Tennant 6550 Operator'S Manual Download

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CONTENTS

6550E 330359 (5--05)

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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CONTROL PANEL SYMBOLS

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CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS

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OPERATION OF CONTROLS

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DIRECTIONAL PEDAL

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DIRECTIONAL PEDAL TOE ANGLE

(OPTION)

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BRAKE PEDAL

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PARKING BRAKE LEVER

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HORN BUTTON

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BRUSH PRESSURE GAUGE

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MAIN BRUSH AND SIDE BRUSH

LEVER

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HOPPER DOOR LEVER

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HOPPER LIFT LEVER

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MAIN BRUSH POSITION LEVER

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MAIN BRUSH DOWN PRESSURE

KNOB

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POWER KILL SWITCH

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HOPPER TEMPERATURE LIGHT --

THERMO SENTRY

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HOPPER DOOR LIGHT

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CLOGGED FILTER LIGHT

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MAIN BRUSH SHUT DOWN LIGHT

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BATTERY DISCHARGE INDICATOR

HOURMETER

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HAZARD LIGHT SWITCH (OPTION)

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OPERATING LIGHTS SWITCH

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VACUUM FAN SWITCH

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FILTER SHAKER SWITCH

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STEERING WHEEL

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SIDE BRUSH POSITION LEVER

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ON-OFF SWITCH

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SIDE BRUSH DOWN PRESSURE

KNOB

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STEERING COLUMN TILT LEVER

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CIRCUIT BREAKERS

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LATCHES

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OPERATOR SEAT

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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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STARTING THE MACHINE

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SWEEPING AND BRUSH INFORMATION 29

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 38

OPERATION ON INCLINES

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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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PROPELLING GEARBOX

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REAR WHEEL SUPPORT BEARING

HOPPER BEARINGS

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STEERING LINK

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FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

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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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BATTERIES

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CHARGING THE BATTERIES

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BELTS AND CHAINS

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VACUUM FAN DRIVE 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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TO REPLACE HOPPER DUST

FILTER

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THERMO SENTRY

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BRUSHES

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MAIN BRUSH

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TO REPLACE MAIN BRUSH

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TO CHECK AND ADJUST MAIN

BRUSH PATTERN

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SIDE BRUSH

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TO REPLACE SIDE BRUSH

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SIDE BRUSH GUARD

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SKIRTS AND SEALS

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HOPPER LIP SKIRTS

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HOPPER SIDE SKIRT

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BRUSH DOOR SKIRTS

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REAR SKIRTS

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BRUSH DOOR SEALS

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HOPPER SEALS

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HOPPER INSPECTION DOOR SEAL

HOPPER DOOR SEALS

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HOPPER COVER SEAL

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HOPPER DUST SEAL

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SIDE BRUSH DUST CONTROL

SKIRTS (OPTION)

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HOPPER VACUUM FAN SEAL

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HOPPER FILTER SEALS

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BRAKES AND TIRES

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SERVICE BRAKES

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PARKING BRAKE

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TIRES

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REAR WHEEL

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PUSHING, TOWING, AND

TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE

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PUSHING OR TOWING THE

MACHINE

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TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE

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MACHINE JACKING

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ELECTRIC MOTORS

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STORING MACHINE

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Summary of Contents for 6550

Page 1: ...6550 330359 www tennantco com 330359 Rev 09 06 2007 Sweeper English EN Operator Manual Electric ...

Page 2: ...r equivalent parts PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT Please dispose of packaging materials old machine components such as batteries hazardous fluids such as antifreeze 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 p...

Page 3: ...STOP THE MACHINE 35 POST OPERATION CHECKLIST 36 ENGAGING HOPPER SUPPORT BAR 37 DISENGAGING HOPPER SUPPORT BAR 38 OPERATION ON INCLINES 40 MACHINE TROUBLESHOOTING 41 Page MAINTENANCE 42 MAINTENANCE CHART 42 LUBRICATION 44 PROPELLING GEARBOX 44 REAR WHEEL SUPPORT BEARING 44 HOPPER BEARINGS 44 STEERING LINK 45 FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS 45 HYDRAULICS 46 HYDRAULIC FLUID RESERVOIR 46 HYDRAULIC FLUID 47 HYDRA...

Page 4: ...CONTENTS 6550E 330359 5 05 2 Page SPECIFICATIONS 72 GENERAL MACHINE PERFORMANCE 72 POWER TYPE 73 STEERING 73 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM 73 BRAKING SYSTEM 73 TIRES 73 MACHINE DIMENSIONS 74 ...

