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This manual is furnished with each new TENNANT Model 6500. 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 condition. hydraulic fluid under pressure. - - In flammable or explosive areas unless - - Use TENNANT supplied or approved designed for use in those areas. replacement parts. - - In areas with possible falling objects unless equipped with overhead guard.
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380 mm (15 in) or less from the ground. - - Set parking brake after machine is loaded. - - Block machine tires. - - Tie machine down to truck or trailer. 6500 330270 (9- -02)
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THE SIDE PANEL OF THE OPERATOR COMPARTMENT. 07748 HOPPER SUPPORT BAR LABEL - - LOCATED HOPPER LIFT ARMS LABEL - - LOCATED ON THE HOPPER SUPPORT BAR AND ON ON BOTH HOPPER LIFT ARMS. BOTH HOPPER LIFT ARMS. 6500 330270 (5- -98)
- 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. 07750 - Check the engine oil level. 07751 6500 330270 (5- -98)
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FOR SAFETY: When servicing machine, avoid contact with hot engine coolant. 07752 - Gasoline powered machines: Fill the fuel tank. FOR SAFETY: When servicing machine, keep flames and sparks away from fuel system service area. Keep area well ventilated. 07753 6500 330270 (9- -01)
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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. 6500 330270 (9- -01)
OPERATION MACHINE COMPONENTS 07748 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 Instrument Panel 6500 330270 (5- -98)
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 Side Brush Down Pressure Heavy Engine Speed 6500 330270 (9- -01)
U. Operating Light Switch V. Vacuum Fan Switch W. Engine Speed Switch X. Filter Shaker Switch Y. Steering Wheel Z. Side Brush Position Lever AA.Ignition Switch BB.Side Brush Down Pressure Knob CC.Steering Column Tilt Lever DD.Circuit Breakers 6500 330270 (3- -99)
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U. Operating/Hazard Lights Switch V. Vacuum Fan/Filter Shaker Switch W. Engine Speed Switch X. Steering Wheel Y. Side Brush Position Lever Z. Ignition Switch AA.Side Brush Down Pressure Knob BB.Circuit Breakers CC.Steering Column Tilt Lever (Option) 6500 330270 (9- -02)
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 6500 330270 (5- -98)
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. 07794 Release: Push the parking brake lever down. 07793 6500 330270 (9- -01)
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. HORN BUTTON The horn button operates the horn. Sound: Press the button. 6500 330270 (9- -01)
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. 6500 330270 (9- -01)
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. 6500 330270 (9- -01)
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. 6500 330270 (9- -01)
Float: Pull the main brush position lever back and to the left and over into the Float position. 07783 Up: Pull the main brush position lever all the way back and to the right into the up position. 07784 6500 330270 (9- -01)
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Down: Pull the main brush position lever back and to the left and over into the down position. Up: Pull the main brush position lever all the way back and to the right into the Up position. 6500 330270 (9- -01)
(For machines below serial number 020000) The main brush down pressure knob 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. 6500 330270 (9- -01)
Secure adjustment knob: Turn the adjustment plate knob clockwise until the knob is hand tight and the plate cannot slide in the adjustment panel. 6500 330270 (9- -01)
OPERATION TURN SIGNAL SWITCH (OPTION) The turn signal switch operates the turn signals. Right: Push the switch lever forward. 06487 Left: Pull the switch lever back. 06488 Flashers: Pull out the knob. 06745 6500 330270 (9- -01)
107_ C (225_ F). Stop operating the machine. Locate the problem and have it corrected. (For machines below serial number 020000) The light location is as shown. 07759 (For machines serial number 020000 and above) The light location is as shown. 6500 330270 (9- -01)
Locate the problem and have it corrected. (For machines below serial number 020000) The light location is as shown. 07757 (For machines serial number 020000 and above) The light location is as shown. 6500 330270 (9- -01)
See HOPPER DUST FILTER in MAINTENANCE. (For machines below serial number 020000) The light location is as shown. CLOGGED FILTER LIGHT (OPTION) 07762 (For machines serial number 020000 and above) The light location is as shown. 6500 330270 (9- -01)
Use this information to determine machine maintenance intervals. (For machines below serial number 020000) The light location is as shown. 07765 (For machines serial number 020000 and above) The light location is as shown. 6500 330270 (9- -01)
