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CONTENTS

6400 MM429 (9--04)

CONTENTS

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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OPERATION

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OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITY

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MACHINE COMPONENTS

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SYMBOL DEFINITIONS

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CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS

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OPERATION OF CONTROLS

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DIRECTIONAL PEDAL

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BRAKE PEDAL

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PARKING BRAKE PEDAL

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SEAT SUPPORT RELEASE LEVER

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THROTTLE LEVER

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HOPPER LEVER

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HOPPER DOOR LEVER

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MAIN BRUSH LEVER

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MAIN BRUSH DOWN PRESSURE

KNOB

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VACUUM AND FILTER SHAKER

LEVER

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CHARGING SYSTEM LIGHT

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ENGINE OIL PRESSURE LIGHT

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ENGINE TEMPERATURE LIGHT

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HOPPER TEMPERATURE LIGHT --

THERMO SENTRY

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LPG FUEL LEVEL LOW LIGHT

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CLOGGED FILTER LIGHT (OPTION)

HOPPER DOOR CLOSED LIGHT

(OPTION)

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HYDRAULIC FILTER BYPASS LIGHT

(OPTION)

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FUEL LEVEL GAUGE

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ENGINE CHOKE KNOB

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STEERING WHEEL

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HOURMETER

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STEERING WHEEL TILT HANDLE

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IGNITION SWITCH

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HORN BUTTON

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SIDE BRUSH LEVER

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OPERATING LIGHTS SWITCH

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OPERATING/HAZARD LIGHTS

SWITCH (OPTION)

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SIDE BRUSH DOWN PRESSURE

KNOB

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CIRCUIT BREAKERS

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OPERATOR SEAT

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DELUXE SUSPENSION SEAT

(OPTION)

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HOPPER SUPPORT BAR

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HOW THE MACHINE WORKS

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PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST

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CHANGING AN LPG FUEL TANK

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STARTING THE MACHINE

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SWEEPING AND BRUSH

INFORMATION

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SWEEPING

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STOP SWEEPING

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EMPTYING THE HOPPER

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STOP THE MACHINE

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POST-OPERATION CHECKLIST

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ENGAGING HOPPER SUPPORT BAR

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DISENGAGING HOPPER SUPPORT BAR 40

OPERATION ON INCLINES

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OPTIONS

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VACUUM WAND

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MACHINE TROUBLESHOOTING

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MAINTENANCE

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MAINTENANCE CHART

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LUBRICATION

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ENGINE

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REAR WHEEL SUPPORT

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STEERING CYLINDER

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FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

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HOPPER LIFT ARM PIVOTS

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HYDRAULICS

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HYDRAULIC FLUID RESERVOIR

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HYDRAULIC FLUID

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HYDRAULIC HOSES

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PROPELLING MOTOR

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ENGINE

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COOLING SYSTEM

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AIR FILTER INDICATOR (OPTION)

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AIR FILTER

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FUEL FILTER

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CARBURETOR

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SPARK PLUGS

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VALVE CLEARANCE

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ELECTRICAL

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BATTERY

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BELTS AND CHAINS

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ENGINE BELT

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VACUUM FAN BELT

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STATIC DRAG CHAIN

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DEBRIS HOPPER

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HOPPER DUST FILTER

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REMOVING HOPPER DUST FILTER

BRUSHES

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MAIN BRUSH

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REPLACING MAIN BRUSH

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CHECKING AND ADJUSTING

MAIN BRUSH PATTERN

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SIDE BRUSH

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REPLACING SIDE BRUSH

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SIDE BRUSH GUARD

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SIDE BRUSH PIVOT

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SKIRTS AND SEALS

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HOPPER LIP SKIRT

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HOPPER SIDE SKIRT

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BRUSH DOOR SKIRTS

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REAR SKIRTS

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SIDE BRUSH DUST CONTROL

SKIRTS (OPTION)

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BRUSH DOOR SEALS

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Summary of Contents for 6400

Page 1: ...6400 MM429 www tennantco com Sweeper Operator Manual MM429 Rev 12 04 2009 North America International Liquid Cooled ...

