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1465 1480 1490 (Operator Manual) MM185 Rev. 11 (9–94) Home Find... Go To..
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This manual is furnished with each new TENNANT Model 1465, 1480, and 1490. It provides necessary operating and preventive maintenance instructions. Read this manual completely and understand the machine before operating or servicing it. This manual covers all machine variations and standard options. The instruction portion of the manual consists of the Specification, Operation, Maintenance, and Appendix sections.
– Avoid Contact With Battery Acid. equipment. Read this manual carefully. Know - Use TENNANT Supplied Or Equivalent when these conditions can exist. Locate all safety Replacement Parts. devices on the machine. Then, take necessary steps to train machine operating personnel.
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BATTERY CHARGING WARNING LABEL – THE CONTROL PANEL. LOCATED NEXT TO THE MACHINE AND BATTERY CONNECTORS. 04385 FLAMMABLE MATERIALS LABEL – LOCATED UNDER THE LEFT STEERING HANDLE CLEANING AGENTS WARNING LABEL– LOCATED ON THE RECOVERY TANK. 1465/1480/1490 MM185 (9–91) Home Find... Go To..
SPECIFICATIONS MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS – 1465 POWER TYPE GENERAL MACHINE DIMENSIONS – CAPACITIES Electric propelling motors, (2) – nominal voltage 36 VDC, 0.20 hp (0.15 kW) @ 250 rpm Length – 63.5 in (1615 mm) Electric vacuum fan motor – nominal voltage Length with Pre-Sweept –...
SPECIFICATIONS 31.9 in 27.9 in (810 mm) (710 mm) TOP VIEW 44.3 in (1125 mm) 63.5 in (1615 mm) 82.4 in (2095 mm) SIDE VIEW 04340 MACHINE DIMENSIONS – 1465 1465/1485/1490 MM185 (9–90) Home Find... Go To..
Maximum rated ramp descent angle – 6_ Rear (2) – 5 in (130 mm) solid casters SYSTEM FLUID CAPACITIES Solution tank capacity – 27.5 gal (104.1 L) Recovery tank capacity – 31 gal (117.3 L) 1465/1480/1490 MM185 (11–92) Home Find... Go To..
SPECIFICATIONS 37.6 in 35.1 in (955 mm) (890 mm) TOP VIEW 44.3 in (1125 mm) 66.5 in (1690 mm) 86.1 in (2190 mm) SIDE VIEW 04340 MACHINE DIMENSIONS – 1480 1465/1485/1490 MM185 (9–90) Home Find... Go To..
Front (2) – 4.10/3.50–6 pneumatic tires Rear (2) – 5 in (130 mm) solid casters SYSTEM FLUID CAPACITIES Solution tank capacity – 27.5 gal (104.1 L) Recovery tank capacity – 31 gal (117.3 L) 1465/1480/1490 MM185 (11–92) Home Find... Go To..
SPECIFICATIONS 42.8 in 39.0 in (1090 mm) (990 mm) TOP VIEW 44.3 in (1125 mm) 67.3 in (1710 mm) SIDE VIEW 06311 MACHINE DIMENSIONS – 1490 1465/1485/1490 MM185 (9–90) Home Find... Go To..
4. Check the batteries electrolyte level as 8. Pre-Sweept machines: Install Pre-Sweept described in BATTERIES in the assembly as described in TO MOUNT MAINTENANCE section. PRE-SWEEPt. 00879 CHECKING BATTERY ELECTROLYTE LEVEL A. Battery B. Electrolyte Indicator Ring 1465/1480/1490 MM185 (9- -91) Home Find... Go To..
K. Solution Tank B. Rear Cover L. Batteries C. Control Panel M. Recovery Tank D. Squeegee N. Vacuum Fan (1465/1480) E. Rear Caster O. Vacuum Fan (1490) F. Front Wheel P. Solution Lever G. Soap Basket Q. Parking Brake Lever H.
OPERATION HOW IT WORKS INSTRUMENT PANEL SYMBOLS The Model 1465, 1480, and 1490 are walk-behind The symbols are used to identify controls and scrubbers. displays on the machine: The machines are propelled by a dual electric motor system, and are equipped with power Recovery Tank Full steering.
