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OPERATION

6550D 330330 (6--99)

STOP SWEEPING

1. Pull the main brush position lever all the way

back and to the right into the

position.

2. Pull the side brush position lever back and to

the left into the

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.

5. Press the vacuum fan switch to stop the

vacuum.

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07786

07774

07778

Summary of Contents for 6550D

Page 1: ...6550D Operator Manual 330330 Rev 06 330330 ...

Page 2: ...ed 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 330330 Revision 06 Published 9 02 CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer...

Page 3: ...PPORT BAR 29 OPERATOR SEAT 30 WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH OPTION 31 DOME LIGHT SWITCH OPTION 31 HEATER SWITCH OPTION 31 PRESSURIZER SWITCH OPTION 31 AIR CONDITIONING SWITCH OPTION 32 HEATER KNOB OPTION 32 Page AUXILIARY SIDE BRUSH IN OUT SWITCH OPTION 32 AUXILIARY SIDE BRUSH UP DOWN SWITCH OPTION 32 HOW THE MACHINE WORKS 33 PRE OPERATION CHECKLIST 33 STARTING THE MACHINE 35 SWEEPING AND BRUSH INFORMAT...

Page 4: ...0 HOPPER INSPECTION DOOR SEAL 80 HOPPER DOOR SEALS 80 HOPPER COVER SEAL 81 HOPPER DUST SEAL 81 HOPPER VACUUM FAN SEAL 81 HOPPER FILTER SEALS 81 BRAKES AND TIRES 82 SERVICE BRAKES 82 PARKING BRAKE 82 TIRES 82 REAR WHEEL 82 PUSHING TOWING AND TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE 83 PUSHING OR TOWING THE MACHINE 83 TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE 83 MACHINE JACKING 86 STORING MACHINE 86 SPECIFICATIONS 87 GENERAL MACHIN...

Page 5: ...fan Keep away FOR SAFETY 1 Do not operate machine Unless trained and authorized Unless operator manual is read and understood If it is not in proper operating condition In flammable or explosive areas unless designed for use in those areas In areas with possible falling objects unless equipped with overhead guard 2 Before starting machine Check for fuel oil and liquid leaks Keep sparks and open fl...

Page 6: ...act with battery acid Avoid contact with hot engine coolant Allow engine to cool Keep flames and sparks away from fuel system service area Keep area well ventilated Use cardboard to locate leaking hydraulic fluid under pressure Use TENNANT supplied or approved replacement parts 7 When loading unloading machine onto off truck or trailer Turn off machine Use winch Do not drive the machine onto off t...

Page 7: ...tall 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 8: ...upervisor 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 re...

Page 9: ...ell 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 10: ...330330 5 98 8 MACHINE COMPONENTS A B C D E F G H I 07522 A Operator Seat B Steering Wheel C Engine Cover D Engine Side Door E Main Brush Access Door F Hopper Cover G Hopper Access Cover H Side Brush I Instrument Panel ...

Page 11: ...Engine 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 ...

Page 12: ... Breaker 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 13: ...nob J Turn Signal Switch Option K Hopper Temperature Light Thermo Sentryt L Engine Water Temperature Light M Engine Oil Pressure Light N Charging System Light O Hopper Door Light P Clogged Filter Light Q Main Brush Shut Down Light R Fuel Level Gauge S Hourmeter T Hazard Light Switch Option U Operating Light Switch V Vacuum Fan Switch W Engine Speed Switch X Filter Shaker Switch Y Steering Wheel Z ...

Page 14: ...your 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 posit...

Page 15: ...ATION 13 6550D 330330 5 98 The toe angle of the directional pedal is adjustable Remove the clevis pin move the top of the pedal to the angle needed and put the clevis pin through the adjustment holes 08031 ...

Page 16: ... 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 lever down 07754 07794 07793 ...

Page 17: ... 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 0...

Page 18: ...r 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 19: ...r 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 20: ...nd 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 21: ...ob changes 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 06487 ...

Page 22: ...at 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 23: ...nge 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 sh...

Page 24: ...gauge 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 h...

Page 25: ...nd 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 ...

Page 26: ...ll 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 27: ...e 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 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 co...

Page 28: ...ing 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 29: ...to 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 30: ... located in the cab control panel 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 ...

Page 31: ...he 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 sys...

