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Operator Manual
(002001- -
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331020
Rev. 02
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  • Page 1 CENTURIONr Operator Manual (002001- - 331020 Rev. 02 *331020* Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 2 This manual is furnished with each new TENNANT Model Centurionr. 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

    ......(OPTION) ......Centurion 331020 (9- -05) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 4 ....TO CHECK MAIN BRUSH ARM STOPS ..... . Centurion 331020 (9- -05) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 5 INDEX ....... . . Centurion 331020 (9- -05) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    The following information signals potentially Commercial Drivers License for dangerous conditions to the operator or operation. equipment: - - Unless all TENNANT and truck manuals are read and understood. WARNING: Burn Hazard. Hot Surface. - - In flammable or explosive areas. Do Not Touch.

  • Page 7: Centurion 331020 (9

    Keep area well ventilated. - - Use cardboard to locate leaking hydraulic fluid under pressure. - - Use Tennant supplied or approved replacement parts. 6. When loading/unloading machine onto/off truck or trailer: - - Turn off machine.
  • Page 8 Located on the upper console Located on top of the side and on the side of the machine. brush(es). HIGH DUMP LABEL - - Located on the upper console and on the side of the machine. Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 9 Located on the right side of the machine operator seats. behind the water hose shields. HOPPER SUPPORT BAR LABEL (High Dump) - - Located on both sides of the scissor lift in the lower rail. Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 10: Operation

    - The model CENTURIONt has a GVWR of 14,850 kg (33,000 lb), 4536 kg (12,000 lb) front axle and 9450 kg (21,000 lb) rear axle. Operate only on surfaces capable of supporting this weight. Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 11: Machine Components

    OPERATION MACHINE COMPONENTS Conveyor Dust Filters Vacuum Fan Hopper Diesel Engine Fuel Tank Hopper Door Hopper Lift Gutter Brooms Main Brush Water Tank Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 12: Control Panel Symbols

    CONTROL PANEL SYMBOLS These symbols identify controls and displays on the machine: Right Side Gutter Broom Light Bright Headlights Left Side Gutter Broom Light Signal Lights Revolving Light Air Inlet Heater (Preheat) Fuel Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 13: Controls And Instruments

    OPERATION CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS RIGHT HAND STEERING INSTRUMENT CONSOLE Oil Pressure Gauge Fuel Gauge Air Brake Pressure Gauge Speedometer Signal Light Display Tachometer Voltmeter Coolant Temperature Gauge Hourmeter Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 14: Upper Control Panel Switches (002001--002999)

    Hopper Work Light PTO (Power Take Off) Kill Switch Left Side Gutter Broom Tilt Switch (Option) Open Revolving Light Switch (Option) Gutter Broom Work Lights Right Side Gutter Broom Tilt Switch (Option) Centurion 331020 (9- -05) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 15: Upper Control Panel Switches (003000-- )

    OPERATION UPPER CONTROL PANEL SWITCHES (003000-- Open Hopper Work Light Rear Work Light PTO (Power Take Off) Kill Switch HVAC Controller Radio Centurion 331020 (9- -05) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 16: Center Control Panel Switches (002001--002999)

    OPERATION CENTER CONTROL PANEL SWITCHES (002001-- 002999) Rear Axle Shift Control Switch Heated Mirror Switch (option) Pushbutton Range Selector Digital Display Pushbutton Range Selector Ignition Switch Operator Control Switch Parking Brake Knob Centurion 331020 (9- -05) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 17: Center Control Panel Switches (003000-- )

    Right Gutter Broom Tilt Switch (Option) M. Rear Axle Shift Control Switch Engine Brake Switch (Option) Front Strobes Switch (Option) Rear Strobes Switch (Option) Heated Mirrors Switch (Option) Power Mirrors Toggle Switch (Option) Centurion 331020 (9- -05) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 18: Touch Panel

    Conveyor Spray Nozzle Switch Left Side Gutter Broom Spray Nozzle Switch (Option) Right Side Gutter Broom Switch Left Side Gutter Broom Switch (Option) PTO (Power Take Off) Switch Sweep Switch Contrast Adjustment Knob Centurion 331020 (7- -04) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 19: Operation Of Controls

    The ignition switch starts and stops the truck engine with a key. Refer to the truck manuals for proper operation. FOR SAFETY: Do not operate machine unless all TENNANT and truck manuals are read and understood. PARKING BRAKE KNOB The parking brake knob sets and releases the machine parking brake.