S. Circuit Breaker 6 Brush Pressure Indicator T. Recovery Tank Drain Hose J. Brush Pressure Switch U. Solution Tank Drain Hose K. Scrub Brush Switch V. Super Scrub Switch (1490) W Power Wand Switch 1465/1480/1490 MM185 (11- -92) Home Find... Go To..
To turn off the machine, turn the key-operated The ESt pump may not start right away. It will on-off switch counter-clockwise. start as the tank fills up. To stop the system, press the ESt switch again. 1465/1480/1490 MM185 (9- -91) Home Find... Go To..
Each time you touch the switch it will increase brush pressure until it reaches the maximum setting. Then it will return to the minimum setting as shown on the pressure indicator. 1465/1480/1490 MM185 (9- -90) Home Find... Go To..
Vac fan motor (1490) C. Pre-Sweept Hopper CB-2 25 A Left scrub brush motor CB-3 25 A Right scrub brush motor CB-4 10 A Pre-Sweept CB-5 25 A Propelling CB-6 Control Panel 1465/1480/1490 MM185 (11- -92) Home Find... Go To..
1 in (25 mm) below the tank opening. The water must not be hotter than 130_ F (54_ C) or tank damage may occur. ESt machines: Fill the recovery tank half full with water. 2-10 1465/1480/1490 MM185 (9- -91) Home Find... Go To..
TO DRAIN AND CLEAN detergent to be used. For specific RECOVERY TANK. Then refill the solution tank recommendations, call your Tennant Company with clean water and detergent and continue representative. scrubbing.
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Then add enough water to cover the recovery tank ESt outlet filter and operate the ESt pump to flush the system. 04377 VACUUM FAN DUCT ASSEMBLY A. Vacuum Outlet Deflector B. Recovery Tank Opening C. Duct Assembly 2-12 1465/1480/1490 MM185 (9- -93) Home Find... Go To..
4. Turn off the machine and set the machine parking brake, if equipped. FOR SAFETY: Before Leaving Or Servicing Machine; Stop On Level Surface, Set Parking Brake (If Equipped), And Turn Off Machine And Remove Key. 2-13 1465/1480/1490 MM185 (9- -91) Home Find... Go To..
Allow the solution to soak on the floor for 15 to 20 minutes. Then make a second scrubbing pass in the normal manner with the squeegee down. 2-14 1465/1480/1490 MM185 (9- -91) Home Find... Go To..
Improper detergent or brushes Check with TENNANT representa- used tive for advice Worn scrub brushes Replace scrub brushes ESt system does not fill solu- Clogged solution pump or lines Flush ESt system tion tank 2-15 1465/1480/1490 MM185 (9- -90) Home Find... Go To..
11. Reconnect the squeegee suction hose to the VACUUM WAND BAG squeegee assembly. 12. Clean and rinse off the vacuum wand and equipment. 13. Store the vacuum wand equipment in the vacuum wand bag. 2-16 1465/1480/1490 MM185 (9- -91) Home Find... Go To..
11. Squeeze the solution lever on the power wand to spray solution on the floor. Scrub the floor with the brush side of the cleaning tool. 2-17 1465/1480/1490 MM185 (11- -92) Home Find... Go To..
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NOTE: The wheels are properly adjusted when the squeegee blades deflect slightly while the tool is pushed back and forth. 2-18 1465/1480/1490 MM185 (11- -92) Home Find... Go To..
B. Pre-Sweept Wire Harness 3. Raise the Pre-Sweept brush. 4. Remove the two quick release pins from the machine mounting brackets and the Pre-Sweept assembly. Place the pins in the Pre-Sweept assembly. 2-19 1465/1480/1490 MM185 (11- -92) Home Find... Go To..
A. Third Caster B. Storage Location 3. Place the third caster in the storage location and secure with the cotter pin. 04366 PRE-SWEEPt MOUNTING BRACKETS A. Front of Machine B. Mounting Bracket 2-20 1465/1480/1490 MM185 (11- -92) Home Find... Go To..
