows the filter tilting up into position
Source: Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual 9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016), page 32, used with permission. SES ref PF-AH4Y-AUX3‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​‍​​​​​‌​⁠​​​​⁠‌​⁠‍‌‌​‌​‍⁠​‍‌‍​⁠‍‍⁠​
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  1. Close the filter cover and secure the filter cover to the hopper with the handles.
  2. Reconnect the squeegee vacuum hose to the hopper.
  3. Disengage the hopper support pin and lower the hopper. See the DISENGAGING HOPPER SUPPORT PIN section of this manual.

CLEANING THE HOPPER AND DEBRIS SCREEN

In short This section covers how to get at the hopper and debris screen for cleaning. Disconnect the vacuum hose, raise the hopper to the middle support position, engage the support pin, and turn off the machine.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​‍​‌​​​‌​⁠​​‍⁠​‌​​​‍‌⁠‍​‌‍​‌​​‌‍​⁠⁠​
FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine, stop on level surface, and set parking brake.
  1. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the debris screen.
Photo of the vacuum hose attached to the debris screen, with an arrow pointing to the hose connection where it is to be disconnected
  1. Raise the hopper to the middle support position and engage the hopper support pin. See ENGAGING HOPPER SUPPORT PIN section of this manual.
Photo of the raised hopper with three arrows pointing to the hopper, the hopper support pin with its orange retaining clip, and the hopper lift arm
WARNING: Raised hopper may fall. Engage hopper support pin.
WARNING: Lift arm pinch point. Stay clear of hopper lift arms.
  1. Turn off the machine.
Source: Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual 9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016), page 33, used with permission. SES ref PF-G53G-WFUU‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​‍​‌​​​‌​⁠​​‍⁠​‌​​​‍‌⁠‍​‌‍​‌​​‌‍​⁠⁠​
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OPERATION

  1. Remove the filter from the hopper. See the REMOVING THE HOPPER DUST FILTER section of this manual.
NOTE: Do NOT raise the hopper to the top support position when accessing the dust filter.
  1. Start the machine.
  2. Press and hold the bottom of the hopper door open / close switch until the hopper door is completely open.
Close-up of the two rocker switches with their symbols; an arrow points to the bottom of the right-hand hopper door open/close switch
  1. Turn off the machine.
  2. Flush dirt and debris from the debris hose and debris screen and out into the hopper.
Gloved hand holding the debris hose end with an arrow pointing at it, with a glove-required safety symbol at the upper left, for flushing dirt out of the debris hose and screen into the hopper
  1. Rinse dirt and debris from the debris screen and the hopper. If necessary, remove the debris screen to clean.
Inside of the open hopper showing the debris screen at the back, with an arrow pointing to it
  1. Reinstall the hopper dust filter. See REMOVING THE HOPPER DUST FILTER section of this manual.
  2. Disengage the hopper support pin and lower the hopper. See the DISENGAGING HOPPER SUPPORT PIN section of this manual.
Source: Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual 9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016), page 34, used with permission. SES ref PF-A4VT-Y3NE‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​‍​‍​​​‌​⁠​​​⁠‌‍‍​⁠‌⁠‌‌‍‌​⁠⁠​‍⁠⁠‍​‌‍
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OPERATION

DRAINING AND CLEANING THE RECOVERY TANK

In short The recovery tank should be drained and cleaned every day, or when the recovery tank full indicator comes on. Park safely first, then drain the tank with the drain hose, rinse the demister tray and vacuum hose, and rinse the vacuum screen.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​‍​⁠​​​‌​⁠​​⁠‍‍‌⁠⁠​‌‌​‌‌⁠‍‍‍​‌⁠​‍⁠⁠‌

Drain and clean the recovery tank daily or when the recovery tank full indicator comes on.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​‍​⁠​​​‌​⁠​​⁠‍‍‌⁠⁠​‌‌​‌‌⁠‍‍‍​‌⁠​‍⁠⁠‌

Clean the outside of the recovery tank with vinyl cleaner.

FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine, stop on level surface, set parking brake, turn off machine, and remove key.

DRAINING THE RECOVERY TANK WITH THE DRAIN HOSE

  1. Lift the recovery tank cover.
    Rear of the machine with the recovery tank cover lifted; an arrow points to the raised cover above the tank and its two drain hoses
  2. Place the recovery tank drain hose nozzle next to a floor drain.
    Recovery tank with cover raised; an arrow points to the drain hose nozzle held on the tank
  3. Open the recovery tank Variable Drain Valve.
    Variable Drain Valve with yellow handle on the recovery tank; a straight arrow points to the handle and a curved arrow shows the turning direction to open it
  4. Rinse dirt and debris down through the drain hole in the demister tray and flush the vacuum hose.
    Top of the recovery tank showing the demister tray; arrows point to the drain hole and the vacuum hose opening
NOTE: DO NOT use steam to clean tanks. Excessive heat can damage tanks and components.
  1. Remove the vacuum screen from the recovery tank and rinse the screen.
    Gloved hand lifting the mesh vacuum screen out of the recovery tank, with a blue glove-required symbol at the upper left
Source: Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual 9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016), page 35, used with permission. SES ref PF-4VWT-JYYL‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​‍​⁠​​​‌​⁠​​⁠‍‍‌⁠⁠​‌‌​‌‌⁠‍‍‍​‌⁠​‍⁠⁠‌
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  1. Rinse the float sensor.
View into the recovery tank with an arrow pointing to the float sensor, a white rod below the tank opening
  1. ES machines: Rinse the ES filter. If necessary, remove the ES filter from the recovery tank.
Recovery tank interior with an arrow pointing to the ES filter mounted in the tank
  1. Rinse dirt and debris towards the recovery tank drain. Allow the recovery tank to drain.
Recovery tank interior with a downward arrow pointing to the tank drain at the bottom
  1. Close the recovery tank Variable Drain Valve.
Variable drain valve with yellow handle and drain hose; curved arrow shows turning the handle to close and a second arrow points to the valve
  1. Reinstall the recovery tank drain hose onto the back of the recovery tank and close the recovery tank cover.

DRAINING THE RECOVERY TANK WITH THE DRAIN PLUG

In short The drain plug is used to empty the recovery tank when it drains slowly or the drain hose is plugged. Park over the disposal drain, set the parking brake, and raise the hopper and engage the support pin first.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​‍‌​​​​‌​⁠​​​‍⁠‌​‌‌‌⁠⁠‌‍​⁠⁠​​⁠​⁠‌‍‍‍

Use the drain plug to drain the recovery tank if the tank is draining slowly or if the drain hose is plugged.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​‍‌​​​​‌​⁠​​​‍⁠‌​‌‌‌⁠⁠‌‍​⁠⁠​​⁠​⁠‌‍‍‍

  1. Park the machine so the larger drain in the recovery tank is positioned over the disposal drain. Set the parking brake.
  2. To avoid getting the hopper filter wet, raise the hopper and engage the hopper support pin in the lowest position.
WARNING: Raised hopper may fall. Engage hopper support pin.
WARNING: Lift arm pinch point. Stay clear of hopper lift arms.
M30 sweeper-scrubber with the hopper raised on its lift arms

FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine, stop on level surface, set parking brake, turn off machine, and remove key.

Source: Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual 9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016), page 36, used with permission. SES ref PF-VS6Z-AIWY‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​‍‌​​​​‌​⁠​​​‍⁠‌​‌‌‌⁠⁠‌‍​⁠⁠​​⁠​⁠‌‍‍‍
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  1. Lift the drain plug handle and remove the drain plug from the tank.
Inside the recovery tank, an arrow points to the drain plug handle above the drain opening; a blue glove-required symbol is at the lower left
  1. Open the recovery tank Variable Drain Valve.
Side of the recovery tank with an arrow pointing to the yellow Variable Drain Valve handle and a curved arrow showing it being swung open, with the drain hose below
  1. Remove the recovery tank drain hose from the back of the recovery tank, then rinse the dirt and debris from the hose into the tank.
Person wearing purple gloves holding the recovery tank drain hose end to rinse it out; a blue eye protection symbol is at the upper left
  1. Rinse dirt and debris out the open drain.
Inside the recovery tank, an arrow points to the open drain hole where the plug was removed
  1. Clean the drain hole, then reinsert the drain plug. Push the handle down to tighten. Be sure the drain plug is fully seated before tightening.
NOTE: If necessary, turn the handle clockwise for a tighter fit and counterclockwise for a looser fit.
Gloved hands pushing the drain plug handle down to seat the plug in the drain hole, with curved arrows showing the handle turning
Source: Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual 9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016), page 37, used with permission. SES ref PF-FDQE-YZDF‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​‍‌‌​​​‌​⁠​​‌​‌⁠⁠‌‌‍⁠⁠⁠‌‌‌‍⁠​⁠​⁠​​‍‌
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  1. Close the recovery tank Variable Drain Valve.
Recovery tank drain area with a curved arrow showing the yellow variable drain valve handle being turned and a second arrow pointing up along the drain hose
  1. Reinstall the recovery tank drain hose onto the back of the recovery tank.
  2. Remove the hopper support pin and insert it into the storage tube. Then lower the hopper.
  3. Close the recovery tank cover.

DRAINING AND CLEANING THE SOLUTION TANK

In short Non-ES machines need no regular solution tank maintenance beyond rinsing out deposits and wiping the outside, while machines with the ES option need the tank drained and cleaned daily. Open the tank cover(s) and place the drain hose nozzle next to a floor drain.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​‍‌‍​​​‌​⁠​​‍‍‌‌‍⁠‌‌‍⁠‌​​​​⁠‌⁠​⁠‍‌​‌

The solution tank on non−ES machines does not require regular maintenance. If deposits form on the bottom of the tank, rinse the tank with a strong blast of warm water.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​‍‌‍​​​‌​⁠​​‍‍‌‌‍⁠‌‌‍⁠‌​​​​⁠‌⁠​⁠‍‌​‌

Clean the outside of the solution tank with vinyl cleaner.

The solution tank on machines with the ES option should be drained and cleaned daily.

FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine, stop on level surface, set parking brake, turn off machine, and remove key.
  1. Open the solution tank cover(s).
Rear top of the M30 machine with the solution tank cover raised and an arrow pointing to the open cover
  1. Place the solution tank drain hose nozzle next to a floor drain.
Rear view of the machine with the tank raised, showing the two curved solution tank drain hoses and a center hose, with an arrow pointing to the nozzle of the right hose
Source: Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual 9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016), page 38, used with permission. SES ref PF-B4UY-2ZKD‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​‍‌‍​​​‌​⁠​​‍‍‌‌‍⁠‌‌‍⁠‌​​​​⁠‌⁠​⁠‍‌​‌
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OPERATION

  1. Open the solution tank Variable Drain Valve.
Solution tank drain valve with a yellow handle; a curved arrow shows the handle being rotated and a straight arrow points at the handle, with the gray drain hose below
  1. Rinse the solution tank. Flush dirt and debris toward the solution tank drain.
Inside of the teal solution tank with an arrow pointing toward the tank drain; blue symbols above show that gloves and eye protection are required
  1. Rinse the float sensor and the screen filter. Allow the solution tank to drain.
Two close-up views inside the solution tank, with arrows pointing to the float sensor and to the screen filter at the bottom of the tank
  1. Close the solution tank Variable Drain Valve.
Solution tank drain valve with a yellow handle; a curved arrow shows the handle rotating closed and an upward arrow points at the handle, with the hose below
  1. Reinstall the solution tank drain hose onto the back of the recovery tank.
  2. Close the solution tank cover(s).
Source: Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual 9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016), page 39, used with permission. SES ref PF-KZ3T-SIAY‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​‍‌⁠​​​‌​⁠​​​⁠‍‍⁠‌‍‍​​⁠​⁠‌⁠⁠‌​​‍​⁠‌⁠
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OPERATION

FAULT INDICATOR(S)

In short The machine shows faults with a blinking red indicator light, a fault code on the LCD and an audible alarm. Turn the machine off, remove the cause of the fault, and restart to reset the indicators; use the table to find the cause and remedy.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​‍‍​​​​‌​⁠​​⁠‍⁠​‍‌⁠‍‍‍‍⁠‍‍‌​‍⁠‍‍‌⁠‌‍

This machine is equipped with two visual indicators, a red indicator light and an LCD (liquid crystal display).‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​‍‍​​​​‌​⁠​​⁠‍⁠​‍‌⁠‍‍‍‍⁠‍‍‌​‍⁠‍‍‌⁠‌‍

The red indicator light will blink continuously indicating that a fault has occurred.

Indicator panel with a small red indicator light at the left, a warning triangle with exclamation mark, and the LCD display strip; a large arrow points at the indicator light

The LCD will display a fault code. If there is more than one fault, each fault will alternately display.

Indicator panel with the indicator light, a warning triangle with exclamation mark, and the LCD display strip; a large arrow points at the LCD

All faults are also accompanied by an audible alarm to alert the operator a fault has occurred.

To reset the fault indicators, turn the machine off, then eliminate the cause of the fault. The fault indicator will reset when the machine is restarted.

Refer to the table below to determine the cause and remedy for the fault.

Fault Code (Displayed in LCD)Cause(s)ResultRemedy
F1: Hopper UpHopper is upTerminates sweeping and scrubbing functionsLower hopper completely.
F3: Clogged HydHydraulic filter is clogged−Replace hydraulic filter.
F4: Shaker FilterHopper dust filter is clogged−Activate filter shaker to unclog hopper dust filter.
F5: Hopper FireFire in the hopperTerminates sweeping functions and closes hopper doorShut off machine.
Extinguish fire.
If necessary, call emergency personnel.
F6: Sol. Tank E.Solution tank is empty−Fill solution tank.
F7: Rec. Tank FullRecovery tank is fullTerminates scrubbing functionsPress the Scrub vacuum fan/squeegee button for one minute of extended water pickup. Empty recovery tank.
ES models: activate the ES system to prevent this.
F8: High Eng TempEngine temperature is high−Shut off machine.
Contact TENNANT service representative.
F9: High Hyd TempHydraulic fluid temperature is high−Shut off machine.
Contact TENNANT service representative.
F10: Low FuelLow fuel−Fill fuel tank.
F11: Open Scb Vac (Optional)Scrub vacuum hose is not connected−Connect vacuum hose to squeegee assembly.
F12: Seat Sw Open (Optional)Operator not in the seat while engine is running and parking brake not engagedEngine will shut offEngage parking brake before leaving the machine.
Source: Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual 9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016), page 40, used with permission. SES ref PF-JSEV-74UF‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​‍‍​​​​‌​⁠​​⁠‍⁠​‍‌⁠‍‍‍‍⁠‍‍‌​‍⁠‍‍‌⁠‌‍
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CONDITIONS / WARNINGS

In short Condition codes appear in the LCD when the operator tries to activate a mode that is unavailable. The table lists each code, the condition and why the mode cannot be used.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​‍‍‌​​​‌​⁠​​​​‌‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌⁠⁠⁠⁠‍‌⁠​⁠‍​​

Condition codes are typically caused by the operator attempting to activate modes that are unavailable. The code will appear in the LCD.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​‍‍‌​​​‌​⁠​​​​‌‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌⁠⁠⁠⁠‍‌⁠​⁠‍​​

LCD display panel with a warning triangle symbol and a thick arrow pointing to the row of character cells where the condition code appears

Refer to the table below to determine the cause of the condition.