  • Page 20: Rear Axle Shift Control Switch

    Refer to the truck manuals for proper operation. FOR SAFETY: Do not operate machine unless all TENNANT and truck operation manuals are read and understood. NOTE: For best slow speed sweeping results, drive the machine in D1 (first gear) with the rear axle in low range.

  • Page 21: Cruise Control/Throttle Lock

    RPM (approx 1800- -2200) the transmission can shift and increase the vehicle speed. FOR SAFETY: Do not operate machine unless all TENNANT and truck operation manuals are read and understood. PTO KILL SWITCH The PTO kill switch halts all power to the power take off shafts, sweeping functions and hopper lift functions.

  • Page 22: Rear Work Light Switch (Option)

    The hopper work light will turn off. RIGHT SIDE INSTRUMENT CONSOLE The right side instrument console is activated by the operator control switch, and displays the gauges for the machine operator sitting in the right side operator’s compartment. Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 23: Tachometer

    The hourmeter is located on the bottom of the tachometer gauge. SPEEDOMETER The speedometer displays the machine’s travel speed. Use this for determining the proper operating speed for sweeping and transporting. Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 24: Engine Oil Pressure Gauge

    The voltmeter displays the existing voltage of the battery. Normal voltage ranges between 12--14.5 volts. If the voltage falls too low, stop operating the machine, locate the problem and have it corrected. Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 25: Fuel Level Gauge

    BRIGHT HEADLIGHTS LIGHT The bright headlights light comes on when the headlights are on the bright setting. Centurion 331020 (7- -04) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 26: Preheat Light

    CONTRAST ADJUSTMENT KNOB The contrast adjustment knob adjusts the contrast on the display. Adjust: Turn knob as necessary to adjust the contrast on the display. Centurion 331020 (7- -04) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 27: Start Up Screen

    The PTO hourmeter appears on the START UP screen, and records the number of hours the power take offs have been operating. Use this information to determine machine maintenance intervals. StreetSmart system 10:45 00000 MORE 00000 Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 28: Brush Hourmeter

    Press the switch once to cycle to the next screen. The switch will continue cycling through the five screens each time it is pressed. StreetSmart system 10:45 00000 MORE 00000 Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 29: Pto Switch

    PTO switch again. The light above the PTO switch will turn off. NOTE: The ERROR- -BROOMS DOWN ALARM will sound and appear if you try to turn off the PTO with the sweep switch on. Centurion 331020 (7- -04) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 30: Sweep Switch

    NOTE: The HOPPER FIRE ALARM will sound and appear and the sweep functions will automatically turn off when the Thermo Sentry senses a possible fire in the hopper. Centurion 331020 (7- -04) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 31: Sweep Mode Switch

    5% or Sweep Mode F SHAKER less OR when sweeping performance is not ECONOMY/LIGHT acceptable. SUPER SWEEP VAC FAN WATER Main Broom MEDIUM 100% MORE Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 32: Water Flow Switch

    3/4, 1/2, 1/4 or empty. NOTE: The TANK LOW, PUMP OFF ALARM will sound and appear when the water tank level is low. Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 33: Filter Shaker Switch

    Press the switch to activate the filter shaker. The filter shaker may need to be operated more frequently in heavy dust conditions. F HAKER PRESS TO SHAKE MORE Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 34: Vacuum Fan Switch

    NOTE: The gutter brooms will automatically turn on with the SWEEP SWITCH IF they were in the on position when the sweep switch was last turned off. Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 35: Hopper Up Switch

