Tennant 385D Operator'S Manual Download

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This manual is furnished with each new TENNANT Model 385. It provides necessary operating and
preventive 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 maintenance instructions provided.

The machine is maintained with TENNANT supplied or approved parts.

Manual Number -- MM305

Revision: 08

Published: 3--97

1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 TENNANT, Printed in U.S.A.

Summary of Contents for 385D

Page 1: ...385D MM305 Operator Manual ...

Page 2: ...t This machine will provide excellent service However the best results will be obtained at minimum costs if D The machine is operated with reasonable care D The machine is maintained regularly per the maintenance instructions provided D The machine is maintained with TENNANT supplied or approved parts Manual Number MM305 Revision 08 Published 3 97 Copyright E 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 TENNANT ...

Page 3: ... FUSE 26 LATCHES 27 HOPPER SUPPORT BAR 27 OPERATOR SEAT 28 WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH OPTION 29 DOME LIGHT SWITCH OPTION 29 HEATER SWITCH OPTION 29 PRESSURIZER SWITCH OPTION 29 AUXILIARY SIDE BRUSH IN OUT SWITCH OPTION 30 AUXILIARY SIDE BRUSH UP DOWN SWITCH OPTION 30 Page HOW THE MACHINE WORKS 31 PRE OPERATION CHECKLIST 31 STARTING THE MACHINE 33 SWEEPING AND BRUSH INFORMATION 35 SWEEPING 36 STOP SWE...

Page 4: ... CONTROL SKIRTS OPTION 74 BRUSH DOOR SEALS 74 HOPPER SEALS 75 HOPPER INSPECTION DOOR SEAL 75 HOPPER DOOR SEALS 75 HOPPER COVER SEAL 76 HOPPER DUST SEAL 76 HOPPER VACUUM FAN SEAL 76 BRAKES AND TIRES 77 SERVICE BRAKES 77 PARKING BRAKE 77 TIRES 77 REAR WHEEL 77 PUSHING OR TOWING MACHINE 78 MACHINE JACKING 79 STORING MACHINE 79 SPECIFICATIONS 80 GENERAL MACHINE DIMENSIONS CAPACITIES 80 GENERAL MACHINE...

Page 5: ...versing machine Move machine with care when hopper is raised Make sure adequate clearance is available before raising hopper Do not carry passengers on machine Always follow safety and traffic rules Report machine damage or faulty operation immediately 5 Before leaving or servicing machine Stop on level surface Set parking brake Turn off machine and remove key 6 When servicing machine Avoid moving...

Page 6: ...all a new label in its place HOPPER LIFT ARMS LABEL LOCATED ON BOTH HOPPER LIFT ARMS HOPPER SUPPORT BAR LABEL LOCATED ON THE HOPPER SUPPORT BAR AND ON BOTH HOPPER LIFT ARMS ENGINE FAN AND BELT LABEL LOCATED ON THE RADIATOR SHROUD EMISSIONS LABEL LOCATED ON THE SIDE PANEL OF THE OPERATOR COMPARTMENT 07522 FOR SAFETY LABEL LOCATED ON THE SIDE PANEL OF THE OPERATOR COMPARTMENT ...

Page 7: ...pervisor when the required maintenance intervals occur as stated in the MAINTENANCE section of this manual Read this manual carefully before operating this machine FOR SAFETY Do not operate machine unless operation manual is read and understood Check the machine for shipping damage Check to make sure machine is complete per shipping instructions Check the hydraulic fluid level in the hydraulic res...

Page 8: ...ll ventilated After the first 50 hours of operation follow the recommended procedures stated in the MAINTENANCE CHART Keep your machine regularly maintained by following the maintenance information in this manual We recommend taking advantage of a regularly scheduled service contract from your TENNANT representative Order parts and supplies directly from your authorized TENNANT representative Use ...

Page 9: ...D MM305 6 93 MACHINE COMPONENTS A B C D E F G H I 07522 A Operator Seat F Hopper Cover B Steering Wheel G Hopper Access Cover C Engine Cover H Side Brush D Engine Side Door I Instrument Panel E Main Brush Access Door ...