Page 2: ...tifreeze and oil 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 Machine Options Sales Rep Sales Rep phone no Customer Number Installation Date Tennant Company PO Box 1452 Minneapolis MN 55440 Phone 800 553 8033 or 763 513 2850 www tennantco com CALIF...

Page 3: ... 24 PRE OPERATION CHECKLIST 24 CHANGING AN LPG FUEL TANK 25 STARTING THE MACHINE 27 SWEEPING AND BRUSH INFORMATION 29 SWEEPING 30 STOP SWEEPING 32 Page EMPTYING THE HOPPER 33 STOP THE MACHINE 35 POST OPERATION CHECKLIST 37 ENGAGING HOPPER SUPPORT BAR 38 DISENGAGING HOPPER SUPPORT BAR 40 OPERATION ON INCLINES 41 OPTIONS 42 VACUUM WAND 42 MACHINE TROUBLESHOOTING 44 MAINTENANCE 46 MAINTENANCE CHART 4...

Page 4: ...67 BRAKES 67 TIRES 67 REAR WHEEL 67 PUSHING TOWING AND TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE 68 PUSHING OR TOWING THE MACHINE 68 TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE 69 MACHINE JACKING 71 STORING MACHINE 71 SPECIFICATIONS 72 GENERAL MACHINE PERFORMANCE 72 POWER TYPE 73 STEERING 73 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM 73 BRAKING SYSTEM 73 TIRES 73 MACHINE DIMENSIONS 74 INDEX 75 ...

Page 5: ...p 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 3 When starting machine Keep foot on brake and directional pedal in neutral 4 When using machine Do not pick up burning or smoking debris such as cigarettes matches or hot ashes Use brakes to stop machine Go slowly on inclines and slippery s...

Page 6: ...off machine Use truck or trailer that will support the weight of the machine 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 ...

Page 7: ...llegible install a new label in its place EMISSIONS LABEL LOCATED ON THE SIDE OF THE OPERATOR COMPARTMENT FOR SAFETY LABEL LOCATED ON THE SIDE OF THE OPERATOR COMPARTMENT HOPPER LIFT ARMS LABEL LOCATED ON BOTH LIFT ARMS HOPPER SUPPORT LABEL LOCATED ON BOTH LIFT ARMS AND THE HOPPER SUPPORT BAR FAN AND BELT LABEL LOCATED ON THE SIDES OF THE RADIATOR SHROUD 350159 ...

Page 8: ...ed with the machine FOR SAFETY Do not operate machine unless operation manual is read and understood Check the machine for shipping damage Check to make sure the machine is complete per shipping instructions 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 represe...

Page 9: ...TION 7 6400 MM429 8 07 MACHINE COMPONENTS A B C D E F G H I 350159 A Operator seat B Steering wheel C Instrument panel D Hopper cover E Side brush F Hopper access door G Brush door H Seat support I Fuel tank ...

Page 10: ...fan off Clogged dust filter Fast engine speed Hopper door closed Idle engine speed Hydraulic filter clogged Hopper down Hourmeter Hopper up Steering wheel tilt Hopper door open Off Hopper door close On Main brush down and on Start Main brush up and off Horn Battery charging system Operating lights Engine oil pressure Hazard light Engine water temperature Side brush down and on ...

Page 11: ...OPERATION 9 6400 MM429 4 09 Side brush up and off Circuit breaker 3 Variable pressure Circuit breaker 4 Side brush pressure Circuit breaker 5 Circuit breaker 1 Unleaded fuel only Circuit breaker 2 ...