Page 32: ...le 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 backwar...

Page 33: ...ch 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 ...

Page 34: ...rt level For maximum heat pull the knob out all the way Off Push the knob in all the way AUXILIARY SIDE BRUSH IN OUT SWITCH OPTION The auxiliary side brush in out switch controls the in and out movement of 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 con...

Page 35: ...e 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 indicat...

Page 36: ...OPERATION 6550D 330330 3 99 34 Check the engine oil level Check fuel level Check the brakes and steering for proper operation 08431 07764 07754 ...

Page 37: ...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 38: ... machine 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 39: ... 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 sweep...

Page 40: ...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 41: ...ion 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 42: ...he 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 5 Press the vacuum fan switch to stop the vacuum 07784 07786 07774 07778 ...

Page 43: ...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 07767 07816 07778 07777 ...

Page 44: ...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 45: ...OPERATION 43 6550D 330330 NIL 11 Push the hopper lift lever into the Down position 07781 ...

Page 46: ...pedal 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 47: ...es 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 48: ...ke 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 49: ...ARNING 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 50: ...int 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 51: ...es 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 52: ...e 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 53: ...FETY 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 54: ...OPERATION 6550D 330330 5 98 52 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 55: ...door 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 56: ...OPERATION 6550D 330330 5 98 54 22 Disconnect the vacuum hose from the vacuum wand 23 Put the vacuum wand and hose in the mounting clips 08139 08141 ...

Page 57: ...wand 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 58: ...e blower attachment on the back of the machine 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 Turning the handle straight with the valve closes the valve stopping the flow 08147 08145 08143 08569 ...

Page 59: ...fan failure Contact TENNANT service personnel Hopper door partially or completely closed 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 TEN...

Page 60: ...filter Check indicator 1 y g 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 Check brush...

Page 61: ...r ings Lubricate SPL 2 17 Hopper bearings Lubricate SPL 2 11 Side brush guard Rotate 90_ 1 400 Hours 9 Front wheel bearings Check lubricate and adjust SPL 2 6 Fuel filter Replace cartridge 1 18 Fuel tank Remove sediment 1 800 Hours 3 Cooling system Flush WG 1 2 Hydraulic fluid reservoir Replace hydraulic breather 1 y Replace suction strainer 1 Change hydraulic fluid HYDO 1 5 Hydraulic fluid filter...

Page 62: ... for use in engines during changing seasonal temperatures SINGLE AND MULTI VISCOSITY OILS Below 32_F Below 0_ C 32_ to 77_ F 0_ to 25_ C Above 77_ F Above 25_ C 10W 20 30 10W30 Fill the engine with oil to the level indicated 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...

Page 63: ...ate EMB grease TENNANT part no 01433 1 HOPPER BEARINGS The hopper pivots on the hopper bearings whenever the hopper is raised or emptied The hopper bearings must be lubricated after every 200 hours of operation Use Lubriplate EMB grease TENNANT part no 01433 1 FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS Inspect the front wheel bearings for seal damage and repack and adjust every 400 hours of operation Use Lubriplate EMB...

Page 64: ... 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 hours of operation The hydraulic fluid filter is located at the bo...

Page 65: ...ith 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 ...

Page 66: ...oler 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 radia...

Page 67: ... of the indicator after replacing the air filter element AIR FILTER The engine air filter housing has a dust cap and a dry cartridge type air filter element Empty the dust cap daily The air filter must be replaced whenever the filter element is damaged or when the air filter indicator shows a restriction The air filters cannot be cleaned Machines have a heavy duty air filter safety element It is i...

Page 68: ...the 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 SYST...

Page 69: ... 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 bu...

Page 70: ...ethods 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 opposite the direction of the arrows Never use more than 690kPa 100 psi of air pre...

Page 71: ...ing 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 72: ...emove 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 73: ...ct 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 SENTRYt The Thermo Sentryt senses the temperature of the air pulled up from the hopper If there is a fire...

Page 74: ...b 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 main brush end for end every 50 hours of operation for maximum brush life and best sweeping performance Replace the main br...

Page 75: ...remove 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 ...

Page 76: ... a foot 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...

Page 77: ...e taper 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 brus...

Page 78: ...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 79: ... 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 si...

Page 80: ...en 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 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 skirts 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 ...

Page 81: ...kirts 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 skirts 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 o...