Page 10: ...ngine Water Temperature Hopper Door Close Hopper Temperature Thermo Sentryt Hopper Down Main Brush Shut Down Hopper Up Filter Clogged Horn Hopper Door Closed Main Brush Down Pressure Light Fuel Main Brush Down Pressure Heavy Hourmeter Main Brush Float Hazard Light Main Brush Down Filter Shaker Main Brush Up Operating Lights Side Brush Down Pressure Light Fan Side Brush Down Pressure Heavy Engine S...

Page 11: ...reaker 10 Circuit Breaker 1 Windshield Wiper Slow Circuit Breaker 2 Windshield Wiper Fast Circuit Breaker 3 Dome Light Circuit Breaker 4 Heater Circuit Breaker 5 Cab Pressurizer Slow Circuit Breaker 6 Cab Pressurizer Fast Circuit Breaker 7 Side Brush In Circuit Breaker 8 Side Brush Out ...

Page 12: ... Switch Option F Hopper Door Lever U Operating Light Switch G Hopper Lift Lever V Vacuum Fan Switch H Main Brush Position Lever W Engine Speed Switch I Main Brush Down Pressure Knob X Filter Shaker Switch J Turn Signal Switch Option Y Steering Wheel K Hopper Temperature Light Z Side Brush Position Lever Thermo Sentryt AA Ignition Switch L Engine Water Temperature Light BB Side Brush Down Pressure ...

Page 13: ...our foot the harder you press the faster the machine travels Forward Press the top of the directional pedal with the toe of your foot Reverse Press the bottom of the directional pedal with the heel of your foot FOR SAFETY Before starting machine make sure back up alarm sounds and lights when reversing machine Neutral Take your foot off the directional pedal and it will return to the neutral positi...

Page 14: ...ops the machine Stop Take your foot off the directional pedal and let it return to the neutral position Step on the brake pedal PARKING BRAKE LEVER The parking brake lever sets and releases the front wheel brakes Set Pull the parking brake lever up FOR SAFETY Before leaving or servicing machine stop on level surface set parking brake turn off machine and remove key Release Push the parking brake l...

Page 15: ...Brush and Side Brush On Push the main brush and side brush lever into the On position Main Brush and Side Brush Off Pull the main brush and side brush lever into the middle position Main Brush On Pull the main brush and side brush lever into the On position NOTE Always raise the main brush when the machine is not being operated for some time This prevents the main brush from getting a flat spot 08...

Page 16: ... door when emptying the hopper to control debris and dust Open Push the hopper door lever into the Open position and leave it there Hold Release the hopper door lever into the middle position Close Pull and hold the hopper door lever into the Close position NOTE The hopper door will not close if the main brush side brush and vacuum fan are operating 07776 07777 07778 ...

Page 17: ... lift lever into the Up position WARNING Raised hopper may fall Engage hopper support bar NOTE The hopper will not raise if the main brush side brush and vacuum fan are operating Hold Release the hopper lift lever up and into the middle position Down Push and hold the hopper lift lever into the Down position 07779 07780 07781 ...

Page 18: ...d float Down is used for general sweeping Float is used when sweeping extremely uneven surfaces Down Pull the main brush position lever back and to the left into the Down position Float Pull the main brush position lever back and to the left and over into the Float position Up Pull the main brush position lever all the way back and to the right into the Up position 07782 07783 07784 ...

Page 19: ...ges the main brush contact with the sweeping surface Heavy Turn the main brush down pressure knob counter clockwise Light Turn the main brush down pressure knob clockwise TURN SIGNAL SWITCH OPTION The turn signal switch operates the turn signals Right Push the switch lever forward 07787 07788 06487 ...

Page 20: ...t in the hopper possibly from a fire The Thermo Sentry will stop the vacuum fan The Thermo Sentryt has to be reset manually see THERMO SENTRY in MAINTENANCE ENGINE WATER TEMPERATURE LIGHT The engine water temperature light comes on when the temperature of the engine coolant is more than 107_ C 225_ F Stop operating the machine Locate the problem and have it corrected 06488 06745 07760 07759 ...

