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(Gas/LPG) (SN/ 003000- - Sweeper Operator Manual North America / International 330160 Rev. 15 (05-2009) *330160* www.tennantco.com Home Find... Go To..
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II Speed and Thermo Sentry are United States registered trademarks of the Tennant Company. Specifications and parts are subject to change without notice. Original instructions, Copyright E 1998- -2000, 2002- -2005, 2006- -2009 TENNANT Company, Printed in U.S.A. Home Find... Go To..
- - use cardboard to locate leaking designed for use in those areas. hydraulic fluid under pressure. - - in areas with possible falling objects - - use tennant supplied or approved unless equipped with overhead guard. replacement parts. 810 Gas/LPG 330160 (4- -08) Home Find...
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380 mm (15 in) or less from the ground. - - Set parking brake after machine is loaded. - - Block machine tires. - - Tie machine down to truck or trailer. 810 Gas/LPG 330160 (3- -05) Home Find... Go To..
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FOR SAFETY LABEL - - LOCATED ON THE FRONT PANEL OF THE OPERATOR COMPARTMENT. HOPPER SUPPORT BAR LABEL - - LOCATED ON THE HOPPER LIFT ARMS CROSS-TUBE AND ON BOTH HOPPER LIFT ARMS. 810 Gas/LPG 330160 (3- -07) Home Find... Go To..
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HOPPER LIFT ARMS LABEL - - LOCATED ON BOTH HOPPER LIFT ARMS. - - Do not pick up burning or smoking debris, such as cigarettes, matches or hot ashes. 810 Gas/LPG 330160 (3- -07) Home Find... Go To..
- 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. 08430 - Check the engine oil level. 810 Gas/LPG 330160 (12- -03) Home Find... Go To..
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. 810 Gas/LPG 330160 (12- -03) Home Find... Go To..
A. Operator Seat B. Steering Wheel C. Engine Cover D. Engine Side Door E. Main Brush Access Door F. Hopper Cover G. Side Brush H. Instrument Panel Hopper Door J. Air Filter Assembly 810 Gas/LPG 330160 (3- -07) Home Find... Go To..
Operating Lights Hopper Down Hopper Up Engine Speed Horn Steering Wheel Tilt Charging System Brushes Down and On Engine Oil Pressure Brushes Off Engine Water Temperature Main Brush Down and On 810 Gas/LPG 330160 (9- -97) Home Find... Go To..
Reverse: Press the bottom of the directional pedal with the heel of your foot. 08468 Neutral: Take your foot off the directional pedal and it will return to the neutral position. 08469 810 Gas/LPG 330160 (9- -97) 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. 810 Gas/LPG 330160 (9- -97) Home Find... Go To..
The side brush down pressure knob changes the side brush contact with the sweeping surface. Increase Pressure: Turn the side brush down pressure knob counter-clockwise. Decrease Pressure: Turn the side brush down pressure knob clockwise. 810 Gas/LPG 330160 (8- -99) Home Find... Go To..
Open: Pull and hold the hopper door lever in the Open position. 08474 Hold: Release the hopper door lever into the middle position. 08475 Close: Push and hold the hopper door lever in the Close position. 08476 810 Gas/LPG 330160 (9- -97) Home Find... Go To..
Out: Pull and hold the hopper rollout lever in the Out position. 08477 Hold: Release the hopper rollout lever into the middle position. 08478 In: Push and hold the hopper rollout lever in the In position. 08479 810 Gas/LPG 330160 (9- -97) Home Find... Go To..
Hold: Release the hopper lift lever up and into the middle position. 08481 Lower: Push and hold the hopper lift lever in the Down position. 08482 HORN BUTTON The horn button operates the horn. Sound: Press the button. 08438 810 Gas/LPG 330160 (9- -97) Home Find... Go To..
The Thermo Sentry will stop the vacuum fan. The Thermo Sentry has to be reset manually, see THERMO SENTRY in MAINTENANCE. 07760 810 Gas/LPG 330160 (3- -05) Home Find... Go To..
LPG powered machine: When the tank is full, none of the segments are lit. The last two 07764 segments will flash when the tank is low on fuel or empty. 810 Gas/LPG 330160 (12- -03) Home Find... Go To..
On: Press the operating lights switch. The indicator light above the switch will come on. Off: Press the operating lights switch. The indicator light above the switch will go off. 07768 810 Gas/LPG 330160 (9- -97) Home Find... Go To..
Start: Press the vacuum fan switch. The indicator light above the switch will come on. Stop: Press the vacuum fan switch. The indicator light above the switch will go off. 07769 810 Gas/LPG 330160 (9- -97) Home Find... Go To..
Idle: Press the engine speed switch until the second indicator light comes on. This speed is for idling. 07771 Fast: Press the engine speed switch until the third indicator light comes on. This speed is for sweeping. 07772 810 Gas/LPG 330160 (3- -05) Home Find... Go To..
The check engine light comes on if the engine control system detects a fault during machine operation. If the check engine light comes on while operating the machine, contact a TENNANT service representative. 810 Gas/LPG 330160 (3- -05) Home...
NOTE: On earlier versions of the machine, the main brush switch was located by the ignition switch. NOTE: On earlier versions of the machine, the main brush switch was located by the ignition switch. 08464 810 Gas/LPG 330160 (3- -05) Home Find... Go To..
STEERING WHEEL TILT LEVER The steering wheel tilt lever controls the angle of the steering wheel. Adjust: Pull out the tilt lever, move the wheel up or down, and release the tilt lever. 08439 810 Gas/LPG 330160 (9- -97) Home Find... Go To..
Hazard light CB--6 2.5 A Brushes CB--7 15 A Left side brush option CB--8 15 A Cab accessories CB--9 15 A Accessories CB--10 30 A AC compressor/blower CB--11 30 A AC condenser/fans 810 Gas/LPG 330160 (3- -07) Home Find... Go To..