    NOTE: The CONVEYOR NOT BACK ALARM will sound and appear if a hopper lower is attempted and the conveyor is not all the way back. Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 36: Hopper Dump Switch

    WARNING: Lift arm pinch point. Stay clear of hopper lift arms. NOTE: The CONVEYOR NOT BACK ALARM will sound and appear if the hopper home switch is pressed and the conveyor is not all the way back. Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 37: Conveyor In Switch

    Conveyor pinch point. Stay clear when in operation. NOTE: Do not operate the conveyor in reverse for more than 15 seconds at a time. The belt can become misaligned and damage to the machine can occur. Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 38: Conveyor Out Switch

    NOTE: The HOPPER FIRE ALARM will sound and appear and the conveyor water spray will automatically turn on when the Thermo Sentry senses a possible fire in the hopper. Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 39: Front Water Spray Switch

    IF they were in the on position when the sweep switch was last turned off. NOTE: The LOW WATER, PUMP OFF ALARM will sound and appear when the water tank level is low. Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 40: Fuses

    Options (Unswitched) Fuse ID Rating Circuit Protected Main 60 A Main relay feed Cab Fuse Block Hyd oil fan 60 A Hyd cooler fan relay feed Auxiliary 30 A M12 relay feed Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 41: Left Side Gutter Broom Tilt Switch (Option)

    SBROOM SPEED* SBROOM BRESS* adjustment screen. Scroll to the gutter broom adjustment screen with the MORE SWITCH and adjust the side brush speed and side broom more pressure with the touch panel. Centurion 331020 (9- -05) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 42: Revolving Light Switch (Option)

    The rear access door is secured with a latch. Open the Rear Access Door: Lift up and twist the latch handle counter clockwise. Gutter broom side panel doors are secured with latches for easy access to brushes. Centurion 331020 (9- -05) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 43: Hopper Tilt Support Bar

    DO NOT rely on the machine hydraulic system to keep the hopper lift in the raised position. See ENGAGING HOPPER LIFT SUPPORT BARS section of this manual. WARNING: Raised hopper may fall. Engage hopper support bar. Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 44: Alarms

    15 seconds at a time. The belt can become misaligned and damage to the machine can occur. See CONVEYOR BELT in the MAINTENANCE section of this manual to adjust the conveyor belt. Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 45: Hopper Fire Alarm

    950 RPM. An audible alarm will sound once and the text message will appear on the display screen. !REDUCE ENGINE RPM! The engine speed must be below 950 RPM before you can engage the PTO. Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 46: Check Hydraulic Filter Alarm

    An audible alarm will sound once and the text message will appear on the display screen. !ERROR- -BROOMS DOWN! Stop the sweeping system before stopping the PTO. Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 47: Shake Filter Alarm

    All PTO driven functions will shut off after this alarm comes on. !RELEASE E- -STOP! Press the PTO kill switch again to restart the PTOs. Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 48: Machine Not Level Alarm

    The PTO and any PTO driven functions will shut off soon after this alarm comes on. !HYDRAULIC FLUID LOW! Check that the hydraulic fluid level is at recommended operating fluid level. Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 49: How The Machine Works

    When sweeping is finished, clean the hopper dust filter and empty the hopper. Check and clean the conveyor daily after operating the machine. FOR SAFETY: Do not operate machine unless all TENNANT and truck manuals are read and understood. Centurion 331020 (7- -04) Home...

  • Page 50: Pre And Post Operation Checklist

    - Flush the conveyor and check the belt for damage, wear, proper tension, and tracking. - Lubricate the conveyor roller bearings. - Wash the machine. - Check service records to determine other maintenance needs. Centurion 331020 (7- -04) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 51: Starting The Machine

    1. Sit in the operator seat and fasten the seat belt. Place foot on the brake pedal. FOR SAFETY: Do not operate machine unless all TENNANT and truck manuals are read and understood. 2. Turn the key to the ON position. Wait until the preheat indicator light turns off before attempting to start engine.
  • Page 52 10. Drive the machine to the area to be swept. FOR SAFETY: When using machine, always follow safety and traffic rules. FOR SAFETY: Do not operate machine unless all TENNANT and truck manuals are read and understood. Centurion 331020 (9- -05) Home...