Page 12: ...er lever K Charging system light L Engine oil pressure light M Engine temperature light N Hopper temperature light Thermo Sentry O LPG fuel level low light P Clogged filter light option Q Hopper door closed light option R Hydraulic filter bypass light option S Fuel level gauge T Engine choke knob gasoline only U Steering wheel V Hourmeter W Steering wheel tilt handle X Ignition switch Y Horn butto...

Page 13: ...e speed of the machine with the pressure of your foot on the pedal 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 Neutral Take your foot off the directional pedal and it will return to the Neutral position 07790 07791 07792 ...

Page 14: ...e then press on the parking brake pedal with the toe portion of your foot to lock the parking brake pedal in place FOR SAFETY Before leaving or servicing machine stop on level surface set parking brake turn off machine and remove key Release Press on the brake pedal to unlock the parking brake pedal SEAT SUPPORT RELEASE LEVER The seat support lever releases and locks the seat support Release Pull ...

Page 15: ...he hopper lever into the Hopper up position Hold Release the hopper lever into the middle position Hopper down Push the hopper lever into the Hopper down position HOPPER DOOR LEVER The hopper door lever opens and closes the hopper door Open the hopper door before sweeping Close the hopper door before emptying the hopper to control debris and dust Hopper door open Push the hopper door lever forward...

Page 16: ...oosen the main brush down pressure knob Move the knob back towards the operator and retighten it VACUUM AND FILTER SHAKER LEVER The vacuum and filter shaker lever controls the vacuum fan duct and the filter shaker The vacuum fan duct should be on when sweeping dry debris The vacuum fan duct should be off when sweeping wet debris Vacuum Fan on Turn the lever to the left into the Vacuum Fan on posit...

Page 17: ...ected ENGINE OIL PRESSURE LIGHT The engine oil pressure light comes on when the engine oil pressure falls below 40 kPa 5 psi If the light comes on stop operating the machine Locate the problem and have it corrected ENGINE TEMPERATURE LIGHT The engine water temperature light comes on when the temperature of the engine coolant is more than 107_ C 225_ F If the light comes on stop operating the machi...

Page 18: ...he Thermo Sentry will also move the vacuum and filter shaker lever to the Vacuum fan off position If this happens stop the machine eliminate the source of the heat and return the lever to the Vacuum fan on position LPG FUEL LEVEL LOW LIGHT The LPG fuel level low light comes on when the LPG fuel tank is almost empty The LPG fuel tank has 10 to 15 minutes of fuel remaining when the level light comes...

Page 19: ...ed filter light remains lit manually clean the hopper dust filter See HOPPER DUST FILTER in the MAINTENANCE section of this manual NOTE The clogged filter light also comes on when the hopper door is closed and the vacuum fan is on HOPPER DOOR CLOSED LIGHT OPTION The hopper door closed light comes on when the hopper door is closed Make sure the hopper door is open all the way and the hopper door cl...

Page 20: ...d as soon as possible FUEL LEVEL GAUGE The fuel level gauge indicates how much fuel is in the fuel tank NOTE Do not use leaded fuels The use of leaded fuels will cause permanent damage to the system s oxygen sensor and the catalytic converter ENGINE CHOKE KNOB The engine choke knob controls the engine choke on gasoline powered machines On For cold starting pull the engine choke knob out Off Push t...

Page 21: ...ours in tenths of an hour Use this information to determine machine maintenance intervals STEERING WHEEL TILT HANDLE The steering wheel tilt handle controls the angle of the steering wheel Adjust Pull out the tilt handle move the steering wheel up or down and release the tilt handle IGNITION SWITCH The ignition switch starts and stops the engine with a key FOR SAFETY When starting machine keep foo...

Page 22: ...he Side brush up and off position OPERATING LIGHTS SWITCH The operating lights switch powers on and off the headlights and taillights On Press the top of the operating lights switch Off Press the bottom of the operating lights switch OPERATING HAZARD LIGHTS SWITCH OPTION The operating hazard lights switch powers on and off the headlights and taillights and the hazard light option Operating lights ...

