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  • Page 1 385D Operator Manual MM305 Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 2 This manual is furnished with each new TENNANT Model 385. 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

    ..PRESSURIZER SWITCH (OPTION) AUXILIARY SIDE BRUSH IN-OUT SWITCH (OPTION) ..AUXILIARY SIDE BRUSH UP-DOWN SWITCH (OPTION) ..385D MM305 (3- -95) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 4 INDEX ........385D MM305 (3- -95) Home...

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    - - Use cardboard to locate leaking - - In areas with possible falling objects hydraulic fluid under pressure. unless equipped with overhead guard. - - Use TENNANT supplied or approved replacement parts. 2. Before starting machine: - - Check for fuel, oil, and liquid leaks.
  • Page 6 COMPARTMENT. 07522 HOPPER SUPPORT BAR LABEL - - HOPPER LIFT ARMS LABEL - - LOCATED ON THE HOPPER SUPPORT LOCATED ON BOTH HOPPER LIFT BAR AND ON BOTH HOPPER LIFT ARMS. ARMS. 385D MM305 (6- -93) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 7: Operation

    - Check the machine for shipping damage. 07324 Check to make sure machine is complete per shipping instructions. - Check the hydraulic fluid level in the hydraulic reservoir. 07750 - Check the engine oil level. 08431 385D MM305 (3- -96) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 8 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. 385D MM305 (8- -92) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 9: Machine Components

    MACHINE COMPONENTS 07522 A. Operator Seat F. Hopper Cover B. Steering Wheel G. Hopper Access Cover C. Engine Cover H. Side Brush D. Engine Side Door Instrument Panel E. Main Brush Access Door 385D MM305 (6- -93) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 10: Control Panel Symbols

    Main Brush Down Pressure Heavy Hourmeter Main Brush Float Hazard Light Main Brush Down Filter Shaker Main Brush Up Operating Lights Side Brush Down Pressure Light Side Brush Down Pressure Heavy Engine Speed 385D MM305 (3- -95) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 11 Circuit Breaker 3 Dome Light Circuit Breaker 4 Heater Circuit Breaker 5 Cab Pressurizer Slow Circuit Breaker 6 Cab Pressurizer Fast Circuit Breaker 7 Side Brush In Circuit Breaker 8 Side Brush Out 385D MM305 (3- -95) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 12: Controls And Instruments

    Thermo Sentryt AA.Ignition Switch L. Engine Water Temperature Light BB.Side Brush Down Pressure Knob M. Engine Oil Pressure Light CC.Steering Column Tilt Lever N. Charging System Light DD.Circuit Breakers O. Hopper Door Light 385D MM305 (2- -93) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 13: Operation Of Controls

    FOR SAFETY: Before starting machine, make sure back-up alarm sounds and lights when reversing machine. 07791 Neutral: Take your foot off the directional pedal and it will return to the neutral position. 07792 385D MM305 (8- -92) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 14: Brake Pedal

    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. 07794 Release: Push the parking brake lever down. 07793 385D MM305 (2- -93) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 15: Horn Button

    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. 07775 385D MM305 (3- -95) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 16: Hopper Door Lever

    07777 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. 07778 385D MM305 (4- -94) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 17: Hopper Lift Lever

    07779 Hold: Release the hopper lift lever up and into the middle position. 07780 Down: Push and hold the hopper lift lever into the Down position. 07781 385D MM305 (10- -92) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 18: Main Brush Position Lever

    Float: Pull the main brush position lever back and to the left and over into the Float position. 07783 Up: Pull the main brush position lever all the way back and to the right into the Up position. 07784 385D MM305 (8- -92) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 19: Main Brush Down Pressure Knob

    Heavy: Turn the main brush down pressure knob counter-clockwise. 07787 Light: Turn the main brush down pressure knob clockwise. TURN SIGNAL SWITCH (OPTION) 07788 The turn signal switch operates the turn signals. Right: Push the switch lever forward. 06487 385D MM305 (8- -92) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 20: Hopper Temperature Light

