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8400 Operator Manual MM311 Home Find... Go To..
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This manual is furnished with each new TENNANT Model 8400. It provides necessary operating and preventive maintenance instructions. Read this manual completely and understand the machine before operating or servicing it. This machine will provide excellent service. However, the best results will be obtained at minimum costs if: D The machine is operated with reasonable care.
– Use cardboard to locate leaking – Check brakes and steering for proper hydraulic fluid under pressure. operation. – Use Tennant supplied or approved replacement parts. 3. When starting machine: – Keep foot on brake and directional pedal in neutral.
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WARNING: Hot bumper. Keep away. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. 8400 MM311 (4–96) Home Find... Go To..
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SIDE PANEL OF THE OPERATOR COMPARTMENT. 09078 HOPPER SUPPORT BAR LABEL – LOCATED FLAMMABLE SPILLS LABEL – LOCATED ON ON THE HOPPER SUPPORT BAR AND ON THE SIDE PANEL OF THE OPERATOR BOTH HOPPER LIFT ARMS. COMPARTMENT. 8400 MM311 (2–94) Home Find... Go To..
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STRONG VACUUM LABEL – LOCATED ON ON THE SOLUTION TANK COVER. THE VACUUM FAN HOUSING. 09078 HOPPER LIFT ARMS LABEL – LOCATED ON HOT BUMPER LABEL – LOCATED ON THE BOTH HOPPER LIFT ARMS. REAR LEFT PANEL. 8400 MM311 (2–94) Home Find... Go To..
- Check the machine for shipping damage. 07324 Check to make sure machine is complete per shipping instructions. - Check the hydraulic fluid level in the hydraulic reservoir. - Check the engine oil level. 8400 MM311 (2–94) Home Find... Go To..
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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 the parts manual provided when ordering parts. 8400 MM311 (12–94) Home Find... Go To..
B. Steering Wheel Sweeping Brush Access Door C. Operator Seat Side Brush D. Demister Cover K. Hopper Cover E. Engine Side Door Recovery Tank F. Rear Squeegee M. Recovery Tank Cover G. Solution Tank 8400 MM311 (2–94) Home Find... Go To..
Rear Squeegee Down and Vacuum On Main Brush Down and II Speedt Engine Charging System Horn Filter Clogged Main Brush Down Pressure Light Recovery Tank Full Main Brush Down Pressure Heavy Engine Oil Pressure Steering Tilt 8400 MM311 (2–94) Home Find... Go To..
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Circuit Breaker 9 Side Brush Down Pressure Heavy Variable Flow Circuit Breaker 1 Variable Pressure Circuit Breaker 2 Gasoline Fuel Only Circuit Breaker 3 Hydraulic Fluid Only Circuit Breaker 4 Jackpoint Circuit Breaker 5 8400 MM311 (2–94) Home Find... Go To..
P. Engine Water Temperature Light HH. Scrub Brush Down Pressure Knob Q. Hopper Temperature Light – Solution Flow Lever Thermo Sentryt JJ. Engine Choke Knob R. Clogged Filter Light KK. Parking Brake Pedal 8400 MM311 (4–96) Home Find... Go To..
07790 Reverse: Press the bottom of the directional pedal with the heel of your foot. 07791 Neutral: Take your foot off the directional pedal and it will return to the neutral position. 07792 8400 MM311 (2–94) Home Find... Go To..
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. 8400 MM311 (4–96) Home Find... Go To..
Hold: Release the hopper raise switch. WARNING: Raised hopper may fall. engage hopper support bar. NOTE: The main brush, side brush, and vacuum fan will stop operating when the hopper is raised. 09295 8400 MM311 (4–96) Home Find... Go To..
Stop: Press the switch. The indicator light above the switch will go off. NOTE: The vacuum fan operates automatically when the main brush starts operating. NOTE: The vacuum fan will not operate unless 09545 the main brush is operating. 8400 MM311 (4–96) Home Find... Go To..