Page 21: ...ge 10 to 14 Volts Stop operating the machine Locate the problem and have it corrected HOPPER DOOR LIGHT The hopper door light comes on when the hopper door is closed Make sure the hopper door is open and the hopper door light is off before sweeping with the machine CLOGGED FILTER LIGHT The clogged filter light comes on when the hopper dust filter is clogged To clean the filter press the filter sha...

Page 22: ...auge indicates how much fuel is in the fuel tank with a segmented LED light When the tank is full all ten of the segments are lit As the fuel tank empties the segments shut off The fuel tank is empty when all ten of the segments have shut off NOTE Do not let the fuel tank empty completely Air can enter the fuel system The fuel system will need bleeding before the next engine start HOURMETER The ho...

Page 23: ...d off the headlights and taillights On Press the operating lights switch The indicator light above the switch will come on Off Press the operating lights switch The indicator light above the switch will go off VACUUM FAN SWITCH The vacuum fan switch starts and stops the vacuum fan Start Press the vacuum fan switch The indicator light above the switch will come on Stop Press the vacuum fan switch T...

Page 24: ...l automatically start in idle speed To return the engine to idle from another engine speed press the engine speed switch until the first indicator light comes on Fast 1 Press the engine speed switch until the second indicator light comes on This speed is for general sweeping Fast 2 Press the engine speed switch until the third indicator light comes on This speed is for sweeping light litter 07770 ...

Page 25: ... vacuum fan shuts off while the filter shaker is operating STEERING WHEEL The steering wheel controls the machine s direction The machine is very responsive to the steering wheel movements Left Turn the steering wheel to the left Right Turn the steering wheel to the right STEERING COLUMN TILT LEVER The steering column tilt lever controls the angle of the steering column Adjust Pull down on the til...

Page 26: ...ng machine keep foot on brake and directional pedal in neutral Preheat Turn the key all the way counter clockwise and hold it there for 15 to 60 seconds depending on the weather conditions Start Turn the key all the way clockwise Release the key as soon as the engine starts Stop Turn the key counter clockwise 07805 07804 07805 ...

Page 27: ...o the right into the Down slot Up Pull the side brush position lever back and to the left into the Up slot SIDE BRUSH DOWN PRESSURE KNOB The side brush down pressure knob changes the side brush contact with the sweeping surface Heavy Turn the side brush down pressure knob counter clockwise Light Turn the side brush down pressure knob clockwise 07785 07786 07799 07800 ...

Page 28: ...ment The chart lists the circuit breakers and the electrical components they protect Circuit Breaker Rating Circuit Protected CB 1 15 A Engine and throttle CB 2 15 A Vacuum fan filter shaker CB 3 15 A Operating lights CB 4 15 A Hazard light back up alarm CB 5 15 A Horn CB 6 2 5 A Instrument panel CB 7 15 A Heater defrost windshield wiper CB 8 15 A Turn Signals CB 9 15 A Auxiliary side brush CB 10 ...

Page 29: ...e Engine Cover Push in on the cover latch Open the Hopper Cover Push the cover latch to the right and pull up on the hopper cover Open the Cab Door Pull up on the door handle HOPPER SUPPORT BAR The hopper support bar is located on the operator s side of the hopper The hopper support bar holds the hopper in the raised position to allow work under the hopper DO NOT rely on the machine hydraulic syst...

Page 30: ...e position for middle weight and push the lever down for the heavy weight position The backrest angle is adjusted using the angle knob Adjust Turn the angle knob clockwise to decrease the angle of the backrest Turn the knob counter clockwise to increase the angle of the backrest The seat front to rear position is adjusted by the seat position lever Adjust Pull the lever out slide the seat backward...

Page 31: ...h controls the dome light on the cab option On Press the top of the switch Off Press the bottom of the switch HEATER SWITCH OPTION The heater switch controls the cab heater on the cab option On Press the top of the switch Off Press the bottom of the switch PRESSURIZER SWITCH OPTION The pressurizer switch operates the cab pressurizer on the cab option The pressurizer can be operated at two speeds S...