Page 5: ...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 Use brakes to stop machine Go slow on inclines and slippery surfaces Use care when reversing machine Move machine with care when hopper is raised Make sure adequate clearanc...

Page 6: ...w 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 BATTERY CHARGING LABEL LOCATED ON THE RELAY PANEL NEXT TO THE BATTERIES 353140 FOR SAFETY LABEL LOCATED ON THE SIDE PANEL OF THE OPERATOR COMPARTMENT HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE LABEL LOCATED ON THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS BOX COVER ...

Page 7: ...nless 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 reservoir 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 ...

Page 8: ...0E 330359 6 99 6 MACHINE COMPONENTS A B C D E F G H I 353140 A Operator Seat B Steering Wheel C Battery Cover D Side Door E Main Brush Access Door F Hopper Cover G Hopper Access Cover H Side Brush I Instrument Panel ...

Page 9: ...per Door Open Hopper Door Closed Hopper Door Close Battery Hopper Down Hourmeter Hopper Up Hazard Light Horn Filter Shaker Main Brush Down Pressure Light Operating Lights Main Brush Down Pressure Heavy Fan Main Brush Down Side Brush Down Main Brush Up Side Brush Up Side Brush Down Pressure Light Circuit Breaker 1 Side Brush Down Pressure Heavy Circuit Breaker 2 Main Brush Down Force Circuit Breake...

Page 10: ...OPERATION 6550E 330359 2 99 8 Circuit Breaker 4 Circuit Breaker 5 Circuit Breaker 6 Circuit Breaker 7 Circuit Breaker 8 ...

Page 11: ...Lift Lever I Main Brush Position Lever J Main Brush Down Pressure Knob K Hopper Temperature Light Thermo Sentry L Main Brush Shut Down Light M Clogged Filter Light N Hopper Door Light O Battery Discharge Indicator P Hourmeter Q Hazard Light Switch Option R Filter Shaker Switch S Operating Light Switch T Vacuum Fan Switch U Steering Wheel V Side Brush Position Lever W On Off Switch X Side Brush Dow...

Page 12: ...ss 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 NOTE When changing direction from forward to reverse using the directional pedal the machine will move a short distance forward before changing direction Use the brakes ...

Page 13: ... BRAKE PEDAL The brake pedal stops 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 R...

Page 14: ...SH PRESSURE GAUGE The brush pressure gauge shows the pressure of the main brush against the floor The needle should be in the white zone If the needle is in the red zone reduce the main brush pressure with the main brush pressure knob NOTE The brush pattern should be 50 to 75 mm 2 0 to 3 0 in 08220 08221 ...

Page 15: ...e 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 07773 07774 07775 ...

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 and side brush are operating 07776 07777 07778 ...

Page 17: ...hopper 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 and side brush 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: ...VER The main brush position lever lowers and raises the main brush Down Pull the main brush position lever back and to the left into the Down position Up Pull the main brush position lever all the way back and to the right into the Up position 07782 07784 ...

Page 19: ...Turn the main brush down pressure knob counter clockwise Light Turn the main brush down pressure knob clockwise POWER KILL SWITCH The power kill switch halts all power to the machine Halt Hit the power kill switch Restart Turn the power kill switch to the right to release the switch Turn the on off switch key fully clockwise then release the switch key 08237 ...

Page 20: ... 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 shaker switch If the clogged filter light remains lit manually clean the hopper dust filter See HOPPER DUST FILTER in MAINTENANCE MAIN BRUSH SHUT DOWN LIGHT The main brush shut down light comes on when there is excess...

Page 21: ... the batteries HOURMETER The hourmeter records the number of hours the machine has been operated Use this information to determine machine maintenance intervals HAZARD LIGHT SWITCH OPTION The hazard light switch powers on and off the hazard light On Press the hazard light switch The indicator light above the switch will come on Off Press the hazard light switch The indicator light above the switch...

Page 22: ...ust filter shaker The shaker automatically operates for 10 seconds Start Press the filter shaker switch The indicator light will remain on while the filter shaker is operating NOTE The vacuum fan shuts off while the filter shaker is operating NOTE Close the hopper door before operating the filter shaker STEERING WHEEL The steering wheel controls the machine s direction The machine is very responsi...

Page 23: ...OSITION LEVER The side brush position lever lowers and raises the side brush Down Pull the side brush position lever back and to the right into the Down slot Up Pull the side brush position lever back and to the left into the Up slot 07785 07786 ...