Gasoline powered machine: The machine indicates how much fuel is in the fuel tank with an analogue fuel gauge. LPG powered machine: The LPG fuel level gauge on the LPG tank indicates how much fuel is in the LPG tank. 6500 330270 (9- -01)
The operating/hazard light switch powers on and off the operating/hazard lights. Operating Lights On: Press the top of the switch. Operating/Hazard Lights On: Press the bottom of the switch. Off: Press the switch to the middle off position. 6500 330270 (9- -01)
Start Vacuum Fan: Press the top of the switch. Stop Vacuum Fan: Press the switch to the middle off position. Start Filter Shaker: Press and hold the bottom of the switch. Stop Filter Shaker: Release the switch. 6500 330270 (9- -01)
Fast 1: Press the engine speed switch until the second indicator light comes on. This speed is for general sweeping. 07771 Fast 2: Press the engine speed switch until the third indicator light comes on. This speed is for sweeping light litter. 07772 6500 330270 (9- -01)
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Fast 1: Press the top of the engine speed switch once from the idle engine speed. This speed is for general sweeping. Fast 2: Press the top of the engine speed switch twice from the engine idle speed. This speed is for sweeping light litter. 6500 330270 (9- -01)
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. NOTE: Machines below serial number 020000 are all equipped with tilt steering. 07802 6500 330270 (9- -02)
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. 07804 Stop: Turn the key counter-clockwise. 07805 6500 330270 (9- -01)
Down: Pull the side brush position lever back and to the right into the Down slot. 07785 Up: Pull the side brush position lever back and to the left into the Up slot. 07786 6500 330270 (5- -98)
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. 07799 Light: Turn the side brush down pressure knob clockwise. 07800 6500 330270 (9- -01)
Hazard light, back- up alarm CB-5 15 A Horn CB-6 2.5 A Instrument panel CB-7 15 A Heater/defrost, windshield wiper CB-8 15 A Turn Signals CB-9 15 A Auxiliary side brush CB-10 15 A Cab Pressurizer 6500 330270 (9- -01)
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Backup alarm, beacon lights CB-8 15 A Cab heater, defrost, dome light, wiper motor (options) CB-9 15 A Cab pressurizer fan (option) CB-10 Open CB-11 30 A Cab AC condenser CB-12 30 A Cab AC fan 6500 330270 (9- -01)
DO NOT rely on the machine hydraulic system to keep the hopper raised. WARNING: Raised hopper may fall. Engage hopper support bar. 07803 6500 330270 (9- -01)
Off: Push the knob in all the way. AIR CONDITIONING SWITCH (OPTION) The air conditioning switch operates the cab’s air conditioning in the optional cab. On: Press the top of the switch. Off: Press the bottom of the switch. 08131 6500 330270 (9- -01)
The pressurizer can be operated at two speeds. Slow: Press the top of the switch. Fast: Press the bottom of the switch. Off: Return the switch to the middle position. 08132 6500 330270 (5- -01)
When sweeping is finished, clean the hopper dust filter and empty the hopper. 07816 PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST - Check under the machine for leaks (fuel, oil, coolant). 07807 - Check the engine air filter indicator. 07808 6500 330270 (5- -98)
3. Operate the engine until it stops from lack of fuel, then set the machine parking brake. FOR SAFETY: When servicing machine, keep flames and sparks away from fuel system service area. Keep area well ventilated. 07810 6500 330270 (9- -01)
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Also make sure it matches the machine service coupling. 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 6500 330270 (5- -98)
LPG powered machines for machines serial number 020138 and above: When the engine is cold and exposed to cold temperatures; open the engine cover, press the primer button on the LPG controller, and close the engine cover. 07815 6500 330270 (9- -01)
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Keep engine properly tuned. 6. Release the machine parking brake. 07793 7. Select the (Fast 1) engine speed with the engine speed switch. 8. Drive the machine to the area being swept. 07816 6500 330270 (9- -01)
This brush is recommended for foundry sweeping where heat may melt synthetic bristles. This brush has good hopper loading ability, but is not recommended for dusty applications. 6500 330270 (9- -01)
This brush is also recommended for 08046 foundry sweeping where heat may melt synthetic bristles. SWEEPING 1. Select an engine speed. 2. Make sure the hopper door light is off. If the hopper door light is on, open the hopper door. 6500 330270 (9- -01)
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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. 07785 6500 330270 (9- -01)
Up position. 2. Pull the side brush position lever back and to the left into the Up slot. 07786 3. Pull the main brush and side brush lever into the middle (Off) position. 6500 330270 (9- -01)
