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Tennant 6400 Operator's Manual

Tennant 6400 Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 6400 Air Cooled Operator Manual MM430 Rev. 07 *mm430* Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 2: Home Find... Go To

    This manual is furnished with each new TENNANT Model 6400. 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

    CHANGING AN LPG FUEL TANK ..STARTING THE MACHINE ....SWEEPING AND BRUSH INFORMATION 30 6400 MM430 (6- -00) Home Find... Go To..
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  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    - - Use cardboard to locate leaking designed for use in those areas. hydraulic fluid under pressure. - - In areas with possible falling objects - - Use Tennant supplied or approved unless equipped with overhead guard. replacement parts. 2. Before starting machine: - - Check for fuel leaks.

  • Page 6: Home Find... Go To

    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. 6400 MM430 (9- -02) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 7 THE VACUUM FAN HOUSING AND BELT SHROUD. 350159 HOPPER SUPPORT LABEL - - LOCATED ON HOPPER LIFT ARMS LABEL - - LOCATED ON BOTH LIFT ARMS AND THE HOPPER BOTH LIFT ARMS. SUPPORT BAR. 6400 MM430 (12- -96) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 8: Operation

    Tennant representative. - Order parts and supplies directly from your authorized Tennant representative. Use the parts manual provided when ordering parts. - After the first 50 hours of operation, follow the recommended procedures stated in the MAINTENANCE CHART.

  • Page 9: Machine Components

    OPERATION MACHINE COMPONENTS 350159 A. Operator seat B. Steering wheel C. Instrument panel D. Hopper cover E. Side brush F. Hopper access door G. Brush door H. Seat support 6400 MM430 (9- -96) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 10: Symbol Definitions

    Hopper door close Main brush down and on Start Main brush up and off Horn Battery charging system Operating lights Engine oil pressure Hazard light Engine water temperature Side brush down and on 6400 MM430 (9- -96) Home Find... Go To..

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    OPERATION Side brush up and off Circuit breaker #3 Variable pressure Circuit breaker #4 Side brush pressure Circuit breaker #5 Circuit breaker #1 Circuit breaker #2 6400 MM430 (9- -96) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 12: Controls And Instruments

    T. Engine choke knob (gasoline only) U. Steering wheel V. Hourmeter W. Steering wheel tilt handle X. Ignition switch Y. Horn button Z. Side brush lever AA.Operating/hazard light switch (option) AB.Side brush down pressure knob AC.Circuit breakers 6400 MM430 (6- -99) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 13: 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 6400 MM430 (9- -96) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 14: Brake Pedal

    The seat support lever releases and locks the seat support. Release: Pull the lever back and lift the seat support. Lock: Close the seat support and release the lever to lock the support in place. 6400 MM430 (9- -96) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 15: Throttle Lever

    NOTE: If the machine is equipped with the hopper door closed light option, the light will come on when the hopper door is closed. 6400 MM430 (12- -96) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 16: Main Brush Lever

    Vacuum fan off position. It will also make the hopper temperature light come on. If this happens, stop the machine, eliminate the source of the heat, and return the lever to the Vacuum fan on position. 6400 MM430 (6- -99) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 17: Charging System Light

    ENGINE TEMPERATURE LIGHT The engine temperature light comes on when the engine is overheating. If the light comes on, stop operating the machine. Locate the problem and have it corrected. 6400 MM430 (9- -96) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 18: Hopper Temperature Light

    The LPG fuel level low light comes on when the LPG fuel tank is almost empty. The LPG fuel tank has 10 to 15 minutes of fuel remaining when the level light comes on. 6400 MM430 (6- -00) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 19: Clogged Filter Light (Option)

    The hopper door closed light comes on when the hopper door is closed. Make sure the hopper door is open all the way and the hopper door closed light is off, before sweeping. 6400 MM430 (6- -00) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 20: Hydraulic Filter Bypass Light (Option)

    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. 6400 MM430 (6- -99) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 21: Steering Wheel

    FOR SAFETY: When starting machine, keep foot on brake and directional pedal in neutral. Start: Turn the key all the way clockwise. Release the key as soon as the engine starts. Stop: Turn the key counterclockwise. 6400 MM430 (9- -96) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 22: Horn Button