The charging system light comes on when the existing voltage potential of the battery is not within normal range; 10 to 14 Volts. Stop operating the machine. Locate the problem and have it corrected. 09222 8400 MM311 (2–94) Home Find... Go To..
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. 09223 8400 MM311 (2–94) Home Find... Go To..
On: Press the ESt switch. The indicator light above the switch will come on. Off: Press the ESt switch. The indicator light above the switch goes off. 09288 8400 MM311 (2–94) Home Find... Go To..
NOTE: If the II Speedt is operating when the scrub brushes are started, the machine will automatically change to main brush normal speed. NOTE: The scrub head will raise when the machine is reversed, or stopped for a short time. 8400 MM311 (2–94) Home Find... Go To..
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. 07801 8400 MM311 (2–94) Home Find... Go To..
STEERING COLUMN TILT LEVER The steering wheel tilt lever controls the angle of the steering wheel. Adjust: Pull out the tilt lever, move the wheel up or down, and release the tilt lever. 8400 MM311 (4–96) Home Find... Go To..
The main brush down pressure knob changes the amount of contact the main brush has with the sweeping surface. Heavy: Turn the main brush down pressure knob counter-clockwise. Light: Turn the main brush down pressure knob clockwise. 8400 MM311 (2–94) Home Find... Go To..
Start: Push the lever forward. To increase the solution flow, continue pushing the lever forward. Stop: Pull the lever all the way back. ESt mode: The solution lever also starts and stops the detergent pump. 8400 MM311 (2–94) Home Find... Go To..
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 the engine choke knob in. 8400 MM311 (2–94) Home Find... Go To..
DO NOT rely on the machine hydraulic system to keep the hopper raised. WARNING: Raised hopper may fall. Engage hopper support bar. 07803 8400 MM311 (2–94) Home Find... Go To..
If using the ESt system, drain and clean the solution tank, and clean the ESt filter. PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST - Check under the machine for leaks (fuel, oil, coolant, scrubbing solution). 07807 8400 MM311 (2–94) Home Find... Go To..
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OPERATION - Check the engine air filter indicator. - Check the engine oil level. - Check fuel level. 07764 - Check the brakes and steering for proper operation. 07754 8400 MM311 (2–94) Home Find... Go To..
6. Carefully put the filled LPG tank in the machine so that the tank centering pin enters the aligning hole in the tank collar. 7. Fasten the tank hold-down clamp to lock the tank in position. 07812 8400 MM311 (12–94) Home Find... Go To..
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07813 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. 07814 8400 MM311 (2–94) Home Find... Go To..
LPG powered machines: When the engine is cold and exposed to cold temperatures; open the engine cover, press the primer button on the LPG vaporizer, and close the engine cover. 8400 MM311 (12–94) Home Find... Go To..
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Keep engine properly tuned. 6. Release the machine parking brake. 7. Select the (Fast) engine speed with the engine speed switch. 8. Drive the machine to the area being swept. 09560 8400 MM311 (12–94) Home Find... Go To..
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 out with equal 08002 performance. Not recommended for high-temperature debris. 8400 MM311 (2–94) Home Find... Go To..
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Non-scuff Polypropylene Scrub Brush – This brush uses a softer, general purpose poly bristle to lift lightly compacted soilage, without scuffing high-gloss coated floors. Nylon Scrub Brush – Recommended for scrubbing coated floors. Cleans without scuffing. 8400 MM311 (2–94) Home Find... Go To..
Maintains a high gloss. Use to buff very soft finishes and lower traffic areas, or use for polishing soft waxes on wood floors. SWEEPING 1. Start the engine. 2. Select the (Fast) engine speed with the engine speed switch. 09560 8400 MM311 (2–94) Home Find... Go To..
The side brush will automatically stop and raise, the sweeping vacuum will stop, the hopper door will close, the engine speed will remain at (Fast). 09564 2. Press the filter shaker switch to shake the hopper dust filter. 09567 8400 MM311 (2–94) Home Find... Go To..