Condition Code (Displayed in LCD)Condition(s)Description
C2: No Sweep VacSweep vacuum unavailableSweep vacuum not available when 1−STEP scrub system is active.
C3: No FaST ModeFaST mode unavailableOnly machines equipped with FaST system can be operated in FaST mode.
C4: No ES ModeES mode unavailableOnly machines equipped with ES system can be operated in ES mode.
C5: No ES/FaSTES and FaST systems unavailableOnly machines equipped with ES or FaST system can be operated in these modes.
C6: No Side SweepSide sweep unavailableSide sweep not allowed to operate by itself.
Source: Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual 9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016), page 41, used with permission. SES ref PF-F6YR-FTPU‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​‍‍‌​​​‌​⁠​​​​‌‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌⁠⁠⁠⁠‍‌⁠​⁠‍​​
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OPERATION

OPTIONS

SPRAY NOZZLE (OPTION)

In short The optional spray nozzle cleans the machine and surrounding areas using water or solution from the solution tank, and a wand is included for hard to reach areas. You turn it on and off with the Spray nozzle switch.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​‍‍‍​​​‌​⁠​​‍​‍‍​‌‌‌⁠​‍‍⁠⁠‌​‍‌‌​⁠​⁠⁠

The spray nozzle is used to clean the machine and surrounding areas. The solution tank provides a water/solution supply for the spray nozzle. A wand is included with the spray nozzle.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​‍‍‍​​​‌​⁠​​‍​‍‍​‌‌‌⁠​‍‍⁠⁠‌​‍‌‌​⁠​⁠⁠

NOTE: Do NOT get water on electronic components when using the spray nozzle to clean the machine.
FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine, stop on level surface, set parking brake, and turn off machine.
  1. Turn the key to the on position (without starting the machine).
NOTE: The spray nozzle can be operated while the engine is running, but it is recommended to turn the engine off while using the spray nozzle.
  1. Press the top of the Spray nozzle switch to turn on the water supply. The light on the switch will come on when the spray nozzle is activated.
Close view of the rocker switches on the dashboard with an arrow pointing to the top of the right-hand Spray nozzle switch, which has a spray icon above it; the left switch has headlight and warning light icons
  1. Remove the spray nozzle from the storage area and clean as required.
Spray nozzle with green handle and blue hose hanging in its storage area, with an arrow pointing at the nozzle, and safety symbols for wearing gloves and eye protection
FOR SAFETY: When using pressurized air or water, wear eye protection.
  1. If cleaning a hard to reach area, install the wand onto the spray nozzle.
Wand with brass fitting and gray hose on the left and the spray nozzle on the right, with an arrow pointing left showing the wand being attached to the nozzle
  1. Twist the off/on knob to turn on the wand.
Wand connected to the spray nozzle, with a curved arrow showing the off/on knob being twisted to turn on the wand
  1. When finished cleaning, place the spray nozzle and wand back into their storage locations.
  2. Press the bottom of the Spray nozzle switch to turn off the water supply.
Source: Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual 9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016), page 42, used with permission. SES ref PF-D3KS-WOE2‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​‍‍‍​​​‌​⁠​​‍​‍‍​‌‌‌⁠​‍‍⁠⁠‌​‍‌‌​⁠​⁠⁠
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VACUUM WAND (OPTION)

In short This section explains how to use the optional vacuum wand to clean up spills or debris. You assemble the wand to the vacuum hose, start the machine, turn on the scrub vacuum fan/squeegee button, vacuum, then switch everything off and store the wand.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​‍‍⁠​​​‌​⁠​​⁠⁠‍​⁠​‍‌‌⁠‍​‌​‌​‌‍​‍​‌⁠⁠
FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine, stop on level surface, set parking brake, turn off machine, and remove key.
  1. Remove the vacuum wand nozzle and hose from the storage bag.
Black storage bag on top of the teal machine with the vacuum wand hose and nozzle being taken out of it
  1. Attach the wand hose to the vacuum hose.
Hands joining the gray wand hose to the vacuum hose
  1. Assemble the wand and nozzle.
  2. Start the machine.
WARNING: Engine emits toxic gases. Severe respiratory damage or asphyxiation can result. Provide adequate ventilation. Consult with your regulatory authorities for exposure limits. Keep engine properly tuned.
  1. Verify that the 1−STEP Scrub button is off. The light next to the button will be off.
Control panel with arrows pointing to the 1-STEP scrub button and a green lit button, showing the scrub button light
  1. Press the Scrub vacuum fan/squeegee button. The light above the button will turn on and the vacuum fan will start operating.
NOTE: The squeegee will lower.
  1. Clean the spill or debris.
Operator standing behind the machine using the vacuum wand on the floor, with the hose connected to the machine
  1. When finished vacuuming, press the Scrub vacuum fan/squeegee button to turn off the vacuum. The light above the button will turn off.
  2. Turn off the machine.
  3. Disassemble the vacuum wand assembly and return it to the storage bag.
  4. Reattach the vacuum hose to the hopper lift arm.
Source: Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual 9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016), page 43, used with permission. SES ref PF-GYEB-MHLJ‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​‍‍⁠​​​‌​⁠​​⁠⁠‍​⁠​‍‌‌⁠‍​‌​‌​‌‍​‍​‌⁠⁠
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OPERATION

HIGH PRESSURE WASHER (OPTION)

In short The optional high pressure washer is used to clean the machine and surrounding areas. Stop the machine with the parking brake set, connect the hose to the washer system and the wand, set the nozzle, then start the machine.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​‍⁠​​​​‌​⁠​​​‍‍⁠​​​​​‌⁠‌⁠‍‌‍⁠​⁠​‍⁠⁠‌

The high pressure washer is used to clean the machine and surrounding areas.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​‍⁠​​​​‌​⁠​​​‍‍⁠​​​​​‌⁠‌⁠‍‌‍⁠​⁠​‍⁠⁠‌

NOTE: Do NOT get water on electronic components when using the high pressure washer to clean the machine.
FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine, stop on level surface, set parking brake, turn off machine, and remove key.
FOR SAFETY: When using pressurized air or water, wear eye and ear protection.
  1. Turn off the machine and set the parking brake.
    NOTE: The high pressure washer will not operate unless the parking brake is set.
  2. Open the front shroud.
    Front shroud of the machine swung open, with a curved arrow showing the shroud opening forward and down to expose the engine compartment
  3. Connect the hose to the high pressure washer system.
    Hose with an arrow pointing to its connection at the high pressure washer system fittings inside the machine
  4. Connect the other end of the hose to the wand.
    Brass fittings between the high pressure wand handle and the hose, with an arrow pointing to the coupling where the hose connects to the wand
  5. Adjust the nozzle on the wand to the desired setting.

    Pull the nozzle out for the Low pressure setting, or push the nozzle in for the High pressure setting. Twist the nozzle for either the Stream or Fan setting.

    Wand nozzle with a yellow arrow decal marked Low at the top, High at the bottom, Stream at the left and Fan at the right
  6. Start the machine.
    WARNING: Engine emits toxic gases. Severe respiratory damage or asphyxiation can result. Provide adequate ventilation. Consult with your regulatory authorities for exposure limits. Keep engine properly tuned.
Source: Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual 9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016), page 44, used with permission. SES ref PF-4M3Q-4BGV‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​‍⁠​​​​‌​⁠​​​‍‍⁠​​​​​‌⁠‌⁠‍‌‍⁠​⁠​‍⁠⁠‌
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OPERATION

  1. Verify that the 1−STEP Scrub button is off. The light next to the button will be off.
Control panel with an arrow pointing to the green lit 1-STEP Scrub button, which should be off
  1. Press the top of the Pressure washer switch.
Two rocker switches with an arrow pointing to the top of the right-hand Pressure washer switch
  1. If necessary, adjust the pressure. Turn the knob clockwise to increase pressure and counterclockwise to decrease pressure.
Pressure adjustment knob with a curved arrow marked + for clockwise to increase pressure and a curved arrow marked − for counterclockwise to decrease pressure
NOTE: Adjust the pressure at the wand before adjusting it at the system.
  1. Squeeze the trigger to begin cleaning.
    WARNING: Do not spray people or animals. Severe personal injury can result. Wear eye protection. Hold sprayer with two hands.
Pressure washer spray gun with an arrow pointing to the trigger, and safety icons for wearing gloves and eye protection
  1. When finished cleaning, release the trigger.
  2. Press the bottom of the Pressure washer switch to turn off the washer.
  3. Turn off the machine.
  4. Disassemble the hose and wand and return them to the proper storage locations.
  5. Close the front shroud.
Source: Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual 9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016), page 45, used with permission. SES ref PF-OKN7-QE3G‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​‍⁠‌​​​‌​⁠​​⁠⁠‌‍⁠‍​⁠⁠‍⁠​‍⁠​⁠⁠‌⁠⁠⁠‌⁠​
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OPERATION

MACHINE TROUBLESHOOTING

In short This table lists common problems with water pickup, the scrub vacuum fan, solution flow, dusting, sweeping and scrubbing performance. For each problem it gives the likely causes and the remedy to apply.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​‍⁠‍​​​‌​⁠​​‍⁠‍‍‍​‌‍‍​​‌​‍‍⁠‌‍​‌⁠⁠‌‍
ProblemCauseRemedy
Trailing water−poor or no water pickupScrub vacuum fan turned offTurn on vacuum fan
Worn squeegee bladesRotate or replace squeegee blades
Squeegee out of adjustmentAdjust squeegee
No detergent in solution tank causing squeegee to chatterAdd detergent to solution tank
Vacuum hose cloggedFlush vacuum hoses
Vacuum screen dirtyClean vacuum screen
Recovery tank cover seals wornReplace seals
Debris caught in squeegeeRemove debris
Vacuum hose to squeegee or recovery tank disconnected or damagedReconnect or replace vacuum hose
Recovery tank cover not completely closedCheck for obstructions and make sure cover is closed properly
Scrub vacuum fan will not turn onVacuum fan / squeegee button turned offTurn on Vacuum fan / squeegee button
Recovery tank fullDrain recovery tank
Foam filling recovery tankEmpty recovery tank
Use less detergent/or use defoamer
Recovery tank sensor dirty or stuckClean or replace sensor
Little or no solution flow to the floor (Conventional Scrubbing Mode)Solution tank emptyFill solution tank
Solution flow turned offTurn on solution flow
Solution supply lines pluggedFlush solution supply lines
Excessive dustingBrush skirts and dust seals worn, damaged, or out of adjustmentReplace or adjust brush skirts and/or brush seals
Hopper dust filter cloggedShake and/or replace dust filter
Sweep vacuum fan seal damagedReplace vacuum fan seal
Sweep vacuum fan failureCall Tennant service representative
Thermo−Sentry trippedAllow Therm−Sentry to cool
Poor sweeping performanceWorn brush bristlesReplace brushes
Brush pressure set too lightIncrease brush pressure
Main brushes not properly adjustedAdjust brushes
Debris caught in main brush drive mechanismRemove debris from main brush drive mechanism
Main and/or side brush drive failureCall Tennant service representative
Hopper is fullEmpty hopper
Hopper lip skirts worn or damagedReplace lip skirts
Improper main brushesCall Tennant service representative
Poor scrubbing performance1−STEP Scrub button not onTurn on 1−STEP Scrub button
Improper detergent or brushesCall Tennant service representative
Solution tank emptyFill solution tank
Debris caught on main brushesRemove debris
Source: Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual 9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016), page 46, used with permission. SES ref PF-42VZ-4LZC‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​‍⁠‍​​​‌​⁠​​‍⁠‍‍‍​‌‍‍​​‌​‍‍⁠‌‍​‌⁠⁠‌‍
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ProblemCauseRemedy
Poor scrubbing performanceWorn main brushesReplace brushes
Brush pressure set too lightIncrease brush pressure
FaST System does not operateFaST button is turned offTurn on the FaST button
Clogged FaST−PAK supply hose and/or connectorSoak connector and hose in warm water and clean
FaST−PAK carton is empty or not connectedReplace FaST−PAK carton and/or connect supply hose
FaST system is not primedTo prime, operate the FaST solution system for a few minutes
Clogged filter screenDrain solution tank, remove and clean filter screen
Blown fuseCall Tennant service representative
Faulty solution pumpCall Tennant service representative
ES System does not operateES button is turned offTurn on ES button
ES sensor in tank dirtyClean sensor
Clogged ES pump filterClean ES filter
Water level in recovery tank too lowFill recovery tank about half full
Water level in solution tank too lowFill solution tank
Sweeping or Scrubbing functions do not turn onHopper is upCompletely lower hopper
Fire in the hopperShut off machine. Extinguish fire.
If necessary, call emergency personnel.
Recovery tank fullPress the Scrub vacuum fan/squeegee button for one minute of extended water pickup.
Empty recovery tank.
ES models: activate the ES system to prevent this.
ec−H2O Model:
ec−H2O system indicator light blinks red and the alarm sounds
Mineral deposit build−up in moduleFlush module (See ec−H2O MODULE FLUSH PROCEDURE), if indicator light starts flashing within 1−10 seconds, repeat flush procedure. If indicator light starts flashing after a minute of scrubbing, the water may have low conductivity.
Low water conductivityAdd 8ml of salt to every 40 L of water.
ec−H2O Model:
ec−H2O system indicator light solid red
Defective moduleContact Service Center
ec−H2O Model:
ec−H2O system indicator light does not turn on
Defective light or moduleContact Service Center
ec−H2O Model:
No water flow
Clogged moduleContact Service Center
Defective solution pumpReplace solution pump
Clogged filter screenClean filter screen
Source: Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual 9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016), page 47, used with permission. SES ref PF-UFTX-F3WG‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​‍⁠⁠​​​‌​⁠​​‍⁠‌‌‌​‍​⁠‍‌​‍⁠‌‍⁠‌​‌⁠⁠‌⁠
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MAINTENANCE

Two views of the M30 machine with numbered callouts 1 to 19 pointing to maintenance points. The upper view shows the front and left side with the seat, steering wheel and hood; the lower view shows the rear and right side with the recovery tank hoses and rear squeegee.
Source: Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual 9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016), page 48, used with permission. SES ref PF-ADWQ-SVP5‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​⁠​​​​​‌​⁠​​⁠​‍‍‌⁠‌‌‌⁠‌‍​‌‌⁠​⁠‌​⁠‌‍⁠
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MAINTENANCE CHART

In short This chart lists each routine maintenance procedure by interval (daily, 20 hours, 50 hours), with the key number, who does it (O = Operator, T = Trained Personnel), the lubricant or fluid needed and the number of service points.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​⁠​‌​​​‌​⁠​​‍‌⁠‍⁠⁠‌‌​​⁠​⁠⁠⁠⁠‌⁠​​‍⁠​‌

The table below indicates the Person Responsible for each procedure.
O = Operator.
T = Trained Personnel.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​⁠​‌​​​‌​⁠​​‍‌⁠‍⁠⁠‌‌​​⁠​⁠⁠⁠⁠‌⁠​​‍⁠​‌

IntervalPerson Resp.KeyDescriptionProcedureLubricant/ FluidNo. of Service Points
DailyO1EngineCheck oil levelEO1
Check coolant level in reservoirWG1
O10Hydraulic fluid reservoirCheck fluid levelHYDO1
O8, 9Tank cover sealsCheck for damage or wear−3
O3Main brushesCheck for damage and wear−2
O4Side brush (option)Check for damage and wear−1
Check squeegee blade for damage and wear−1
O5Hopper dust filterShake to clean−1
O6Rear Squeegee BladeCheck for damage and wear−1
Check deflection−1
O7Side Squeegee BladesCheck for damage and wear−2
O8Recovery tankClean−1
O8Recovery tank, ES mode (option)Clean ES filter−1
O9Solution tank, ES mode (option)Clean−1
O5HopperClean hopper, debris screen, and hose−1
20 HoursO5Hopper dust filterCheck for damage, clean, replace if necessary−1
50 HoursO16FaST / ec−H2O filter screenClean−1
O3Main brushesRotate front to rear−2
T3Main brushesCheck brush pattern and adjust if needed−2
T13Front wheelTorque wheel nuts (after initial 50 hours only)−1
T15BatteryClean and tighten battery cable connections (after initial 50 hours only)−1
NOTE: Change the hydraulic fluid, filter, and suction strainer, indicated (*), after every 800 hours for machines NOT originally equipped with TennantTrue premium hydraulic fluid. (See Hydraulics section).

