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Litter Hawk Operator Manual 330470 Rev. 07 (12-2005) *330470* www.tennantco.com Home Find... Go To..
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Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Litter Hawk and Thermo Sentry are United States trademarks of Tennant Company. Specifications and parts are subject to change without notice.
- - Use cardboard to locate leaking hydraulic fluid under pressure. FOR SAFETY: - - Use Tennant supplied or equivalent replacement parts. 1. Do not operate machine: - - Unless trained and authorized. 7. When loading/unloading machine...
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The following safety labels are mounted on the machine in the locations indicated. If these or any labels become damaged or illegible, install a new label in its place. FOR SAFETY LABEL - - Located on the top of the steering assembly.
Tennant representative. - Order parts and supplies directly from your authorized Tennant representative. Use the parts manual provided when ordering parts. - After operation, follow the recommended daily and hourly procedures stated in the MAINTENANCE CHART.
OPERATION MACHINE COMPONENTS A. Operator seat B. Instrument panel C. Steering assembly D. Hopper cover E. Hopper dust filters F. Side brushes G. Vacuum wand H. Fuel tank Engine cover J. Water tank Litter Hawkt 330470 (6- -99) Home Find... Go To..
OPERATION SYMBOL DEFINITIONS These symbols identify controls, displays, and features on the machine: Engine Oil Pressure Engine Water Temperature Glow Plug (Preheat) Thermo Sentryt Voltmeter Operating lights Start Hazard light Horn Turn signal light (Option) Vacuum Fan and Side brushes Voice box (option) Circuit breaker #1 Idle Engine Speed...
OPERATION CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS A. Steering assembly knob B. Directional lever (reverse) C. Directional lever (forward) D. Steering handle E. Ignition switch F. Fuel gauge G. Hourmeter H. Glow plug light Vacuum fan damper handle J. Power kill switch K. Horn button L.
OPERATION OPERATION OF CONTROLS DIRECTIONAL LEVER The directional lever controls the direction of travel of the machine. Change the direction of the machine with the pressure of your hands on the directional lever. The machine is very responsive to the directional lever. Squeeze and release the directional lever gently.
OPERATION IGNITION SWITCH The ignition switch controls machine power with a key. FOR SAFETY: When starting machine, keep foot on brake and directional lever in neutral. Preheat: Turn and hold the key counterclockwise. The glow plug light will come on. When the glow plug light goes out, usually in 5 to 30 seconds depending on weather conditions, the engine is ready to start.
OPERATION HOURMETER The hourmeter records the number of hours the machine has been operated. The hourmeter displays the number of hours in tenths of an hour. Use this information to determine machine maintenance intervals. HORN BUTTON The horn button controls the horn. Sound: Push button POWER KILL SWITCH The power kill switch halts all power to the...
OPERATION STEERING ASSEMBLY KNOB The steering assembly knob secures the steering assembly to the front riding or rear walking steering locations for the steering handle. See the POSITIONING STEERING ASSEMBLY section of this manual. Tighten: Turn the knob clockwise. Loosen: Turn the knob counterclockwise. OPERATING/HAZARD LIGHTS SWITCH (000000- -001579) The operating/hazard light switch controls the...
OPERATION VOICE BOX SWITCH (OPTION) The voice box switch controls the pre--recorded voice message. See the VOICE BOX section of this manual. Replaying message on : Press and release the top of the voice box switch. Message off: Press the bottom of the voice box switch.
OPERATION WATER PUMP SWITCH The water pump switch controls the two water pumps for the dust control system. The water pumps and the lights on the switch will shut off when the water tank is empty. See the DUST CONTROL SYSTEM in the MAINTENANCE section of this manual.
OPERATION TURN SIGNAL SWITCH The turn signal switch powers on and off the directional signals. A light in the switch will come on when the turn signals are activated. Right signal on: Press the right side of the switch (000000- - 001579) Left signal on: Press the left side of the switch Signal off: Return the switch to the middle off position.
OPERATION CHARGING SYSTEM LIGHT The charging system light comes on when the alternator is not operating within normal range; 13.5 to 15.5V. If the light comes on, stop operating the machine. Locate the problem, and have it corrected. THERMO SENTRY LIGHT The Thermo Sentry light comes on when the Thermo Sentry senses excessive heat in the hopper, possibly from a fire.