Page 23: ...vent of a circuit overload Once a circuit breaker is tripped it must be reset manually Press the reset button after the breaker has cooled down If the overload that caused the circuit breaker to trip is still there the circuit breaker will continue to stop current flow until the problem is corrected The circuit breakers are located in the operator compartment The chart lists the circuit breakers a...

Page 24: ...the seat weight adjustment The lever has three positions lightweight middleweight and heavyweight Adjust Pull the lever up for the lightweight position move the lever to the middle position for middleweight and push the lever down for the heavyweight position The backrest angle knob adjusts the backrest angle Adjust Turn the angle knob clockwise to decrease the angle of the backrest Turn the knob ...

Page 25: ...located on the operator s side of the hopper lift arms The hopper support bar holds the hopper in the raised position to allow work under the hopper DO NOT rely on the machine hydraulic system to keep the hopper raised WARNING Raised hopper may fall Engage hopper support bar ...

Page 26: ...shed clean the hopper dust filter and empty the hopper PRE OPERATION CHECKLIST Check the engine oil level Check the engine coolant level Check the windshield washer fluid level when applicable Check the radiator and hydraulic cooler fins for debris Check the hydraulic fluid level Check the air filter indicator Check the skirts and seals for damage and wear Check the condition of the sweeping brush...

Page 27: ... area Keep area well ventilated 4 Put on gloves and remove the quick disconnect tank coupling 5 Unlatch and remove the empty LPG fuel tank from the machine and store the tank in a designated safe area 6 Carefully put the filled LPG tank in the machine so that the tank centering pin enters the aligning hole in the tank collar Make sure the tank lies flat and inside the support panel NOTE Make sure ...

Page 28: ...ing Make sure the service coupling is clean and free of damage Also make sure it matches the machine service coupling 9 Open the tank service valve slowly and check for leaks Close the service valve immediately if an LPG leak is found and tell the appropriate personnel 350412 350412 ...

Page 29: ...ose the service valve wait a few seconds and open the valve slowly again 2 Sit in the operator s seat and engage the brakes with the directional pedal in neutral FOR SAFETY When starting machine keep foot on brake and directional pedal in neutral 3 Move the throttle lever back into the Idle engine speed position 4 On gasoline powered machines pull out the choke knob when the engine is cold Push in...

Page 30: ...e to the starter motor may occur 6 Allow the engine and hydraulic system to warm up 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 7 Move the throttle lever forward into the Fast engine speed position 8 Release the machine...

Page 31: ...rrect brush type for your sweeping application The following are recommendations for main sweeping and side brush applications Polypropylene 8 double row main brush Superior pick up of sand gravel and paper litter Polypropylene retains its stiffness when wet and can be used indoors or outdoors with equal performance Not recommended for high temperature debris Polypropylene and wire 8 double row ma...

Page 32: ...h Recommended for outside and curb side sweeping where soilage is heavy or compacted The stiff wire bristles dig out soilage This brush is also recommended for foundry sweeping where heat may melt synthetic bristles SWEEPING 1 Move the throttle lever all the way forward into the Fast engine speed position 2 Push the hopper door lever forward into the Hopper door open position to open the hopper do...

Page 33: ... MM429 9 96 3 Move the vacuum and filter shaker lever to the Vacuum fan on position 4 Lower and start the main brush with the main brush lever 5 Lower and start the side brush with the side brush lever 6 Sweep as needed ...

Page 34: ...EEPING 1 Raise and stop the side brush with the side brush lever 2 Raise and stop the main brush with the main brush lever 3 Shake the dust filter by holding the vacuum and filter shaker lever in the Filter shaker position for 30 seconds ...

Page 35: ... container 4 Pull and hold the hopper lever back into the Hopper up position to raise the hopper to the desired height Release the hopper lever into the Hold position 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 2340 mm 92 in FOR SAFETY When using machine move machine wi...