LUBRICANT/FLUID

EO . . . . 10W−30, 10W−40, or 15W−40 Engine oil, API diesel classification CF or better
HYDO . Tennant or approved hydraulic fluid
WG . . . Water and ethylene glycol anti-freeze, −34° C (−30° F)
SPL . . . Special lubricant, Lubriplate EMB grease (Tennant part number 01433−1)

NOTE: More frequent maintenance intervals may be required in extremely dusty conditions.
Source: Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual 9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016), page 49, used with permission. SES ref PF-ZE2P-AQ4O‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​⁠​‌​​​‌​⁠​​‍‌⁠‍⁠⁠‌‌​​⁠​⁠⁠⁠⁠‌⁠​​‍⁠​‌
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MAINTENANCE

In short This chart lists each maintenance procedure by service interval (50, 100, 200, 400 and 800 hours) and shows whether the Operator or Trained Personnel performs it. It also gives the lubricant or fluid to use and the number of service points.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​⁠​‍​​​‌​⁠​​​‌‌​​​‌‌​⁠⁠‍‍⁠⁠‌⁠‍‌‌⁠‌​​

The table below indicates the Person Responsible for each procedure.
O = Operator.
T = Trained Personnel.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​⁠​‍​​​‌​⁠​​​‌‌​​​‌‌​⁠⁠‍‍⁠⁠‌⁠‍‌‌⁠‌​​

IntervalPerson Resp.KeyDescriptionProcedureLubricant/ FluidNo. of Service Points
50 HoursT1EngineCheck belt tension−1
T1Fuel linesCheck for damage and wear and tighten loose clamp bands−All
100 HoursT18RadiatorClean core exterior−1
T19Hydraulic coolerClean core exterior−1
T1EngineChange oil and filterEO1
O13, 19TiresCheck for damage−3
T6Rear squeegee castersLubricateSPL2
T6Rear squeegeeCheck leveling−1
O2Scrub head skirtCheck for damage or wear−1
200 HoursT12Front wheel support bearingsLubricateSPL2
T1, 17Torque tubeLubricateSPL4
T12Steering cylinderLubricateSPL1
T1, 18Radiator hoses and clampsCheck for tightness and wear−2
T11Brake pedalCheck adjustment−1
T14Hopper lift arm pivotsLubricateSPL2
T5Hopper door pivotsLubricateSPL2
400 HoursT1EngineReplace air filter−1
Replace fuel filter−1
T20Rear wheel bearingsCheck, lubricate, and adjustSPL2
800 HoursT10Hydraulic reservoirChange hydraulic fluidHYDO1
Replace strainer outlet1
Replace filler cap1
Replace fluid filter−1
T−Hydraulic hosesCheck for wear and damage−All
T1, 18Cooling systemFlushWG2
T13Propelling motorTorque shaft nut−1
T13Front wheelTorque wheel nuts−1
T15BatteryClean and tighten battery cable connections−1
NOTE: Change the hydraulic fluid, filter, and suction strainer, indicated (*), after every 800 hours for machines NOT originally equipped with TennantTrue premium hydraulic fluid. (See Hydraulics section).

LUBRICANT/FLUID

EO . . . . 10W−30, 10W−40, or 15W−40 Engine oil, API diesel classification CF or better
HYDO . Tennant or approved hydraulic fluid
WG . . . Water and ethylene glycol anti-freeze, −34° C (−30° F)
SPL . . . Special lubricant, Lubriplate EMB grease (Tennant part number 01433−1)

NOTE: More frequent maintenance intervals may be required in extremely dusty conditions.
Source: Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual 9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016), page 50, used with permission. SES ref PF-EBAA-CWPN‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​⁠​‍​​​‌​⁠​​​‌‌​​​‌‌​⁠⁠‍‍⁠⁠‌⁠‍‌‌⁠‌​​
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The table below indicates the Person Responsible for each procedure.
O = Operator.
T = Trained Personnel.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​⁠​⁠​​​‌​⁠​​‌‍​⁠‌‌‍‍‍‍‍‍​​‌⁠‌‌‍‌⁠‍‍‍

IntervalPerson Resp.KeyDescriptionProcedureLubricant/ FluidNo. of Service Points
1000 HoursT16FaST system filtersReplace−2
1200 HoursT10Hydraulic fluid filter* Replace fluid filter−1
2400 HoursT10Hydraulic fluid reservoir* Replace strainer outlet−1
* Change hydraulic fluidHYDO1
NOTE: Change the hydraulic fluid, filter, and suction strainer, indicated (*), after every 800 hours for machines NOT originally equipped with TennantTrue premium hydraulic fluid. (See Hydraulics section).

LUBRICANT/FLUID

EO . . . . 10W−30, 10W−40, or 15W−40 Engine oil, API diesel classification CF or better
HYDO . Tennant or approved hydraulic fluid
WG . . . Water and ethylene glycol anti-freeze, −34° C (−30° F)
SPL . . . Special lubricant, Lubriplate EMB grease (Tennant part number 01433−1)

NOTE: More frequent maintenance intervals may be required in extremely dusty conditions.
Source: Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual 9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016), page 51, used with permission. SES ref PF-7IP3-EGWX‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​⁠​⁠​​​‌​⁠​​‌‍​⁠‌‌‍‍‍‍‍‍​​‌⁠‌‌‍‌⁠‍‍‍
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LUBRICATION

In short This section lists how often the engine oil, the squeegee caster bearings, the front wheel support bearings, the steering cylinder bearing and the rear wheel bearings need attention. Intervals run from daily oil checks to every 400 hours for the rear wheel bearings.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​⁠‌​​​​‌​⁠​​‍‍‌​⁠⁠⁠⁠​‍​‌⁠‌​‍​​‌⁠⁠‍‌​
FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine, stop on level surface, set parking brake, turn off machine, and remove key.

ENGINE OIL

Check the engine oil level daily. Change the oil and oil filter after every 100 hours of operation.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​⁠‌​​​​‌​⁠​​‍‍‌​⁠⁠⁠⁠​‍​‌⁠‌​‍​​‌⁠⁠‍‌​

Photo of the side of the engine with a white arrow pointing to the engine oil dipstick area

Fill the engine with oil until the oil is between the indicator marks on the dipstick. DO NOT fill past the top indicator mark. The engine oil capacity is 6 L (6.35 qt) with oil filter.

SQUEEGEE CASTER BEARINGS

Lubricate the squeegee caster bearings after every 100 hours of operation.

Photo of the squeegee caster wheel and bracket with a white arrow pointing to the grease fitting on the caster bearing

FRONT WHEEL SUPPORT BEARING

Lubricate the front wheel support bearings after every 200 hours of operation. Both front wheel support grease fittings are located underneath the frame support plate.

Photo underneath the frame of the front wheel support with a white arrow pointing down to the grease fitting under the frame support plate

STEERING CYLINDER BEARING

Lubricate the steering cylinder after every 200 hours of operation. The steering cylinder bearing is located next to the front wheel support.

Photo of the front wheel support area with a white arrow pointing to the steering cylinder bearing next to the support

REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

Inspect the rear wheel bearings for seal damage, and repack and adjust every 400 hours of operation. Use Lubriplate EMB grease (Tennant part number 01433−1).

Photo of the rear wheel with a white arrow pointing to the center of the wheel hub where the bearings are
Source: Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual 9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016), page 52, used with permission. SES ref PF-U76R-XQCA‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​⁠‌​​​​‌​⁠​​‍‍‌​⁠⁠⁠⁠​‍​‌⁠‌​‍​​‌⁠⁠‍‌​
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HOPPER LIFT ARM PIVOTS

Lubricate the hopper lift arm pivots after every 200 hours of operation.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​⁠‌‌​​​‌​⁠​​‍​‍‌​⁠‍‍‍‌‌​‌‌​‌​‍‍​⁠‍⁠‍

Photo of the hopper lift arm pivot with a white arrow pointing to the grease fitting on the pivot housing, next to a yellow warning label

HOPPER DOOR PIVOTS

Lubricate the hopper door pivots after every 200 hours of operation.

Photo of the hopper door pivot with a white arrow pointing to the grease fitting on the gray plate beside the hydraulic cylinder

TORQUE TUBES

Lubricate the torque tubes after every 200 hours of operation. The torque tube grease fittings on the operator side of the machine are located beneath the fuel tank.

Photo beneath the fuel tank on the operator side with two white arrows pointing to the torque tube grease fittings

On the other side of the machine the torque tube grease fittings are located beneath the propel pump.

Photo beneath the propel pump on the other side of the machine with two white arrows pointing to the torque tube grease fittings among the hydraulic hoses
Source: Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual 9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016), page 53, used with permission. SES ref PF-S2IZ-O4BS‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​⁠‌‌​​​‌​⁠​​‍​‍‌​⁠‍‍‍‌‌​‌‌​‌​‍‍​⁠‍⁠‍
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MAINTENANCE

HYDRAULICS

In short This section covers routine care of the hydraulic system. Check the fluid level daily at operating temperature with the hopper down, and replace the filler cap, filter, fluid and strainer outlet at the hour intervals given.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​⁠‌‍​​​‌​⁠​​‌‍‌⁠⁠​‍‍‍‍‌‍‍‌⁠​‍‌​⁠‍‌‍​
FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine, stop on level surface, set parking brake, turn off machine, and remove key.

Check the hydraulic fluid level at operating temperature daily. The hydraulic fluid level should be between the two lines on the hydraulic gauge. The hopper must be down when checking hydraulic fluid level.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​⁠‌‍​​​‌​⁠​​‌‍‌⁠⁠​‍‍‍‍‌‍‍‌⁠​‍‌​⁠‍‌‍​

Hydraulic fluid level gauge on the machine with two arrows pointing to the upper and lower lines on the gauge, a hydraulic fluid label to its left and a hot-surface warning label below it
ATTENTION! Do not overfill the hydraulic fluid reservoir or operate the machine with a low level of hydraulic fluid in the reservoir. Damage to the machine hydraulic system may result.

Drain and refill the hydraulic fluid reservoir with new TennantTrue premium hydraulic fluid after every 2400 hours of operation. Machines have a blue colored drop (left photo) on the hydraulic fluid label if originally equipped with TennantTrue premium hydraulic fluid.

WARNING: Burn hazard. Hot surface. Do NOT touch.
Two photos of the hydraulic reservoir cap and fluid label, with arrows pointing to the label; the left shows the blue drop on the TennantTrue fluid label, the right shows the previous fluid label
TennantTrue Fluid / Previous Fluid

Replace the filler cap after every 800 hours of operation. Apply a light film of hydraulic fluid onto the filler cap gasket before installing the cap onto the reservoir.

Hydraulic reservoir top with an arrow pointing to the filler cap, gauge beside it, and a gloves-required symbol

Replace the hydraulic fluid filter after every 1200 hours of operation or if the hydraulic reservoir gauge is in the yellow/red zone when the reservoir hydraulic fluid is approximately 32° C (90° F).

Hydraulic reservoir top with an arrow pointing to the hydraulic fluid filter, gauge beside it, and a gloves-required symbol

Replace the hydraulic strainer outlet after every 2400 hours of operation.

Source: Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual 9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016), page 54, used with permission. SES ref PF-AGHJ-NQ33‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​⁠‌‍​​​‌​⁠​​‌‍‌⁠⁠​‍‍‍‍‌‍‍‌⁠​‍‌​⁠‍‌‍​
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HYDRAULIC FLUID

In short This section lists the three hydraulic fluids offered for different ambient air temperature ranges, with their part numbers and capacities. Substitute fluids must match Tennant specifications, and dirt must be kept out of the hydraulic system.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​⁠‌⁠​​​‌​⁠​​‍⁠​‌​​⁠⁠⁠‍⁠‌​‍​‍⁠‍‍‍⁠‍​‌

There are three fluids available for different temperature ranges:‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​⁠‌⁠​​​‌​⁠​​‍⁠​‌​​⁠⁠⁠‍⁠‌​‍​‍⁠‍‍‍⁠‍​‌

TennantTrue premium hydraulic fluid (Extended Life)
Part NumberCapacityISO Grade Viscosity Index (VI)Ambient Air Temperature Ranges
10577103.8 L (1 gal)ISO 100
VI 126 or higher
19° C (65° F) or higher
105771119 L (5 gal)
10690193.8 L (1 gal)ISO 68
VI 155 or higher
7 to 43° C (45 to 110° F)
106902019 L (5 gal)
10577073.8 L (1 gal)ISO 32
VI 163 or higher
16° C (60° F) or lower
105770819 L (5 gal)

If using a locally-available hydraulic fluid, be sure the specifications match Tennant hydraulic fluid specifications. Substitute fluids can cause premature failure of hydraulic components.

ATTENTION! Hydraulic components depend on system hydraulic fluid for internal lubrication. Malfunctions, accelerated wear, and damage will result if dirt or other contaminants enter the hydraulic system.

HYDRAULIC HOSES

In short Check the hydraulic hoses for wear or damage every 800 hours of operation. Use cardboard to locate leaks, get medical help right away after any injury from escaping fluid, and report leaks to a mechanic or supervisor.

Check the hydraulic hoses after every 800 hours of operation for wear or damage.

FOR SAFETY: When servicing machine, use cardboard to locate leaking hydraulic fluid under pressure.

High pressure fluid escaping from a very small hole can almost be invisible, and can cause serious injuries.

Drawing of a hand holding a piece of cardboard near a hose while a second hand holds a magnifying glass to look for a leak, with a glove symbol and a safety goggles symbol at the left
00002

Consult a physician immediately if injury results from escaping hydraulic fluid. Serious infection or reaction can occur if proper medical treatment is not given immediately.

Contact a mechanic or supervisor if a leak is discovered.

Source: Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual 9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016), page 55, used with permission. SES ref PF-GIOP-4XUI‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​⁠‌⁠​​​‌​⁠​​‍⁠​‌​​⁠⁠⁠‍⁠‌​‍​‍⁠‍‍‍⁠‍​‌
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ENGINE

In short This section covers routine engine care, starting with the cooling system. Before servicing, park on a level surface, set the parking brake, turn off the machine and remove the key.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​⁠‍​​​​‌​⁠​​‍‌⁠‌⁠‌⁠‍​​​‍​⁠⁠​‌​‌​‌‌⁠​
FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine, stop on level surface, set parking brake, turn off machine, and remove key.

COOLING SYSTEM

FOR SAFETY: When servicing machine, avoid contact with hot engine coolant. Do not remove cap from radiator when engine is hot. Allow engine to cool.

Check the coolant level in the reservoir daily. The coolant level must be between the indicator marks when the engine is cold. Refer to the coolant manufacture for water/coolant mixing instructions.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​⁠‍​​​​‌​⁠​​‍‌⁠‌⁠‌⁠‍​​​‍​⁠⁠​‌​‌​‌‌⁠​

Coolant reservoir in the engine compartment, a translucent tank with green coolant and indicator marks on its side, with an arrow pointing to it

Flush the radiator and the cooling system after every 800 hours of operation.

The cooling system must be completely filled with coolant to keep the engine from overheating. When filling the cooling system, open the drain cock to bleed the air from the system.

Engine cooling system drain cock on the engine block, with an arrow pointing to the brass drain cock

Check the radiator hoses and clamps after every 200 hours of operation. Tighten loose clamps. Replace damaged hoses and clamps.