The indicator light above the switch goes out. 6. Slowly back the machine away from the debris site or debris container. FOR SAFETY: When using machine, use care when reversing machine. 09570 8400 MM311 (12–94) Home Find... Go To..
09571 FILLING THE TANKS 1. Start the engine. 2. Drive the machine to the filling site. 3. Stop the solution flow. 4. Shut the engine off. 5. Set the parking brake. 8400 MM311 (2–94) Home Find... Go To..
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For specific recommendations, contact your TENNANT representative. ESt mode: Connect a hose from the water source to the auto-fill connections on the machine.
(Fast). For the ESt option, the ESt system and detergent pump at one-half flow will automatically start. 09574 4. Move the solution lever forward. 8400 MM311 (4–96) Home Find... Go To..
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09572 09576 5. Drive the machine forward and scrub as required. 6. Adjust the solution flow to the floor as needed. 7. Adjust brush pressure for cleaning application. 8400 MM311 (4–96) Home Find... Go To..
The rear squeegee will automatically raise and the scrubbing vacuum will stop. The detergent pump will stop for the ESt system, but the ESt pump will remain on. The engine speed will remain at (Fast). 09577 8400 MM311 (4–96) Home Find... Go To..
5. Flush out demister cover with clean water. NOTE: The water must not be hotter than 55_ C (130_ F), or tank damage may occur. Do not use steam to clean the tank. 8400 MM311 (4–96) Home Find... Go To..
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NOTE: The water must not be hotter than 55_ C (130_ F), or tank damage may occur. Do not use steam to clean the tank. 13. Lower the recovery tank cover and demister cover. 14. Replace the drain hoses and drain caps. 8400 MM311 (2–94) Home Find... Go To..
1. Stop sweeping and scrubbing. 2. Take your foot off the directional pedal. Step on the brake pedal. 07754 3. Select the (Idle) position with the engine speed switch 09578 4. Set the machine parking brake. 8400 MM311 (4–96) Home Find... Go To..
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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. 07810 8400 MM311 (2–94) Home Find... Go To..
- Check the squeegees for wear or damage. - Drain and clean the recovery tank. - ESt mode: Drain and clean the solution tank. Clean the ESt filter. - Check the vacuum hoses for debris or obstructions. 8400 MM311 (2–94) Home Find... Go To..
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LPG tank service valve is closed. 07810 - 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. 07807 8400 MM311 (2–94) Home Find... Go To..
2. Start the engine. 3. Raise the hopper all the way up. 09569 4. Lift and position the hopper support bar under the hopper lift arm. WARNING: Raised hopper may fall. Engage hopper support bar. 08003 8400 MM311 (4–96) Home Find... Go To..
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. 09569 8400 MM311 (12–94) Home Find... Go To..
Drive the machine slowly on inclines. Use the brake pedal to control machine speed on descending inclines. The maximum rated incline is 8_. FOR SAFETY: When using machine, go slow on inclines and slippery surfaces. 8400 MM311 (12–94) Home Find... Go To..
2. Lower the squeegee and shut the engine off. 09575 3. Set the machine parking brake. FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine; stop on level surface, set parking brake, turn off machine and remove key. 8400 MM311 (4–96) Home Find... Go To..
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5. Put together the wand and the wand hose. 6. Start the engine. 7. Select the (Fast) engine speed with the engine speed switch 09560 8. Lower the squeegee to turn the vacuum system on. 8400 MM311 (2–94) Home Find... Go To..
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10. Shut the engine off. 11. Remove the vacuum hose from the squeegee suction hose and connect the squeegee suction hose to the rear squeegee. 12. Put the vacuum wand and hose in the mounting clips. 8400 MM311 (2–94) Home Find... Go To..