Page 36: ...uipped with the hopper door closed light option the light will come on when the hopper door is closed 9 Slowly back the machine away from the debris site or debris container FOR SAFETY When using machine use care when reversing machine 10 Push and hold the hopper lever forward into the Hopper down position to lower the hopper Release the hopper lever into the Hold position 11 Push the hopper door ...

Page 37: ...d filter shaker lever into the Vacuum fan on position STOP THE MACHINE 1 Stop sweeping 2 Take your foot off the directional pedal Step on the brake pedal 3 Move the throttle lever back into the Idle engine speed position 4 Set the machine parking brake ...

Page 38: ...ch key counterclockwise 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 6 LPG powered machines Close the LPG tank s liquid service valve 350412 ...

Page 39: ...aulic fluid level Check the air filter indicator Check the skirts and seals for damage and wear Check the condition of the sweeping brushes Remove any string banding plastic wrap or other debris wrapped around them Check the sweeping brush patterns for adjustment Check the condition of the hopper dust filter and seals Clean as required Check the brakes and steering for proper operation Check the f...

Page 40: ...ve the throttle lever all the way forward into the Fast engine speed position 4 Pull and hold the hopper lever back into the Hopper up position to raise the hopper Release the hopper lever into the Hold position 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 2340 mm 92 in ...

Page 41: ...r stop WARNING Raised hopper may fall Engage hopper support bar 6 Slowly lower the hopper so the hopper support bar rests on the support bar stop WARNING Lift arm pinch point Stay clear of hopper lift arms 7 Move the throttle lever back into the Idle engine speed position 8 Shut the engine off ...

Page 42: ...on brake and directional pedal in neutral 2 Move the throttle lever all the way forward into the Fast engine speed position 3 Pull and hold the hopper lever back into the Hopper up position to raise the hopper slightly 4 Put the support bar in its storage position WARNING Lift arm pinch point Stay clear of hopper lift arms ...

Page 43: ...Shut the engine off OPERATION ON INCLINES Drive the machine slowly on inclines Use the brake pedal to control machine speed when descending inclines The maximum rated incline is 8_ or 14 1 with a full hopper and 10_ or 17 6 with an empty hopper FOR SAFETY When using machine go slowly on inclines and slippery surfaces ...

Page 44: ... of the machine 1 Stop the machine within reach of the area to be vacuumed 2 Set the machine parking brake and turn the engine off 3 Remove the vacuum wand and hose from the mounting clips 4 Connect the vacuum hose to the vacuum wand 5 Remove the plug from the side of the hopper 6 Connect the other end of the vacuum hose to the hopper hose connector 7 Start the engine ...

Page 45: ...ight will come on when the hopper door is closed 10 Move the vacuum and filter shaker lever into the Vacuum fan on position 11 Vacuum the area as needed 12 When finished push the hopper door lever forward into the Hopper door open position to open the hopper door 13 Shut the engine off 14 Remove the vacuum hose from the hopper connection 15 Replace the plug in the side of the hopper 16 Disconnect ...

Page 46: ...set Thermo Sentry Hopper door partially or completely closed Open hopper door 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 Remove debris from the drive mechanism Main brush drive failure Contact TENNANT service personnel Side brush drive failure Contact TENNANT serv...

Page 47: ...OPERATION 45 6400 MM429 9 04 ...

Page 48: ...Service Points Daily 4 Engine Check oil level EO 1 y Empty air filter dust cap 1 Check optional air filter indicator 1 6 Brush compartment skirts Check for damage wear and ad justment 5 12 Hopper lip skirts Check for damage wear and ad justment 3 9 Main brush Check for damage or wear 1 Check brush pattern 1 11 Side brush Check for damage or wear 1 Check brush pattern 1 10 Hopper dust filter Shake ...