Radiator hoses and clamps with two arrows pointing to the hoses, and a blue glove-wearing safety symbol

Check the radiator core exterior and hydraulic cooler fins for debris after every 100 hours of operation. Blow or rinse all dust through the grille and radiator fins, in the opposite direction of normal air flow. Be careful to not bend the cooling fins when cleaning. Clean thoroughly to prevent the fins from becoming encrusted with dust. To avoid cracking the radiator, allow the radiator and cooler fins to cool before cleaning.

A person lifting the radiator and hydraulic cooler assembly with an arrow pointing to it, with blue safety symbols for gloves and eye protection
Source: Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual 9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016), page 56, used with permission. SES ref PF-V5C3-W2KP‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​⁠‍​​​​‌​⁠​​‍‌⁠‌⁠‌⁠‍​​​‍​⁠⁠​‌​‌​‌‌⁠​
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AIR FILTER

In short The air filter is replaced after every 400 hours of operation.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​⁠‍‌​​​‌​⁠​​‍​‌‍‍‌​‌‌‌‍​‌‌‌⁠‍‌‌‌‌⁠​‌

Replace the air filter after every 400 hours of operation.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​⁠‍‌​​​‌​⁠​​‍​‌‍‍‌​‌‌‌‍​‌‌‌⁠‍‌‌‌‌⁠​‌

Engine compartment with the round air filter canister and its intake hose; an arrow points at the air filter

FUEL FILTER

In short The fuel filter removes impurities from the fuel and is replaced after every 400 hours of operation. Keep flames and sparks away from the service area and keep it well ventilated.

The fuel filter removed imputities from the fuel. Replace the fuel filter after every 400 hours of operation.

Spin-on fuel filter mounted on a bracket next to a white tank; an arrow points up at the fuel filter
FOR SAFETY: When servicing machine, keep flames and sparks away from fuel system service area. Keep area well ventilated.

FUEL LINES

In short Check the fuel lines every 50 hours and tighten loose clamp bands. Replace the fuel lines and clamp bands every two years, or sooner if worn or damaged, and bleed the fuel system afterward.

Check the fuel lines every 50 hours of operation. If the clamp band is loose, apply oil to the screw of the band and securely tighten the band.

Fuel lines under the machine floor with two arrows pointing at the fuel line hoses and clamp bands to be checked
A hand holding a rubber fuel line in the engine compartment to check it for wear

The rubber fuel lines can become worn−out whether the engine has been used much or not. Replace the fuel lines and clamp bands every two years.

FOR SAFETY: When servicing machine, keep flames and sparks away from fuel system service area. Keep area well ventilated.

If the fuel lines and clamp bands are found worn or damaged before two years’ time; replace or repair them at once. Bleed the fuel system after replacement of any fuel lines, see PRIMING THE FUEL SYSTEM. When the fuel lines are not installed, plug both ends with clean cloth or paper to prevent dirt from entering the lines. Dirt in the lines can cause fuel injection pump malfunction.

Source: Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual 9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016), page 57, used with permission. SES ref PF-JUVN-SEB7‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​⁠‍‌​​​‌​⁠​​‍​‌‍‍‌​‌‌‌‍​‌‌‌⁠‍‌‌‌‌⁠​‌
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PRIMING THE FUEL SYSTEM

In short Priming removes air from the fuel lines and components, which is usually needed after running out of fuel or after changing filter elements or repairing a fuel part. This fuel system is self-priming, because the return line lets air escape.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​⁠‍‍​​​‌​⁠​​‌‍‌‌​‍⁠⁠⁠​⁠⁠‍​‍‍‍‍​⁠‍‌⁠‍

Typical diesel fuel systems require priming to remove pockets of air from the fuel lines and fuel components. This is usually required after running out of fuel, changing fuel filter elements or repairing a fuel system component. Air in the fuel prevents smooth engine operation.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​⁠‍‍​​​‌​⁠​​‌‍‌‌​‍⁠⁠⁠​⁠⁠‍​‍‍‍‍​⁠‍‌⁠‍

This fuel system however is self-priming. The return line comes from the top of the injector that allows the air to escape through the return line.

ENGINE BELT

In short Check the engine belt tension every 50 hours of operation and adjust it as necessary. Proper tension is 13 mm (0.50 in) of deflection under a force of 4 to 5 kg (8 to 10 lb).

Check the belt tension after every 50 hours of operation. Adjust tension as necessary. Proper belt tension is 13 mm (0.50 in) from a force of 4 to 5 kg (8 to 10 lb) applied at the mid-point of the longest span.

Engine belt drive seen from the front: three pulleys joined by a belt, with a large arrow pointing at the longest span of the belt where tension is checked
WARNING: Moving belt and fan. Keep away.

BATTERY

In short Clean and tighten the battery connections after the first 50 hours and then every 800 hours. Do not remove the vent plugs or add water to the battery.

Clean and tighten the battery connections after the first 50 hours of operation and after every 800 hours after that. Do not remove the vent plugs from the battery or add water to the battery.

Photo of the battery in the machine with a white arrow pointing at it, and a blue round safety symbol showing a glove, meaning wear gloves
FOR SAFETY: When servicing machine, avoid contact with battery acid.
Source: Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual 9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016), page 58, used with permission. SES ref PF-GXJJ-AWOE‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​⁠‍‍​​​‌​⁠​​‌‍‌‌​‍⁠⁠⁠​⁠⁠‍​‍‍‍‍​⁠‍‌⁠‍
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FUSES AND RELAYS

RELAY PANEL FUSES AND RELAYS

In short Fuses protect the wire harness from circuit overload, and relays switch power to the machine's electrical systems on and off. Remove the relay panel cover to reach them, and use the tables to see which circuit each fuse and relay serves.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​⁠‍⁠​​​‌​⁠​​‌⁠‌‍⁠‌⁠‌‍‍​​‌⁠‍⁠‌‍​‌‍⁠⁠‌

Fuses are one-time protection devices designed to protect the wire harness by stopping the flow of current in the event of a circuit overload. Relays switch the electrical power going to the machine electrical systems on/off. Remove the relay panel cover to access fuses and relays.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​⁠‍⁠​​​‌​⁠​​‌⁠‌‍⁠‌⁠‌‍‍​​‌⁠‍⁠‌‍​‌‍⁠⁠‌

Photo of the relay panel cover, a black box mounted on a gray bracket among hydraulic hoses, with an arrow pointing to it
NOTE: Always replace a fuse with a fuse of the same amperage. Extra 15 Amp fuses are provided inside the relay panel drawer on the relay panel.

Refer to the diagram below for locations of the fuses and relays on the relay panel.

Diagram of the relay panel layout showing relay positions M1 to M9 and the two rows of fuse slots FU1 to FU14

Refer to the table below for the fuses and circuits protected.

FuseRatingCircuit Protected
FU115 AAuxiliary Relays/Engine Controls
FU215 AShaker
FU315 AHorn
FU415 ANot Used
FU515 AScrub Vacuum/Main Brush/
Squeegee Down/Hopper Up
FU615 AEnable/Side Brush/Sweep Vacuum
FU715 ASolution/Hopper Latch and Door/
Auto Fill/Reverse/Shaker
FU815 AES/FaST/Detergent/
Hopper Down/Spray Wand
FU915 ALights
FU1015 AUnswitched B+ for controller board
FU1115 ANot Used: Options
FU1215 ASpray Nozzle Pump
FU1315 AAC/Heater Option
FU1415 ANot Used
−20 Aec−H2O (near ignition switch)
Photo of the machine interior near the ignition switch with an arrow pointing to the 20 A ec-H2O fuse among wires and hydraulic hoses

Refer to the table below for the relays and circuits controlled.

RelayRatingCircuit Controlled
M112 VDC, 40 AAuxiliary 1
M212 VDC, 40 AAuxiliary 2
M312 VDC, 40 AShaker
M412 VDC, 40 AReverse
M512 VDC, 40 AHorn
M612 VDC, 40 AShutdown
M712 VDC, 40 AStarter
M812 VDC, 40 AAuxiliary 3
M912 VDC, 40 ASpare
Source: Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual 9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016), page 59, used with permission. SES ref PF-YBYC-RPH4‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​⁠‍⁠​​​‌​⁠​​‌⁠‌‍⁠‌⁠‌‍‍​​‌⁠‍⁠‌‍​‌‍⁠⁠‌
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ENGINE HARNESS FUSES AND RELAYS

In short This section says the engine harness fuses and relays are inside the engine compartment and lists the three relays with their ratings. A blown fuse must be replaced with one of the same amperage.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​⁠⁠​​​​‌​⁠​​⁠​‌‌‍‍‍​‍‍‌⁠​‌⁠‍​‍‍⁠‍‌‌‍

The engine harness fuses and relays are located inside the engine compartment.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​⁠⁠​​​​‌​⁠​​⁠​‌‌‍‍‍​‍‍‌⁠​‌⁠‍​‍‍⁠‍‌‌‍

Engine compartment with three arrows pointing to the engine harness relays and fuses beside the coolant tank
RelayRatingCircuit Controlled
M1012 VDC. 40 AOil Pressure
M1112 VDC. 40 AAntistart
M1212 VDC. 40 AStart
NOTE: Always replace a fuse with a fuse of the same amperage.

OPTIONAL RELAYS

The optional spray nozzle or pressure wand relay is located behind the battery. The optional FaST scrubbing system relay is located behind the seat.

RelayRatingCircuit Controlled
−12 VDC. 40 ASpray Wand
−12 VDC. 40 APressure Washer
−12 VDC. 40 AFaST

CIRCUIT BREAKERS (ec−H2O)

Circuit breakers are resettable electrical circuit protection devices that stop the flow of current in the event of a circuit overload. Once a circuit breaker is tripped, allow breaker to cool and then press the reset button to manually reset the breaker.

Black circuit breaker box mounted on the machine frame with an arrow pointing to it

CLEANING THE HOPPER DUST FILTER

In short The hopper dust filter is shaken before emptying the hopper and at the end of every shift, and inspected and cleaned every 20 hours. It can be cleaned by shaking, tapping or blowing with compressed air, and damaged filters must be replaced.

Shake the dust filter before emptying the hopper and at the end of every shift. Inspect and clean the filter after every 20 hours of operation. Replace damaged dust filters.

NOTE: The dust filter may need to be cleaned at more frequent intervals if the machine is used in extremely dusty conditions.

Use one of the following methods to clean the dust filter:

SHAKING−Press the filter shaker button.

TAPPING−Tap the filter, with the dirty side down, gently on a flat surface. Do not damage the edges of the filter. The filter will not seal properly in the filter frame if the edges of the filter are damaged.

Person tapping a pleated dust filter on a flat surface, with three arrows on the filter and icons for dust mask, eye protection and gloves

AIR−Always wear eye protection when using compressed air. Blow air through the dust filter opposite the direction of the arrows. Never use more than 690 kPa (100 psi) of air pressure and never hold the nozzle closer than 50 mm (2 in) to the filter. This may be done with the dust filter in the machine.

Person blowing compressed air through a dust filter with an air nozzle, with icons for dust mask, eye protection and gloves
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WATER−Rinse the dust filter with a low pressure garden hose through the dust filter opposite the direction of the arrows.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​⁠⁠‌​​​‌​⁠​​​​⁠⁠‍‌‍‍⁠⁠‍​‍‌​‍⁠‍⁠​‍​⁠‍

A person wearing yellow gloves rinses a pleated panel dust filter with a garden hose spray; blue safety icons for eye protection and gloves are overlaid at the lower left
NOTE: If water is used to clean the dust filter, be sure the filter is completely dry before reinstalling it into the hopper. Do Not reinstall a wet dust filter.

THERMO−SENTRY

The Thermo−Sentry, located inside the hopper, senses the temperature of the air pulled up from the hopper. If there is a fire in the hopper, the Thermo−Sentry stops the vacuum fan and cuts off the air flow. The Thermo−Sentry automatically resets after cooling down.

MAIN BRUSHES

In short Check the main brushes daily for tangled wire or string, wear and damage, and replace them when they no longer clean effectively. Rotate them from front to rear after every 50 hours of operation, and replace them in sets of two.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​⁠⁠‌​​​‌​⁠​​​​⁠⁠‍‌‍‍⁠⁠‍​‍‌​‍⁠‍⁠​‍​⁠‍
FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine, stop on level surface, set parking brake, turn off machine, and remove key.

Check the main brushes daily for tangled wire or string, wear, and damage.

Replace the brushes when they no longer clean effectively.

Rotate the brushes from front to rear after every 50 hours of machine operation for maximum brush life and best scrubbing performance.

NOTE: Replace brushes in sets of two. Otherwise one scrub brush may scrub more aggressively than the other.

REPLACING OR ROTATING THE MAIN BRUSHES

The front brush can be accessed on the left side of the machine and rear brush can be accessed on the right side of the machine.

  1. Raise the scrub head.
FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine, stop on level surface, set parking brake, turn off machine, and remove key.
  1. Open the outer brush doors.
Outer brush door on the machine opened, showing the brush and door hardware at the side of the machine
  1. Open the inner brush doors.
Inner brush door on the machine side with a large arrow pointing down and to the left showing the direction to open it
Source: Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual 9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016), page 61, used with permission. SES ref PF-JU43-CWM7‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​⁠⁠‌​​​‌​⁠​​​​⁠⁠‍‌‍‍⁠⁠‍​‍‌​‍⁠‍⁠​‍​⁠‍
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  1. Remove the brush idler plates.
Gloved hand removing the brush idler plate from the side of the scrub head, with an arrow pointing down and left and a glove symbol marking that gloves are required
  1. Pull the brushes out from the scrub head.
Gloved hands pulling the main brush out of the scrub head, with an arrow pointing out toward the lower right
  1. Install the new or rotated brushes by pushing down on the ends while sliding them onto the drive motor hubs.
Person pushing down on the end of a brush with a gloved hand and a boot while sliding it sideways onto the drive motor hub, shown by a downward arrow and a sideways arrow
  1. If rotating the brushes, always rotate the front with the back so that they wear evenly. They may be rotated end-for-end as well.
Diagram of two brushes labeled A and B before rotation and B and A after rotation, showing the front and back brushes swapped so the chevron bristle pattern wear evens out
Before / After
  1. Reinstall the brush idler plates.
  2. Close the inner and outer brush doors.
  3. Check the brush pattern and adjust if needed after rotating them. Refer to CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE MAIN BRUSH PATTERN.
Source: Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual 9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016), page 62, used with permission. SES ref PF-ZYP4-JKCA‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​⁠⁠‍​​​‌​⁠​​‌​⁠​‌⁠‍⁠‍‍⁠⁠‌​‍‌⁠⁠‍‌‍⁠‍⁠
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CHECKING THE MAIN BRUSH PATTERN

In short This procedure shows how to check the brush pattern by chalking the floor and running the brushes briefly. The pattern should be the same width across each brush and for both brushes, otherwise the taper or width needs adjusting.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​⁠⁠⁠​​​‌​⁠​​⁠‌‌​⁠‌‌‌​⁠‍⁠‍⁠‌​‌‌⁠​​​‍‌
  1. Apply chalk, or a similar marking material, to a smooth and level section of the floor.
NOTE: If chalk or other material is not available, allow the brush to spin on the floor for two minutes. A polish mark will remain on the floor.
  1. Raise the scrub head, then position the brushes over the chalked area.
  2. Set the parking brake.
  3. Press the 1−STEP Sweep button to lower the scrub head. Set the brush pressure to the lowest setting and allow the brushes to operate for 15 to 20 seconds. Keep the scrub head in one spot in the chalked area.
  4. Raise the scrub head, release the parking brake, and drive the machine away from the chalked area.
FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine, stop on level surface, set parking brake, turn off machine, and remove key.
  1. Observe the brush patterns. If the brush pattern is the same width across the entire length of each brush and both brushes are the same width, no adjustment is necessary.
Chalked floor area showing two parallel white brush pattern bands of equal width and even along their full length, indicating no adjustment is needed
10355
  1. If the brush patterns are tapered, see ADJUSTING THE MAIN BRUSH TAPER section of this manual.
Chalked floor area showing two white brush pattern bands that taper, wider at one end and narrower at the other
10652
  1. The brush patterns should be 50 to 75 mm (2 to 3 in) wide with the brushes in the lowered position and both patterns should be the same width. If the width of the brushes is not the same, see ADJUSTING THE MAIN BRUSH WIDTH section of this manual.
Chalked floor area showing two straight white brush pattern bands, one slightly narrower than the other, with the patterns to be 50 to 75 mm wide
10653
Source: Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual 9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016), page 63, used with permission. SES ref PF-7GDN-KBM5‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​​⁠⁠⁠​​​‌​⁠​​⁠‌‌​⁠‌‌‌​⁠‍⁠‍⁠‌​‌‌⁠​​​‍‌
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ADJUSTING THE MAIN BRUSH TAPER

In short This section explains how to correct the main brush pattern on one side of the scrub head by moving the brush drive housing. Loosen the four mounting bolts, move the housing, tighten the bolts and recheck the pattern.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​‌​​​​​​‌​⁠​​‌‍​‍‌⁠​⁠‌‍​⁠‌⁠​‌‌​​⁠‌⁠‍‍
  1. Loosen the four mounting bolts on the brush drive housing.
Photo of the brush drive housing on the scrub head with four white arrows pointing to the four mounting bolts, and a blue glove-required safety symbol in the lower left corner
  1. Move the brush drive housing up to decrease the pattern width on that side of the scrub head or down to increase the pattern width on that side of the scrub head.
  2. Tighten the mounting bolts.
  3. Recheck the pattern. Readjust if necessary.