  • Page 53: Sweeping And Brush Information

    Turn off the vacuum fan when sweeping wet debris in rain, standing water, and snow. Check the hopper for any remaining debris after dumping. Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 54: Sweep Modes

    Recommended RPM while sweeping is >1175 RPM (FULL POWER). Leaf -- Recommended mode for picking up larger quantities of lighter weight materials. Recommended RPM while sweeping is >1175 RPM (FULL POWER). Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 55 950- -1175 RPM > 1175 RPM All Other Modes Reduced Reduced Full Milling Reduced Full Full Reduced= Brushes, conveyor and fan turn at reduced speed. Full= Brushes, conveyor and fan turn at full speed. Centurion 331020 (7- -04) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 56: Setting The Custom Mode

    CUSTOM mode is chosen with the MN BROOM PATTERN SWEEP MODE switch. MORE 4. Press the MORE switch to scroll out of the CUSTOM SETTINGS screen when all of the settings are chosen. Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 57: Filling The Water Tank

    1. Start the machine. See the STARTING THE MACHINE section of the manual. FOR SAFETY: Do not operate machine unless all TENNANT and truck manuals are read and understood. 2. Drive the machine to the water tank filling site or water hydrant.
  • Page 58 7. Close the valve or hydrant when the tank is full. Fold the water hose back into the storage location. Place the hydrant wrench (option) back in the storage position next to the hose. 8. Close the rear machine door. Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 59: Sweeping

    NOTE: The gutter broom(s) will automatically turn on with the SWEEP SWITCH IF they were in the on position when the sweep switch was last turned off. Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 60 D1 (first gear) with the rear axle in low range. FOR SAFETY: Do not operate machine unless all TENNANT and truck operation manuals are read and understood. 5. Press your foot to the brake pedal, and release the parking brake.

  • Page 61: Stop Sweeping

    Sweep Mode F SHAKER off. ECONOMY/LIGHT SUPER SWEEP VAC FAN NOTE: Shake the dust filter before emptying the WATER hopper. MEDIUM 100% MORE Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 62: Emptying The Hopper

    NOTE: The ACTIVATE PARK BRAKE ALARM will sound and appear if a hopper lift is attempted and the parking brake is not set. FOR SAFETY: Do not move machine when hopper is raised. Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 63 F SHAKER MORE make sure that all the hopper switch lights are off. The hopper must be in a fully lowered and level position with the hopper door closed before sweeping again. Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 64: Stopping The Machine

    5. Turn the key to the off position. 6. Check that all machine accessories are turned off before turning machine off. Centurion 331020 (9- -05) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 65: Operation On Inclines

    It will come on when the side to side incline is more than 5_. The hopper will not lift or dump when this alarm is on. Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 66: Engaging Hopper Tilt Support Bar

    Stay clear of hopper lift arms. HOPPER DOWN HOPPER HOME NOTE: The ACTIVATE PARK BRAKE ALARM will sound and appear if a hopper dump is attempted F SHAKER MORE and the parking brake is not set. Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 67 7. Turn the 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. Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 68: Disengaging Hopper Tilt Support Bar

    NOTE: The ACTIVATE PARK BRAKE ALARM will HOPPER UP HOPPER DUMP sound and appear if a hopper dump is attempted and the parking brake is not set. HOPPER DOWN HOPPER HOME F SHAKER MORE Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 69 7. Turn the 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. Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 70: Engaging Hopper Lift Support Bars

    Stay clear of overhead obstructions and power lines. NOTE: The ACTIVATE PARK BRAKE ALARM will sound and appear if a hopper lift is attempted and the parking brake is not set. Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 71 6. Turn the 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. Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 72: Disengaging Hopper Lift Support Bars

