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6600 Operator Manual 330950 Rev. 02 *330950* Home Find... Go To..
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This manual is furnished with each new TENNANT Model 6600. 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.
- - Turn off machine and remove key. WARNING: Hot surface. keep away CAUTION: LPG engine will run for a few seconds after key is turned off. Apply parking brake before leaving machine. 6600 330950 (3- -05) Home Find... Go To..
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Keep area well ventilated. - - Use cardboard to locate leaking hydraulic fluid under pressure. - - Use TENNANT supplied or approved replacement parts. 7. When loading/unloading machine onto/off truck or trailer: - - Turn off machine.
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COMPARTMENT. HOPPER LIFT ARMS LABEL - - LOCATED ON BOTH HOPPER HOPPER SUPPORT BAR LABEL - - LOCATED LIFT ARMS. ON THE HOPPER SUPPORT BAR AND ON BOTH HOPPER LIFT ARMS. 354000 6600 330950 (3- -05) Home Find... Go To..
- 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. 6600 330950 (4- -03) Home Find... Go To..
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We recommend taking advantage of a regularly scheduled service contract from your TENNANT representative. - Order parts and supplies directly from your authorized TENNANT representative. Use the parts manual provided when ordering parts. 6600 330950 (4- -03) Home Find... Go To..
MACHINE COMPONENTS 354000 A. Steering Wheel B. Operator Seat C. Engine Cover D. Engine Side Door E. Main Brush Access Door F. Hopper Access Cover G. Side Brush H. Hopper Cover Instrument Panel 6600 330950 (4- -03) Home Find... Go To..
Hopper Door Closed Horn LPG Fuel Main Brush Down Pressure Light Hourmeter Main Brush Down Pressure Heavy Hazard Light Main Brush Float Filter Shaker Main Brush Down Operating Lights Main Brush Up 6600 330950 (4- -03) Home Find... Go To..
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Side Brush Down Pressure Heavy Side Brush Up Windshield Wiper Slow Windshield Wiper Fast Dome Light Heater Cab Pressurizer Slow Cab Pressurizer Fast Engine speed (idle) Engine speed (slow) Engine speed (fast) 6600 330950 (4- -03) Home Find... Go To..
T. Engine Oil Pressure Light (For Machines Serial Number 024999 And Below) U. Hopper Temperature Light -- Thermo Sentryt V. Charging System Light W. LP Fuel Light X. Check Engine Light Y. Fuel Gauge (Gasoline Machines Only) Z. Fuses 6600 330950 (2- -04) Home Find... Go To..
Reverse: Press the bottom of the directional pedal with the heel of your foot. Neutral: Take your foot off the directional pedal and it will return to the neutral position. 6600 330950 (4- -03) Home Find... Go To..
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. Release: Push the parking brake lever down. 6600 330950 (4- -03) Home Find... Go To..
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. 6600 330950 (4- -03) Home Find... Go To..
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. 6600 330950 (4- -03) Home Find... Go To..
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. 6600 330950 (4- -03) Home Find... Go To..
Up: Pull the main brush position lever all the way back and to the right. Release the lever forward into the Up position. HORN BUTTON The horn button operates the horn. Sound: Press the button. 6600 330950 (4- -03) Home Find... Go To..
Secure adjustment knob: Turn the adjustment plate knob clockwise until the knob is hand tight and the plate cannot slide in the adjustment panel. 6600 330950 (4- -03) Home Find... Go To..
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 6600 330950 (4- -03) Home Find... Go To..
HOPPER DOOR LIGHT The hopper door light comes on when the hopper door is closed. Make sure the hopper door is open and the hopper door light is off, before sweeping with the machine. 6600 330950 (4- -03) Home Find... Go To..
Stop sweeping with the machine, and return the machine to the service area. Replace the empty LPG fuel tank with a full tank. See the CHANGING THE LPG TANK section of the manual. 6600 330950 (2- -04) Home Find... Go To..
35 kPa (5psi). If the check engine light comes on while operating the machine, contact a TENNANT service representative to enter the CHECK ENGINE FAULT MODE, and determine the fault. 6600 330950 (2- -04)
The light in the top half of the switch will turn on. Stop Vacuum Fan: Press the switch to the middle off position. Start Filter Shaker: Press the bottom of the switch. The shaker will operate for approximately 10 seconds. 6600 330950 (4- -03) Home Find... Go To..