OPERATION BRAKE PEDAL The brake pedal stops the machine. Stop: Release the directional lever and allow it to return to the neutral position. Step on the brake pedal. PARKING BRAKE PEDAL The parking brake pedal sets and releases the front wheel brakes of the machine. Set: Press on the brake pedal as far as possible, then press on the parking brake pedal with the toe portion of your foot to lock the parking brake pedal...
OPERATION FUSES Fuses are one-time protection devices designed to stop the flow of current in the event of a circuit overload. Never substitute higher value fuses than specified. The fuses are located behind the debris hopper when viewed from the front of the machine. Fuse Rating Circuit Protected...
OPERATION VACUUM FAN DAMPER HANDLE The vacuum fan damper handle moves the damper, directing vacuum power to the main vacuum head or the vacuum wand. The handle can be positioned with the operator’s hand if walking behind the machine or by the operator’s foot if riding the machine.
OPERATION OPERATOR SEAT The operator seat is a stationary fixed bench style. HOPPER The hopper is located in the front of the machine under the hood. If the hopper is heavy, get help to remove it. WARNING: Sharp objects in debris canister.
OPERATION HOW THE MACHINE WORKS The steering handle controls the direction of machine travel. The directional lever controls the speed and forward/reverse direction. The brake pedal slows and stops the machine. The side brushes sweep debris into the path of the vacuum.
OPERATION - Check the engine oil level. - Check the fuel level gauge. - Check the coolant in overflow reservoir. WARNING: Moving fan blades. Keep away. Litter Hawkt 330470 (6- -99) Home Find... Go To..
OPERATION - Check the brakes for proper operation. - Check the steering for proper operation. - Check the inside of the hopper compartment and vacuum screen for debris. Clean if required. Litter Hawkt 330470 (12- -02) Home Find... Go To..
OPERATION - Check hopper, empty if required. WARNING: Sharp objects in debris canister. Wear gloves. WARNING: Heavy hopper. Do not remove without help. - Check water tank, fill if required. - Check vacuum hoses and vacuum head skirts for wear. Litter Hawkt 330470 (12- -99) Home Find...
OPERATION POSITIONING STEERING ASSEMBLY The Litter Hawkt may be operated from two different positions. The operator may sit on the machine and steer from the front, or walk behind the machine and steer from the rear. To move the steering assembly from the front or the rear of the machine: 1.
OPERATION 5. Position the steering assembly plate over the rear notched steering plate. 6. Fit the steering assembly plate into the rear notched steering plate. 7. Turn the steering assembly knob clockwise until steering assembly is secure. NOTE: The machine will not operate unless the steering assembly is held securely in place with the steering assembly knob.
OPERATION STARTING THE MACHINE 1. Place the directional lever in neutral. FOR SAFETY: When starting machine, keep foot on brake and directional lever in neutral. 2. Set the machine parking brake. 3. Check that the vacuum fan/side brushes switch is in the middle off position. Litter Hawkt 330470 (12- -99) Home Find...
OPERATION 4. Move the throttle lever to the middle engine throttle position. 5. Turn and hold the ignition key counterclockwise. The glow plug light will come on. Hold the key in this position until the light goes out. The engine is now ready to start.
OPERATION 8. Set the throttle at the desired engine speed. Normal operating speed/vacuum power: Raise the lever to the middle speed1 position. This position works well for light debris or dusty conditions. Maximum operating speed/vacuum power: Raise the lever all the way up to the speed2 position.
OPERATION OPERATION ON INCLINES Drive the machine slowly on inclines. Use the brake pedal to control machine speed when riding and descending inclines. The maximum rated incline when riding is 8_ with a full hopper and 8_ with an empty hopper. Use care when walking behind the machine on inclines of 7_ or more.
OPERATION CLEANING AND BRUSH INFORMATION Pick up oversized debris before cleaning. Pick up pieces of wire, twine, string, etc., which could become entangled in the brushes. There is only one set of side brushes recommended for use with the Litter Hawkt. Polypropylene side brush -- A good general purpose brush for sweeping light to medium debris in outdoor applications.
OPERATION The water pump switch allows the operator to choose between two dust control methods. The side brushes pump sends a steady spray of water out of each nozzle located in front of each side brush. A full water tank will last approximately 86 minutes with the front dust control nozzles on.
OPERATION FILLING WATER TANK 1. Drive the machine to an accessible water supply hose. Stop the machine and apply the parking brake. See the STOPPING THE MACHINE section of the manual. 2. Fill the water tank. The fill cap is located on top of the tank on the left hand side of the machine.