    Stay clear of overhead obstructions and power lines. F SHAKER MORE NOTE: The ACTIVATE PARK BRAKE ALARM will sound and appear if a hopper lift is attempted and the parking brake is not set. Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 73 6. Turn the 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. Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 74: Machine Troubleshooting

    Machine will not propel Brake pressure too low Contact service personnel Parking brake on Release parking brake Pushbutton range selector in N Change pushbutton range selector (neutral) fron N (neutral) to D (drive) Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 75: Machine Troubleshooting

    Drag shoes not completely down Check for obstruction then lower drag shoes completely Drag shoes not adjusted correctly Check that hash marks on flanges are aligned Drag shoe pivot loose Retighten pivot joint Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 76: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 77: Maintenance Chart

    Main brush drag shoes Check for wear Lubricate lift pivot Check rubber flap for damage and wear 40 Hours Main brush and drag shoe Check cable for tension, wear and stop arms/cable adjustment Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 78 Transmission fluid (synthetic TranSyndt/TES 295 Fluid) HYDO TENNANT or approved hydraulic fluid Waterproof bearing grease (TENNANT part no. 765819) NOTE: The maintenance chart covers sweeper maintenance only. Refer to Chasis and Transmission owner’s manuals for recommended service intervals of chassis, engine and transmission.

  • Page 79: Lubrication

    The last twelve grease fittings are located on the pivots of the hopper lift arms. Lubricate these fittings with Waterproof Bearing grease (TENNANT part no. 765819) after every 100 hours of operation. WARNING: Raised hopper may fall.

  • Page 80: Gutter Broom Support Rods

    GUTTER BROOM SUPPORT RODS Each gutter broom support rod has a grease fitting on each end. Lubricate with Waterproof Bearing grease (TENNANT part no. 765819) after every 40 hours of operation. WARNING: Brush linkage pinch points. Stay clear when linkage is moving.

  • Page 81: Dust Control Skirt Cylinder (Option)

    DUST CONTROL BUMPER PIVOTS (OPTION) The gutter broom dust control bumpers have one grease fitting on the inside of each pivot. Lubricate with Waterproof Bearing grease (TENNANT part no. 765819) after every 40 hours of operation. Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home...

  • Page 82: Main Brush Support Arms

    MAIN BRUSH SUPPORT ARMS The main brush support arms have a total of four grease fittings, two on each side. Lubricate with Waterproof Bearing grease (TENNANT part no. 765819) daily. MAIN BRUSH IDLER BEARING The main brush idler bearing has one grease fitting on the right hand side of the machine, opposite the main brush drive motor.

  • Page 83: Main Brush Lift Cylinder

    DRAG SHOE LIFT CYLINDER The drag shoe lift cylinder has two grease fittings, one on each end. Lubricate with Waterproof Bearing grease (TENNANT part no. 765819) after every 40 hours of operation. WARNING: Brush linkage pinch points. Stay clear when linkage is moving.

  • Page 84: Conveyor Bearings

    CONVEYOR LIFT PIVOTS There is one grease fitting on each end of the conveyor lift shaft. Lubricate with Waterproof Bearing grease (TENNANT part no. 765819) after every 100 hours of operation. WARNING: Conveyor throws debris. Conveyor pinch point. Stay clear when in operation.

  • Page 85: Conveyor Tilt Cylinder

    (OPTION) There is one lubrication point on each dry dust control skirt wing pivot. Lubricate with Waterproof Bearing grease (TENNANT part no. 765819) after every 100 hours of operation. WARNING: Brush linkage pinch points. Stay clear when linkage is moving.

  • Page 86: Auto Lube (Option)

    The auto lube option uses a pressurized bladder to lubricate the majority of the grease fittings on the machine. Refer to the supplier’s Installation and Maintenance Instruction manual for more information on this option. Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 87: Hydraulics

    Mounted on top of the reservoir is a filler cap with a built-in breather. Replace the cap after every 800 hours of operation. Lubricate the filler cap gasket with a film of hydraulic fluid before putting the cap back on the reservoir. Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 88: 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 mineral based hydraulic fluids available and one synthetic hydraulic fluid available.