Page 32: ...the auxiliary side brush option In Press the left side of the switch Out Press the right side of the switch AUXILIARY SIDE BRUSH UP DOWN SWITCH OPTION The auxiliary side brush up down switch controls the up and down movement of the auxiliary side brush option Up Press the left side of the switch Down Press the right side of the switch 08571 08570 ...

Page 33: ... machine The side brush sweeps debris into the path of the main brush The main brush sweeps debris from the floor into the hopper The vacuum system pulls dust and air through the hopper and the hopper dust filter When sweeping is finished clean the hopper dust filter and empty the hopper PRE OPERATION CHECKLIST Check under the machine for leaks fuel oil coolant Check the engine air filter indicato...

Page 34: ...OPERATION 385D MM305 10 94 32 Check the engine oil level Check fuel level Check the brakes and steering for proper operation 08431 07764 07754 ...

Page 35: ...g on the weather conditions 3 Turn the ignition switch key clockwise until the engine starts 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 between starting attempts or damage to the starter motor may occur 4 Allow the engine and hydraulic system to warm up three to five minutes WARNING Engine emits toxic gases Sev...

Page 36: ...achine parking brake FOR SAFETY Before starting machine make sure back up alarm sounds and lights when reversing machine 6 Select the Fast 1 engine speed with the engine speed switch 7 Drive the machine to the area being swept 07793 07771 07816 ...

Page 37: ...and hopper loading Do not use the Fast 2 speed in dusty environments The machine can dust and clog the hopper dust filter Operate the engine in the Fast 1 position when picking up general debris For best results use the correct brush type for your sweeping application The following are recommendations for main and side brush applications Nylon 8 double Row Main Brush Recommended for general sweepi...

Page 38: ...general purpose brush for sweeping of light to medium debris in both indoor and outdoor applications This brush is recommended when bristles may get wet Nylon Side Brush A longer life general purpose brush that is recommended for rough surfaces Flat Wire Side Brush Recommended for outside and curb side sweeping where soilage is heavy or compacted The stiff wire bristles dig out soilage This brush ...

Page 39: ...on or pull the lever into the On position 4 Press the vacuum fan switch to start the vacuum 5 Pull the main brush position lever back and to the left into the Down position 6 Pull the side brush position lever back and to the right into the Down slot 7 Sweep as needed 07773 07769 07782 07785 ...

Page 40: ...right into the Up position 2 Pull the side brush position lever back and to the left into the Up slot 3 Pull the main brush and side brush lever into the middle Off position 4 Press the vacuum fan switch to stop the vacuum 5 Press the filter shaker switch to shake the hopper dust filter 07784 07786 07774 07767 ...

Page 41: ... door light comes on 3 Release the hopper door lever into the middle Hold position 4 Pull the hopper lift lever into the Up position and raise the hopper to the desired height FOR SAFETY When using machine make sure adequate clearance is available before raising hopper NOTE Be aware that the minimum ceiling height needed to high dump the hopper is 2745 mm 9 ft 07816 07778 07777 07779 ...

Page 42: ...the hopper into the debris container to control dust 8 Push the hopper door lever into the Open position and leave it there 9 Raise the hopper enough and or close the hopper door to clear the top of the debris container 10 Slowly back the machine away from the debris site or debris container For Safety When using machine use care when reversing machine 11 Push the hopper lift lever into the Down p...

Page 43: ...edal 3 Select the Idle position with the engine speed switch 4 Set the machine parking brake 5 Turn the ignition switch key counter clockwise to stop the engine Remove the switch key FOR SAFETY Before leaving or servicing machine stop on level surface set parking brake turn off machine and remove key 07754 07770 07794 07805 ...

Page 44: ...s adjustment See TO CHECK AND ADJUST MAIN BRUSH PATTERN and SIDE BRUSH in MAINTENANCE Check for wire or string tangled on the main and side brushes Check for fuel odor that indicates a fuel leak Check under the machine for leak spots fuel oil coolant Check the service records to determine maintenance requirements 08001 08002 ...