OPERATION CLEANING 1. Press the top of the vacuum fan/side brushes switch for cleaning without the side brushes. 2. Press the bottom of the vacuum fan/side brushes switch for cleaning with the side brushes. 3. Press the top of the water pump switch to start the continuous spray dust control systems for the side brushes.
OPERATION 7. Squeeze the directional lever and begin cleaning. 8. Quickly raise the vacuum head control lever when vacuuming large debris, and lower it again. The vacuum head will allow larger debris under the front lip of the vacuum head when it is raised, and will vacuum up the debris when it is lowered.
OPERATION VACUUM WAND OPERATION 1. Stop machine and apply parking brake. See the STOPPING THE MACHINE section of the manual. FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine, stop on level surface, set parking brake and remove key. 2. Lift and open the vacuum wand door. 3.
OPERATION 4. Close the vacuum wand door to secure the length of extended hose. 5. Remove vacuum hose handle from right side bumper. 6. Connect vacuum hose handle to vacuum hose end. Litter Hawkt 330470 (12- -99) Home Find... Go To..
OPERATION 7. Turn the vacuum fan damper handle clockwise to transfer the vacuum power from the main vacuum to the vacuum wand. Turn the handle counterclockwise to transfer vacuum power back to the main vacuum. NOTE: The machine will not operate the main vacuum and the vacuum wand at the same time.
OPERATION STOP CLEANING 1. Raise the vacuum head with the vacuum head control lever. 2. Press the water pump switch to the middle off position. 3. Press the vacuum fan/side brushes switch to the middle off position. Litter Hawkt 330470 (6- -99) Home Find...
OPERATION STOPPING THE MACHINE 1. Stop cleaning. See the STOP CLEANING section of the manual. 2. Release the directional lever. Step on the brake pedal. 3. Move the throttle lever back into the Idle engine speed position. Litter Hawkt 330470 (6- -99) Home Find...
OPERATION 4. Set the machine parking brake. 5. Turn the machine power off. Remove the switch key. FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine, stop on level surface, set parking brake, turn off machine, and remove key. Litter Hawkt 330470 (6- -99) Home Find...
OPERATION EMPTYING THE DEBRIS HOPPER The debris hopper can be used by itself or with 114 L (30 gallon) trash bag liners. 1. Stop cleaning. See the STOP CLEANING section of the manual. 2. Drive the machine to the debris site or debris container.
OPERATION 7. Firmly lower the hopper securing bar to lower and release the debris hopper. WARNING: Sharp objects in debris canister. Wear gloves. 8. Pull hopper down towards front of machine and remove bag liner. Note: If the operator is not using trash bag liners, simply remove and empty the entire hopper after draining any excess water out of hopper.
OPERATION 11. Tie off bag and dispose of waste. Wet debris can be heavy. If the hopper bag liner is heavy, get help to lift and dispose of the debris. WARNING: Sharp objects in debris canister. Wear gloves. WARNING: Heavy hopper. Do not remove without help.
OPERATION 14.Place a new trash bag over the bag liner if using trash bags. 15.Insert new bag and liner, or debris hopper if not using bags, back in the machine. 16.Check that the hopper track guides are resting properly on the hopper tracks on both sides of the debris hopper.
OPERATION 17.Push and hold hopper back into place. Secure the hopper with hopper secure lever. 18.Hold up the hopper cover while pushing the prop rod in. 19.Close the hopper cover. Litter Hawkt 330470 (12- -00) Home Find... Go To..
OPERATION REMOVING HOPPER DUST FILTERS 1. Stop the machine, set the parking brake and turn the machine power off. FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine, stop on level surface, set parking brake, turn off machine, and remove key. 2. Lift and hold up the hopper cover. 3.
OPERATION 5. Remove the hopper dust filters from the machine. 6. Clean the dust filters as required. See the DEBRIS HOPPER section in the MAINTENANCE section of the manual. NOTE: If taken care of properly, the filters can provide up to two years of service. 7.
OPERATION 9. Close the dust filter housing covers and secure with the housing cover bolts. 10.Hold up the hopper cover while pushing the prop rod in. 11. Close the hopper cover. Litter Hawkt 330470 (NIL) Home Find... Go To..