Page 49: ...e brush guard Rotate 90_ 1 8 Hopper lift arm pivots Lubricate SPL 2 12 Side brush pivot Check adjustment 1 400 Hours 4 Engine Clean or replace and adjust spark plugs 3 7 Front wheel bearings Check for seal damage 2 800 Hours 15 Hydraulic fluid reservoir Replace filler cap 1 y Replace suction strainer 1 Change hydraulic fluid HYDO 1 16 Hydraulic fluid filter Change filter element 1 Hydraulic hoses ...

Page 50: ...5 L 3 4 qt including the oil filter REAR WHEEL SUPPORT The rear wheel support pivots the rear wheel The support has two grease fittings for the bearings The rear wheel support bearings must be lubricated every 200 hours of operation Use Lubriplate EMB grease Tennant part no 01433 1 STEERING CYLINDER The steering cylinder has one grease fitting on the rear wheel support end of the cylinder Lubricat...

Page 51: ...gs for seal damage after every 400 hours of operation Replace bearings when necessary HOPPER LIFT ARM PIVOTS The hopper lift arms have two grease fittings one on each lift arm Lubricate with Lubriplate EMB grease Tennant part number 01433 1 after every 200 hours of machine operation ...

Page 52: ...ydraulic 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 after every 800 hours of operation The hydraulic fluid filter is located under the radiator Replace the filter element after every 800 hours of operation NOTE If the machine is ...

Page 53: ... 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 Check the hydraulic hoses after every 800 hours of operation for wear or damage Fluid escaping at high pressure from a very small hole can be almost invisible a...

Page 54: ...vent the fins becoming encrusted with dust Clean the radiator and cooler only after the radiator has cooled to avoid cracking FOR SAFETY When servicing machine wear eye and ear protection if using pressurized air or water Flush the radiator and the cooling system after every 800 hours of operation using a dependable cleaning compound AIR FILTER INDICATOR OPTION The optional air filter indicator sh...

Page 55: ...ilter must be replaced whenever the filter element is damaged To remove the filter element raise the hopper and engage the hopper support bar Set the parking brake and turn the engine off Remove the top two dust skirt clips with a neddle nosed pliers Pull back the dust skirt to access the air filter housing WARNING Raised hopper may fall Engage hopper support bar FOR SAFETY Before leaving or servi...

Page 56: ...t idle fuel mixture and idle speed periodically FOR SAFETY When servicing machine allow engine to cool Keep flames and sparks away from fuel system service area Keep area well ventilated Idle speed is 1450 rpm SPARK PLUGS Clean or replace and set the gap of the spark plugs after every 400 hours of operation The proper spark plug gap is 1 mm 0 043 in VALVE CLEARANCE Check and adjust the intake and ...

Page 57: ...ry or remove the battery vent plugs The battery is located in the engine compartment After the first 50 hours of operation and after every 800 hours after that clean and tighten the battery connections Check the battery electrolyte level after every 100 hours of operation FOR SAFETY When servicing machine avoid contact with battery acid ...

Page 58: ...hours of operation WARNING Moving belt and fan Keep away VACUUM FAN BELT Check the vacuum fan belt tension and wear after every 200 hours of operation The correct tension is when the belt deflects 4 mm 0 16 in from a force of 0 7 kg 1 5 lb at belt midpoint WARNING Moving belt and fan Keep away STATIC DRAG CHAIN A static drag chain prevents the buildup of static electricity in the machine The chain...

Page 59: ...ING Tap the filter gently on a flat surface with the dirty side down Do not damage the edges of the filter element and seals or the filter will not seat properly in the filter frame D 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 closer than 50 mm 2 in away...

Page 60: ...pper cover Support the hopper with the hopper cover prop rod 3 Lift the dust filter element out of the hopper insert 4 Clean or discard the dust filter as required 5 Clean and inspect the filter sealing surfaces Make sure the foam element centering strips attached to the hopper are intact Put the cleaned or new dust filter in the hopper insert with the arrows pointing up 6 Lower the hopper cover s...