ADJUSTING THE MAIN BRUSH WIDTH

In short This section explains how to change the main brush pattern width by adjusting the drag links on both sides of the scrub head. Adjust the nut on each drag link an equal number of turns, then recheck the pattern.
  1. Adjust the length of the drag links on both sides of the scrub head. Lengthen the drag links to increase the rear brush pattern width. Shorten the drag links to increase the front brush pattern. Always adjust the nut on each drag link an equal number of turns.
NOTE: Two full turns of the drag link adjustment bolt will change the brush pattern approximately 25 mm (1 in).
Photo of a drag link on the scrub head with a white arrow pointing to the adjustment nut on the link
  1. Recheck the pattern. Readjust if necessary.
Source: Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual 9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016), page 64, used with permission. SES ref PF-RUNI-YWNA‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​‌​​​​​​‌​⁠​​‌‍​‍‌⁠​⁠‌‍​⁠‌⁠​‌‌​​⁠‌⁠‍‍
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SIDE BRUSH (OPTION)

In short The optional side brush should be checked daily for wear, damage and tangled string or wire. Replace it when it no longer cleans well or the bristles are worn to the yellow indicators, following the numbered steps on this page.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​‌​​‌​​​‌​⁠​​​⁠‌‌⁠‌‌‌​⁠⁠⁠‍‍⁠‌‍‍⁠​‍‍‍‍
FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine, stop on level surface, set parking brake, turn off machine, and remove key.

Check the side brush daily for wear or damage. Remove any tangled string or wire from the side brush or side brush drive hub.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​‌​​‌​​​‌​⁠​​​⁠‌‌⁠‌‌‌​⁠⁠⁠‍‍⁠‌‍‍⁠​‍‍‍‍

REPLACING THE SIDE BRUSH

Replace the brush when it no longer cleans effectively or when the bristles are worn down to the yellow indicators.

Close-up of the edge of a side brush with black bristles and a yellow wear indicator, with a white arrow pointing to the yellow indicator
  1. If necessary, raise the side brush.
  2. Turn the brush until the spring handles are visible through the access hole in the side brush assembly.
  3. Squeeze the spring handles and let the side brush drop to the floor.
Access hole in the side brush assembly with two white arrows pointing to the spring handles; a blue glove symbol in the corner shows gloves are required
  1. Remove the side brush from underneath the side brush assembly.
Gloved hand pulling the old side brush out from underneath the side brush assembly on the floor
  1. Set the brush spring open on the new brush to make installation easier.
Top of a new side brush with a gloved hand holding the brush spring open, two white arrows pointing to the spring
  1. Place the new side brush underneath the side brush assembly and lift the side brush up onto the side brush hub until the brush locks onto the hub.
Source: Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual 9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016), page 65, used with permission. SES ref PF-PUDQ-UUFO‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​‌​​‌​​​‌​⁠​​​⁠‌‌⁠‌‌‌​⁠⁠⁠‍‍⁠‌‍‍⁠​‍‍‍‍
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FaST SYSTEM

REPLACING THE FaST−PAK CARTON

In short This section explains how to swap an empty FaST−PAK carton for a new one and how to keep the FaST supply hose connector and filter screen clean. Use only FaST−PAK Floor Cleaning Concentrate, and after installing the new carton scrub for a few minutes so the detergent reaches maximum foaming.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​‌​​‍​​​‌​⁠​​⁠​‍‍‌​⁠‌⁠‍⁠​⁠​‌⁠‍‍‍⁠‌‌‌‍
FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine, stop on level surface, set parking brake, turn off machine, and remove key.
  1. Open the side access door.
  2. Slide the seat completely forward.
  3. Squeeze the button on the FaST supply hose connector, then pull the empty FaST−PAK carton out from the compartment and discard.
Photo of the FaST supply hose connector in the compartment, with an arrow pointing to the connector button that is squeezed to release the empty FaST−PAK carton
  1. Remove the perforated knock outs from the new FaST−PAK carton. Do Not remove the bag from the carton. Pull out the hose connector located on the bottom of the bag and remove the hose cap from the connector.
NOTE: The FaST−PAK Floor Cleaning Concentrate is specially designed for use with the FaST system scrubbing application. NEVER use a substitute. Other cleaning solutions may cause FaST system failure.
  1. Slide the FaST−PAK carton into the FaST−PAK bracket.
  2. Connect the FaST supply hose to the FaST−PAK hose connector.
  3. Scrub with the FaST system for a few minutes to allow the detergent to reach maximum foaming.

CLEANING THE FaST SUPPLY HOSE CONNECTOR

Soak the connector in warm water if detergent buildup is visible. When a FaST−PAK carton is not installed, store the supply hose connector on the storing plug to prevent the hose from clogging.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​‌​​‍​​​‌​⁠​​⁠​‍‍‌​⁠‌⁠‍⁠​⁠​‌⁠‍‍‍⁠‌‌‌‍

Hand holding the FaST supply hose connector, with an arrow pointing to the connector to be soaked in warm water and cleaned

CLEANING THE FaST SYSTEM FILTER SCREEN

The FaST system filter screen filters water from the solution tank as the water flows into the FaST system.

Remove the filter screen bowl and clean the filter screen after every 50 hours of operation. Empty the solution tank before removing the filter.

Photo of the machine compartment with hoses and wiring; an arrow points to the FaST system filter screen bowl, and a glove symbol in the corner indicates hand protection should be worn
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REPLACING THE FaST SYSTEM FILTERS

In short The FaST system filters are replaced after every 1000 hours of operation. The solution tank must be emptied before the filters are replaced.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​‌​​⁠​​​‌​⁠​​​‌⁠‍‌‌⁠⁠‌​‌⁠⁠⁠⁠‍⁠‍⁠‌‌‌‌‌

Replace the FaST system filters after every 1000 hours of operation. Empty the solution tank before replacing the filters.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​‌​​⁠​​​‌​⁠​​​‌⁠‍‌‌⁠⁠‌​‌⁠⁠⁠⁠‍⁠‍⁠‌‌‌‌‌

Photo of the FaST system plumbing with brass fittings and clear hoses; two white arrows point to the filter connections to be serviced
Photo of disassembled FaST filter parts laid on a wooden surface, with two arrows pointing to the small filter pieces

ec−H2O MODULE FLUSH PROCEDURE

In short This flush is only needed when an alarm sounds and the ec−H2O indicator light blinks red. It starts with removing the flush hoses, opening the seat cover, and connecting the flush hoses to the intake and outlet hoses.

This procedure is only required when an alarm sounds and the ec−H2O system indicator light begins to blink red.

FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine, stop on level surface, set parking brake, turn off machine.
  1. Remove both flush hoses from the storage bag located behind the operator seat.
  2. Lock the operator seat cover open.
  3. Disconnect the ec−H2O system intake hose from the solution supply hose and connect the intake flush hose (gray connector) to the ec−H2O system intake hose.
    Hands disconnecting the ec-H2O system intake hose and connecting the gray-connector intake flush hose
  4. Disconnect the ec−H2O system outlet hose from the hose to the scrub head and connect the outlet flush hose (black connector) to the ec−H2O system outlet hose.
    Hands connecting the black-connector outlet flush hose to the ec-H2O system outlet hose
  5. Place the ec−H2O system intake hose into a container containing 5 gallons (19 liters) of white or rice vinegar. Place the outlet hose into an empty container.
    Two buckets, one gray and one orange, on the floor beside the machine for the intake hose and the outlet hose
Source: Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual 9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016), page 67, used with permission. SES ref PF-SGM6-MWZV‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​‌​​⁠​​​‌​⁠​​​‌⁠‍‌‌⁠⁠‌​‌⁠⁠⁠⁠‍⁠‍⁠‌‌‌‌‌
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  1. Turn the key to the on position without starting the engine.
  2. Press and release the ec−H2O module flush switch to start the flush cycle.
Black ec-H2O module beside the teal machine body, with a white arrow pointing to the flush switch on the side of the module
NOTE: The module will automatically shut off when the flush cycle is complete (approx. 7 minutes). The module must run the full 7 minute cycle in order to reset the system indicator light and alarm.
  1. After the 7 minute flush cycle, remove the siphon hose from the container of vinegar and place the siphon hose into a container of cool clean water. Press the flush switch again to rinse out any remaining vinegar from the module. After 1−2 minutes, press the flush switch to turn off the module.
  2. Disconnect the flush hoses from the ec−H2O system intake hose and outlet hose and return the flush hoses to the storage bag.
  3. Reconnect ec−H2O intake and outlet hoses. If the ec−H2O system indicator light continues to flash, repeat the flush procedure. If the problem persists, contact an Authorized Service Center.
  4. Close the operator seat cover.

CLEANING THE ec−H2O FILTER SCREEN

In short The ec−H2O filter screen must be removed and cleaned after every 50 hours of operation.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​‌​‌​​​​‌​⁠​​‍‌‌‌‍‍​⁠‍‍​‍⁠​‍​‍⁠​‌⁠‌‌⁠

Remove and clean the ec−H2O filter screen after every 50 hours of operation.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​‌​‌​​​​‌​⁠​​‍‌‌‌‍‍​⁠‍‍​‍⁠​‍​‍⁠​‌⁠‌‌⁠

Hand holding the ec-H2O filter screen housing on the black module with hoses beneath it, and a white arrow pointing to the filter screen
Source: Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual 9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016), page 68, used with permission. SES ref PF-6G36-SCZH‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​‌​‌​​​​‌​⁠​​‍‌‌‌‍‍​⁠‍‍​‍⁠​‍​‍⁠​‌⁠‌‌⁠
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SQUEEGEE BLADES

In short Check the squeegee blades daily for damage and wear, and rotate them to a new wiping edge when worn. This page covers the first steps of removing the rear squeegee so its blades can be replaced or rotated.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​‌​‌‌​​​‌​⁠​​‍‌‌⁠⁠‌‍​‍⁠‌⁠⁠‌​‌​​‌‌‌​​⁠
FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine, stop on level surface, set parking brake, turn off machine, and remove key.

Check the squeegee blades for damage and wear daily. When the blades become worn, rotate the blades end−for−end or top−to−bottom to a new wiping edge. Replace blades when all edges are worn.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​‌​‌‌​​​‌​⁠​​‍‌‌⁠⁠‌‍​‍⁠‌⁠⁠‌​‌​​‌‌‌​​⁠

Check the deflection of the squeegee blades daily or when scrubbing a different type of surface. Check the leveling of the rear squeegee every 100 hours of operation.

REPLACING (OR ROTATING) THE REAR SQUEEGEE BLADES

  1. Lower the scrub head.
  2. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the rear squeegee assembly.
Rear of the machine showing the rear squeegee assembly with three arrows pointing to the two mounting knobs at the ends and the vacuum hose in the center
  1. Remove both mounting knobs from the rear squeegee assembly.
  2. Turn on the machine, raise the scrub head, and turn off the machine.
  3. Remove the rear squeegee assembly from the machine.
  4. Loosen the rear retaining band tension latch and open the retaining band.
Gloved hand loosening the tension latch on the rear squeegee retaining band, with a curved arrow showing the direction of the motion and a blue glove-required symbol at upper left
Person opening the retaining band latch on the rear squeegee, with an arrow pointing to the latch
  1. Remove the rear squeegee.
Person lifting the red rear squeegee blade out of the squeegee assembly
Source: Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual 9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016), page 69, used with permission. SES ref PF-CGEO-47N6‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​‌​‌‌​​​‌​⁠​​‍‌‌⁠⁠‌‍​‍⁠‌⁠⁠‌​‌​​‌‌‌​​⁠
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  1. Install the new rear squeegee blade or rotate the existing blade to the new edge. Be sure all the holes in the squeegee blade are hooked onto the tabs.
Gloved hands pressing a red rear squeegee blade onto a tab, with a white arrow pointing down at the slot where the blade hooks onto the tab
  1. Reinstall the rear retaining band aligning the tabs with the holes.
Gloved hand holding the rear retaining band against the red squeegee blade, with the band's tabs aligned to the slots in the blade
  1. Tighten the rear retaining band tension latch.
  2. Loosen the front retaining band tension latch and open the retaining band.
Gloved hand opening the front retaining band tension latch on the squeegee, with a curved arrow showing the latch lever swinging open
  1. Remove the front squeegee.
Person pulling the red front squeegee blade away from the squeegee frame, with a white arrow showing the pull direction
  1. Install the new front squeegee blade or rotate the existing blade to the new edge. Be sure the holes in the squeegee blade are hooked onto the tabs.
Gloved finger pointing at a slot in the red front squeegee blade to show the holes hooked onto the tabs
Source: Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual 9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016), page 70, used with permission. SES ref PF-QXPY-DFBO‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​‌​‌‍​​​‌​⁠​​​⁠​⁠​⁠‌‍​​​​​​‍‍‌⁠‍‌‍‌‌‍
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  1. Reinstall the front retaining band aligning the tabs with the notches.
A gloved hand presses the front retaining band onto the red front squeegee, aligning the tabs with the notches
  1. Tighten the front retaining band tension latch.
  2. Reinstall the rear squeegee assembly onto the machine.
  3. Check and adjust the rear squeegee if necessary. Refer to ADJUSTING THE REAR SQUEEGEE BLADE DEFLECTION and LEVELING THE REAR SQUEEGEE sections of this manual.