Page 24: ...n off switch controls the machine power with a key FOR SAFETY When Starting Machine Keep Foot On Brake And Directional Pedal In Neutral Start Turn the key all the way clockwise then release the switch key Stop Turn the key counter clockwise 07804 07805 ...

Page 25: ...eeping surface Heavy Turn the side brush down pressure knob counter clockwise Light Turn the side brush down pressure knob clockwise STEERING COLUMN TILT LEVER The steering column tilt lever controls the angle of the steering column Adjust Pull down on the tilt lever move the column up or down and release the tilt lever 07799 07800 08222 ...

Page 26: ...ists the circuit breakers and the electrical components they protect Circuit Breaker Rating Circuit Protected CB 1 5 A Instrument panel power supply speed control CB 2 10 A Filter shaker CB 3 10 A Operating lights CB 4 10 A Hazard light back up alarm CB 5 10 A Horn CB 6 10 A Open slot CB 7 40 A Vacuum fan motor CB 8 80 A Hydraulic pump motor LATCHES The side doors rear doors battery cover and hopp...

Page 27: ...djustment is controlled with the weight adjustment lever The lever has three positions light weight middle weight and heavy weight Adjust Pull the lever up for the light weight position move the lever to the middle 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...

Page 28: ...he seat mounting plate 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 system to keep the hopper raised WARNING Raised hopper may fall Engage hopper support bar 08232 07803 ...

Page 29: ...filter When sweeping is finished clean the hopper dust filter and empty the hopper PRE OPERATION CHECKLIST Check the hydraulic fluid level if applicable Check the battery fluid and charge level 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 ad...

Page 30: ...ot on the brake pedal or with the parking brake set FOR SAFETY When starting machine keep foot on brake and directional pedal in neutral 2 Turn the on off switch key fully clockwise to start the machine power then release the switch key 3 Release the machine parking brake 4 Drive the machine to the area being swept 08234 07804 08223 07816 ...

Page 31: ...xcept in emergencies 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 75 mm 2 0 to 3 0 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 F...

Page 32: ...centrations This brush is recommended where soilage is slightly encrusted The brush is not recommended for heavy buildup or hard packed soilage Polypropylene Side Brush A good 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 recommende...

Page 33: ...e On position or the On position 3 Press the vacuum fan switch to start the vacuum 4 Pull the main brush position lever back and to the left into the Down position 5 Pull the side brush position lever back and to the right into the Down slot 6 Sweep as needed 07773 08231 07782 07785 ...

Page 34: ... and to the 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 Pull the hopper door lever into the Close position until the hopper door light comes on 07784 07786 07774 07778 ...

Page 35: ...opper dust filter EMPTYING THE HOPPER 1 Slowly drive the machine to the debris site or debris container 2 Pull the hopper door lever into the Close position until the hopper door light comes on 3 Release the hopper door lever into the middle Hold position 08229 07816 07778 07777 ...

Page 36: ...up and into the middle Hold position FOR SAFETY When using machine move machine with care when hopper is raised 6 Drive the machine up to the debris container 7 Lower 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 bac...

Page 37: ...ur foot off the directional pedal Step on the brake pedal 3 Set the machine parking brake 4 Turn the on off switch key counter clockwise to stop the machine power Remove the switch key FOR SAFETY Before leaving or servicing machine stop on level surface set parking brake turn off machine and remove key 07781 08234 08224 07805 ...

Page 38: ... minutes before reading the charge level of the batteries Check the hydraulic fluid level if applicable 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 t...

Page 39: ...Turn the machine power on 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 08224 07804 07779 08003 ...

Page 40: ...ift arm pinch point Stay clear of hopper lift arms 6 Turn the machine power off DISENGAGING HOPPER SUPPORT BAR 1 Turn the machine power on 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 41: ...OPERATION 39 6550E 330359 2 99 3 Put the support bar in its storage position WARNING Lift arm pinch point Stay clear of hopper lift arms 4 Lower the hopper 5 Turn the machine power off 08004 07781 07805 ...

Page 42: ...359 2 99 40 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 6_ FOR SAFETY When using machine go slow on inclines ...

Page 43: ...an failure Contact TENNANT service personnel Hopper door partially or completely closed Open the hopper door Thermo Sentry tripped Reset Thermo Sentry 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 TENNAN...

Page 44: ...rst 50 hours of operation Interval Key Description Procedure Lubricant Fluid No of Service Points Daily 6 Brush compartment skirts Check for damage wear and adjust 5 10 Hopper lip skirts Check for damage wear and adjust 3 12 Main brush Check for damage wear and adjust 1 Check brush pattern 1 9 Side brush Check for damage wear and adjust 1 Check brush pattern 1 ...