Page 45: ...e 2 Start the engine For Safety When starting machine keep foot on brake and directional pedal in neutral 3 Raise the hopper all the way up 4 Lift and position the hopper support bar under the hopper lift arm WARNING Raised hopper may fall Engage hopper support bar 07794 07804 07779 08003 ...

Page 46: ...RNING Lift arm pinch point Stay clear of hopper lift arms 6 Shut the engine off DISENGAGING HOPPER SUPPORT BAR 1 Start the engine For Safety When starting machine keep foot on brake and directional pedal in neutral 2 Raise the hopper slightly to release the hopper support bar 07803 07805 07804 07779 ...

Page 47: ...nt Stay clear of hopper lift arms 4 Lower the hopper 5 Shut the engine off OPERATION ON INCLINES Drive the machine slowly on inclines Use the brake pedal to control machine speed on descending inclines The maximum rated incline is 10_ For Safety When using machine go slow on inclines 08004 07781 07805 ...

Page 48: ...s the machine s vacuum system The vacuum hose and wand allow pick up of debris that is out of reach of the machine 1 Stop the machine within reach of the area to be vacuumed 2 Shut the engine off 3 Set the machine parking brake 4 Open the hopper cover 07805 07794 08133 ...

Page 49: ... vacuum plug from the side of the hopper 6 Remove the vacuum wand and hose from the mounting clips 7 Connect the vacuum hose to the hopper connection 8 Close the hopper cover 9 Connect the vacuum hose to the vacuum wand 08134 08136 08728 08138 ...

Page 50: ...ety When starting machine keep foot on brake and directional pedal in neutral 11 Select the Fast 2 engine speed with the engine speed switch 12 Pull and hold the hopper door lever into the Close position until the hopper door light comes on 07804 07772 07778 ...

Page 51: ...OPERATION 49 385D MM305 6 93 13 Press the vacuum fan switch to start the vacuum 14 Vacuum the area as needed 15 Press the vacuum switch to shut off the vacuum 07769 08140 07998 ...

Page 52: ...oor lever into the Open position and leave it there 17 Shut the engine off 18 Open the hopper cover 19 Remove the vacuum hose from the hopper connection 20 Put the vacuum plug in the hopper connection 21 Close the hopper cover 07776 07805 08137 08135 ...

Page 53: ...OPERATION 51 385D MM305 6 93 22 Disconnect the vacuum hose from the vacuum wand 23 Put the vacuum wand and hose in the mounting clips 08139 08141 ...

Page 54: ...and allows the operator to blow debris out from areas while sweeping with the machine 1 Remove the blower attachment from the back of the machine 2 Move the lever on the engine cover forward into the ON position to start airflow through the wand 3 Direct the wand into the area of debris 08142 08144 08146 ...

Page 55: ...93 The operator can rest the wand on the side bracket 4 Move the lever on the engine cover backward into the OFF position to stop airflow through the wand 5 Put the blower attachment on the back of the machine 08147 08145 08143 ...

Page 56: ...er When transporting the machine on a trailer or in a truck be sure to set the parking brake and block the tires to prevent the machine from rolling HEATER VALVE The heater valve is located at the bottom of the engine compartment The valve controls the flow of hot coolant to the heater core Turning the valve handle 90_ to the valve opens the valve allowing coolant to flow to the heater core Turnin...

Page 57: ...Open the hopper door Thermo Sentryt tripped Reset Thermo Sentryt Poor sweeping performance Brush bristles worn Replace brushes Main and side brushes not adjusted properly Adjust main and side brushes Debris caught in main brush drive mechanism Free drive mechanism of debris Main brush drive failure Contact TENNANT service personnel Side brush drive failure Contact TENNANT service personnel Hopper ...