    The engine water temperature light comes on when the temperature of the engine coolant is more than 107_ C (225_ F). Stop operating the machine. Locate the problem and have it corrected. 07759 385D MM305 (8- -92) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 21: Engine Oil Pressure Light

    To clean the filter, press the filter shaker switch. If the clogged filter light remains lit, manually clean the hopper dust filter. See HOPPER DUST FILTER in MAINTENANCE. 07762 385D MM305 (8- -92) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 22: Main Brush Shut Down Light

    Air can enter the fuel system. The fuel system will need bleeding before the next engine start. 07764 HOURMETER The hourmeter records the number of hours the machine has been operated. Use this information to determine machine maintenance intervals. 07765 385D MM305 (3- -95) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 23: Hazard Light Switch (Option)

    Stop: Press the vacuum fan switch. The indicator light above the switch will go off. NOTE: The vacuum fan will not operate unless the main brush and side brush are on. 07769 385D MM305 (3- -95) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 24: Engine Speed Switch

    This speed is for general sweeping. 07771 Fast 2: Press the engine speed switch until the third indicator light comes on. This speed is for sweeping light litter. 07772 385D MM305 (3- -95) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 25: Filter Shaker Switch

    STEERING COLUMN TILT LEVER 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. 07802 385D MM305 (3- -95) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 26: Ignition Switch

    15 to 60 seconds, depending on the weather conditions. 07805 Start: Turn the key all the way clockwise. Release the key as soon as the engine starts. 07804 Stop: Turn the key counter-clockwise. 07805 385D MM305 (3- -95) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 27: Side Brush Position Lever

    The side brush down pressure knob changes the side brush contact with the sweeping surface. 07786 Heavy: Turn the side brush down pressure knob counter-clockwise. 07799 Light: Turn the side brush down pressure knob clockwise. 07800 385D MM305 (3- -95) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 28: Circuit Breakers

    Never substitute higher valve fuses than specified. The fuse is located in the operator compartment under the steering column. Fuse Rating Circuit Protected FU-1 40 A Glow plugs 08033 385D MM305 (3- -97) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 29: Latches

    DO NOT rely on the machine hydraulic system to keep the hopper raised. WARNING: Raised hopper may fall. Engage hopper support bar. 07803 385D MM305 (3- -95) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 30: Operator Seat

    07797 Lift: Pull up on the seat mounting plate until the seat mount locks up. Lower: Pull on the release lever and lower the seat mounting plate. 08052 385D MM305 (3- -95) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 31: Windshield Wiper Switch (Option)

    The pressurizer can be operated at two speeds. Slow: Press the top of the switch. Fast: Press the bottom of the switch. Off: Return the switch to the middle position. 08132 385D MM305 (3- -95) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 32: Auxiliary Side Brush In-Out Switch (Option)

    The auxiliary side brush up-down switch controls the up and down movement of the auxiliary side brush option. Up: Press the left side of the switch. Down: Press the right side of the switch. 08570 385D MM305 (3- -95) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 33: How The Machine Works

    When sweeping is finished, clean the hopper dust filter and empty the hopper. 07816 PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST - Check under the machine for leaks (fuel, oil, coolant). 07807 - Check the engine air filter indicator. 07808 385D MM305 (8- -92) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 34 OPERATION - Check the engine oil level. 08431 - Check fuel level. 07764 - Check the brakes and steering for proper operation. 07754 385D MM305 (10- -94) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 35: Starting The Machine

    WARNING: Engine emits toxic gases. Severe respiratory damage or asphyxiation can result. Provide adequate ventilation. Consult with your regulatory authorities for exposure limits. Keep engine properly tuned. 385D MM305 (10- -94) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 36 07793 6. Select the (Fast 1) engine speed with the engine speed switch. 07771 7. Drive the machine to the area being swept. 07816 385D MM305 (NIL) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 37: Sweeping And Brush Information

