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330299
Rev. 06
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  • Page 1 6500D English/EN Operator Manual 330299 Rev. 06 *330299* Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 2 This manual is furnished with each new TENNANT Model 6500D 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ..... . . DOME LIGHT SWITCH (OPTION) ..HEATER SWITCH (OPTION) ..PRESSURIZER SWITCH (OPTION) . . . 6500D 330299 (9- -02) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 4 ....... . MACHINE DIMENSIONS ....6500D 330299 (9- -02) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    - - 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.
  • Page 6 380 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. 6500D 330299 (9- -02) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 7 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. 6500D 330299 (2- -99) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 8: Operation

    - 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. 08431 6500D 330299 (2- -99) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 9 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. 6500D 330299 (2- -99) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 10: Machine Components

    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 6500D 330299 (6- -99) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 11: Control Panel Symbols

    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 6500D 330299 (9- -02) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 12 Dome Light Circuit Breaker 4 Heater Circuit Breaker 5 Cab Pressurizer Slow Circuit Breaker 6 Cab Pressurizer Fast Circuit Breaker 7 Engine speed (fast) Circuit Breaker 8 Engine speed (slow) Diesel Preheat 6500D 330299 (9- -02) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 13: Controls And Instruments

    U. Vacuum Fan Switch V. Engine Speed Switch W. Filter Shaker Switch X. Steering Wheel Y. Side Brush Position Lever Z. Ignition Switch AA.Side Brush Down Pressure Knob BB.Steering Column Tilt Lever CC.Circuit Breakers 6500D 330299 (9- -02) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 14 U. Vacuum Fan/Filter Shaker Switch V. Engine Speed Switch W. Steering Wheel X. Side Brush Position Lever Y. Ignition Switch Z. Side Brush Down Pressure Knob AA.Circuit Breakers BB.Steering Column Tilt Lever (Option) 6500D 330299 (9- -02) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 15: Operation Of Controls

    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 6500D 330299 (2- -99) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 16: Brake Pedal

    07794 Release: Push the parking brake lever down. 07793 HORN BUTTON The horn button operates the horn. Sound: Press the button. 6500D 330299 (2- -99) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 17: Main Brush And Side Brush Lever

    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. 6500D 330299 (9- -02) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 18: Hopper Door Lever

    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. 6500D 330299 (9- -02) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 19: Hopper Lift Lever

    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. 6500D 330299 (9- -02) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 20: Main Brush Position Lever

    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 6500D 330299 (9- -02) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 21 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. 6500D 330299 (9- -02) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 22: Main Brush Down Pressure Knob

    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. 6500D 330299 (9- -02) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 23 Secure adjustment knob: Turn the adjustment plate knob clockwise until the knob is hand tight and the plate cannot slide in the adjustment panel. 6500D 330299 (9- -02) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 24: Turn Signal Switch (Option)

    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 6500D 330299 (9- -02) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 25: Hopper Temperature Light

    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. 6500D 330299 (9- -02) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 26: Engine Oil Pressure Light

    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. 6500D 330299 (9- -02) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 27: Hopper Door Light

    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. 6500D 330299 (9- -02) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 28: Glow Plug Light

    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. 07764 6500D 330299 (9- -01) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 29: Hazard Light Switch (Option)

    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. 6500D 330299 (9- -02) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 30: Vacuum Fan Switch

    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. 6500D 330299 (9- -02) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 31: Engine Speed Switch

    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 6500D 330299 (9- -02) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 32 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. 6500D 330299 (9- -02) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 33: Steering Wheel

    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 6500D 330299 (9- -02) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 34: Ignition Switch

    15 to 60 seconds, depending on the weather conditions. 07805 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 6500D 330299 (2- -99) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 35: Side Brush Position Lever

    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 6500D 330299 (2- -99) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 36: 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 6500D 330299 (2- -99) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 37: Circuit Breakers

    Never substitute higher valve fuses than specified. The fuse is located in the operator compartment under the steering column. Fuse Rating Circuit Protected FU-1 40 A Glow plugs 08033 6500D 330299 (9- -02) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 38: Circuit Breakers

    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 6500D 330299 (9- -02) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 39: Latches

    DO NOT rely on the machine hydraulic system to keep the hopper raised. WARNING: Raised hopper may fall. Engage hopper support bar. 07803 6500D 330299 (9- -02) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 40: Operator Seat

    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 6500D 330299 (6- -01) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 41: Windshield Wiper Switch

    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 6500D 330299 (6- -01) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 42: How The Machine Works

    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 6500D 330299 (2- -99) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 43 OPERATION - Check the engine oil level. 08431 - Check fuel level. - Check the brakes and steering for proper operation. 07754 6500D 330299 (2- -99) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 44: Starting The Machine

    WARNING: Engine emits toxic gases. Severe respiratory damage or asphyxiation can result. Provide adequate ventilation. Consult with your regulatory authorities for exposure limits. Keep engine properly tuned. 6500D 330299 (2- -99) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 45 OPERATION 5. Release the machine parking brake. 07793 6. Select the (Fast 1) engine speed with the engine speed switch. 7. Drive the machine to the area being swept. 07816 6500D 330299 (NIL) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 46: Sweeping And Brush Information

    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. 6500D 330299 (2- -99) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 47 The stiff wire bristles dig out soilage. This brush is also recommended for 08046 foundry sweeping where heat may melt synthetic bristles. 6500D 330299 (9- -02) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 48: Sweeping

    2. Make sure the hopper door light is off. If the hopper door light is on, open the hopper door. 3. Push the main brush and side brush lever into the On position, or pull the lever into the On position. 6500D 330299 (9- -02) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 49 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 6500D 330299 (9- -02) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 50: Stop Sweeping