REPLACING OR ROTATING THE SIDE SQUEEGEE BLADES

In short This procedure covers replacing or rotating the side squeegee blades. Before starting, raise the scrub head and secure the machine, then open the outer brush doors and unhook and remove the retaining band from the side squeegee assembly.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​‌​‌⁠​​​‌​⁠​​‌‌​⁠‍​⁠​‍‍⁠​‌‍⁠‌​⁠‍‍⁠‌‍‌
  1. If necessary, raise the scrub head.
FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine, stop on level surface, set parking brake, turn off machine, and remove key.
  1. Open the outer brush doors.
  2. Unhook the latch on the side squeegee retaining band from the side squeegee assembly.
Side squeegee assembly with the latch of the retaining band being unhooked; an arrow shows the latch swinging away, and a glove symbol indicates gloves are required
  1. Remove the retaining band from the side squeegee assembly.
Retaining band removed from the side squeegee assembly and lying on the floor next to the red squeegee blade
Source: Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual 9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016), page 71, used with permission. SES ref PF-OEXX-Q4LD‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​‌​‌⁠​​​‌​⁠​​‌‌​⁠‍​⁠​‍‍⁠​‌‍⁠‌​⁠‍‍⁠‌‍‌
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  1. Remove the side squeegee blade. If the outer edge of the squeegee blade is not worn, rotate the squeegee blade with the blade from the other side of the machine. Discard the squeegee blade if both edges are worn.
A gloved hand pulls the red side squeegee blade out of the side squeegee assembly; an arrow points to the blade edge being removed
  1. Install the new or rotated squeegee blades.
A gloved hand pushes the red side squeegee blade into the side squeegee assembly to install the new or rotated blade
  1. Reattach the side squeegee retaining band to the side squeegee assembly.
The side squeegee retaining band hanging down at the bottom of the side squeegee assembly, with an arrow showing it being swung up and reattached
  1. Hook the latch on the side squeegee retaining band.
Close view of the side squeegee retaining band with an arrow showing the latch being hooked onto the side squeegee assembly
  1. Close the outer brush door.
Source: Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual 9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016), page 72, used with permission. SES ref PF-LNMQ-KUMZ‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​‌​‍​​​​‌​⁠​​⁠‍‍‍⁠⁠‌‍‍⁠​‍​‍‍‍‌‌‌⁠‍‌⁠‍
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REPLACING THE SIDE BRUSH SQUEEGEE BLADE (S/N 000000−001278) (OPTION)

In short Check the side brush squeegee blade for damage and wear every day, and replace it if the leading edge is torn or worn half-way through its thickness. The steps below cover opening the bumper, pulling out the old squeegee, sliding in the new one and closing up.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​‌​‍‌​​​‌​⁠​​​​​‌‌‌‌‌⁠​⁠‍​‌‌‍‍‌‍⁠‍‌‌⁠

Check the side brush squeegee blade for damage and wear daily. Replace the blade if the leading edge is torn or worn half-way through the thickness of the blade.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​‌​‍‌​​​‌​⁠​​​​​‌‌‌‌‌⁠​⁠‍​‌‌‍‍‌‍⁠‍‌‌⁠

  1. If necessary, raise the scrub head.
FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine, stop on level surface, set parking brake, turn off machine and remove key.
  1. Pull the pin from the squeegee bumper and open the squeegee bumper.
A gloved hand pulls the pin from the squeegee bumper at the side brush to open it; a blue glove-required symbol appears at the lower right
  1. Remove the clevis pin and squeegee retainer.
A gloved hand removes the clevis pin and squeegee retainer at the side brush squeegee
  1. Pull the squeegee out from the side brush assembly.
The side brush squeegee being pulled out of the side brush assembly, with a white arrow pointing in the direction of removal
  1. Slide the new squeegee into the side brush assembly.
  2. Reinstall the squeegee retainer and clevis pin.
  3. Close the squeegee bumper and reinsert the pin.
Source: Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual 9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016), page 73, used with permission. SES ref PF-TNAO-33UR‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​‌​‍‌​​​‌​⁠​​​​​‌‌‌‌‌⁠​⁠‍​‌‌‍‍‌‍⁠‍‌‌⁠
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REPLACING OR ADJUSTING THE SIDE BRUSH SQUEEGEE BLADE (S/N 001279− ) (OPTION)

In short Check the side brush squeegee blade daily for damage and wear, and replace it if the leading edge is torn or worn half-way through the blade thickness. The job involves removing the squeegee bumper, swapping the squeegees, spacer and retainer, and reinstalling everything.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​‌​‍‍​​​‌​⁠​​​​⁠​‍​‌‍‌​⁠​‍‍‌‍‌‌⁠​⁠​​​
FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine, stop on level surface, set parking brake, turn off machine, and remove key.

Check the side brush squeegee blade for damage and wear daily. Replace the blade if the leading edge is torn or worn half-way through the thickness of the blade.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​‌​‍‍​​​‌​⁠​​​​⁠​‍​‌‍‌​⁠​‍‍‌‍‌‌⁠​⁠​​​

  1. Lower the scrub head.
  2. Pull the pins and remove the squeegee bumper.
Photo of the side brush squeegee bumper under the scrub head, with two white arrows pointing outward at the pins on either side and a blue glove-required symbol at the lower left
  1. Open the retaining band tension latch.
Gloved hands opening the retaining band tension latch on the red side brush squeegee, with a curved arrow showing the direction the latch is pulled
  1. Remove the squeegees, spacer, and retainer from the squeegee bumper.
Exploded drawing of the side brush squeegee bumper with the squeegee blades, spacer, retainer, pins and retaining band latch pulled apart from the curved bumper
NOTE: The side brush squeegee blades have different holes for changing height adjustment.
  1. Reinstall the squeegees, spacer, and retainer to the squeegee bumper by aligning the appropriate holes to the pins on the bumper.
Photo of the red squeegee and metal retainer installed on the bumper, with an arrow pointing at the holes that line up with the pins on the bumper
  1. Reinstall the retaining band tension latch.
  2. Reinstall the squeegee bumper and reinsert the pins.
Source: Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual 9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016), page 74, used with permission. SES ref PF-SVVL-HMEQ‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​‌​‍‍​​​‌​⁠​​​​⁠​‍​‌‍‌​⁠​‍‍‌‍‌‌⁠​⁠​​​
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LEVELING THE REAR SQUEEGEE

In short Leveling the rear squeegee makes the whole blade touch the floor evenly. Drive forward with the squeegee down, check the blade deflection, and turn the leveling nut to adjust it.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​‌​‍⁠​​​‌​⁠​​⁠⁠​‌⁠⁠⁠​⁠‍⁠‌⁠⁠‌‌‍⁠⁠​⁠‌‍‌

Leveling the squeegee assures the entire length of the squeegee blade is in even contact with the surface being scrubbed. Perform this adjustment on an even and level floor.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​‌​‍⁠​​​‌​⁠​​⁠⁠​‌⁠⁠⁠​⁠‍⁠‌⁠⁠‌‌‍⁠⁠​⁠‌‍‌

  1. Lower the squeegee and drive the machine forward a few meters (feet).
FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine, stop on level surface, set parking brake, turn off machine, and remove key.
  1. Look at the deflection of the squeegee over the full length of the squeegee blade.
  2. If the deflection is not the same over the full length of the blade, turn the squeegee levelling nut to make adjustments.
DO NOT disconnect the suction hose from the squeegee frame when leveling squeegee.
Photo of the squeegee mounting area with the squeegee leveling nut at the left and two curved arrows above the center bolt showing the nut turning clockwise and counterclockwise; the suction hose is at the right, and a blue glove symbol in the upper left shows gloves should be worn
  1. Turn the squeegee leveling nut counter-clockwise to decrease the deflection at the ends of the squeegee blade.

    Turn the squeegee leveling nut clockwise to increase the deflection at the ends of the squeegee blade.
  2. Drive the machine forward with the squeegee down to recheck the squeegee blade deflection if adjustments were made.
  3. Readjust the squeegee blade deflection if necessary.
Source: Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual 9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016), page 75, used with permission. SES ref PF-GIFI-UJPI‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​‌​‍⁠​​​‌​⁠​​⁠⁠​‌⁠⁠⁠​⁠‍⁠‌⁠⁠‌‌‍⁠⁠​⁠‌‍‌
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ADJUSTING THE REAR SQUEEGEE BLADE DEFLECTION

In short This section explains how to check and set the curl of the rear squeegee blade so it wipes the floor dry. Drive forward to look at the deflection, turn the adjustment knobs to change it, then recheck.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​‌​⁠​​​​‌​⁠​​​⁠‍‌⁠⁠‌⁠‍⁠⁠⁠‌‌‍​​‌⁠⁠‌​​​

Deflection is the amount of curl the overall squeegee blade has when the machine moves forward. The best deflection is when the squeegee wipes the floor dry with a minimal amount of deflection.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​‌​⁠​​​​‌​⁠​​​⁠‍‌⁠⁠‌⁠‍⁠⁠⁠‌‌‍​​‌⁠⁠‌​​​

NOTE: Make sure the squeegee is level before adjusting the deflection. See LEVELING THE REAR SQUEEGEE.
  1. Lower the squeegee and drive the machine forward a few meters (feet).
FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine, stop on level surface, set parking brake, and turn off machine.
  1. Look at the amount of deflection or “curl” of the squeegee blade. The correct amount of deflection is 12 mm (0.50 in) for scrubbing smooth floors and 15 mm (0.62 in) for rough floors.
Side view of a curled squeegee blade resting on the floor, with arrows marking a deflection of 12 mm (0.50 in)
  1. To adjust the overall squeegee blade deflection, turn the adjustment knobs counterclockwise to increase deflection or clockwise to decrease deflection.
Rear squeegee seen from behind with two arrows pointing to the adjustment knobs at the left and right ends, and a glove-wearing safety symbol in the corner
  1. Drive the machine forward again to recheck the squeegee blade deflection after adjustments are made.
  2. Readjust the squeegee blade deflection if necessary.
Source: Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual 9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016), page 76, used with permission. SES ref PF-4H37-PAUY‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​‌​⁠​​​​‌​⁠​​​⁠‍‌⁠⁠‌⁠‍⁠⁠⁠‌‌‍​​‌⁠⁠‌​​​
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SKIRTS AND SEALS

In short This section covers checking the scrub head skirt, the recovery tank seal and the solution tank seals for damage and wear. Stop and secure the machine before servicing, and check the skirts for the correct distance from the floor.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​‌​⁠‌​​​‌​⁠​​‍‍​​⁠​‍​‍⁠‌‍​‌⁠‍⁠‍⁠‍​​‌​
FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine, stop on level surface, set parking brake, turn off machine, and remove key.

SCRUB HEAD SKIRT

Check the skirt for damage and wear after every 100 hours of operation.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​‌​⁠‌​​​‌​⁠​​‍‍​​⁠​‍​‍⁠‌‍​‌⁠‍⁠‍⁠‍​​‌​

View under the machine of the scrub head skirt hanging near the floor, with an arrow pointing to the bottom edge of the skirt

The skirts should be between 0 to 6 mm (0 to 0.25 in) from the floor when the scrub head is down.

RECOVERY TANK SEAL

Check the recovery tank cover seal for damage and wear daily.

Raised recovery tank cover seen from the rear, with an arrow pointing to the seal around the cover

SOLUTION TANK SEALS

Check each solution tank cover seal for damage and wear daily.

Open solution tank cover with an arrow pointing to the black seal around the tank opening
Source: Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual 9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016), page 77, used with permission. SES ref PF-EVB6-Y475‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​‌​⁠‌​​​‌​⁠​​‍‍​​⁠​‍​‍⁠‌‍​‌⁠‍⁠‍⁠‍​​‌​
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BRAKES AND TIRES

In short This section covers checking the rear mechanical brakes every 200 hours and checking the tires every 100 hours. It also gives the torque for the front wheel nuts, which are tightened in a set pattern.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​‌​⁠‍​​​‌​⁠​​‍‍⁠‌‍‍⁠⁠‌⁠‍‍‍‍‍‌‍⁠‌‌⁠⁠⁠‍

BRAKES

The mechanical brakes are located on the rear wheels. The brakes are operated by the foot brake pedal and connecting cables.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​‌​⁠‍​​​‌​⁠​​‍‍⁠‌‍‍⁠⁠‌⁠‍‍‍‍‍‌‍⁠‌‌⁠⁠⁠‍

Check the brake adjustment after every 200 hours of operation.

To check the brake adjustment, measure the distance from the stationary brake pedal to the point where there is resistance in the pedal movement. The distance must be between 6 mm (0.25 in) and 19 mm (0.75 in). Adjust the brakes if required.

Photo of the rear brake check: the brake pedal is pushed down, shown by a curved arrow, and a tape measure is held beside it, with two arrows pointing at the marks on the tape that show the pedal free-movement distance

TIRES

Check tires for damage and wear after every 100 hours of operation.

FRONT WHEEL

Torque the front wheel nuts twice in the pattern shown to 122 to 149 Nm (90 to 110 ft lb) after the first 50 hours of operation, and after every 800 hours there after.

Front wheel seen from the side with five wheel nuts numbered 1 to 5, showing the order in which to tighten them, with numbered arrows pointing to each nut

PROPELLING MOTOR

In short The propelling motor shaft nut must be torqued after every 800 hours of operation. The torque is 508 Nm lubricated or 644 Nm dry.

Torque the shaft nut to 508 Nm (375 ft lb) lubricated, 644 Nm (475 ft lb) dry, after every 800 hours of operation.

Photo of the wheel hub with a large arrow pointing to the center shaft nut of the propelling motor, surrounded by the wheel bolts
Source: Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual 9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016), page 78, used with permission. SES ref PF-KBLA-4EQL‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​‌​⁠‍​​​‌​⁠​​‍‍⁠‌‍‍⁠⁠‌⁠‍‍‍‍‍‌‍⁠‌‌⁠⁠⁠‍
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PUSHING, TOWING, AND TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE

In short A disabled machine can be pushed from the front or rear, but only towed from the front, and only for a very short distance at low speed. Turn the bypass valve on the propelling pump 90° before pushing or towing, and return it to the normal position afterward.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​‌​⁠⁠​​​‌​⁠​​⁠⁠⁠⁠‌⁠‍​⁠‍‍⁠⁠‌⁠​⁠⁠‌‍​⁠⁠‍

PUSHING OR TOWING THE MACHINE

If the machine becomes disabled, it can be pushed from the front or rear, but only towed from the front.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​‌​⁠⁠​​​‌​⁠​​⁠⁠⁠⁠‌⁠‍​⁠‍‍⁠⁠‌⁠​⁠⁠‌‍​⁠⁠‍

The propelling pump has a bypass valve to prevent damage to the hydraulic system when the machine is being pushed or towed. This valve allows a disabled machine to be moved for a very short distance and at a speed to not exceed 1.6 kp/h (1 mph). The machine is NOT intended to be pushed or towed a long distance or at a high speed.

ATTENTION! Do not push or tow machine for a long distance or damage may occur to the propelling system.

Turn the bypass valve located on the bottom of the propelling pump 90° (either direction) from the normal position before pushing or towing the machine. Return the bypass valve back to the normal position when through pushing or towing the machine. Do Not use the bypass valve during normal machine operation.

Propelling pump drawing with a black arrow pointing to the bypass valve on top of the pump
Photo of the engine compartment showing the propelling pump area, with a curved arrow indicating the direction to turn the bypass valve

TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE

  1. Raise the squeegee, scrub head, and brushes. If necessary, raise the hopper for additional ramp clearance.
FOR SAFETY: When loading machine onto truck or trailer, drain tanks and empty hopper before loading machine.
  1. Position the rear of the machine at the loading edge of the truck or trailer.
  2. If the loading surface is not horizontal or is higher than 380 mm (15 in) from the ground, use a winch to load machine.