Medium (Fast 1): Press the engine speed switch to the middle position. This speed is for general sweeping. High (Fast 2): Press the top of the engine speed switch. This speed is for sweeping light litter. 6600 330950 (4- -03) Home Find... Go To..
STEERING COLUMN TILT LEVER (OPTION) 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. 6600 330950 (4- -03) Home Find... Go To..
NOTE: To protect the engine’s emission components on LPG powered machines serial number 025000 and above, the engine will continue to operate for a few seconds after the ignition switch is turned off. 6600 330950 (3- -05) Home Find... Go To..
Release the lever up into the Brush Down slot. Side Brush Up: Pull the side brush position lever down and to the left. Release the lever up into the Brush Up slot. 6600 330950 (4- -03) Home Find... Go To..
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. Light: Turn the side brush down pressure knob clockwise. 6600 330950 (4- -03) Home Find... Go To..
F-12 15 A Reverse switch F-13 Open F-14 Open F-15 Open F-16 Open F-17 Open F-18 Open F-19 15 A Vacuum fan, filter shaker, indicator lights F-20 15 A Headlights, Warning lights 6600 330950 (2- -04) Home Find... Go To..
The chart lists the circuit breakers and the electrical components they protect. Circuit Breaker Rating Circuit Protected CB-21 20 A Air conditioner (option) CB-22 20 A Air conditioner (option) 6600 330950 (2- -04) Home Find... Go To..
Tilt out Hydraulic Cooler: On machines serial number 025000 and above, lift up on the rear of the latch and release the front of the latch from the catch. 6600 330950 (2- -04) Home Find... Go To..
Lift: Pull up on the operator seat mounting plate until the seat mount locks up. Lower: Pull on the release lever and lower the seat mounting plate. 6600 330950 (4- -03) Home Find... Go To..
Adjust: Pull the lever in, slide the seat forward or backwards to the desired position, and release the lever. The weight adjustment lever controls the firmness of the operator’s seat. 6600 330950 (2- -04) Home Find... Go To..
The wiper 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. 6600 330950 (4- -03) Home Find... Go To..
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. 6600 330950 (4- -03) Home Find... Go To..
- Check the condition of the hopper dust filter and seals. Clean as required. - Check the brakes and steering for proper operation. - Check the fuel level. - Check the service records to determine if maintenance is needed. 6600 330950 (3- -05) Home Find... Go To..
NOTE: If you cannot line up the centering pin, make sure you have the correct LPG fuel tank and then adjust the pin locator in or out. 7. Fasten the tank hold-down clamp to lock the tank in position. 6600 330950 (4- -03) Home Find... Go To..
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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. 6600 330950 (4- -03) Home Find... Go To..
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. 6600 330950 (4- -03) Home Find... Go To..
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OPERATION 5. Release the machine parking brake. 6. Select the (Fast 1) engine speed with the engine speed switch. 7. Drive the machine to the area being swept. 07816 6600 330950 (4- -03) Home Find... Go To..
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. 6600 330950 (4- -03) Home Find... Go To..
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. 6600 330950 (4- -03) Home Find... Go To..
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Release the lever forward into the Down position. 6. Pull the side brush position lever back and to the right. Release the lever up into the Down slot. 7. Sweep as needed. 6600 330950 (4- -03) Home Find... Go To..
2. Pull the side brush position lever down and to the left. Release the lever up into the Up slot. 3. Pull the main brush and side brush lever into the middle (Off) position. 6600 330950 (4- -03) Home Find... Go To..
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OPERATION 4. Pull the hopper door lever into the Close position until the hopper door light comes 5. Press the filter shaker switch to activate the hopper filter shaker. 6600 330950 (4- -03) Home Find... Go To..
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. 6600 330950 (4- -03) Home Find... Go To..
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8. Push the hopper door lever into the Open position and leave it there. 9. Raise the hopper enough and/or close the hopper door to clear the top of the debris container. 6600 330950 (4- -03) Home Find... Go To..
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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. 6600 330950 (4- -03) Home Find... Go To..