Page 58: ...dicator 1 Daily 7 Engine air filter Empty dust cap 1 6 Engine crankcase Check oil level EO 1 8 Brush compartment skirts Check for damage wear and adjustment 5 12 Hopper lip skirts Check for damage wear and adjustment 3 12 Hopper side skirt Check for damage and wear 1 13 Main brush Check for damage wear and adjustment 1 Check brush pattern 1 11 Side brush Check for damage wear and adjustment 1 Chec...

Page 59: ...l 1 1 Rear wheel support bear ings Lubricate SPL 1 11 Side brush guard Rotate 90_ 1 400 Hours 9 Front wheel bearings Check lubricate and adjust SPL 2 400 Hours 6 Fuel filter Replace cartridge 1 17 Fuel tank Remove sediment 1 3 Cooling system Flush WG 1 800 Hours 2 Hydraulic reservoir Replace hydraulic breather 1 800 Hours 2 Hydraulic reservoir Replace suction strainer 1 Change hydraulic fluid HYDO...

Page 60: ...ated on the oil dipstick Low oil level is indicated by the mark closest to the end of the dipstick Full level is indicated by the mark closest to the top of the dipstick The engine oil capacity is 6 L 6 35 qt without the oil filter REAR WHEEL SUPPORT The rear wheel support pivots the rear wheel The support has one grease fitting for the bearings The rear wheel support bearings must be lubricated e...

Page 61: ...draulic fluid in the reservoir Lubricate the filler cap gasket with a film of hydraulic fluid before putting the cap back on the reservoir 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 hydraulic fluid every 8...

Page 62: ...th locally available hydraulic fluids Check the label on the hydraulic fluid reservoir 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 Check the hydraulic hoses every 800 hours of operation for wear or damage Fluid escaping at high p...

Page 63: ...ler only after the radiator has cooled to avoid cracking FOR SAFETY When servicing machine wear eye and ear protection when using pressurized air or water Check the radiator coolant level every 100 hours of operation Use clean water mixed with a permanent type ethylene glycol antifreeze to a 34_ C 30_ F rating FOR SAFETY When servicing machine avoid contact with hot engine coolant Check the radiat...

Page 64: ...duty air filter option have a safety element It is inside the standard element Replace this element do not clean it after the regular element has been damaged or cleaned three times Install the dust cap on the air filter housing with the arrows pointing up Service the air filter element only when the air filter indicator shows restriction in the air intake system Do not remove the air filter eleme...

Page 65: ...he fuel pipes 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 of the fuel pipes see TO PRIME THE FUEL SYSTEM When the fuel pipes are not installed plug both ends with clean cloth or paper to prevent dirt from entering the pipes Dirt in the pipes can cause fuel injection pump malfunction PRIMING FUEL SYSTE...

Page 66: ...is driven by the engine crankshaft pulley and drives the engine fan and alternator pulleys Proper belt tension is obtained when the belt deflects 7 to 9 mm 0 28 to 0 35 in from a force of 10 kg 22 lb applied at the mid point of the longest span Check and adjust the belt tension every 100 hours of operation WARNING Moving belt and fan Keep away STATIC DRAG CHAIN A static drag chain prevents the bui...

Page 67: ...f the filter element or the filter will not seat properly in the filter frame D AIR Blow air through the dust filter opposite the direction of the arrows This may be done with the dust filter in the machine Always wear eye protection when using compressed air FOR SAFETY When servicing machine wear eye and ear protection when using pressurized air or water D WATER Soak the dust filter in a water an...

Page 68: ...out of the hopper 6 Lift the dust filter element out of the hopper insert 7 Clean or discard the dust filter as required 8 Put the cleaned or new dust filter in the hopper insert with the arrows pointing up 9 Put the shaker frame on top of the panel filter 10 Install the four retaining nuts and tighten 11 Connect the shaker motor wire connectors 08011 08014 08012 08013 ...

Page 69: ... hopper Check the brush daily for wear or damage Remove any string or wire tangled on the main brush main brush drive hub or main brush idler hub Check the main brush pattern daily The pattern should be 50 to 65 mm 2 0 to 2 5 in wide with the main brush in the Down position Adjust the main brush pattern by turning the main brush pressure knob located next to the brush position lever Rotate the mai...