OPERATION POST-OPERATION CHECKLIST Check this list of items after you have finished sweeping: - Check the vacuum hoses for cracks or wear. - Check the vacuum fan screen for debris. - Check the hopper and seals for debris or damage. - Check the vacuum head skirts for damage and wear.
OPERATION OPTIONS VOICE BOX The voice box holds an 18 second pre--recorded message from the operator that warns pedestrians and other traffic of machine operation. 1. Stop the machine. See the STOPPING THE MACHINE section of the manual. FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine, stop on level surface, set parking brake, turn off machine, and remove key.
Clean or replace dust filter Hopper vacuum fan clogged Clean vacuum fan screen Side brush bristles worn Replace side brushes Side brush drive failure Contact Tennant service personnel Vacuum head not lowered Lower vacuum head Vacuum head skirt damaged Replace worn vacuum skirt...
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Water tank empty Fill water tank Water hose damaged Replace water hose Water pump failure Contact Tennant service personnel Dust control spray nozzles not Realign dust control spray nozzles properly aligned Filter outlet diffusers clogged...
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE CHART NOTE: Check procedures indicated (H) after the first 50 hours of operation. No. of Lubricant/ Service Fluid Interval Description Procedure Points Daily Side brushes Check for damage, wear and adjustment Check brush pattern Hopper dust filters Clean and check for damage Diffuser screens Clean and check for damage...
Engine oil, diesel rating above CD grade only HYDO... Tennant or approved hydraulic fluid SPL..Special lubricant, Lubriplate EMB grease (TENNANT part no. 01433--1) WG..Water and permanent--type ethylene glycol anti--freeze, --34° C (--30° F) NOTE: More frequent intervals may be required in extremely dusty conditions.
They are located at the base of the rear wheel support shaft, in front of the radiator. Lubricate with Lubriplate EMB grease (Tennant part number 01433--1) after every 400 hours of machine operation.
MAINTENANCE HYDRAULICS HYDRAULIC FLUID RESERVOIR The reservoir is located on the right side of the machine under the right side foot rest. Remove the two mounting screws and the protective cover plate to access the hydraulic tank and filler cap. The filler cap is mounted on top of the reservoir.
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...
MAINTENANCE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM Check the radiator coolant level every 100 hours of operation. Use clean water mixed with a permanent--type, ethylene glycol antifreeze to a --34° C (--30° F) rating. FOR SAFETY: When servicing machine, avoid contact with hot engine coolant. WARNING: Moving fan blades.
MAINTENANCE AIR FILTER The engine air filter housing has an end cap, a rubber dust cap and a dry cartridge--type air filter element. Check the dust cap daily to make sure it is expelling dust. Replace the dust cap if the rubber is worn.
MAINTENANCE FUEL LINES Check the fuel lines every 100 hours of operation. If a band clamp becomes loose, apply oil to the screw on the band, and securely tighten the band. Made of rubber, the fuel lines may become worn out whether the engine has been used much or not.
MAINTENANCE BELTS AND CHAINS ENGINE BELT The engine fan belt is driven by the engine crankshaft pulley and drives the alternator pulley. Proper belt tension is 10 mm (0.40 in) from a force of 10 kg (22 lb) applied at the mid-point of the longest span.
MAINTENANCE DEBRIS HOPPER HOPPER DUST FILTER INFORMATION The hopper dust filters filter the air pulled up from the hopper. The filters need to be removed and cleaned to remove debris and dust particles. Clean the filters daily after emptying the hopper. If taken care of properly, the filters can provide up to two years of service.
MAINTENANCE THERMO SENTRYt The Thermo Sentryt is located in the vacuum fan compartment, above the debris hopper. If a fire ignites in the hopper, the Thermo Sentryt light will come on, and the Thermo Sentryt will shut off the vacuum fan. If this occurs, drive the machine to a safe location and eliminate the source of heat.
MAINTENANCE BRUSHES SIDE BRUSHES The side brushes sweep debris from the outer edges of the machine into the path of the main vacuum head. Check the brushes daily for wear or damage. Remove any string or wire found tangled on the side brushes or side brush drive hubs.
MAINTENANCE The side brush should be replaced when it no longer sweeps effectively for your application. A guideline length is when the remaining bristles measure 75 mm (3 in) in length. You may need to replace the side brush sooner if you are sweeping light litter or use a brush with shorter bristles if you are sweeping heavy debris.