    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. 385D MM305 (2- -93) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 38: Sweeping

    SWEEPING 1. Select an engine speed. 07771 2. Make sure the hopper door light is off. If the hopper door light is on, open the hopper door. 07763 385D MM305 (10- -92) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 39 5. Pull the main brush position lever back and to the left into the Down position. 07782 6. Pull the side brush position lever back and to the right into the Down slot. 7. Sweep as needed. 07785 385D MM305 (10- -92) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 40: Stop Sweeping

    3. Pull the main brush and side brush lever into the middle (Off) position. 4. Press the vacuum fan switch to stop the vacuum. 5. Press the filter shaker switch to shake the 07774 hopper dust filter. 07767 385D MM305 (10- -92) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 41: Emptying The Hopper

    FOR SAFETY: When using machine, make sure adequate clearance is available before raising hopper. NOTE: Be aware that the minimum ceiling height needed to high dump the hopper is 2745 mm (9 ft). 07779 385D MM305 (3- -95) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 42 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. 07781 385D MM305 (10- -94) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 43: Stop The Machine

    5. Turn the ignition switch key counter-clockwise to stop the engine. Remove the switch key. FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine; stop on level surface, set parking brake, turn off machine and remove key. 07805 385D MM305 (2- -93) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 44: Post-Operation Checklist

    08002 - 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. 385D MM305 (3- -95) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 45: Engaging Hopper Support Bar

    3. Raise the hopper all the way up. 07779 4. Lift and position the hopper support bar under the hopper lift arm. WARNING: Raised hopper may fall. Engage hopper support bar. 08003 385D MM305 (3- -95) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 46: Disengaging Hopper Support Bar

    DISENGAGING HOPPER SUPPORT BAR 1. Start the engine. For Safety: When starting machine, keep foot on brake and directional pedal in neutral. 07804 2. Raise the hopper slightly to release the hopper support bar. 07779 385D MM305 (3- -95) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 47: Operation On Inclines

    Drive the machine slowly on inclines. Use the brake pedal to control machine speed on descending inclines. The maximum rated incline is 10_. For Safety: When using machine, go slow on inclines. 385D MM305 (3- -95) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 48: Options

    1. Stop the machine within reach of the area to be vacuumed. 2. Shut the engine off. 07805 3. Set the machine parking brake. 07794 4. Open the hopper cover. 08133 385D MM305 (6- -93) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 49 6. Remove the vacuum wand and hose from the mounting clips. 08134 7. Connect the vacuum hose to the hopper connection. 08136 8. Close the hopper cover. 08728 9. Connect the vacuum hose to the vacuum wand. 08138 385D MM305 (6- -93) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 50 11. Select the (Fast 2) engine speed with the engine speed switch. 07772 12. Pull and hold the hopper door lever into the Close position until the hopper door light comes on. 07778 385D MM305 (3- -95) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 51 OPERATION 13. Press the vacuum fan switch to start the vacuum. 07769 14. Vacuum the area as needed. 08140 15. Press the vacuum switch to shut off the vacuum. 07998 385D MM305 (6- -93) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 52 17. Shut the engine off. 18. Open the hopper cover. 07805 19. Remove the vacuum hose from the hopper connection. 08137 20. Put the vacuum plug in the hopper connection. 08135 21. Close the hopper cover. 385D MM305 (4- -94) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 53 OPERATION 22. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the vacuum wand. 08139 23. Put the vacuum wand and hose in the mounting clips. 08141 385D MM305 (6- -93) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 54: Blower Wand

    08142 2. Move the lever on the engine cover forward into the ON position to start airflow through the wand. 08144 3. Direct the wand into the area of debris. 08146 385D MM305 (6- -93) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 55 4. Move the lever on the engine cover backward into the OFF position to stop airflow through the wand. 08145 5. Put the blower attachment on the back of the machine. 08143 385D MM305 (6- -93) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 56: Tie-Downs