    Operating lights on: Press the top of the operating/hazard lights switch. Operating/Hazard lights on: Press the bottom of the operating/hazard lights switch. Off: Place operating/hazard lights switch in the middle position. 6400 MM430 (9- -96) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 23: Side Brush Down Pressure Knob

    Circuit Breaker Rating Circuit Protected CB-1 15 A Thermo Sentryt CB-2 15 A Hourmeter, engine, fuel level CB-3 15 A Hopper, brushes CB-4 15 A Operating lights CB-5 15 A Horn 6400 MM430 (9- -96) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 24: Operator Seat

    07796 The seat front-to-rear position lever adjusts the seat position. Adjust: Pull the lever out, slide the seat backward or forward to the desired position and release the lever. 07797 6400 MM430 (9- -96) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 25: Hopper Support Bar

    DO NOT rely on the machine hydraulic system to keep the hopper raised. WARNING: Raised hopper may fall. Engage hopper support bar. 6400 MM430 (9- -96) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 26: How The Machine Works

    When sweeping is finished, clean the hopper dust filter and empty the hopper. PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST - Check under the machine for leaks (fuel, oil). - Check the engine air filter. 6400 MM430 (9- -96) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 27: Home Find... Go To

    OPERATION - Check the engine oil level. - Check the fuel level. - Check the brakes and steering for proper operation. 6400 MM430 (9- -96) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 28: Changing An Lpg Fuel Tank

    NOTE: Make sure the LPG fuel tank matches the fuel system (liquid tank with liquid system). 7. Fasten the tank hold-down clamp to lock the tank in position. 350412 6400 MM430 (6- -01) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 29: Home Find... Go To

    350412 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. 350412 6400 MM430 (9- -96) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 30: Starting The Machine

    Idle engine speed position. 4. On gasoline powered machines, pull out the choke knob when the engine is cold. Push in the choke knob after the engine is running smoothly. 6400 MM430 (6- -99) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 31: Home Find... Go To

    Keep engine properly tuned. 7. Move the throttle lever forward into the Fast engine speed position. 8. Release the machine parking brake. 9. Drive the machine to the area to be cleaned. 6400 MM430 (9- -96) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 32: Sweeping And Brush Information

    Natural Fiber 8- double row main brush -- The natural choice for cleaning fine debris on carpet and sweeping very heavy dust and other fine particles on hard surfaces. 6400 MM430 (6- -01) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 33: Sweeping

    Hopper door open position to open the hopper door. NOTE: If the machine is equipped with the hopper door closed light option, the light will be off when the hopper door is open. 6400 MM430 (9- -96) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 34 Vacuum fan on position. 4. Lower and start the main brush with the main brush lever. 5. Lower and start the side brush with the side brush lever. 6. Sweep as needed. 6400 MM430 (9- -96) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 35: Stop Sweeping

    2. Raise and stop the main brush with the main brush lever. 3. Shake the dust filter by holding the vacuum and filter shaker lever in the Filter shaker position for 30 seconds. 6400 MM430 (9- -96) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 36: Emptying The Hopper

    5. Drive the machine up to the debris container. Position the hopper over the debris container. 6. Move the vacuum and filter shaker lever into the Vacuum fan off position. 6400 MM430 (12- -96) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 37 Hopper door open position to open the hopper door. NOTE: If the machine is equipped with the hopper door closed light option, the light will be off when the hopper door is open. 6400 MM430 (9- -96) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 38: Stop The Machine

    1. Stop sweeping. 2. Take your foot off the directional pedal. Step on the brake pedal. 3. Move the throttle lever back into the Idle engine speed position. 4. Set the machine parking brake. 6400 MM430 (9- -96) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 39 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. 350412 6400 MM430 (9- -96) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 40: Post-Operation Checklist

    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. 350412 6400 MM430 (9- -96) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 41: Engaging Hopper Support Bar

    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 2340 mm (92 in). 6400 MM430 (9- -96) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 42 WARNING: Lift arm pinch point. Stay clear of hopper lift arms. 7. Move the throttle lever back into the Idle engine speed position. 8. Shut the engine off. 6400 MM430 (9- -96) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 43: Disengaging Hopper Support Bar

    3. Pull and hold the hopper lever back into the Hopper up position to raise the hopper slightly. 4. Put the support bar in its storage position. WARNING: Lift arm pinch point. Stay clear of hopper lift arms. 6400 MM430 (9- -96) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 44: Operation On Inclines