Page 45: ...m fan drive belt Check for wear 1 9 Side brush guard Rotate 90_ 1 16 Hopper bearings Lubricate SPL 2 400 Hours 7 Front wheel bearings Check lubricate and adjust SPL 2 15 Electric accessory motor Check carbon brushes 4 800 Hours 2 Hydraulic fluid reservoir Replace filler cap 1 y Replace suction strainer 1 Change hydraulic fluid HYDO 1 11 Hydraulic fluid filter Change filter element 1 2 Hydraulic ho...

Page 46: ...pport assembly is off the floor Fill one of the grease fittings while rotating the gearbox from stop to stop Fill the second grease fitting while rotating the gearbox back to the original position The bearing cavity is full when grease comes out of the fittings or out of the top seal Lubricate with Lubriplate EMB grease TENNANT part no 01433 1 every 200 hours of operation or after steam cleaning t...

Page 47: ...on the end of the link Lubricate with Lubriplate EMB grease TENNANT part no 01433 1 every 200 hours of operation FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS Inspect the front wheel bearings for seal damage and repack and adjust every 400 hours of operation Use Lubriplate EMB grease TENNANT part no 01433 1 08291 08006 ...

Page 48: ... 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 800 hour...

Page 49: ...are filled with 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 escap...

Page 50: ...rface of the batteries and the terminals and check for loose connections Use a strong solution of baking soda and water Brush the solution sparingly over the battery tops terminals and cable clamps Use a wire brush to clean the terminal posts and the cable connectors After cleaning apply a coating of clear battery post protectant to the terminals and the cable connectors Keep the tops of the batte...

Page 51: ...he battery cells reads lower than the other battery cells 0 050 or more the cell is damaged shorted or is about to fail NOTE Do not take readings immediately after adding distiled water If the water and acid are not thoroughly mixed the readings may not be accurate Check the hydrometer readings against the following chart to determine the remaining battery charge level Specific Gravity at 27 C 80 ...

Page 52: ...n off machine and remove key 3 Open the side door battery cover and lift the seat to get access to the batteries 4 Check the electrolyte level in all the battery cells 5 If the level is low add just enough distilled water to cover the battery plates DO NOT OVERFILL The batteries can overflow during charging due to expansion NOTE Make sure the battery caps are in place while charging FOR SAFETY Whe...

Page 53: ...ANT charger will start automatically When the batteries are fully charged the TENNANT charger will automatically turn off 9 Unplug the charger connector from the bottom connector on the machine 10 Check the electrolyte level in each battery cell after charging If needed add enough distilled water to raise the electrolyte level to about 12 mm 0 4 in below the bottom of the sight tubes 11 Plug the m...

Page 54: ... 200 hours for wear The spring idler keeps tension on the belt STATIC DRAG CHAIN A static drag chain prevents the buildup of static electricity in the machine The chain is attached to the machine by a rear main brush skirt retaining bolt Make sure the chain is touching the floor at all times 08290 08009 ...

Page 55: ...s D SHAKING Press the filter shaker switch D TAPPING Tap the filter gently on a flat surface with the dirty side down Do not damage the edges of the filter element 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 in the oposite direction of the arrows Never use more than 690 kPa 100 psi of air press...

Page 56: ... leaving or servicing machine stop on level surface set parking brake turn off machine and remove key 2 Open the hopper cover 3 Remove the four knobs washers and the two retaining brackets from the filter cover 4 Lift the dust filter cover and disconnect the filter shaker wire 5 Lift the dust filter element assembly out from the hopper insert ...

Page 57: ...and discard the shipping tab from the dust filter element if a new element will be inserted into the machine 9 Place the filter shaker plate onto the new or cleaned dust filter element Make sure the lip on the filter shaker plate is fastened over the lip on the dust filter element 10 Insert the pin from the shaker into the hole on the dust filter element comb ...

Page 58: ...nect the filter shaker wire 13 Center the dust filter cover over the element then push the cover back until the rear vacuum fan seal is pressed against the hopper insert 14 Fasten the dust filter cover onto the element with the retainer brackets washers and knobs 15 Close the hopper cover THERMO SENTRY The Thermo Sentry senses the temperature of the air pulled up from the hopper If there is a fire...