Page 70: ...emove the brush idler plate 5 Grasp the main brush pull it off the brush drive plug and out of the main brush compartment 6 Put the new or rotated end for end main brush on the floor next to the access door 7 Slide the main brush onto the drive plug Rotate the brush until it engages the drive plug and push it all the way onto the plug 8 Slide the main brush idler plate plug onto the main brush 9 L...

Page 71: ...oot on the brakes to keep the machine from moving This will lower the rotating main brush NOTE If chalk or other material is not available allow the brushes to spin on the floor for two minutes A polish mark will remain on the floor 5 Raise the main brush 6 Stop the main brush 7 Drive the machine off the test area 8 Observe the width of the brush pattern The proper brush pattern width is 50 to 65 ...

Page 72: ...per with the taper adjustment bracket at the drive end of the brush A Loosen the bracket mounting bolts B Turn the taper adjustment nut counter clockwise to increase the pattern width at the brush drive end and clockwise to decrease the pattern width at the brush drive end Tighten the mounting bolts C Check the main brush pattern and readjust as necessary Then adjust the width of the main brush pa...

Page 73: ...rush is in motion Adjust the side brush pattern by the side brush down pressure knob Turn the knob counter clockwise to increase the brush contact with the sweeping surface and clockwise to decrease the brush contact with the sweeping surface The side brush should be replaced when it no longer sweeps effectively for your application A guideline length is when the remaining bristles measure 50 mm 2...

Page 74: ...the side brush off the side brush drive shaft NOTE Remove the drive hub and put it on the new brush if one is not installed 7 Slide the new side brush onto the side brush drive shaft 8 Insert the side brush retaining pin through the side brush hub and shaft 9 Secure the pin by clipping the pin keeper over the end of the pin 10 Disengage the hopper support bar and lower the hopper 11 Adjust the sid...

Page 75: ...cated on the left side of the hopper Check the hopper side skirt for wear or damage daily BRUSH DOOR SKIRTS The brush door skirts are located on the bottom of each of the two main brush doors The long skirt should clear the floor by 3 to 6 mm 0 12 to 0 25 in The inner skirt should be angled so that the rear corner touches the floor and the front corner is 6 mm 0 25 in above the corner of the long ...

Page 76: ...s for wear or damage and adjustment daily NOTE Rear tire pressure will affect skirt clearances SIDE BRUSH DUST CONTROL SKIRTS OPTION The side brush dust control skirt wrap around the side brush and the bottom of the hopper Check the side brush dust control skirts for wear or damage daily BRUSH DOOR SEALS The brush door seals are located on both main brush doors and on corresponding portions of the...

Page 77: ...operation HOPPER INSPECTION DOOR SEAL The hopper inspection door seal is located on the hopper and seals the front of the debris hopper Check the seal for wear or damage every 100 hours of operation HOPPER DOOR SEALS The hopper door seals are located on the hopper door They seal the hopper when the hopper door is closed Check the seals for wear or damage every 100 hours of operation 08023 08024 08...

Page 78: ...opper dust seal is located under the hopper insert along the top of the hopper Check the seal for wear or damage every 100 hours of operation You can reach the seal by removing the hopper insert HOPPER VACUUM FAN SEAL The hopper vacuum fan seal is mounted on the inside of the hopper around the vacuum fan inlet Check the seal for wear or damage every 100 hours of operation You can reach the seal by...

Page 79: ...t the parking brake whenever it becomes very easy to set the parking brake when the machine rolls after setting the parking brake and every 200 hours of operation The parking brake may be tightened by turning the knurled knob on the end of the parking brake clockwise TIRES The standard front machine tires are solid The standard rear machine tire is pneumatic Check the rear tire pressure every 100 ...

Page 80: ...placed under the rear wheel ATTENTION Do not push or tow the machine below serial number 006072 without placing the rear wheel on a dolly or the machine hydraulic system may be damaged On machines serial number 006072 and above there is a towing valve on the propelling pump This valve prevents damage to the hydraulic system when the machine is being towed Turn the valve 90_ clockwise before towing...