    The maximum rated incline is 8_ or 14.1% with a full hopper and 10_ or 17.6% with an empty hopper. FOR SAFETY: When using machine, go slowly on inclines and slippery surfaces. 6400 MM430 (9- -96) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 45: Options

    4. Connect the vacuum hose to the vacuum wand. 5. Remove the plug from the side of the hopper. 6. Connect the other end of the vacuum hose to the hopper hose connector. 7. Start the engine. 6400 MM430 (12- -96) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 46 14. Remove the vacuum hose from the hopper connection. 15. Replace the plug in the side of the hopper. 16. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the vacuum wand. 17. Put the vacuum wand and hose in the mounting clips. 6400 MM430 (12- -96) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 47: Machine Troubleshooting

    Empty hopper Hopper lip skirts worn or damaged Replace lip skirts Hopper door partially or Open hopper door completely closed Wrong sweeping brush Contact TENNANT representative for recommendations Recirculation flap damaged Replace flap 6400 MM430 (12- -96) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 48: Maintenance

    Check for damage or wear Check brush pattern Side brush Check for damage or wear Check brush pattern Hopper dust filter Shake 25 Hours Engine Clean air filter precleaner element 50 Hours Main brush Rotate end-for-end 6400 MM430 (9- -96) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 49 Tennant or approved hydraulic fluid . . . Special lubricant, Lubriplate EMB grease (TENNANT part no. 01433--1) NOTE: Also check procedures indicated (H) after the first 50 hours of operation. NOTE: More frequent intervals may be required in extremely dusty conditions.

  • Page 50: Lubrication

    The rear wheel support bearings must be lubricated every 200 hours of operation. Use Lubriplate EMB grease (Tennant part no. 01433--1). STEERING CYLINDER The steering cylinder has one grease fitting on the rear wheel support end of the cylinder.

  • Page 51: Front Wheel Bearings

    HOPPER LIFT ARM PIVOTS The hopper lift arms have two grease fittings, one on each lift arm. Lubricate with Lubriplate EMB grease (Tennant part number 01433--1) after every 200 hours of machine operation. 6400 MM430 (9- -96) Home Find...

  • Page 52: Hydraulics

    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. 6400 MM430 (12- -96) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 53: Hydraulic Hoses

    MAINTENANCE Tennant’s hydraulic fluids provide a longer life for the hydraulic components. There are two fluids available for different temperature ranges: Tennant hydraulic fluid Part number Ambient temperature 65869 above 7_ C (45_ F) 65870 below 7_ C (45_ F)

  • Page 54: Engine

    205 kPa (30 psi), up and down the pleats on the inside of the element. Do not rap, tap or pound dust out of the element. FOR SAFETY: When servicing machine, wear eye and ear protection if using pressurized air or water. 6400 MM430 (6- -99) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 55: Fuel Filter

    SPARK PLUGS Clean, or replace, and set the gap of the spark plugs after every 100 hours of operation. The proper spark plug gap is 1 mm (0.040 in). 6400 MM430 (6- -99) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 56: Electrical

    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. 6400 MM430 (6- -99) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 57: Debris Hopper

    The standard dust filter can also be rinsed, but the filter will degrade with each rinsing and should be replaced after rinsing five times. NOTE: Be sure the dust filter is completely dry before reinstalling it in the machine. 6400 MM430 (9- -02) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 58 Put the cleaned or new dust filter in the hopper insert with the arrows pointing up. 6. Lower the hopper cover support and close the hopper cover. Latch the hopper cover. 6400 MM430 (9- -02) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 59: Brushes

    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 arm plug onto the main brush. 6400 MM430 (12- -96) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 60: Checking And Adjusting Main Brush Pattern

    5. Drive the machine off of the test area. 6. Observe the width of the brush pattern. The proper brush pattern width is 50 to 75 mm (2 to 3 in). 00582 6400 MM430 (9- -96) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 61 B. Move the brush shaft bearing bracket up or down in the slots. C. Check the main brush pattern and readjust as necessary. Then adjust the width of the main brush pattern. 6400 MM430 (9- -96) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 62: Side Brush

    6. Secure the pin by clipping the pin keeper over the end of the pin. 7. Adjust the side brush pattern with the side brush down pressure knob. 6400 MM430 (12- -96) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 63: Side Brush Guard