MAINTENANCE DUST CONTROL SYSTEM SPRAY NOZZLES Check the spray nozzles daily for debris and adjustment. Spray the vacuum fan housing out with a garden hose daily to keep the debris hopper nozzle clean. FOR SAFETY: Wear eye and ear protection if using pressurized air or water.
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MAINTENANCE 4. Use a piece of fine stripped electrical wire to remove any blockage from the spray nozzle. 5. Replace the filter screen and reassemble the spray nozzle. Press the spray nozzle head back into position, and secure with a 1/4 clockwise turn.
MAINTENANCE WATER TANK The water tank holds up to 45.5 L (12 gallons) of water for the dust control system. The tank should be drained before storing the machine for an extended period of time. Check the water lines and clamps for damage, tension and wear every 800 hours.
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MAINTENANCE 3. Remove the spray nozzle filter screen. 4. Turn the machine power on. Press the vacuum fan switch on. 5. Press the bottom of the water pump switch to turn the side brush spray nozzles on. 6. Allow the pump to operate until all the water drains out of the water reservoir.
MAINTENANCE SKIRTS AND SEALS HOPPER COVER SEAL The hopper cover seal is located along the bottom edge of the hopper cover. The hopper cover rests on this seal when it is setting in the proper closed cleaning position. Check the seal for wear or damage after every 100 hours of operation.
MAINTENANCE FILTER HOUSING COVER SEALS The filter housing cover seals are located on the inside of each filter housing cover. The filter housing covers provide access to the filters and keep the filters in place while the machine is operating. Check the filter housing cover seals for wear or damage after every 100 hours of operation.
MAINTENANCE VACUUM SYSTEM VACUUM FAN SCREEN The vacuum fan screen is located inside the hopper compartment, Check the vacuum fan screen for debris daily. Clean with a stiff broom if required. The inner top part of the hopper compartment can be sprayed with water as well.
MAINTENANCE BRAKES AND TIRES BRAKES The brakes on the machine are front wheel disk brakes. The brakes are operated by the brake pedal and connecting rods. Check the brake adjustment after every 200 hours of operation. If the brake does not respond well to pressure on the brake pedal, you may need to adjust the brake.
MAINTENANCE TIRES The tires on the machine are pneumatic. Check the tires after every 100 hours of operation for damage and air pressure. The proper front tire air pressure is 414 kpa (60 psi). The proper rear tire air pressure is 345 kpa (50 psi).
MAINTENANCE PUSHING, TOWING, AND TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE PUSHING OR TOWING THE MACHINE If the machine becomes disabled, it can be pushed from the front or rear, but towed only from the rear. It is easier and more stable to tow the machine from the rear.
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MAINTENANCE 3. To winch the machine onto the truck or trailer, attach the winching chains to the rear tie down locations. The rear tie-down locations are located near the rear of the machine, on opposite sides of the rear wheels. 4.
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MAINTENANCE The rear tie-down locations are the bottom lips at each corner of the rear bumper. 7. If the loading surface is not horizontal or is higher than 380 mm (15 in) from the ground, use a winch to unload machine. If the loading surface is horizontal AND is 380 mm (15 in) or less from the ground, the machine may be driven off the truck or...
MAINTENANCE MACHINE JACKING Empty the hopper before jacking machine. You can jack up the machine for service at the designated locations. Use a jack or hoist that will support the weight of the machine. Always stop the machine on a flat, level surface and block the tires before jacking up the machine.
System Capacity Fluid Type Hydraulic reservoir 15.20 L (4 gal) TENNANT part no. 65869 -- above 7_ C (45_ F) capacity Fill to FULL line only TENNANT part no. 65870 -- below 7_ C( 45_ F) TENNANT part no. 65870...
SPECIFICATIONS 915 mm (36 in) 1320 mm (52 in) RIDING 1270 mm 2135 mm (84 in) (50 in) 1168 mm (46 in) WALK BEHIND 2235 mm (88 in) 353209 MACHINE DIMENSIONS Litter Hawkt 330470 (12- -99) Home Find... Go To..
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INDEX Vacuum fan damper handle, 19 Vacuum fan/side brush switch, 13 Air filter, 21, 60 Vacuum head control lever, 19 Voice box switch, 13 Aisle turn, 80 Water pump switch, 14 Coolant level, 22 Cooling system, 59 Batteries Charger specifications, 81 Specifications, 81 Belts, 62 Debris hopper, 63...
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