Tennant T5 - Adjusting Scrubbing Parameters

To Adjust an Uneven Brush Pattern:
Tools required: Measuring device, 27mm (1--1/16 in)
wrench and 24mm (15/16 in) wrench
1. Measure the distance from the front edge of the
scrub head to the floor and from the back edge of
the scrub head to the floor (Figure 51). The
measurements should be the same.
FIG. 51
2. To level the scrub head, loosen the lock nut and
turn the leveling screw clockwise to lower the rear
of the scrub head or counter--clockwise to lower the
front (Figure 52).
FIG. 52
3. Recheck brush pattern.
NOTE: Replace brushes when worn to 15mm (5/8”).
To Adjust a Tapered Brush Pattern:
Tools required: 10mm (3/8 in) wrench and 6mm hex
wrench
1. Raise the scrub head off floor and remove key.
2. Remove the idler plate from the brush (Figure 53).
FIG. 53
3. Hold the brush plug shaft with a wrench and loosen
the 6mm hex screw (Figure 54).
FIG. 54
4. To lower the brush end, turn the shaft clockwise for
the front brush and counter--clockwise for the rear
brush. Retighten hex screw (Figure 55).
FIG. 55
5. Recheck brush pattern.
NOTE: Replace brushes when worn to 15mm (5/8”).
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