    Torque the front and rear compression springs to reduce excessive movement. The side brush tilt is adjusted with the side brush cable. Turn the clevis on the cable to get the desired side brush pattern. 6400 MM430 (9- -96) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 64: Skirts And Seals

    NOTE: The brush door skirts have slotted holes to allow for a ground clearance adjustment. Adjust the skirt height with the door closed. NOTE: Rear tire pressure will affect skirt clearances. 6400 MM430 (9- -96) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 65: Rear Skirts

    The hopper seals are located on the top and side portions of the machine frame that contact the hopper. Check the seals for wear or damage after every 100 hours of operation. 6400 MM430 (9- -97) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 66: Hopper Access Door Seal

    Check the seals for wear or damage after every 100 hours of operation. VACUUM FAN SEAL The vacuum fan seal is mounted on the vacuum shut-off plate. Check the seal for wear or damage after every 100 hours of operation. 6400 MM430 (9- -96) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 67: Brakes And Tires

    Torque the rear wheel nuts twice in the pattern shown to 122 to 155 Nm (90 to 110 ft lb) after the first 50 hours of operation, and every 800 hours of operation. 6400 MM430 (6- -01) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 68: Pushing, Towing, And Transporting The Machine

    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 position. 6400 MM430 (6- -00) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 69: Transporting The Machine

    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. 6400 MM430 (6- -00) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 70 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. 6400 MM430 (NIL) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 71: Machine Jacking

    Block machine up with jack stands. STORING MACHINE Before storing the machine for an extended time, the machine needs to be serviced to lessen the chance of rust, sludge, and other undesirable deposits from forming. 6400 MM430 (6- -01) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 72: Specifications

    Minimum turning radius, right 1490 mm (58.7 in) Minimum turning radius, left 1135 mm (44.7 in) Maximum rated incline with empty hopper 10_ / 17.6% Maximum rated incline with full hopper 8_ / 14.1% 6400 MM430 (6- -00) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 73: Power Type

    HYDRAULIC SYSTEM System Capacity Fluid Type TENNANT part no. 65869 -- above 7_ C (45_ F) Hydraulic reservoir 19.3 L (5.1 gal) Hydraulic total 20.8 L (5.5 gal) TENNANT part no. 65870 -- below 7_ C (45_ F)

  • Page 74: Machine Dimensions

    (48.4 in) 2260 mm (89 in) TOP VIEW 2085 mm (82 in) 1435 mm (56.5 in) 1135 mm 1135 mm (44.7 in) (44.7 in) SIDE VIEW FRONT VIEW 350158--- 350165 MACHINE DIMENSIONS 6400 MM430 (6- -00) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 75: Index

    Operating/hazard lights switch, 20 Operation, 11 Parking brake pedal, 12 Seat support release lever, 12 Side brush down pressure knob, 21 Side brush lever, 20 Steering wheel, 19 Steering wheel tilt handle, 19 6400 MM430 (6- -00) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 76 Thermo Sentry, 14, 16 Oil level, 25 Vacuum fan seal, 64 Oil pressure, Light, 15 Spark plugs, 53 Specifications, 71 Engine choke knob, 18 Engine oil pressure light, 15 Engine water temperature light, 15 6400 MM430 (6- -00) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 77 Lever, 14 Knobs Maintenance, 57 Engine choke, 18 Rear skirts, 63 Main brush down pressure, 14 Replacing, 57–59 Side brush down pressure, 21 Main brush down pressure knob, 14 Main brush lever, 14 6400 MM430 (6- -00) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 78 Pushing, towing, and transporting machine, 66 Side brush guard, 61 Side brush lever, 20 Side brush pivot, 61 Skirts, 38, 62–65 Brush doors, 62 Hopper Lip, 62 Hopper side, 62 Rear, 63 Side brush dust control, 63 6400 MM430 (6- -00) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 79 Seal, 64 Storing machine, 69 Vacuum fan belt, 54 Sweeping, 31–33 Vacuum fan seal, 64 Sweeping and brush information, 30–33 Vacuum Wand, 43 Switches Ignition, 19 Operating lights, 20 Operating/hazard lights, 20 6400 MM430 (6- -00) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 80 INDEX 6400 MM430 (6- -00) Home Find... Go To..

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