    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. 6500D 330299 (9- -02) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 51 OPERATION 4. Pull the hopper door lever into the Close position until the hopper door light comes on. 5. Press the filter shaker switch to shake the hopper dust filter. 6500D 330299 (9- -02) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 52: Emptying The Hopper

    FOR SAFETY: When using machine, make sure adequate clearance is available before raising hopper. NOTE: Be aware that the minimum ceiling height needed to high dump the hopper is 2745 mm (9 ft). 6500D 330299 (9- -02) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 53 10. Slowly back the machine away from the debris site or debris container. FOR SAFETY: When using machine, use care when reversing machine. 07999 11. Push the hopper lift lever into the Down position. 6500D 330299 (9- -02) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 54: Stop The Machine

    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. 07805 6500D 330299 (9- -02) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 55: Post-Operation Checklist

    - 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. 6500D 330299 (9- -02) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 56: Engaging Hopper Support Bar

    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 6500D 330299 (9- -02) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 57: Disengaging Hopper Support Bar

    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. 6500D 330299 (9- -02) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 58: 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. 6500D 330299 (9- -02) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 59: Options

    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 6500D 330299 (2- -99) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 60 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 6500D 330299 (2- -99) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 61 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. 6500D 330299 (9- -02) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 62 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. 6500D 330299 (9- -02) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 63 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. 6500D 330299 (9- -02) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 64 OPERATION 24. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the vacuum wand. 08139 25. Put the vacuum wand and hose in the mounting clips. 08141 6500D 330299 (2- -99) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 65: Blower Wand

    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 6500D 330299 (2- -99) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 66: Heater Valve

    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 6500D 330299 (2- -99) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 67: Machine Troubleshooting

    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 6500D 330299 (2- -99) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 68: Maintenance

    Check for damage, wear and adjustment 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 6500D 330299 (3- -00) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 69 . . . 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. 6500D 330299 (3- -00) Home Find...
  • Page 70: Lubrication

    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 6500D 330299 (9- -02) Home Find...
  • Page 71: Hopper Bearings

    (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 grease (TENNANT part no. 01433--1). 08006 6500D 330299 (9- -02) Home Find...
  • Page 72: Hydraulics

    Replace the filter element every 800 hours of operation. The reservoir has a built-in strainer outlet that filters hydraulic fluid before it enters the system. Replace the strainer every 800 hours of operation. 08051 6500D 330299 (2- -99) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 73: 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. TENNANT’s hydraulic fluids provide a longer life for the hydraulic components. There are two fluids available for different temperature ranges: TENNANT part no.
  • Page 74: Hydraulic Hoses

    50-hours of operation, and every 800 hours there after. Torque the shaft nut to 508 Nm (375 ft lb) after the first 50-hours of operation, and every 800 hours there after. 6500D 330299 (2- -99) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 75: Engine

    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. 6500D 330299 (2- -99) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 76: Air Filter Indicator

    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 6500D 330299 (9- -02) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 77: Fuel Filter

    Air in the fuel system prevents smooth engine operation. This fuel system however is self-priming. The return line comes from the top of the injector which causes all air to escape through the return line. 6500D 330299 (2- -99) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 78: Battery

    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 6500D 330299 (9- -02) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 79: Debris Hopper

    NOTE: Be sure the dust filter is dry before reinstalling it in the machine. 6500D 330299 (9- -02) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 80: To Replace Hopper Dust Filter

    3. Disconnect the filter shaker wire. 4. Lift the dust filter element assembly out from the hopper. 5. Cut the four cable ties that are holding the filter shaker plate to the element. 6500D 330299 (9- -02) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 81 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. 6500D 330299 (9- -02) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 82: Thermo Sentryt

    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. 6500D 330299 (9- -02) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 83: Brushes

    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. 6500D 330299 (9- -02) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 84: To Replace Main Brush

    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 6500D 330299 (9- -02) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 85 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. 6500D 330299 (9- -02) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 86: To Check And Adjust Main Brush Pattern

    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. 6500D 330299 (9- -02) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 87 Tighten the mounting bolts. C. Check the main brush pattern and readjust as necessary. Then adjust the width of the main brush pattern. 08215 6500D 330299 (6- -99) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 88 (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). 6500D 330299 (9- -02) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 89 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. 6500D 330299 (9- -02) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 90: Side Brush

    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 6500D 330299 (6- -99) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 91: To Replace Side Brush

    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 6500D 330299 (2- -99) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 92: Skirts And Seals

    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. 6500D 330299 (2- -99) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 93: Rear Skirts

    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 6500D 330299 (9- -02) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 94: Hopper Seals

    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. 6500D 330299 (9- -02) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 95: Brakes And Tires

    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. 6500D 330299 (6- -01) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 96: Pushing, Towing, And 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. 6500D 330299 (6- -01) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 97 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. 6500D 330299 (6- -01) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 98 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. 6500D 330299 (7- -00) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 99: Machine Jacking

    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. 6500D 330299 (6- -01) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 100: Specifications

    Item Measure Maximum forward speed 13.7 kmh Maximum reverse speed 4.0 kmh Minimum aisle turn width, left 2870 mm Minimum aisle turn width, right 4725 mm Maximum rated climb and descent angle 6500D 330299 (6- -99) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 101: Power Type

    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...
  • Page 102: Machine Dimensions

    SPECIFICATIONS 2360 mm 1590 mm TOP VIEW 2080 mm 1475 mm 1135 mm 1560 mm SIDE VIEW FRONT VIEW 350662 MACHINE DIMENSIONS 6500D 330299 (7- -00) Home Find... Go To..

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