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OPERATION 4. Pull the hopper door lever into the Close position until the hopper door light comes 5. Press and hold the filter shaker switch for about 10 seconds to shake the hopper dust filter. 6500 330270 (9- -01)
1. Slowly drive the machine to the debris site or debris container. 07816 2. Pull the hopper door lever into the Close position until the hopper door light comes 3. Release the hopper door lever into the middle (Hold) position. 6500 330270 (9- -01)
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9. Raise the hopper enough and/or close the hopper door to clear the top of the debris container. 10. Slowly back the machine away from the debris site or debris container. For Safety: When using machine, use care when reversing machine. 07999 6500 330270 (9- -01)
STOP THE MACHINE 1. Stop sweeping. 2. Take your foot off the directional pedal. Step on the brake pedal. 07754 3. Select the (Idle) position with the engine speed switch. 4. Set the machine parking brake. 07794 6500 330270 (9- -01)
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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. 07805 6. LPG powered machines: Close the LPG tank’s liquid service valve. 07810 6500 330270 (9- -01)
LPG tank service valve is closed. - 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. 07810 6500 330270 (9- -01)
07804 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. 08003 6500 330270 (9- -01)
6. Shut the engine off. 07805 DISENGAGING HOPPER SUPPORT BAR 1. Start the engine. FOR SAFETY: When starting machine, keep foot on brake and directional pedal in neutral. 07804 2. Raise the hopper slightly to release the hopper support bar. 6500 330270 (9- -01)
07805 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. 6500 330270 (9- -01)
1. Stop the machine within reach of the area to be vacuumed. 2. Shut the engine off. 07805 3. Set the machine parking brake. 07794 4. Open the hopper cover. 08133 6500 330270 (5- -98)
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6. Remove the vacuum wand and hose from the mounting clips. 08134 7. Connect the vacuum hose to the hopper connection. 08136 8. Close the hopper cover. 08728 9. Connect the vacuum hose to the vacuum wand. 08138 6500 330270 (5- -98)
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13. Push the main brush and side brush lever into the On position. NOTE: Always raise the brushes when turning them on for the vacuum wand. This prevents them from making brush marks in the floor. 6500 330270 (9- -01)
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14. Press the vacuum fan switch to start the vacuum. 15. Vacuum the area as needed. 08140 16. Pull the main brush and side brush lever into the middle position. 17. Press the vacuum switch to shut off the vacuum. 6500 330270 (9- -01)
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19. Shut the engine off. 20. Open the hopper cover. 07805 21. Remove the vacuum hose from the hopper connection. 08137 22. Put the vacuum plug in the hopper connection. 08135 23. Close the hopper cover. 6500 330270 (9- -01)
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OPERATION 24. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the vacuum wand. 08139 25. Put the vacuum wand and hose in the mounting clips. 08141 6500 330270 (5- -98)
1. Remove the blower attachment from the back of the machine. 08142 2. Move the lever on the engine cover forward into the ON position to start airflow through the wand. 08144 3. Direct the wand into the area of debris. 08146 6500 330270 (5- -98)
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. 08569 6500 330270 (3- -00)
Hopper lip skirts worn or damaged Replace lip skirts Hopper door partially or Open the hopper door completely closed Wrong sweeping brush Contact TENNANT representative for recommendations Main brush in Down position Put main brush in Float position 6500 330270 (5- -98)
Hopper side skirt Check for damage and wear Main brush Check for damage, wear, and adjustment Check brush pattern Side brush Check for damage, wear, and adjustment Check brush pattern 50 Hours Main brush Rotate end-for-end 6500 330270 (3- -00)
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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) NOTE: Also check procedures indicted (*) after the first 50-hours of operation. 6500 330270 (9- -02)
The rear wheel support pivots the rear wheel. The support has two grease fittings for the bearings. The rear wheel support bearings must be lubricated every 200 hours of operation. Use Lubriplate EMB grease (TENNANT part no. 01433--1). 08005 6500 330270 (3- -99)
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.
Replace the strainer every 800 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 08051 machines. 6500 330270 (5- -98)
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.