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8. Plug the wire harness from the machine into the Pre-Sweept assembly wire harness. 04386 PRE-SWEEPt WIRE HARNESS A. Machine Wire Harness B. Pre-Sweept Wire Harness 9. Replace the debris hopper. 2-21 1465/1480/1490 MM185 (11- -92) Home Find... Go To..
9. When finished servicing the machine, raise the machine off the jack stands. 10. Remove the jack stands from under the machine. 11. Lower the machine. 12. Remove the blocks from the tires. 2-22 1465/1480/1490 MM185 (11- -92) Home Find... Go To..
When transporting the machine on a trailer or in a truck, be sure to engage the machine parking brake if present and block the machine tires to prevent the machine from rolling. 2-23 1465/1480/1490 MM185 (11- -92) Home Find... Go To..
2. Remove and empty Pre-Sweept assembly. 3. Raise the scrub brushes. 4. Park the machine in a cool, dry area. 5. Remove the batteries or charge the batteries after every three months. 2-24 1465/1480/1490 MM185 (11- -92) Home Find... Go To..
3-17 TO INSTALL SQUEEGEE ASSEMBLY3-18 TO REPLACE OR ROTATE BLADE 3-18 TO LEVEL REAR SQUEEGEE (for 1465 with serial number below 030065, or 1480 with serial number below 040161) ....
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MAINTENANCE 1465/1480/1490 MM185 (9–90) Home Find... Go To..
1. Check the squeegee deflection. 2. Check the specific gravity of the batteries. 3. Check the battery cable connections. 4. Check the scrub head side skirts adjustment. 5. Check the tire pressure in the drive wheel tires. 1465/1480/1490 MM185 (9–90) Home Find... Go To..
Check motor brushes – Pre-Sweept brush motor Check motor brushes – SPL – Special lubricant, Lubriplate EMB grease (TENNANT part no. 01433–1) NOTE: More frequent intervals may be required in extremely dusty applications. 1465/1480/1490 MM185 (9–90) Home Find... Go To..
They are chain by brushing some Lubriplate EMB grease located on the swivel and on the wheel. Lubricate (TENNANT part no. 01433–1) on the chains after the swivel and wheel with a grease gun containing every 100 hours of operation.
NOTE: If the readings are taken when the battery determine the charge level, check the batteries electrolyte is any temperature other than 80_ F specific gravity with a hydrometer. (27_ C), the reading must be temperature corrected. 1465/1480/1490 MM185 (9–91) Home Find... Go To..
If the water level is topped off before charging, normal expansion of the electrolyte may cause an overflow, resulting in loss of acid balance and damage to the machine. 1465/1480/1490 MM185 (9–91) Home Find... Go To..
The green complete charge indicator lamp will remain on until the charger is unplugged from the wall outlet. 1465/1480/1490 MM185 (11–92) Home Find... Go To..
Make sure that the chain is making contact with the floor at all times. 04388 STATIC DRAG CHAIN A. Static Drag Chain B. Front Tire C. Rear Caster 04353 WHEEL DRIVE CHAIN A. Chain B. Chain Tensioner 3 10 1465/1480/1490 MM185 (9–90) Home Find... Go To..
11. Recheck the front to back level of the scrub head. Readjust if necessary. 12. Replace the scrub head cover. 04366 SCRUB HEAD COVER RELEASE A. Scrub Head Cover B. Release Lever 3 11 1465/1480/1490 MM185 (9–91) Home Find... Go To..
Otherwise one scrub brush will be more aggressive than the other. 04366 SCRUB HEAD COVER RELEASE A. Scrub Head Cover B. Release Lever 4. Rotate each of the scrub brushes until you can see their spring clips. 3 12 1465/1480/1490 MM185 (9–91) Home Find... Go To..
9. Repeat for the other brush. 10. Check the front to back level of the scrub head. Adjust if necessary as described in TO LEVEL SCRUB HEAD. 11. Replace the scrub head cover. 3 13 1465/1480/1490 MM185 (9–91) Home Find... Go To..