    Turning the valve handle 90_ to the valve opens the valve, allowing coolant to flow to the heater core. Turning the handle straight with the valve closes the valve, stopping the flow. 08569 385D MM305 (6- -93) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 57: Machine Troubleshooting

    Hopper lip skirts worn or damaged Replace lip skirts Hopper door partially or Open the hopper door completely closed Wrong sweeping brush Contact TENNANT representative for recommendations Main brush in Down position Put main brush in Float position 385D MM305 (6- -93) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 58: Maintenance

    Check for damage, wear and adjustment Hopper side skirt Check for damage and wear Main brush Check for damage, wear, and adjustment Check brush pattern Side brush Check for damage, wear, and adjustment Check brush pattern 385D MM305 (3- -97) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 59 . . . Water and permanent-type ethylene glycol anti-freeze, --34_ C (--30_ F) . . . Special lubricant, Lubriplate EMB grease (TENNANT part no. 01433--1) NOTE: Also check procedures indicted (*) after the first 50-hours of operation. 385D MM305 (3- -97) Home Find...

  • Page 60: Lubrication

    The rear wheel support pivots the rear wheel. The support has one grease fitting for the bearings. The rear wheel support bearings must be lubricated every 200 hours of operation. Use Lubriplate EMB grease (TENNANT part no. 01433--1). 08005 FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS...

  • Page 61: 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 08051 selected to meet the needs of TENNANT machines. 385D MM305 (3- -96) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 62: 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 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.

  • Page 63: Engine

    Replace the hoses and clamps if the hoses are cracked, harden, or swollen. Flush the radiator and the cooling system every 07752 800 hours of operation, using a dependable cleaning compound. 385D MM305 (3- -97) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 64: Air Filter Indicator

    After cleaning the air filter element, inspect it for damage by placing a bright light inside. The slightest rupture requires replacement of the element. Inspect the seals on the ends of the element, they should be flexible and undamaged. 385D MM305 (3- -96) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 65: Fuel Filter

    Air in the fuel system prevents smooth engine operation. This fuel system however is self-priming. The return line comes from the top of the injector which causes all air to escape through the return line. 385D MM305 (3- -95) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 66: Battery

    A static drag chain prevents the buildup of static electricity in the machine. The chain is attached to the machine by a rear main brush skirt retaining bolt. Make sure the chain is touching the floor at all times. 08009 385D MM305 (10- -94) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 67: Debris Hopper

    1. Stop the engine and set the machine parking brake. FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine; stop on level surface, set parking brake, turn off machine and remove key. 2. Open the hopper cover. 385D MM305 (3- -95) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 68 9. Put the shaker frame on top of the panel filter. 10. Install the four retaining nuts and tighten. 11. Connect the shaker motor wire connectors. 08013 385D MM305 (6- -93) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 69: Thermo Sentryt

    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 30 mm (1.25 in) in length. 385D MM305 (3- -96) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 70: To Replace Main Brush

    8. Slide the main brush idler plate plug onto the main brush. 08017 9. Latch the idler plate onto the machine frame. 10. Close the right side main brush access door. 08018 385D MM305 (3- -95) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 71: To Check And Adjust Main Brush Pattern

    50 to 65 mm (2.0 to 2.5 in). 00582 9. To increase the width of the main brush pattern, turn the main brush down pressure knob counter-clockwise. 07787 385D MM305 (3- -95) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 72 Tighten the mounting bolts. C. Check the main brush pattern and readjust as necessary. Then adjust the width of the main brush pattern. 08215 385D MM305 (6- -93) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 73: Side Brush

    50 mm (2 in) in length. You may change the side brush sooner if you are sweeping light litter, or wear the bristles shorter if you are sweeping heavy debris. 385D MM305 (3- -95) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 74: To Replace Side Brush