    If the loading surface is horizontal and 380 mm (15 in) or less from the ground, the machine may be driven onto the truck or trailer.
Photo of a truck or trailer loading edge with two arrows pointing toward each other to show the height of the loading surface above the ground
FOR SAFETY: When loading machine onto truck or trailer, use winch. Do not drive the machine onto the truck or trailer unless the loading surface is horizontal AND is 380 mm (15 in) or less from the ground.
  1. To winch the machine onto the truck or trailer, attach the winching chains to the holes in the rear jacking brackets behind the rear tires.
Photo of the rear tire of the machine with a downward arrow pointing to the hole in the rear jacking bracket behind the tire where the winching chain attaches
Source: Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual 9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016), page 79, used with permission. SES ref PF-YUE7-JBSV‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​‌​⁠⁠​​​‌​⁠​​⁠⁠⁠⁠‌⁠‍​⁠‍‍⁠⁠‌⁠​⁠⁠‌‍​⁠⁠‍
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  1. Position the machine as close to the front of the trailer or truck as possible.
  2. Set the parking brake and place a block behind each wheel to prevent the machine from rolling.
  3. Lower the scrub head.
FOR SAFETY: When loading/unloading machine onto/off truck or trailer, lower scrub head and squeegee before tying down machine.
  1. Connect the tie-down straps to the holes in the right and left lower corners in front of the machine and the holes in the rear jacking brackets behind the rear tires.
Front lower corner of the machine with an arrow pointing to the round tie-down hole below the headlight, next to a warning label
Rear wheel of the machine with a down arrow pointing to the rear jacking bracket hole behind the tire
  1. Route the tie-downs to the opposite ends of the machine and hook them to the brackets on the floor of the trailer or truck. Tighten the tie-down straps.
NOTE: It may be necessary to install tie-down brackets to the floor of the trailer or truck.
Tie-down straps hooked to brackets on the floor of the trailer, with arrows pointing to the hook points and a glove symbol indicating gloves must be worn
  1. If the loading surface is not horizontal or is higher than 380 mm (15 in) from the ground, use a winch to unload machine.

    If the loading surface is horizontal AND is 380 mm (15 in) or less from the ground, the machine may be driven off the truck or trailer.
FOR SAFETY: When unloading machine off truck or trailer, use winch. Do not drive the machine off the truck or trailer unless the loading surface is horizontal AND 380 mm (15 in) or less from the ground.
Source: Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual 9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016), page 80, used with permission. SES ref PF-6KCV-AZBM‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​‌‌​​​​​‌​⁠​​​‍​​‍‌⁠​‌‍‍⁠‍​⁠‌​‌‍‍​‌⁠​
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MACHINE JACKING

In short This section explains how to jack up the machine safely. Empty the tanks, park on a flat, level surface, block the tires and support the machine with jackstands at the designated rear and front locations.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​‌‌​‌​​​‌​⁠​​​‍​⁠​‍⁠​⁠⁠‌‍‌‌⁠‌​‍​⁠‌​‌‍

Empty the hopper, recovery tank, and solution tank before jacking up the machine. Jack up the machine at the designated locations. Use a hoist or jack capable of supporting the weight of the machine. Use jackstands to support the machine. Always stop the machine on a flat, level surface and block the tires before jacking up the machine.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​‌‌​‌​​​‌​⁠​​​‍​⁠​‍⁠​⁠⁠‌‍‌‌⁠‌​‍​⁠‌​‌‍

Rear jacking locations are located directly behind the rear tires on each side of the machine.

Rear of the machine behind the rear tire on one side, with a large white arrow pointing to the rear jacking location on the frame next to a jacking label

Front jacking locations are located on the frame directly in front of the front tire.

Front of the machine below the bumper with two round lights, with a large white arrow pointing up to the front jacking location on the frame
FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine, stop on level surface, set parking brake, turn off machine, and remove key.
FOR SAFETY: When servicing machine, block machine tires before jacking machine up. Use a hoist or jack that will support the weight of the machine. Jack machine up at designated locations only. Support machine with jack stands.

STORAGE INFORMATION

In short This section lists the steps to take before storing the machine for extended periods: drain and clean the tanks, park it indoors in a cool, dry area, and deal with the battery.

The following steps should be taken prior to storing the machine for extended periods.

  1. Drain and clean the solution and recovery tanks. Open the recovery tank and solution tank covers to allow the air to circulate.
  2. Park the machine in a cool, dry area. Do not expose the machine to rain. Store indoors.
  3. Remove the battery, or charge battery every three months.
Source: Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual 9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016), page 81, used with permission. SES ref PF-3TAO-RY74‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​‌‌​‌​​​‌​⁠​​​‍​⁠​‍⁠​⁠⁠‌‍‌‌⁠‌​‍​⁠‌​‌‍
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FREEZE PROTECTION (MACHINES WITHOUT ec−H2O SYSTEM)

In short This procedure protects a machine without the ec−H2O system from freezing by running RV antifreeze through the solution system. Empty both tanks, pour in 1 gal of antifreeze, and circulate it through the system.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​‌‌​‍​​​‌​⁠​​⁠‍​⁠‍‌‍‌​⁠​‍‍⁠‌‌‍​‌‌​‌⁠⁠
FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine, stop on level surface, set parking brake, and turn off machine.
  1. Be sure the solution tank and recovery tank are empty.
  2. Pour 3.8 L (1 gal) of Propylene Glycol Based / Recreational Vehicle (RV) Antifreeze into the solution tank.
  3. Turn the key to the on position (without starting the machine).
  4. Press the 1−STEP Scrub button.
  5. Repeatedly press the Solution increase button (+) until the solution flow is at the highest setting.
  6. Press the directional pedal to circulate the RV antifreeze completely through the system.
  7. Press the 1−STEP Scrub button to turn off the system.
  8. Machines equipped with the optional spray nozzle only: Turn on the pump until RV antifreeze solution sprays from the nozzle.
  9. Turn the key to the off position.
  10. The remaining RV antifreeze does not need to be drained from the solution tank.
NOTE: Storing or transporting machines equipped with the ES or the FaST system in freezing temperatures requires special procedures. Consult a TENNANT representative for more information.

FREEZE PROTECTION (MACHINES WITH ec−H2O SYSTEM)

In short This procedure protects a machine with the ec−H2O system from freezing. Empty the tanks, connect the intake flush hose to the ec−H2O intake hose, and route the drain tube into an empty container.
FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine, stop on level surface, set parking brake, and turn off machine.
  1. Empty the solution tank and recovery tank.
  2. Remove the intake flush hose and from the storage bag behind the operator seat.
  3. Disconnect the ec−H2O system intake hose from the solution supply hose and connect the intake flush hose (gray connector) to the ec−H2O system intake hose.
Hands connecting the gray-connector intake flush hose to the ec−H2O system intake hose inside the machine
  1. Pull the drain tube from the between the ec−H2O unit and the operator compartment, remove the cap from the tube, and place the end of the tube into an empty container. Set the cap aside.
Hands holding the drain tube over an empty container, with the removed cap held in the other hand
Source: Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual 9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016), page 82, used with permission. SES ref PF-M6KD-OS7K‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​‌‌​‍​​​‌​⁠​​⁠‍​⁠‍‌‍‌​⁠​‍‍⁠‌‌‍​‌‌​‌⁠⁠
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  1. Turn the key to the on position (without starting the machine).
  2. Press and release the ec−H2O module flush switch. Allow the system to drain water into the container for 2 minutes.
Photo of the side of the machine with a white arrow pointing to the ec-H2O module flush switch on the panel beside the black cover
Step 6
  1. Press the ec−H2O module flush switch to shut off the system.
  2. Disconnect the ec−H2O system outlet hose from the hose to the scrub head.
Photo of two hands disconnecting the ec-H2O system outlet hose fitting from the hose to the scrub head
Step 8
  1. Blow pressurized air (less than 344 kPa (50 psi)) into the ec−H2O system outlet hose. Continue blowing compressed air into the outlet hose until water no longer drains from the drain tube
Photo of a hand holding an air blow gun nozzle at the ec-H2O system outlet hose, with blue symbols for wearing eye protection and protective gloves
Step 9
  1. Reinstall the cap onto the drain tube and insert the tube back between the ec−H2O module and the operator compartment.
  2. Reconnect the ec−H2O system intake hose to the solution supply hose and the ec−H2O system outlet hose to the hose to the scrub head.
  3. Return the intake flush hose to the storage bag behind the operator seat.
Source: Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual 9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016), page 83, used with permission. SES ref PF-5MWK-Y4VW‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​‌‌​⁠​​​‌​⁠​​​‍​‌‍​‌‌⁠‍‌​‍​‍⁠​‌​‌⁠‍⁠‌
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PRIMING THE ec−H2O SYSTEM

In short Prime the ec−H2O system when the machine has been stored for a long time without water in the solution tank. You fill the tank, connect the outlet flush hose, and let the system drain into a container for 2 minutes.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​‌‌‌​​​​‌​⁠​​⁠​⁠​​‍‌⁠​‍‌​⁠‍⁠​‌​‌‍⁠‌​‌

Prime the ec−H2O system if the machine has been stored for a long period without water in the solution tank / ec−H2O system.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​‌‌‌​​​​‌​⁠​​⁠​⁠​​‍‌⁠​‍‌​⁠‍⁠​‌​‌‍⁠‌​‌

FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine, stop on level surface, set parking brake, and turn off machine.
  1. Fill the solution tank with clean cool water. See FILLING THE SOLUTION TANK section of this manual.
  2. Remove the outlet flush hose (black connector) from the storage bag behind the operator seat.
  3. Disconnect the ec−H2O system outlet hose from the hose to the scrub head and connect the outlet flush hose to the ec−H2O system outlet hose.
Photo of two hands holding a black hose connector at the outlet hose beneath the machine, joining the outlet flush hose to the ec-H2O system outlet hose, with braided hoses visible around it
  1. Place the ec−H2O system outlet hose into an empty container.
  2. Turn the key to the on position (without starting the machine).
  3. Press and release the ec−H2O module flush switch. Allow the system to drain water into the container for 2 minutes.
  4. Press the ec−H2O module flush switch to shut off the system.
  5. Disconnect the outlet flush hose from the ec−H2O system outlet hose and return the flush hose to the storage bag.
  6. Reconnect the ec−H2O system outlet hose to the hose to the scrub head.
Source: Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual 9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016), page 84, used with permission. SES ref PF-S76P-4QFA‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​‌‌‌​​​​‌​⁠​​⁠​⁠​​‍‌⁠​‍‌​⁠‍⁠​‌​‌‍⁠‌​‌
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SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

In short This section lists the machine's general dimensions, capacities, sound and vibration values, performance limits and hydraulic system capacities. Use the hydraulic table to match the ISO grade to the ambient air temperature range.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​‌‌‌‌​​​‌​⁠​​‍‍‌‌​‍​​⁠‍⁠​⁠‌‌‍‌‍‍‍‍‍‌‌

GENERAL MACHINE DIMENSIONS/CAPACITIES

ItemDimension/Capacity
Length2745 mm (108 in)
Height1475 mm (58 in)
Height (with overhead guard)2135 mm (84 in)
Width/frame (roller to roller)1475 mm (58 in)
Width (rear squeegee)1500 mm (59 in)
Width (with side brush)1625 mm (64 in)
Cleaning path width (Main brush length)1220 mm (48 in)
Cleaning path width (with scrubbing side brush)1575 mm (62 in)
Cleaning path width (with sweeping side brush)1625 mm (64 in)
Main brush diameter (2)305 mm (12 in)
Side brush diameter (scrubbing)410 mm (16 in)
Side brush diameter (sweeping)535 mm (21 in)
Solution tank capacity284 L (75 gallons)
Recovery tank capacity360 L (95 gallons)
Debris hopper volume capacity198 L (7.0 ft3)
Debris hopper weight capacity295 kg (650 lbs)
Dump height (variable to)1525 mm (60 in)
Minimum ceiling dump height2620 mm (103 in)
Weight − empty1815 Kg (4000 lbs)
GVWR2449 Kg (5400 lbs)
Transport ground clearance80 mm (3 in)
Protection GradeIPX3
Values determined as per IEC 60335−2−72Measure
Sound pressure level LpA84 dB(A)
Sound uncertainty KpA3.0 dB(A)
Sound power level LWA + Uncertainty KWA106 dB(A)
Vibration − Hand−arm< 2.5 m/s2
Vibration − Whole body< 0.5 m/s2

GENERAL MACHINE PERFORMANCE

ItemMeasure
Minimum aisle turn3175 mm (125 in)
Travel speed forward (maximum)12.9 Km/h (8 mph)
Travel speed reverse (maximum)4.8 Km/h (3 mph)
Maximum ramp incline for loading − Empty tanks18%
Maximum ramp incline for scrubbing10%
Maximum ramp incline for transporting (GVWR)14%
Maximum ambient temperature for machine operation43° C (110° F)
Minimum temperature for operating machine scrubbing functions0° C (32° F)

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

SystemCapacityISO Grade Viscosity IndexAmbient Air Temperature Ranges
Hydraulic reservoir38 L (10 gal)ISO 100 VI 126 or higher19° C (65° F) or higher
Hydraulic total45 L (12 gal)ISO 68 VI 155 or higher7 to 43° C (45 to 110° F)
ISO 32 VI 163 or higher16° C (60° F) or lower
Source: Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual 9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016), page 85, used with permission. SES ref PF-4OSO-AUYJ‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​‌‌‌‌​​​‌​⁠​​‍‍‌‌​‍​​⁠‍⁠​⁠‌‌‍‌‍‍‍‍‍‌‌
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SPECIFICATIONS

STEERING

In short This section lists the machine's technical specifications. This page covers steering, the engine and power data, the braking system and the tires.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​‌‌‌‍​​​‌​⁠​​⁠‍⁠‌‍‌​‍​​‌‍⁠‍⁠⁠‌‌‍‌‍​‌‍
TypePower source
Front wheel, hydraulic cylinder and rotary valve controlledHydraulic accessory pump

POWER TYPE

EngineTypeIgnitionCycleAspirationCylindersBoreStroke
Kubota V1505−TBPistonDiesel4Charged / Turbo478 mm (3.07 in)78.4 mm (3.08 in)
DisplacementTennant machine governed net powerEngine mfg un−governed net power
1500 cc (91.4 cu in)25.4 kw (34 hp) @ 2800 rpm27.2 kw (44.2 hp) @ 3000 rpm
FuelCooling systemElectrical system
Diesel
Fuel tank: 42 L (11.2 gal)
low sulfur fuel content less than 500ppm only
Water/ethylene glycol antifreeze12 V nominal
Total: 7.5 L (2 gal)37 A alternator
Radiator: 3.8 L (1 gal)
Idle speed, no load(Fast) governed speed, under loadEngine lubricating oil without filter
1350 ± 50 rpm2800 ± 50 rpm6 L (6.35 qt) API diesel classification CF or better

BRAKING SYSTEM

TypeOperation
Service brakesMechanical drum brakes (2), one per rear wheel, cable actuated
Parking brakeUtilize service brakes, cable actuated

TIRES

LocationTypeSize
Front (1)Solid150 mm x 460 mm (6 in x 18 in)
Rear (2)Solid127 mm x 460 mm (5 in x 18 in)
Source: Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual 9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016), page 86, used with permission. SES ref PF-EUER-XPLK‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​‌‌‌‍​​​‌​⁠​​⁠‍⁠‌‍‌​‍​​‌‍⁠‍⁠⁠‌‌‍‌‍​‌‍
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SPECIFICATIONS

In short This page lists the solution pump ratings and flow rates for the FaST system and the ec-H2O system. Use it as a reference for the low and high flow settings and the 75 psi high-pressure shutdown.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​‌‌‌⁠​​​‌​⁠​​‍‍‌‌​‌⁠‍‌‍⁠‍​​​‍‍‍‍‌⁠⁠‌⁠