When transporting the machine on a trailer or in a truck, be sure to set the parking brake and block the tires to prevent the machine from rolling. 08151 8400 MM311 (2–94) Home Find... Go To..
Contact TENNANT service personnel Side brush drive failure Contact TENNANT service personnel Hopper full Empty hopper Hopper lip skirts worn or damaged Replace lip skirts Wrong sweeping brush Contact TENNANT representative for recommendations 8400 MM311 (2–94) Home Find... Go To..
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ESt system does not fill Clogged solution pump or lines. Flush ESt system. solution tank. ESt float stuck. Clean floats of debris. Clogged ESt pump filter. Clean filter. Water levels too low in tanks. Add water. 8400 MM311 (2–94) Home Find... Go To..
Solution tank, ESt mode Clean – 50 Hours Main brush Rotate end-for-end – Rear squeegee casters Lubricate 100 Hours Radiator Clean core exterior – Check coolant level Engine crankcase Change oil and filter element 8400 MM311 (4–96) Home Find... Go To..
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. . . Water and permanent-type ethylene glycol anti-freeze, –34_ C (–30_ F) . . . Special lubricant, Lubriplate EMB grease (TENNANT part no. 01433–1) ..Distilled water NOTE: Also check procedures indicted (H) after the first 50-hours of operation.
The rear wheel support pivots the rear wheel. The support has one grease fitting for the bearings. The rear wheel support bearings must be lubricated every 200 hours of operation. Use Lubriplate EMB grease (TENNANT part no. 01433–1). FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS 08005...
The hopper door pivot has two grease fittings, one on each side of the hopper. The hopper door should be lubricated with Lubriplate EMB grease (TENNANT part no. 01433–1) every 200 hours of operation. REAR SQUEEGEE CASTERS Each of the rear casters has a grease fitting. The casters must be lubricated every 50 hours of operation.
HYDRAULIC FLUID The quality and condition of the hydraulic fluid play a very important role in how well the machine operates. Tennant’s hydraulic fluid is specially selected to meet the needs of Tennant machines. 8400 MM311 (2–94) Home Find... Go To..
MAINTENANCE Tennant’s hydraulic fluids provide a longer life for the hydraulic components. There are two fluids available for different temperature ranges: Tennant part no. Ambient Temperature 65869 above 7_ C (45_ F) 65870 below 7_ C (45_ F) The higher temperature fluid has a higher viscosity and should not be used at the lower temperatures.
Reset the air filter indicator by pushing the reset button on the end of the indicator after cleaning or replacing the air filter element. 8400 MM311 (4–96) Home Find... Go To..
After cleaning the air filter element, inspect it for damage by placing a bright light inside. The slightest rupture requires replacement of the element. Inspect the seals on the ends of the element, they should be flexible and undamaged. 8400 MM311 (4–96) Home Find... Go To..
19 to 28.5 Nm (14 to 21 ft lb) in the second step of torquing. TIMING BELT Check the engine timing belt every 800 hours of operation, and replace the engine timing belt every 1600 hours of operation. 06805 8400 MM311 (12–94) Home Find... Go To..
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. 08009 8400 MM311 (4–96) Home Find... Go To..
1. Stop the engine and set the machine parking brake. FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine; stop on level surface, set parking brake, turn off machine and remove key. 2. Open the hopper cover. 8400 MM311 (2–94) Home Find... Go To..
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9. Put the shaker frame on top of the panel filter. 10. Install the four retaining nuts and tighten. 11. Connect the shaker motor wire connectors. 08013 8400 MM311 (2–94) Home Find... Go To..
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 25 mm (1 in) in length. 8400 MM311 (2–94) Home Find... Go To..
8. Slide the main brush idler plate plug onto the main brush. 08017 9. Latch the idler plate onto the machine frame. 10. Close the right side main brush access door. 08018 8400 MM311 (2–94) Home Find... Go To..