1. Stop sweeping. 2. Take your foot off the directional pedal. Step on the brake pedal. 3. Select the (Idle) position with the engine speed switch. 4. Set the machine parking brake. 6600 330950 (4- -03) Home Find... Go To..
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025000 and above, the engine will continue to operate for a few seconds after the ignition switch is turned off. 6. LPG powered machines: Close the LPG tank’s liquid service valve. 6600 330950 (3- -05) Home Find... Go To..
- Check the sweeping brush patterns for adjustment. - Check the brakes and steering for proper operation. - Check the fuel level - Check the service records to determine maintenance requirements. 6600 330950 (4- -03) Home Find... Go To..
1. Set the machine parking brake. 2. Start the engine. For Safety: When starting machine, keep foot on brake and directional pedal in neutral. 3. Raise the hopper all the way up. 6600 330950 (4- -03) Home Find... Go To..
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Engage hopper support bar. 5. Slowly lower the hopper so the lift arm rests on the support bar. WARNING: Lift arm pinch point. Stay clear of hopper lift arms. 6. Shut the engine off. 6600 330950 (4- -03) Home Find... Go To..
2. Raise the hopper slightly to release the hopper support bar. 3. Put the support bar in its storage position. WARNING: Lift arm pinch point. Stay clear of hopper lift arms. 6600 330950 (4- -03) Home Find... Go To..
Drive the machine slowly on inclines. Use the brake pedal to control machine speed on descending inclines. The maximum rated incline is 6_. FOR SAFETY: When using machine, go slow on inclines and slippery surfaces. 6600 330950 (2- -04) Home Find... Go To..
4. Release the rubber strap(s) from the top edge of the vacuum hose. 5. On machines without a cab, lift the hose handle off the support hook and remove the hose end from the support hook. 6600 330950 (2- -04) Home Find... Go To..
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7. On machines without a cab, disconnect the rubber straps securing the solid section of vacuum hose to the machine. On machines with a cab, disconnect the rubber straps securing the vacuum hose handle to the machine. 6600 330950 (2- -04) Home Find... Go To..
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Select the (Fast 2) engine speed with the engine speed switch. 10. Pull and hold the hopper door lever into the Close position until the hopper door light comes on. 6600 330950 (4- -03) Home Find... Go To..
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OPERATION 11. Press the vacuum fan switch to start the vacuum. 12. Vacuum the area as needed. 13. Press the vacuum switch to shut off the vacuum. 6600 330950 (4- -03) Home Find... Go To..
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15. Open the hopper cover. 16. Remove the vacuum hose from the hopper connection and close the vacuum wand door. 17. Secure the vacuum wand and hose in place with the mounting clips and rubber strap(s). 6600 330950 (2- -04) Home Find... Go To..
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. The operator can rest the wand on the side bracket. 08147 6600 330950 (4- -03) Home Find... Go To..
The valve controls the flow of hot coolant to the heater core. The amount of coolant that flows through the heater valve is controlled with the heater knob in the cab (option). 6600 330950 (4- -03) Home Find... Go To..
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 6600 330950 (4- -03) Home Find... Go To..
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Clean core exterior Check coolant level Hydraulic fluid reservoir Check fluid level HYDO Rear tire Check pressure Main brush and hopper Check for damage or wear seals Engine crankcase Change oil and filter element 6600 330950 (3- -05) Home Find... Go To..
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HYDO Tennant Company or approved hydraulic fluid . . . Water and permanent-type ethylene glycol anti-freeze, --34_ C (--30_ F) . . . Special lubricant, Lubriplate EMB grease (TENNANT part no. 01433--1) 6600 330950 (3- -05) Home Find... Go To..
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). 6600 330950 (2- -04) Home Find... Go To..
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.
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. 6600 330950 (4- -03) Home Find... Go To..
MAINTENANCE TENNANT’s hydraulic fluids provide a longer life for the hydraulic components. There are two fluids available for different temperature ranges: TENNANT part no. Ambient Temperature 65869 above 7_ C (45_ F) 65870 below 7_ C (45_ F) The higher temperature fluid has a higher viscosity and should not be used at the lower temperatures.
Replace the hoses and clamps if the hoses are cracked, harden, or swollen. Flush the radiator and the cooling system every 800 hours of operation, using a dependable cleaning compound. 6600 330950 (2- -04) Home Find... Go To..