200 hours of operation. Tighten the clamps if they are loose. Replace the hoses and clamps if the hoses are cracked, harden, or swollen. Flush the radiator and the cooling system every 07752 800 hours of operation, using a dependable cleaning compound. 6500 330270 (5- -98)
Replace the air filter element only when the air filter indicator shows restriction in the air intake system. Do not remove the air filter element from the housing unless it is restricting air flow. 02492 6500 330270 (9- -02)
0.32 mm (0.013 in) while the engine is cold every 400 hours of operation. CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM Replace the oil fill cap/pcv breather and clean the crankcase ventilation hose after every 400 hours of operation. 6500 330270 (9- -02)
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 6500 330270 (6- -99)
Both the standard and surface load dust filters can also be rinsed, but the filters will degrade with each rinsing and should be replaced after rinsing five times. NOTE: Be sure the dust filter is dry before reinstalling it in the machine. 6500 330270 (9- -02)
4. Disconnect the filter shaker wire. For machines with the metal hopper, lift the dust filter cover for access to the wire. 5. Lift the dust filter element assembly out from the hopper. 6500 330270 (NIL)
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10.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. 6500 330270 (9- -02)
If there is a fire in the hopper, the Thermo Sentryt stops the vacuum fan and cuts off the air flow. Reset the Thermo Sentryt by pushing in its reset button. 6500 330270 (9- -02)
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 50 mm (2.0 in) in length. 6500 330270 (9- -01)
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 6500 330270 (5- -98)
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Rotate the brush until it engages the drive plug, and push it all the way onto the plug. 8. Replace the brush idler plate, and secure with the mounting knob. Close the right side main brush access door. 6500 330270 (9- -01)
8. Observe the width of the brush pattern. The proper brush pattern width is 50 to 65 mm (2.0 to 2.5 in). 00582 9. To increase the width of the main brush pattern, turn the main brush down pressure knob counter-clockwise. 6500 330270 (9- -01)
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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. 08215 6500 330270 (3- -99)
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50 to 65 mm (2.0 to 2.5 in). 00582 9. To increase the width of the main brush pattern, loosen the main brush adjustment knob and slide the main brush adjustment plate forward 7 to 14 mm (0.25--0.50 in). 6500 330270 (9- -01)
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B. Move the bracket up or down in the slots and tighten the mounting bolts. C. Check the main brush pattern and readjust as necessary. Set the main brush adjustment knob to match the same color band as the brush idler plate. 6500 330270 (9- -01)
50 mm (2 in) in length. You may change the side brush sooner if you are sweeping light litter, or wear the bristles shorter if you are sweeping heavy debris. 07799 6500 330270 (3- -99)
11. Adjust the side brush pattern with the side brush down pressure knob. SIDE BRUSH GUARD Rotate the side brush guard 90_ every 200 hours of operation. Replace the brush guard after all four sides have been used. 08049 6500 330270 (5- -98)
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. NOTE: Rear tire pressure will affect skirt clearances. 6500 330270 (5- -98)
BRUSH DOOR SEALS The brush door seals are located on both main brush doors and on corresponding portions of the main frame. Check the seals for wear or damage every 100 hours of operation. 08022 6500 330270 (5- -98)
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. 08025 6500 330270 (5- -98)
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. 6500 330270 (3- -99)
790 + 35 kPa (115 + 5 psi). 08028 REAR WHEEL Torque the rear wheel nuts in a star pattern twice to 142 to 157 Nm (105 to 115 ft. lb) after the first 50-hours of operation, and every 800 hours there after. 6500 330270 (5- -01)
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. 6500 330270 (5- -01)
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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. 6500 330270 (5- -01)
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FOR SAFETY: When unloading machine off truck or trailer, use winch. Do not drive the machine off the truck or trailer unless the loading surface is horizontal AND 380 mm (15 in) or less from the ground. 6500 330270 (3- -00)
08030 STORING MACHINE 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. 6500 330270 (5- -01)
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM System Capacity Fluid Type Hydraulic reservoir 24.6 L (6.5 gal) TENNANT part no. 65869 -- above 7_ C (45_ F) Hydraulic total N/A L (N/A gal) TENNANT part no. 65870 -- below 7_ C (45_ F) BRAKING SYSTEM Type...
SPECIFICATIONS 2360 mm (93 in) 1590 mm (62.5 in) TOP VIEW 2080 mm (82 in) 1475 mm (58 in) 1135 mm (44.75 in) 1560 mm (61.5 in) SIDE VIEW FRONT VIEW 350662 MACHINE DIMENSIONS 6500 330270 (5- -98)
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