Page 61: ...ife and best sweeping performance Replace the brush when it no longer cleans effectively REPLACING MAIN BRUSH 1 Stop the machine set the parking brake and turn the engine off FOR SAFETY Before leaving or servicing machine stop on level surface set parking brake turn off machine and remove key 2 Lower the main brush 3 Open the right side main brush access door 4 Loosen the idler arm mounting T bolt...

Page 62: ...ush and main brush and position the main brush over the chalked area 3 Lower the main brush for 15 to 20 seconds while keeping a foot on the brakes to keep the machine from moving 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 4 Raise the main brush 5 Drive the machine off of the test area 6 Observe the...

Page 63: ...rator The brush taper is factory set and should not need adjustment unless parts of the brush system have been replaced If the main brush pattern is tapered more than 15 mm 0 5 in on one end than the other adjust the taper as follows A Loosen the brush shaft bearing bracket mounting bolts B Move the brush shaft bearing bracket up or down in the slots C Check the main brush pattern and readjust as ...

Page 64: ...rface Replace the brush when it no longer cleans effectively REPLACING SIDE BRUSH 1 Stop the machine set the parking brake and turn the engine off FOR SAFETY Before leaving or servicing machine stop on level surface set parking brake turn off machine and remove key 2 Remove the side brush retaining pin from the side brush drive shaft by pulling the pin keeper off over the end of the pin 3 Slide th...

Page 65: ...guard after using all four sides SIDE BRUSH PIVOT The side brush pivot should be checked for excessive movement after every 200 hours of operation Torque the front and rear compression springs to reduce excessive movement The side brush tilt is adjusted with the side brush cable Turn the clevis on the cable to get the desired side brush pattern 08049 ...

Page 66: ...ted on the left side of the hopper The hopper side skirt should clear the floor by 3 mm 0 12 in Check the hopper side skirt for wear or damage and adjustment daily BRUSH DOOR SKIRTS The brush door skirts are located on the bottom of each of the two main brush doors The skirt should clear the floor by 3 to 6 mm 0 12 to 0 25 in Check the skirts for wear or damage and adjustment daily NOTE The brush ...

Page 67: ...DUST CONTROL SKIRTS OPTION The side brush dust control skirts wrap around the side brush and the front bumper 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 main frame Check the seals for wear or damage after every 100 hours of operation HOPPER SEALS The hopper seals a...

Page 68: ...amage after 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 after every 100 hours of operation VACUUM FAN SEAL The vacuum fan seal is mounted on the vacuum shut off plate Check the seal for wear or damage after every 100 hours of operation ...

Page 69: ...ES The standard front machine tires are solid The standard rear machine tire is pneumatic Check the front tires after every 100 hours of operation for damage Check the rear tire pressure after every 100 hours of operation The proper tire pressure is 795 kPa 115 psi REAR WHEEL Torque the rear wheel nuts twice in the pattern shown to 122 to 155 Nm 90 to 110 ft lb after the first 50 hours of operatio...

Page 70: ...hed 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 and without using the bypass valve or the machine hydraulic system may be damaged Turn the bypass valve 90_ from the normal po...

Page 71: ...round the machine may be driven onto the truck or trailer 3 To winch the machine onto the truck or trailer attach the winching chains to the rear tie down locations The rear tie down locations are the holes in the sides of the machine frame near the rear bumper 4 Turn the bypass valve 90_ from the normal position before winching the machine onto the truck or trailer See PUSHING OR TOWING THE MACHI...

Page 72: ... wheel pockets at the front of the machine frame The rear tie down locations are the holes in the sides of the machine frame near the rear bumper 7 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 FO...

Page 73: ...et parking brake turn off machine and remove key The front jacking locations are on the flat bottom edge of the front of the machine frame next to the front tires The rear jacking location is the center of the rear bumper FOR SAFETY When servicing machine block machine tires before jacking up machine FOR SAFETY When servicing machine jack up machine at designated locations only Block machine up wi...