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. 6600 330950 (3- -05) Home Find... Go To..
7. Install the new filter by hand. Make certain that the new filter is all the way in the housing, and seated evenly before latching the dust cap in place. 8. Close the side door and engine cover. 6600 330950 (4- -03) Home Find... Go To..
Replace the fuel filter element on machines serial number 025000 and above after every 400 hours of operation. FOR SAFETY: When servicing machine, keep flames and sparks away from fuel system service area. Keep area well ventilated. 6600 330950 (3- -05) Home Find... Go To..
The intake and exhaust valve clearances need no adjustment. CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM Replace the oil fill cap after every 400 hours of operation. TIMING BELT Replace the engine timing belt every 1000 hours of operation. 6600 330950 (3- -05) Home Find... Go To..
A static drag chain prevents the buildup of static electricity in the machine. The chain is attached to the machine by a rear main brush skirt retaining bolt. Make sure the chain is touching the floor at all times. 6600 330950 (4- -03) Home Find... Go To..
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. 6600 330950 (4- -03) Home Find... Go To..
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9. 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. 6600 330950 (4- -03) Home Find... Go To..
If there is a fire in the hopper, the Thermo Sentry stops the vacuum fan and cuts off the air flow. Reset the Thermo Sentry by pushing in its reset button. 6600 330950 (4- -03) Home Find... Go To..
Rotate the main brush end-for-end every 50 hours of operation for maximum brush life and best sweeping performance. Replace the main brush when the remaining bristles measure 50 mm (2.0 in) in length. 6600 330950 (4- -03) Home Find... Go To..
(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). 6600 330950 (4- -03) Home Find... Go To..
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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. 6600 330950 (4- -03) Home Find... Go To..
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. 6600 330950 (4- -03) Home Find... Go To..
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. 6600 330950 (4- -03) Home Find... Go To..
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. 6600 330950 (4- -03) Home Find... Go To..
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. 6600 330950 (4- -03) Home Find... Go To..
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. 6600 330950 (4- -03) Home Find... Go To..
(option). It seals the vacuum wand opening when the vacuum wand (option) is not in use. Check the seal for wear or damage every 100 hours of operation. 6600 330950 (3- -05) Home Find... Go To..
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. 6600 330950 (4- -03) Home Find... Go To..
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. 6600 330950 (4- -03) Home Find... Go To..
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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. 6600 330950 (4- -03) Home Find... Go To..
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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. 6600 330950 (4- -03) Home Find... Go To..
Before storing the machine for an extended period of time, the machine needs to be prepped to lessen the chance of rust, sludge, and other undesirable deposits from forming. Contact TENNANT service personnel. 6600 330950 (4- -03) Home Find... Go To..
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM System Capacity Fluid Type Hydraulic reservoir 24.6 L (6.5 gal) TENNANT part no. 65869 -- above 7_ C (45_ F) TENNANT part no. 65870 -- below 7_ C (45_ F) Hydraulic total N/A L (N/A gal) BRAKING SYSTEM Type...
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 354037 MACHINE DIMENSIONS 6600 330950 (4- -03) Home Find... Go To..
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SPECIFICATIONS 6600 330950 (2- -04) Home Find... Go To..
Pressurizer switch, 36 Heater knob (option), 35 Side brush down pressure knob, 29 Pressurizer switch, 36 Side brush position lever, 28 Windshield wiper switch, 35 Steering column tilt lever, 26 Steering wheel, 26 6600 330950 (3- -05) Home Find... Go To..
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Crankcase ventilation system, 76 Lift, 16 Electronic fuel injection (EFI), 76 Lip skirts, 88 Fan belt, 77 Seals, 90 Fuel filter (Gasoline), 75 Side skirt, 88 Fuel filter (LPG), 75 Support bar, 33 6600 330950 (3- -05) Home Find... Go To..
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Main brush and side brush lever, 14 Engine side door, 32 Main brush position lever, 17 Grille doors, 32 Maintenance, 66–87 Right rear, 32 Intervals, 66–67 Hopper cover, 32 Recommended, 7 Hydraulic cooler, 32 Main brush doors, 32 6600 330950 (3- -05) Home Find... Go To..