04357 SOLUTION LEVER A. Solution Lever B. Solution Control Cable 04356 SOLUTION TANK DRAIN 04395 A. Drain Hose SOLUTION VALVE A. Solution Cable B. Solution Valve C. Front Tire 3 14 1465/1480/1490 MM185 (9–90) Home Find... Go To..
ESt RECOVERY TANK OUTLET FILTER A. Recovery Tank B. ESt Outlet Filter C. Fan inlet Screen 04355 SOLUTION TANK OUTLET FILTER 04349 DRAINING RECOVERY TANK A. Solution Tank B. Solution Tank Outlet Filter 3 15 1465/1480/1490 MM185 (9–93) Home Find... Go To..
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12. Push a garden hose into the end of the squeegee suction hose. Turn on the vacuum. Turn on the garden hose. 13. Work the garden hose up the squeegee suction hose to flush away any debris. 3 16 1465/1480/1490 MM185 (9–90) Home Find... Go To..
FOR SAFETY: Before Leaving Or Servicing B. Retaining Pin Machine; Stop On Level Surface, Set Parking Brake (If Equipped), And Turn Off Machine 7. Slide the squeegee assembly off the And Remove Key. squeegee pivot. 3 17 1465/1480/1490 MM185 (9–91) Home Find... Go To..
8. Replace squeegee deflector and pin. C. Deflector D. Gasket 9. Adjust the rear squeegee as described in TO LEVEL REAR SQUEEGEE and TO 4. Pull the squeegee blade off the squeegee ADJUST SQUEEGEE DEFLECTION. frame. 3 18 1465/1480/1490 MM185 (9–91) Home Find... Go To..
MAINTENANCE TO LEVEL REAR SQUEEGEE (for 1465 with TO LEVEL REAR SQUEEGEE (for 1465 serial serial number below 030065, or 1480 with serial number 030065 and above, 1480 serial number number below 040161) 040161 and above, and 1490 machines) 1. Lower the rear squeegee and move the 1.
7. Tighten the jam nut on the adjustment screw and tighten the pivot screw. TO ADJUST SQUEEGEE DEFLECTION (for 1465 with serial number below 030065, or 1480 with serial number below 040161) 1. Lower the rear squeegee and move the machine forward.
TO ADJUST SQUEEGEE DEFLECTION (for 4. To increase the amount of squeegee blade deflection, loosen the lock nut, turn the 1465 serial number 030065 and above, 1480 squeegee caster height adjustment screw serial number 040161 and above, and 1490 clockwise, then tighten the lock nut. To...
Tighten the mounting nut. 04376 TIRE 04393 PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT A. Brake Lever B. Brake Bracket C. Mounting Nut D. Brake Cable 3 22 1465/1480/1490 MM185 (9–91) Home Find... Go To..
Pre-Sweept frame with the two mounting screws. 12. Check the brush pattern as described in TO 04396 ADJUST PRE-SWEEPt BRUSH PRE-SWEEPt BRUSH IDLER PATTERN. A. Mounting Screws B. Cotter Pin B. Brush Idler Plate 3 23 1465/1480/1490 MM185 (9–91) Home Find... Go To..
Brake (If Equipped), And Turn Off Machine And Remove Key. 2. Remove the debris hopper. 04392 3. Remove the belt cover. BRUSH PATTERN ADJUSTMENT A. Brush Handle B. Wing Nut C. Nut 7. Replace the debris hopper. 3 24 1465/1480/1490 MM185 (9–91) Home Find... Go To..
It is located behind the Pre-Sweept brush. Check the rear skirt every 25 hours of operation for damage and wear. 04398 PRE-SWEEPt REAR SKIRT A. Side Skirt B. Rear Skirt 3 25 1465/1480/1490 MM185 (9–91) Home Find... Go To..
Check these seals every 25 hours of operation for damage or wear. 04399 PRE-SWEEPt HOPPER SKIRTS AND SEALS A. Hopper Slit Skirt B. Hopper Seal 3 26 1465/1480/1490 MM185 (9–90) Home Find... Go To..