Page 81: ...e frame next to the front tires The rear jacking location is the middle flat bottom edge of the rear bumper between the taillights For Safety When servicing machine block machine tires before jacking machine up FOR SAFETY When servicing machine jack machine up at designated locations only Block machine up with jack stands STORING MACHINE Before storing the machine for an extended period of time th...

Page 82: ...ush length 1145 mm 45 in Side brush diameter 585 mm 23 in Sweeping path width 1145 mm 45 in Sweeping path width with side brush 1525 mm 60 in Main brush pattern width 50 to 65 mm 2 0 to 2 5 in Hopper weight capacity 545 kg 1200 lb Hopper volume capacity 396 L 14 cu ft Dust filter area 6 9 m2 74 sq ft GVWR 2064 kg 4550 lb Sound level 80 dBa Ceiling height minimum dumping clearance 2745 mm 9 ft GENE...

Page 83: ... governed speed under load 950 50 rpm 2000 50 rpm 2400 50 rpm Engine lubricating oil without filter 6 L 6 35 qt SAE CC CD rated engine oil STEERING Type Power source Emergency steering Rear wheel hydraulic cylinder and rotary valve controlled Hydraulic accessory pump Manual HYDRAULIC SYSTEM System Capacity Fluid Type Hydraulic reservoir 24 6 L 6 5 gal TENNANT part no 65869 above 7_ C 45_ F Hydraul...

Page 84: ... 13 C Cab Dome light switch 29 Door latch 27 Heater switch 29 Pressurizer switch 29 Windshield wiper switch 29 Capacities 80 Chains 64 Static drag 64 Charging system light 19 Circuit breakers 26 Clogged filter light 19 Control panel Clogged filter light 19 Engine oil pressure 19 Engine speed switch 22 Engine water temperature light 18 Filter shaker switch 23 Fuel level gauge 20 Hazard light switch...

Page 85: ...er support bar 44 45 Dome light switch 29 Doors Brush Latch 27 Seals 74 Skirts 73 Cab Latch 27 Engine side Latch 27 Grille Latch 27 Hopper Seals 75 Hopper Inspection Seal 75 Dust filter 65 67 Changing 65 66 Cleaning 65 E Electrical Circuit breakers 26 Fuse 26 Ignition switch 24 Emptying the hopper 39 40 Engaging hopper support bar 43 44 Engine 61 63 Air filter 62 Air filter indicator 31 62 Coolant...

Page 86: ...meter 20 How the machine works 31 Hydraulic fluid 59 60 Hydraulic fluid reservoir 59 Hydraulic hoses 60 Hydraulics 59 60 Fluid 59 60 Fluid filter 59 Fluid level 5 59 Hoses 60 Propelling motor 60 Reservoir 59 System specifications 81 I Ignition switch 24 J Jack points 79 80 K Knobs Main brush down pressure 17 Side brush down pressure 25 L Latches 27 Cab door 27 Engine cover 27 Engine side door 27 G...

Page 87: ...eration 5 53 Operation on inclines 45 Operator Responsibility 5 Operator seat 28 Options 46 53 Auxiliary side brush in out switch 30 Auxiliary side brush up down switch 30 Blower wand 52 53 Cab door latch 27 Dome light switch 29 Hazard light switch 21 Heater switch 29 Heater valve 54 Heavy duty air filter 62 Pressurizer switch 29 Side brush dust control 74 Tie downs 54 Turn signal switch 17 Vacuum...

Page 88: ...1 Hydraulic system 81 Machine capacities 80 Machine dimensions 80 Machine performance 80 Power type 81 Steering 81 Tires 81 Starting the machine 33 34 Static drag chain 64 Steering 32 Specifications 81 Steering column tilt lever 23 Steering wheel 23 Stop sweeping 38 Stop the machine 41 42 Storing machine 79 Sweeping 36 37 Sweeping and brush information 35 36 Switches Auxiliary side brush in out 30...

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