  • Page 89: Hydraulic Pump Load Sense Filters

    Replace the filters when over half of the filter appears to be blocked. 4. Slide the new filter screen into the hose end and reattach the hose to the fitting. Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 90: Hydraulic Fluid Filter

    FOR SAFETY: When servicing machine, use cardboard to locate leaking hydraulic fluid under pressure. If you discover a fluid leak, contact your 00002 mechanic/supervisor. Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 91: Engine

    Clean thoroughly to prevent the fins becoming encrusted with dust. Clean the radiator only after it has cooled to avoid cracking. Refer to the maintenance schedule in the truck manufacturer’s manual for more details. Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 92: Transmission

    Remove the switch key. FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine, stop on level surface, and set parking brake. 4. Remove the outer right and left side brush access panels (A) (if equipped). Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 93 7. Remove the front skirt center lift shaft chain (D) hardware located on the rear side of the center skirt retainer. 8. Remove the upper front skirt retainer hardware. Remove the skirt as an assembly. Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 94 12.Disconnect the front hydraulic skirt lift cylinder clevis pin (G) from the lift shaft. 13.Disconnect and retain the spring (H) next to the front lift cylinder clevis. Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 95 Install center shroud and hardware, leaving the hardware loose until the entire assembly is installed. Tighten and re--seal the seams with clear silicone sealant. Use reverse order for reassembly. Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 96: Wet Dust Control System

    Drain the water pump if the machine is going to be stored for a long period of time, or in freezing temperatures. Open the drain plug on the bottom of the water pump to drain any water out. Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 97: Water Filter

    Check the spray nozzles daily for debris and adjustment. Spray the surrounding areas with a garden hose daily to help keep the spray nozzles clean. FOR SAFETY: When using pressurized air or water, wear eye and ear protection. Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 98: Debris Hopper

    The hopper dust filter can be washed by hand or rinsed with a low pressure water hose if the machine continues dusting, after shaking the dust filter. Centurion 331020 (7- -04) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 99: Rinsing The Hopper Dust Filter

    VAC FAN The hopper dust filter can also be removed WATER from the machine and hand washed. See MEDIUM 100% MORE the TO REMOVE OR REPLACE HOPPER DUST FILTER section of the manual. Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 100: To Remove Or Replace Hopper Dust Filter

    5. Drill out the rivets holding the filter to the shaker frame. Untie the filter bag and remove the old filter bag from the frame. 6. Install the new filter bag and filter separators in the frame. Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 101 Secure the filter assembly with the support brackets and four retaining bars. 10.Replace the vacuum fan assembly on top of the machine. 11. Reconnect the hydraulic hoses to the fan motor on top of the hopper. Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 102: Conveyor

    IF the conveyor drag shoes settle below the recommended height, it can be raised with the adjustment screws and jam nuts. See the ADJUSTING THE CONVEYOR HEIGHT section of the manual. Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 103: Adjusting The Conveyor Height

    8. If the conveyor is still lower than recommended height, continue adjusting the screws until adjusted properly. Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 104: Flushing The Conveyor Belt

    10 seconds as needed during flushing. 6. Close the water tank drain valve. The valve handle is turned 90° from the hose when the valve is closed. 7. Turn the conveyor off. Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 105: Adjusting The Conveyor Belt Tracking

    1. Loosen the jam nut on the adjustment rod selected for the adjustment. 2. Adjust the rod with the the adjustment nut next to the washers. TURN THE NUT A MAXIMUM OF ONE HALF TURN AT A TIME. Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 106 178 to 190 mm (7 to 7.5 inches). 6. Run the conveyor at slow speed and check the tracking of the conveyor belt. Adjust the belt as necessary. Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 107: To Replace The Conveyor Belt

    Loosen the jam nut and move the second nut back to the ends of the threads on the tension rod. Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 108 12.Disconnect the splice between the new and old belts. Remove and discard the old conveyor belt. 13.Check that the belt is in the approximate center of the conveyor. Draw the ends of the conveyor belt together. Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 109 BRUSH section of the manual. 18.Over the next ten hours of operation, check the tension spring length and belt tracking periodically. The spring tension should be maintained at 178 to 190 mm (7 to 7.5 inches). Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 110: Brushes