FaST SYSTEM

ItemMeasure
Solution pump12 Volt DC, 11A, 0.7 GPM & 1.4 GPM flow (2 speed), 75 psi high-pressure shutdown
Low solution flow rate2.7 LPM (0.7 GPM)
High solution flow rate5.4 LPM (1.4 GPM)
Low concentrate flow rate2.6 CC/Minute (0.085 Liquid Ounces/Minute)
High concentrate flow rate5.2 CC/Minute (0.17 Liquid Ounces/Minute)

ec-H2O SYSTEM

ItemMeasure
Solution pump12 Volt DC, 11A, 0.7 GPM & 1.4 GPM flow, (2 speeds), 75 psi high-pressure shutdown
Solution flow rate2.65 LPM (0.7 GPM) - Low
5.30 LPM (1.4 GPM) - High
Source: Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual 9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016), page 87, used with permission. SES ref PF-D5EK-HYMG‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​‌‌‌⁠​​​‌​⁠​​‍‍‌‌​‌⁠‍‌‍⁠‍​​​‍‍‍‍‌⁠⁠‌⁠
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SPECIFICATIONS

MACHINE DIMENSIONS

In short This page gives the overall machine dimensions from the top, side and front views: rear squeegee width, height, length, frame width and width with side brush.‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​‌‌‍​​​​‌​⁠​​​‌​​‍‍​‌‍‌⁠⁠‌​⁠⁠​‍‍⁠​‌‌‍
Top view of the machine with a dimension arrow along the side marked Rear Squeegee 1500 mm (59 in)
Side view of the machine with a vertical dimension of 1475 mm (58 in) for height and a horizontal dimension of 2745 mm (108 in) for length
Front view of the machine with dimension arrows: Frame (roller to roller) 1475 mm (58 in) and Width (with side brush) 1625 mm (64 in)
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INDEX

INDEX

Numbers

1−STEP Scrub button, 12, 16, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26
1−STEP Sweep button, 12, 16, 22, 27‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​‌‌‍‌​​​‌​⁠​​​‍​⁠‌⁠‌​‌‍‌⁠‍⁠‍‌​‌‌⁠⁠‌‍‌

A

Adjust operator seat, 14
Adjust steering column, 15
Adjusting the Main Brush Taper, 62
Adjusting the Main Brush Width, 62
Adjusting the Rear Squeegee Blade Deflection, 74
Air Filter, 55
Alarms, 38
  Fault Indicators, 38

B

Battery, 56
Brake pedal, 15
Brakes, 76
  System specifications, 84
Brakes and Tires, 76
  Brakes, 76
  Front Wheel, 76
  Tires, 76
Brush Information, 17
Buttons
 1−STEP Scrub button, 24
 1−STEP Sweep button, 27
 Brush Pressure decrease button (−), 22
 Brush Pressure increase button (+), 22
 ec−H20 button, 22
 Engine Speed Button, 12
 ES (Extended Scrub) button, 22
 FaST button, 22
 Filter shaker button, 28
 Hopper door open/close button, 28
 Hopper raise/lower button, 28
 Scrub vacuum fan/squeegee button, 25
 Side Brush button (Option), 12
 Solution decrease button (−), 23
 Solution increase button (+), 23
 Supervisor Control Buttons, 13
 Sweep vacuum fan button, 27
Buttons, Controls and Instruments, 9, 12
Bypass valve, 77

C

Capacities, 83
Charging System Indicator, 11
Check Engine Indicator (S/N 000000−002885), 11
Checking the Main Brush Pattern, 61
Cleaning the ec−H20 fitler screen, 66
Cleaning the FaST Supply Hose Connector, 64
Cleaning the FaST System Check Valves, 65
Cleaning the FaST System Filter Screen, 64
Cleaning the Hopper and Debris Screen, 31
Cleaning the Hopper Dust Filter, 58
Conditions / Warnings, 39
Contents, 1
Controls and Instruments, 8, 9
 Touch Panel, 9
Cooling System, 54

D

Dimensions, 83
Directional pedal, 15
Disengaging Hopper Support Pin, 29
Double Scrubbing, 25
Draining and Cleaning the Recovery Tank, 33
 Draining the Recovery Tank with the Drain Hose, 33
 Draining the Recovery Tank with the Drain Plug, 34
Draining and Cleaning the Solution Tank, 36
Draining the Recovery Tank with the Drain Hose, 33
Draining the Recovery Tank with the Drain Plug, 34
Dust Filter, 30
 Removing the Hopper Dust Filter, 30
 Replacing the Hopper Dust Filter, 30

E

ec−H20 module flush switch, 66
ec−H20 Scrubbing System, Indicator Light Codes, 24
ec−H20 Scrubbing System Indicator Light Codes , 24
ec−H2O system indicator light, 24
Emptying the Hopper, 28

Source: Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual 9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016), page 89, used with permission. SES ref PF-WACX-CII3‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​‌‌‍‌​​​‌​⁠​​​‍​⁠‌⁠‌​‌‍‌⁠‍⁠‍‌​‌‌⁠⁠‌‍‌
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INDEX

Engaging Hopper Support Pin, 29‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​‌‌‍‍​​​‌​⁠​​⁠⁠​‌‍​⁠⁠⁠‌​⁠​‌​⁠​​‍‍‍‍​⁠

Engine, 54
Air Filter, 55
Cooling System, 54
Engine Belt, 56
Fuel Filter, 55
Fuel Lines, 55
Priming the fuel system, 56
Specifications, 84

Engine Belt, 56

Engine Harness Fuses and Relays, 58

Engine Oil, 50

Engine Oil Pressure Indicator, 11

Engine Speed Button, 12

F

FaST System, 64, 65
Cleaning the FaST Supply Hose Connector, 64
Cleaning the FaST System Check Valves, 65
Cleaning the FaST System Filter Screen, 64
Replacing the FaST-PAK Carton, 64

Fault Indicators, 38

Filling the Solution Tank, 20
Conventional Scrubbing Mode, 20
ec-H20 scrubbing (ec-H20 Mode), 20
ES (Extended Scrub) Mode - Manually Filling Tanks, 21
ES (Extended Scrub) Mode with Auto-Fill, 21
Foam scrubbing (FaST Mode), 20

Filters, 30
Cleaning the Hopper Dust Filter, 58
Engine Air Filter, 55
Hydraulic Fluid Filter, 52
LPG Fuel Filter, 55
Removing the Hopper Dust Filter, 30
Replacing the Hopper Dust Filter, 30

Freeze Protection (Machines with ec-H20 system), 80

Freeze Protection (Machines without ec-H20 system), 80

Front Wheel Support Bearing, 50

Front Wheel, Torque, 76

Fuel Filter, LPG, 55

Fuel Indicator, 12

Fuel Lines, 55

Fuses and Relays, 57
Engine Harness Fuses and Relays, 58
Optional, 58
Relay Panel Fuses and Relays, 57, 58

G

Glow Plug Light, 11, 19

H

Hazard Light Switch (Option), 13

Headlights, 13

High Presure Washer (Option), 42

Hopper Door Pivots, 51

Hopper Lift Arm Pivots, 51

Hopper Support Pin, 29
Disengaging Hopper Support Pin, 29
Engaging Hopper Support Pin, 29

Hour Meter, 13

How the Machine Works, 16

Hydraulic Fluid, 53

Hydraulic Hoses, 53

Hydraulic System, System specifications, 83

Hydraulics, 52
Drain and refill hydraulic fluid reservoir, 52
Hydraulic Fluid, 53
Hydraulic Hoses, 53
Replace the filler cap, 52
Replace the hydraulic fluid filter, 52

I

Incline, Rated, 17

Indicator Light Codes, ec-H20 Scrubbing System, 24

Indicator light, ec-H2O system, 24

Indicators
Charging System Indicator, 11
Check Engine Indicator (S/N 000000-002885), 11
Conditions / Warnings, 39
Engine Oil Pressure Indicator, 11
Fault Indicators, 38
Fuel Indicator, 12
Glow Plug Light, 11, 19
Hour Meter, 13

Source: Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual 9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016), page 90, used with permission. SES ref PF-HX2V-SQXR‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​‌‌‍‍​​​‌​⁠​​⁠⁠​‌‍​⁠⁠⁠‌​⁠​‌​⁠​​‍‍‍‍​⁠
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L

Leveling the Rear Squeegee, 73‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​‌‌‍⁠​​​‌​⁠​​⁠‍‍​​⁠‌​​​⁠​‍⁠‍‍⁠​​‌⁠​‌‌

Lights

  • Hazard Light Switch (Option), 13
  • Headlights, 13
  • Operating, 13

Lubrication, 50

  • Engine Oil, 50
  • Front Wheel Support Bearing, 50
  • Hopper Door Pivots, 51
  • Hopper Lift Arm Pivots, 51
  • Rear wheel bearings, 50
  • Squeegee Caster Bearings, 50
  • Steering Cylinder Bearing, 50
  • Torque Tubes, 51

M

Machine components, 7

Machine Dimensions, 86

Machine Jacking, 79

Machine Operation, Pre-Operation Checklist, 18

Machine Performance

  • Aisle Turnaround Width, 83
  • Climb and Descent Angles, 83
  • Travel Speed (Maximum), 83

Machine Specifications, 83 - 86

Machine Troubleshooting, 44

Main Brushes, 59

  • Adjusting the Taper, 62
  • Adjusting the Width, 62
  • Checking the Main Brush Pattern, 61
  • Replacing or Rotating the Main Brushes, 59

Main Brushes, Adjusting the Taper, 62

Main Brushes, Adjusting the Width, 62

Main Brushes, Checking the Pattern, 61

Main Brushes, Replacing or Rotating, 59

Maintenance, 46 - 70

Maintenance Chart, 47

O

Operating Lights, 13

Operating temperature, 17

Operation, 7 - 31

Operation of controls, 11

Operator seat, 14

Optional Relays, 58

Options, 40

  • Hazard Light, 13
  • High Presure Washer, 42
  • Side Brush, 12
  • Spray Nozzle, 40
  • Squeegee protectors, 15
  • Vacuum Wand, 41

P

Parking brake pedal, 15

Pedals

  • Brake pedal, 15
  • Directional pedal, 15
  • Parking brake pedal, 15

Pre-Operation Checklist, 18

Preheat-Glow Plug Light, 11, 19

Priming the ec-H20 system, 82

Priming the fuel system, 56

Propelling Motor, 76

  • Torque Shaft Nut, 76

Pushing or Towing the Machine, 77

Pushing, Towing, and Transporting the Machine, 77

  • Pushing or Towing the Machine, 77
  • Transporting the Machine, 77

R

Radiator, 54

  • Check hoses and clamps, 54
  • Clean core exterior, 54

Rated incline, 17

Rear Squeegee

  • Adjusting the Rear Squeegee Blade Deflection, 74
  • Leveling the Rear Squeegee, 73

Rear Squeegee Blade, Replacing (or Rotating) the Rear Squeegee Blade, 67

Rear Squeegee, Replacing (or Rotating), 67

Rear Wheel bearings, 50

Recovery Tank Seal, 75

Relay Panel Fuses and Relays, 57, 58

Removing the Hopper Dust Filter, 30

Replacing (or Rotating) the Rear Squeegee Blades, 67

Replacing or Adjusting the Side Brush Squeegee Blade (S/N 003077- ) (Option), 72

Replacing or Rotating the Main Brushes, 59

Source: Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual 9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016), page 91, used with permission. SES ref PF-ERVO-PPIJ‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​‌‌‍⁠​​​‌​⁠​​⁠‍‍​​⁠‌​​​⁠​‍⁠‍‍⁠​​‌⁠​‌‌
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Replacing or Rotating the Side Squeegee Blades, 69
Replacing the FaST−PAK Carton, 64
Replacing the Hopper Dust Filter, 30
Replacing the Side Brush (Option), 63
Replacing the Side Brush Squeegee Blade (S/N 000000−003076) (Option), 71‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​‌‌⁠​​​​‌​⁠​​​‌‌‌⁠​​​‌​‍‌⁠⁠‍‍‌‌‌⁠​⁠‍⁠

S

Safety

  • Instructions, 3 − 5
  • Labels, 5 − 7

Scrub Head Skirt, 75
Scrubbing, 24

Seals, 75

  • Recovery Tank Seal, 75
  • Solution Tank Seals, 75

Seat belts, 14
Seat, Operator, 14
Setting Brush Pressure, 22
Setting Conventional Solution Flow, 23
Setting ec−H20 Mode, 22
Setting ES (Extended Scrub) Mode, 22
Setting ES Solution Flow, 23
Setting FaST Mode, 22
Setting FaST Solution Flow, 23

Setting Scrub Modes, 22

  • Setting Brush Pressure, 22
  • Setting ec−H20 Mode, 22
  • Setting ES (Extended Scrub) Mode, 22
  • Setting ES Solution Flow, 23
  • Setting FaST Mode, 22
  • Setting Solution Flow, 23
    • Conventional and FaST Mode, 23
    • ES (Extended Scrub) Mode, 23

Setting the Engine Speed, 12
Side Brush, 12

Side Brush (Option), 63

  • Replacing the Side Brush, 63
  • Replacing the Side Brush Squeegee (S/N 000000−003076), 71

Side Brush (S/N 003077− ) (Option), Replacing the Side Brush Squeegee, 72
Side Brush Squeegee (S/N 000000−003076) (Option), Replacing, 71
Side Brush Squeegee (S/N 003077− ) (Option), Replacing or Adjusting, 72
Side Brush, Replacing, 63

Side Squeegee Blades, 69

  • Replacing or Rotating the Side Squeegee Blades, 69

Side Squeegee, Replacing or Rotating, 69

Skirts and Seals, 75

  • Recovery Tank Seal, 75
  • Scrub Head Skirt, 75
  • Solution Tank Seals, 75

Solution Tank Seals, 75

Specifications, 83 − 86

  • Braking system, 84
  • ec−H20 system, 85
  • FaST System, 85
  • Hydraulic System, 83
  • Machine Capacities, 83
  • Machine Dimensions, 83
  • Machine Performance, 83
  • Power Type, 84
  • Steering, 84
  • Tires, 84

Spray Nozzle (Option), 40

Squeegee Blades, 67

  • Replacing (or Rotating) the Rear Squeegee Blades, 67
  • Replacing or Rotating the Side Squeegee Blades, 69

Squeegee Caster Bearings, 50
Squeegee Protectors (Option), 15
Starting the Machine, 19
Steering, Specifications, 84
Steering Cylinder Bearing, 50

Storage Information, 79

  • Freeze Protection, 80
  • Priming the ec−H20 system, 82
  • Storing the Machine, 79

Supervisor Control Buttons, 13
Sweeping, 26
Symbol definitions, 10 − 12

Source: Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual 9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016), page 92, used with permission. SES ref PF-ACCZ-3R5L‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​‌‌⁠​​​​‌​⁠​​​‌‌‌⁠​​​‌​‍‌⁠⁠‍‍‌‌‌⁠​⁠‍⁠
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T

Temperature, Operating, 17
Thermo-Sentry, 59
Tires, 76
  Specifications, 84
Torque Tubes, 51
Touch Panel, 9
Towing the Machine, 77
Transporting the Machine, 77
Turning Off the Machine, 19‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​‌‌⁠‌​​​‌​⁠​​​‍‌⁠​​​‌‌‍‍⁠‍⁠​‍‌​‌‍​⁠​‌

V

Vacuum Wand (Option), 41

W

Warning Indicators, 11, 38
  Charging System Indicator, 11
  Check Engine Indicator (S/N 000000-002885), 11
  Conditions / Warnings, 39
  Engine Oil Pressure Indicator, 11
  Fault Indicators, 38
Water Pickup Mode (No Scrubbing), 26
Wheels, 76
While Operating the Machine, 17

Source: Tennant M30 Diesel Operator Manual 9003948 Rev. 13 (5-2016), page 93, used with permission. SES ref PF-TRTZ-3CSL‌‌​⁠‌⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠​​‍‍‌​‌​​​​‌‌⁠‌​​​‌​⁠​​​‍‌⁠​​​‌‌‍‍⁠‍⁠​‍‌​‌‍​⁠​‌
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