9. To increase the width 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. 8400 MM311 (2–94) Home Find... Go To..
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Tighten the mounting bolts. C. Check the main brush pattern and readjust as necessary. Then adjust the width of the main brush pattern. 09184 8400 MM311 (2–94) Home Find... Go To..
5. 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. 6. Slide the new side brush onto the side brush drive shaft. 08019 8400 MM311 (2–94) Home Find... Go To..
1. Set the machine parking brake. 2. Raise the scrub brushes. 3. Stop the engine. FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine; stop on level surface, set parking brake, turn off machine and remove key. 8400 MM311 (2–94) Home Find... Go To..
NOTE: The water must not be hotter than 55_ C (130_ F), or tank damage may occur. Do not use steam to clean the tank. The solution tank on machines with the ESt option should be drained and cleaned daily. 8400 MM311 (2–94) Home Find... Go To..
Turn the turnbuckle counter-clockwise, from the rear of the machine, to decrease the deflection at the ends of the squeegee blade. Be sure to turn both turnbuckles the same number of turns. 8400 MM311 (2–94) Home Find... Go To..
6. Start the engine and drive the machine forward again to check the squeegee blade deflection. Readjust the squeegee blade deflection if necessary. 7. Raise the squeegee when finished. 8400 MM311 (2–94) Home Find... Go To..
6. Slide the squeegee blade onto the squeegee frame NOTE: Lubricating the squeegee frame where the squeegee blade makes contact with it will make it easier to slide the blade onto the frame. 04370 8400 MM311 (2–94) Home Find... Go To..
05942 6. Replace the retainer bracket, deflector, clevis pin, and cotter pin. 7. Repeat for the side squeegee on the other side of the scrub head. 8400 MM311 (4–96) Home Find... Go To..
Check the skirts for wear or damage and adjustment daily. NOTE: The brush door skirts have slotted holes to allow for a ground clearance adjustment. The door must be closed for proper adjustment. 08001 8400 MM311 (2–94) Home Find... Go To..
HOPPER INSPECTION DOOR SEAL 08023 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. 08024 8400 MM311 (2–94) Home Find... Go To..
The hopper vacuum fan seal is mounted on the inside of the hopper around the vacuum fan inlet. Check the seal for wear or damage every 100 hours of operation. You can reach the seal by removing the hopper insert. 8400 MM311 (2–94) Home Find... Go To..
REAR WHEEL Torque the rear wheel nuts in a star pattern to 142 to 156 Nm (105 to 115 ft lb) after the first 50-hours of operation, and every 800 hours there after. 8400 MM311 (4–96) Home Find... Go To..
WARNING: Hot bumper. Keep away. When transporting the machine on a trailer or in a truck, be sure to set the parking brake and block the tires to prevent the machine from rolling. 8400 MM311 (4–96) Home Find... Go To..
Before storing the machine for an extended period of time, the machine needs to be prepped to lessen the chance of rust, sludge, and other undesirable deposits from forming. Contact Tennant service personnel. 8400 MM311 (12–94) Home Find... Go To..
8400 G/LP – Specifications SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL MACHINE DIMENSIONS/CAPACITIES Item Dimension/capacity Length, Gasoline 2970 mm (117 in) Length, LPG 15 kg (33 lb) tank 3070 mm (121 in) Length, LPG 19.5 kg (43 lb) tank 3175 mm (125 in) Width with side brush 1610 mm (63.5 in)
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM System Capacity Fluid Type TENNANT part no. 65869 – above 7_ C (45_ F) Hydraulic reservoir 37.8 L (10 gal) TENNANT part no. 65870 – below 7_ C (45_ F) Hydraulic total 53 L (14 gal)
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Engine speed switch, 21 Engine water temperature light, 18 ES switch, 19 Filter shaker switch, 15 Fuel level gauge, 19 Hazard light switch, 15 Hopper door switch, 16 Hopper lower lever, 16 Hopper raise switch, 15 8400 MM311 (4–96) Home Find... Go To..
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