Page 74: ...ing path width 915 mm 36 in Sweeping path width with side brush 1270 mm 50 in Main sweeping brush pattern width 50 to 75 mm 2 to 3 in Hopper weight capacity 315 kg 700 lb Hopper volume capacity 315 L 11 25 ft3 Dust filter area 6 9 m2 74 ft2 GVWR 1542 kg 3400 lb Ceiling height minimum dumping clearance 2340 mm 92 in GENERAL MACHINE PERFORMANCE Item Measure Maximum forward speed 9 6 km h 6 mph Maxim...

Page 75: ... 2500 50 rpm 1 2 3 Spark plug gap Valve clearance cold Engine lubricating oil with filter 1 mm 0 043 in 0 145 to 0 185 mm 0 0057 to 0 0072 in intake and exhaust 3 25 L 3 4 qt 10W30 SAE SG SH 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 19 3 L 5 ...

Page 76: ...ONS 6400 MM429 6 00 74 TOP VIEW SIDE VIEW 930 mm 2085 mm 82 in 1230 mm 48 4 in 2260 mm 89 in 1135 mm 44 7 in 1135 mm 44 7 in 1395 mm 55 in 1435 mm 56 5 in FRONT VIEW 2085 mm 82 in 350158 350165 MACHINE DIMENSIONS ...

Page 77: ...6 Static drag 56 Changing LPG fuel tank 25 27 Charging system light 15 Choke Engine 18 Circuit breakers 21 Clogged filter light 17 Control panel Clogged filter light 17 Engine oil pressure 15 Engine water temperature light 15 Fuel level gauge 18 Hopper door closed light 17 Hopper temperature light 16 Hourmeter 19 Hydraulic filter bypass light 18 LPG fuel level low light 16 Operating lights switch ...

Page 78: ...7 Lubrication 48 Oil capacity 48 Oil level 24 37 Oil pressure Light 15 Spark plugs 54 Specifications 73 Valve clearance 54 Engine belt 56 Engine choke knob 18 Engine oil pressure light 15 Engine water temperature light 15 F Front wheel Bearings 49 Front wheel bearings 49 Fuel filter 54 Fuel level gauge 18 Fuel tank Changing LPG 25 27 LPG fuel level low Light 16 G Gauges Fuel level 18 Grease fittin...

Page 79: ...e 21 L Levers Hopper 13 Hopper door 13 Main brush 14 Seat support release 12 Side brush 20 Steering wheel tilt handle 19 Throttle 13 Vacuum and filter shaker 14 Lights Charging system 15 Clogged filter 17 Engine oil pressure 15 Engine water temperature 15 Hopper door closed 17 Hopper temperature 16 Hydraulic filter bypass 18 LPG fuel level low 16 Operating lights switch 20 Operating hazard lights ...

Page 80: ... 52 Fins 24 37 Flushing system 52 Hoses 52 Rear skirts 65 Rear wheel 67 Steering cylinder 48 Support 48 Rear wheel support 48 Bearings 48 Grease fitting 48 S Safety Disengaging hopper support bar 40 42 Engaging hopper support bar 38 40 Hopper support bar 23 Labels 5 Precautions 3 5 Seals 64 67 Brush doors 65 Hopper 65 Hopper access door 66 Hopper door 66 Vacuum fan 66 Seat Adjustment 22 Deluxe sus...

Page 81: ...ing 32 Stop the machine 35 37 Storing machine 71 Sweeping 30 32 Sweeping and brush information 29 32 Switches Ignition 19 Operating lights 20 Operating hazard lights 20 T Thermo Sentry 14 16 Throttle lever 13 Tie down location 70 Tires 67 Rear wheel 67 Specifications 73 Towing machine 68 Transporting machine 68 Transporting the machine 69 Travel speed 72 Troubleshooting 44 V Vacuum and filter shak...

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