    11. Adjust the side brush pattern with the side brush down pressure knob. SIDE BRUSH GUARD Rotate the side brush guard 90_ every 200 hours of operation. Replace the brush guard after all four sides have been used. 08049 385D MM305 (6- -93) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 75: Skirts And Seals

    NOTE: The brush door skirts have slotted holes to allow for a ground clearance adjustment. The door must be closed for proper adjustment. 08001 NOTE: Rear tire pressure will affect skirt clearances. 385D MM305 (6- -93) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 76: Rear Skirts

    The brush door seals are located on both main brush doors and on corresponding portions of the main frame. Check the seals for wear or damage every 100 hours of operation. 08022 385D MM305 (6- -93) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 77: Hopper Seals

    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. 08025 385D MM305 (6- -93) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 78: Hopper Cover Seal

    Check the seal for wear or damage every 100 hours of operation. You can reach the seal by removing the hopper insert. 08150 385D MM305 (6- -93) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 79: Brakes And Tires

    REAR WHEEL Torque the rear wheel nuts in a star pattern to 122 to 150 Nm (90 to 110 ft lb) after the first 50-hours of operation, and every 800 hours there after. 385D MM305 (3- -96) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 80: Pushing Or Towing Machine

    This valve prevents damage to the hydraulic system when the machine is being towed. Turn the valve 90_ clockwise before towing the machine. 385D MM305 (3- -95) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 81: Machine Jacking

    Before storing the machine for an extended period of time, the machine needs to be prepped to lessen the chance of rust, sludge, and other undesirable deposits from forming. Contact TENNANT service personnel. 385D MM305 (3- -95) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 82: Specifications

    16.1 kmh (10 mph) Maximum reverse speed 4.0 kmh (2.5 mph) Minimum aisle turn width, left 2870 mm (113 in) Minimum aisle turn width, right 4725 mm (186 in) Maximum rated climb and descent angle 385D MM305 (6- -93) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 83: Power Type

    Capacity Fluid Type Hydraulic reservoir 24.6 L (6.5 gal) TENNANT part no. 65869 -- above 7_ C (45_ F) TENNANT part no. 65869 -- above 7_ C (45_ F) Hydraulic total N/A L (N/A gal) TENNANT part no. 65870 -- below 7_ C (45_ F)

  • Page 84: Index

    Side brush bristle length, 71 Engine speed switch, 22 Engine water temperature light, 18 Button, Horn, 13 Filter shaker switch, 23 Fuel level gauge, 20 Fuse, 26 Hazard light switch, 21 Heater switch, 29 385D MM305 (3- -95) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 85 Cab, Latch, 27 Engine side, Latch, 27 Grille, Latch, 27 Hopper, Seals, 75 Hopper Inspection, Seal, 75 Gauge, Fuel level, 20 Dust filter, 65–67 Grease fittings, Rear wheel support, 58 Changing, 65–66 Cleaning, 65 385D MM305 (3- -95) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 86 Front wheel bearings, 58 Hydraulic hoses, 60 Rear wheel support, 58 Hydraulics, 59–60 Fluid, 59–60 Fluid filter, 59 Fluid level, 5, 59 Hoses, 60 Propelling motor, 60 Reservoir, 59 System specifications, 81 385D MM305 (3- -95) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 87 Operating lights switch, 21 Operation, 5–53 Operation on inclines, 45 Radiator, 61 Operator Responsibility, 5 Coolant level, 6, 61 Operator seat, 28 Coolant type, 61 Flushing system, 61 Hoses, 61 Rear wheel, 77 385D MM305 (3- -95) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 88 Machine performance, 80 Power type, 81 Vacuum fan switch, 21 Steering, 81 Tires, 81 Vacuum wand, 46–51 Starting the machine, 33–34 Static drag chain, 64 Steering, 32 Windshield wiper switch, 29 Specifications, 81 385D MM305 (3- -95) Home Find... Go To..

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