Page 59: ... the main brush pattern by turning the main brush pressure knob located next to the brush position lever Rotate the main brush end for end every 50 hours of operation for maximum brush life and best sweeping performance Replace the main brush when the remaining bristles measure 30 mm 1 25 in in length TO REPLACE MAIN BRUSH 1 Turn the machine power off and set the machine parking brake FOR SAFETY B...

Page 60: ...right side main brush access door TO CHECK AND ADJUST MAIN BRUSH PATTERN 1 Apply chalk or some other material that will not blow away easily to a smooth level floor 2 Raise the side brush and main brush and position the main brush over the chalked area 3 Start the main brush 4 Lower the main brush for 15 to 20 seconds while keeping a foot on the brakes to keep the machine from moving This will low...

Page 61: ... of the main brush pattern turn the main brush down pressure knob counter clockwise To decrease the width of the main brush pattern turn the main brush down pressure knob clockwise If the main brush pattern is tapered more than 15 mm 0 5 in on one end than the other adjust the taper with the taper adjustment bracket at the drive end of the brush 00582 00601 ...

Page 62: ...stment 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 pattern 08216 08215 ...

Page 63: ...n the brush 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 ...

Page 64: ... Slide 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 ...

Page 65: ...ce the hopper lip skirts when they no longer touch the floor HOPPER SIDE SKIRT The hopper side skirt is located on the left side of the hopper Check the hopper lip skirts 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 skirts should clear the floor by 3 to 6 mm 0 12 to 0 25 in Check the skirts for wear or damage and...

Page 66: ...e 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 every 100 hours of operation HOPPER SEALS The hopper seals are located on the front and side portions of the machine frame that contact the hopper Check the seals for wear or damage every 100 hours of operation HOPPER INSPECTION DOOR SEAL The hopper inspection ...

Page 67: ...eals the hopper filter compartment Check the seal for wear or damage every 100 hours of operation HOPPER DUST SEAL The hopper 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 SIDE BRUSH DUST CONTROL SKIRTS OPTION The side brush dust control skirts wrap around ...

Page 68: ...eal for wear or damage every 100 hours of operation You can reach the seal by removing the hopper insert HOPPER FILTER SEALS The hopper filter seals are mounted on both sides of the hopper dust filter element Check the seals for wear or damage after every 100 hours of operation You can reach the seals by lifting the dust filter cover and removing the filter element ...

Page 69: ...brake lever that activates the service brakes Adjust 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 All the tires on the machine tires are solid The tires should be inspected ...

Page 70: ...NTION Do not push or tow machine for a long distance or damage may occur to the propelling system TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE 1 Position the rear of the machine at the loading edge of the truck or trailer FOR SAFETY Use truck or trailer that will support the weight of the machine NOTE Empty the hopper before transporting the machine 2 If the loading surface is not horizontal or is higher than 380 mm ...

Page 71: ...inching chains to them 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 4 Position the machine onto the truck or trailer as far as possible If the machine starts to veer off the centerline of the truck or trailer stop and turn the steering wheel to ...

Page 72: ...in the holes at the bottom of the rear bumper If the machine has the optional rear tie down brackets use them to tie down the machine 6 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 Whe...

Page 73: ...ear 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 ELECTRIC MOTORS The carbon brushes on the electric accessory motor should be inspected after every 400 hours of machine operation The carbon brushes on the electric propelli...

Page 74: ...1145 mm Sweeping path width with side brush 1560 mm Main brush pattern width 50 to 75 mm Hopper weight capacity 475 kg Hopper volume capacity 395 L Dust filter area 7 m2 Sound level continuous 75 1dB A Sound level peak 75 1dB C Vibration level does not exceed 2 5 m s2 GVWR 2812 kg Ceiling height minimum dumping clearance 2745 mm GENERAL MACHINE PERFORMANCE Item Measure Maximum forward speed 8 5 km...

Page 75: ... hydraulic cylinder and rotary valve controlled Hydraulic accessory pump Manual HYDRAULIC SYSTEM System Capacity Fluid Type Hydraulic reservoir 26 5 L TENNANT part no 65870 Hydraulic total 34 L Propelling gearbox 2 6 L SAE 90 Gear weight lubricant BRAKING SYSTEM Type Operation Service brakes Mechanical drum brakes 2 one per front wheel cable actuated Parking brake Utilize service brakes cable actu...

Page 76: ...SPECIFICATIONS 6550E 330359 8 06 74 2080 mm 2360 mm 1585 mm TOP VIEW SIDE VIEW FRONT VIEW 1470 mm 1135 mm 1560 mm 350662 MACHINE DIMENSIONS ...

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