Page 82: ...s of 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 08024 080...

Page 83: ...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 neck of the filter cover around the vacuum fan inlet Check the seal 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 fi...

Page 84: ...rking 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 hours of...

Page 85: ... 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 position before pushing or towing the machine The illustration shows the bypass valve in the pushing or towing positio...

Page 86: ...ing chains in the holes at the bottom of the rear bumper If the machine has the optional rear tie down brackets attach the winching chains to them 4 Turn the bypass valve 90_ from the normal position before winching the machine onto the truck or trailer See PUSHING OR TOWING THE MACHINE section of this manual Make sure the machine is centered FOR SAFETY When loading machine onto truck or trailer u...

Page 87: ...brackets above the front tires attach the winching chains to them The rear tie down locations are 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 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 ...

Page 88: ...of the front of the machine 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 ...

Page 89: ...in Side brush diameter 660 mm 26 in Side brush diameter auxiliary 585 mm 23 in Sweeping path width 1145 mm 45 in Sweeping path width with side brush 1560 mm 61 5 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 7 2 m2 77 sq ft GVWR 2064 kg 4550 lb Sound level 80 dBa Ceiling height minimum dumping clea...

Page 90: ...d speed under load 950 50 rpm 2000 50 rpm 2400 50 rpm Engine lubricating oil without filter 6 L 6 35 qt diesel rated engine oil above CD grade only 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_ ...

Page 91: ...SPECIFICATIONS 89 6550D 330330 5 98 2080 mm 82 in 2360 mm 93 in 1590 mm 62 5 in TOP VIEW SIDE VIEW FRONT VIEW 1475 mm 58 in 1135 mm 44 75 in 1560 mm 61 5 in 350662 MACHINE DIMENSIONS ...

Page 92: ... Windshield wiper switch 31 Capacities 87 Chains 67 Static drag 67 Charging system light 21 Circuit breakers 28 Clogged filter light 21 Control panel Clogged filter light 21 Engine oil pressure 21 Engine speed switch 24 Engine water temperature light 20 Filter shaker switch 25 Fuel level gauge 22 Hazard light switch 23 Hopper door light 21 Hopper temperature light 20 Hourmeter 22 Main brush shut d...

Page 93: ...e Latch 29 Grille Latch 29 Hopper Seals 80 Hopper Inspection Seal 80 Dust Control Skirts 79 Dust filter 68 70 Changing 68 69 Cleaning 68 E Electrical Circuit breakers 28 Fuse 28 Ignition switch 26 Emptying the hopper 41 42 Engaging hopper support bar 46 47 Engine 64 66 Air filter 65 Air filter indicator 33 65 Coolant temperature Light 20 Cooling system 64 Cover latch 29 Fan belt 67 Fuel filter 66 ...

Page 94: ... 22 How the machine works 33 Hydraulic fluid 62 63 Hydraulic fluid reservoir 62 Hydraulic hoses 63 Hydraulics 62 63 Fluid 62 63 Fluid filter 62 Fluid level 6 62 Hoses 63 Propelling motor 63 Reservoir 62 System specifications 88 I Ignition switch 26 J Jack points 86 87 K Knobs Main brush down pressure 19 Side brush down pressure 27 L Latches 29 Cab door 29 Engine cover 29 Engine side door 29 Grille...

Page 95: ...b door latch 29 Dome light switch 31 Hazard light switch 23 Heater switch 31 Heater valve 56 Heavy duty air filter 65 Pressurizer switch 31 Side brush dust control skirts 79 Turn signal switch 19 Vacuum wand 49 54 Windshield wiper switch 31 P Parking brake 82 Adjustment 82 Parking brake lever 14 Pedal Directional Toe adjustment 13 Pedals Brake 14 Directional 12 Post operation checklist 45 46 Pre o...

Page 96: ...ag chain 67 Steering 34 Specifications 88 Steering column tilt lever 25 Steering wheel 25 Stop sweeping 40 Stop the machine 44 45 Storing machine 86 Sweeping 38 39 Sweeping and brush information 37 38 Switches Auxiliary side brush in out 32 Auxiliary side brush up down 32 Dome light 31 Engine speed 24 Filter shaker 25 Hazard light 23 Heater 31 Ignition 26 Operating lights 23 Pressurizer 31 Turn si...

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