    4. Stop the engine with the sweep switch still in the on position. FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine, stop on level surface, set parking brake, turn off machine and remove key. Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 111 NOTE: Note the location of the mounting fasteners before disassembly. The drag shoes should be reassembled in the same position on marked locations after the new broom has been installed. 8. Remove the old brush from the machine. Centurion 331020 (7- -04) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 112 11.Reinstall the brush idler arm with the set aside mounting hardware. Check that the brush idler arm shaft is in line with the broom before tightening hardware. Centurion 331020 (7- -04) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 113 16.Disconnect the brush bar from the hydraulic lift cylinder. Lower the brush bar down into storage position. 17.Close the rear door on the machine. 18.Check and adjust the main brush pattern if necessary. Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 114: To Check And Adjust Main Brush Pattern

    Check that cables have equal tension on both sides of the machine. 7. Check the brush pattern again if necessary. Secure the lift cable adjusting hardware. Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 115: Gutter Broom(S)

    WARNING: Side brush can move. Do not step on side brush. 5. Mount the new gutter broom to the drive hub with the set aside mounting hardware. Centurion 331020 (7- -04) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 116: To Check And Adjust The Gutter Broom Pattern

    If the gutter broom(s) forward/aft tilt is incorrect, adjust the gutter broom forward and aft tilt with the adjustment bar: 6. Loosen the jam nuts on both ends of the adjustment bar. Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 117 11. Tighten the jam nut on the end of the square adjustment bar and the motor mount securing screw. 12.Check the gutter broom pattern again if necessary. Check that all of the adjustment bar jam nuts are secure. Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 118: Main Brush And Drag Shoe Cable And Arm Stops

    2. Pull firmly on the brush arm cables (outer cable) in a perpendicular direction. The cables should feel taught and the brush arms should not raise. Repeat for each brush arm cable on both sides of the machine. Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 119: To Adjust Main Brush Arm Stops

    5. Align the top edge of the main brush stops to about 3 to 5 mm (1/8 to 3/16 in) below the line. Then tighten the stops. Repeat on the other side. Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 120: To Check And Adjust Drag Shoe Cables

    4. Adjust the cable by loosening the drag shoe cable jam nut, then turn the turnbuckle until proper clearance is achieved. Then tighten the jam nut to secure the cable. Repeat on the other side. Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 121: To Check And Adjust Drag Shoe Arm Stops

    5. Align the top edges of the drag shoe stop bolts to about 3 to 5 mm (1/8 to 3/16 in) below the lines. Then tighten the stops on both sides of the machines. Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 122: Skirts And Seals

    Check the skirts for wear or damage and proper fit daily. WARNING: Conveyor throws debris. Conveyor pinch point. Stay clear when in operation. Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 123: Bottom Conveyor Skirts

    The hopper chute door seals are located on the sides of the hopper, and seal against the hopper chute door when it is closed. Check the seals for wear or damage every 100 hours of operation. Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 124: Hopper Access Door Seal

    The vacuum duct seals are located on the top and bottom of the middle section of ductwork for the dry dust control option. Check the seals for wear or damage every 100 hours of operation. Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 125: Access Panel Dust Skirts

    The center dust control (option) skirt hangs in the middle of the dry dust control housing, in between the right gutter broom and left gutter broom (option). Check the skirt for wear or damage every 40 hours of operation. Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 126: Rear Dry Dust Control Skirts (Option)

    Check the skirts for wear or damage every 40 hours of operation. WARNING: Brush linkage pinch points. Stay clear when linkage is moving. WARNING: Side brush can move. Do not step on side brush. Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 127: Main Brush Drag Shoes

    Check the drag shoes cables for tension, wear, and adjustment after every 40 hours of operation. See TO CHECK AND ADJUST DRAG SHOE ARM STOPS section of this manual. Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 128: Machine Jacking

    Before storing the machine for an extended period of time, the machine must be prepped to lessen the chance of rust, sludge, and other undesirable deposits from forming. Contact TENNANT service personnel. NOTE: Refer to truck and engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual for storage information.
  • Page 129 Unplug the lowest tank level senser from the harness. 4. Plug the jumper into the harness. 5. Blow compressed air (50 psi) into the valve located on the pump body to add air to the system. Centurion 331020 (7- -04) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 130: Transporting The Machine

    7. When completed, return machine to stock configuration. TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE Transport the Centurion only on a suitable ”low boy” trailer with proper load rating for supporting the machine weight. Empty hopper and water tank before loading. Load only on level surface by a qualified driver trained in the use of the safe trailer loading and unloading procedures.

  • Page 131: Specifications

    23.80 m (256 sq ft) Wet dust control water tank 1137 L (300 gal) GVWR 14850 kg (33,000 lb) Axle rating (front) 540 kg (12,000 lb) Axle rating (rear) 9450 kg (21,000 lb) Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 132: General Machine Performance

    Use 5W--40 SAE to improve cold starting in temperatures below --18° C (0° F) TRANSMISSION FLUID Type Synthetic Fluid TranSyndt/TES 295 Fluid STEERING Type Power source Emergency steering Dual tilt, telescopic steering, Power steering pump Manual variable ratio Centurion 331020 (9- -05) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 133: Hydraulic System

    (283 in) 2540 mm (100 in) 6480 mm 5690 mm (255 in) (224 in) 3200 mm (126 in) 3760 mm (148 in) 3048 mm (120 in) SIDE VIEW REAR VIEW 353773 MACHINE DIMENSIONS Centurion 331020 (11- -03) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 134 SPECIFICATIONS Centurion 331020 (7- -04) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 135: Index

    Right side gutter broom switch, 32 Right side gutter broom tilt switch, 39 Check hydraulic filter alarm, 44 Right side instrument console, 20 Contrast Adjustment Knob, 24 Right side water spray switch, 37 Centurion 331020 (9- -05) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 136 Conveyor tilt cylinder, 83, 84 Engaging the hopper tilt support bar, 64–66 Conveyor water spray switch, 36 Cruise control, 19 Cruise control/Throttle lock, 19 Custom sweep settings, Setting the custom mode, 54 Centurion 331020 (9- -05) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 137 Right side instrument console, 20 Hopper dust filter, Replacing, 97, 98 Speedometer, 21 Hopper filter, Shake filter alarm, 45 Tachometer, 21 Voltmeter, 22 Hopper filter cover seal, 122 Water tank level, 30 Hopper fire alarm, 43 Centurion 331020 (9- -05) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 138 Conveyor belt, Tracking, 103 Debris hopper, 96 Dry dust control rear skirts, 124 Dry dust control skirts, 123 Knobs Dry dust control wing skirts, 124 Contrast Adjustment Knob, 24 Parking brake, 17 Centurion 331020 (9- -05) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 139 Maintenance chart, 75–77 PTO switch, 27 More switch, 26 Error--brooms down alarm, 44 Pushbutton range selector, 18 Digital display, 18 Operation, 8–60 Operation on inclines, 63 Operator control switch, 17 Operator Responsibility, 8 Centurion 331020 (9- -05) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 140 Machine performance, 130 Super sweep switch, 29 Power type, 130 Sweep, 28 Steering, 130 Sweep mode switch, 29 Speedometer, 17, 21 Touch panel, 24 Vacuum fan switch, 32 Water flow switch, 30 Centurion 331020 (9- -05) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 141 Water flow switch, 30 Water tank level gauge, Filter shaker switch, 30 Touch panel, 16 Touch panel , Full power, 21 Transmission, Pushbutton range selector, 18 Transmission Access, 90 Transmission Fluid, 130 Specifications, 130 Centurion 331020 (9- -05) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 142 INDEX Centurion 331020 (9- -05) Home Find... Go To..

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