Engine Harness Fuses Fuse Rating Circuit Protected FU-1 Key switch FU-2 20 A Main power FU-3 15 A Auxilary power FU-4 15 A Fuel pump 50 A Alternator (In--line) 810 Gas/LPG 330160 (12- -03) Home Find... Go To..
The engine choke knob controls the engine choke on gasoline powered machines. On: For cold starting, pull the engine choke knob out. 08598 Off: Push the engine choke knob in. 08599 810 Gas/LPG 330160 (10- -02) Home Find... Go To..
Open the Rear Door: Push the latch to the left. Open the Engine Cover: Push in on the cover latch. Open the Hopper Cover: Push the latch to the right. Open Rear Bumper Door: Push the latch to the left. 810 Gas/LPG 330160 (9- -97) Home Find... Go To..
DO NOT rely on the machine hydraulic system to keep the hopper raised. WARNING: Raised hopper may fall. Engage hopper support bar. 08446 810 Gas/LPG 330160 (12- -03) Home Find... Go To..
On: Pull the knob out until the air temperature is at the desired comfort level. For maximum heat, pull the knob out all the way. Off: Push the knob in all the way. PUSH- -OFF 350831 810 Gas/LPG 330160 (3- -98) Home Find... Go To..
This creates warm, dry air which works best for defrosting. If this causes the windows to fog, turn on the air conditioner for drier air. 810 Gas/LPG 330160 (9- -98) Home Find... Go To..
Clean as required. - Check the brakes and steering for proper operation. - Check the fuel level - Empty the debris hopper. - Check the service records to determine maintenance requirements. 810 Gas/LPG 330160 (3- -07) Home Find... Go To..
8. Connect the LPG fuel line to the tank service coupling. Make sure the service coupling is clean and free of damage. Also make sure it matches the machine service coupling. 07813 810 Gas/LPG 330160 (12- -03) Home Find... Go To..
FOR SAFETY: When starting machine, keep foot on brake and directional pedal in neutral. 08471 810 Gas/LPG 330160 (12- -03) Home Find... Go To..
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NOTE: Do not operate the starter motor for more than 10 seconds at a time or after the engine has started. Allow the starter to cool between starting attempts or damage to the starter motor may occur. 810 Gas/LPG 330160 (10- -02) Home Find... Go To..
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Keep engine properly tuned. 6. Release the machine parking brake. 7. Select the Fast engine speed with the engine speed switch. 07772 8. Drive the machine to the area to be swept. 351081 810 Gas/LPG 330160 (3- -07) Home Find... Go To..
Polypropylene and Wire 8-double Row Main Brush -- The wire bristles loosen slightly packed soilage and heavier debris. The polypropylene bristles sweep up the debris with excellent hopper loading. 08587 810 Gas/LPG 330160 (9- -97) Home Find... Go To..
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The stiff wire bristles dig out soilage. This brush is also recommended for 08588 foundry sweeping where heat may melt synthetic bristles. 810 Gas/LPG 330160 (9- -97) Home Find... Go To..
If the hopper door light is on, close the hopper door. 07763 3. Place the main brush and Power Throw switch in the Normal or Power Throw position. 810 Gas/LPG 330160 (3- -05) Home Find... Go To..
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OPERATION 4. Push the top of the side brush switch into the On/Down position. 5. Press the vacuum fan switch to start the vacuum. 6. Sweep as needed. 07769 810 Gas/LPG 330160 (8- -99) Home Find... Go To..
1. Push the bottom of the side brush switch into the Off/Up position. 2. Place the main brush switch in the middle Off position. 3. Press the filter shaker switch to shake the hopper dust filter. 07767 810 Gas/LPG 330160 (8- -99) Home Find... Go To..
08481 5. Pull and hold the hopper rollout lever into the Out position. 6. Lower the hopper into the debris container to control dust. 08477 810 Gas/LPG 330160 (3- -07) Home Find... Go To..
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Down position. NOTE: The hopper lift lever, hopper rollout lever, and the hopper door lever can be use together to lift the hopper, rollout the hopper, and open the hopper door. 08482 810 Gas/LPG 330160 (9- -97) Home Find... Go To..
NOTE: To protect the engine’s emission components on the LPG powered machines serial number 004000 and above, the engine will continue to operate for up to five seconds after the ignition switch is turned off. 810 Gas/LPG 330160 (3- -05) Home Find... Go To..
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FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine; stop on level surface, set parking brake, turn off machine and remove key. 6. LPG powered machines: Close the LPG tank’s liquid service valve. 07810 810 Gas/LPG 330160 (3- -05) Home Find... Go To..
Clean as required. - Check the brakes and steering for proper operation. - Check the fuel level - Empty the debris hopper. - Check the service records to determine maintenance requirements. 810 Gas/LPG 330160 (3- -05) Home Find... Go To..
OPERATION ENGAGING HOPPER SUPPORT BAR 1. Set the machine parking brake. 2. Start the engine. 3. Raise the hopper all the way up. 08480 810 Gas/LPG 330160 (8- -99) Home Find... Go To..
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5. Slowly lower the hopper so the support bar rests on the bar stop on the machine frame. WARNING: Lift arm pinch point. Stay clear of hopper lift arms. 08482 6. Shut the engine off. 810 Gas/LPG 330160 (8- -99) Home Find... Go To..
2. Raise the hopper slightly to release the hopper support bar. 08480 3. Put the hopper support bar in the storage clip. WARNING: Lift arm pinch point. Stay clear of hopper lift arms. 08590 810 Gas/LPG 330160 (8- -99) 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 8.5_. FOR SAFETY: When using machine, move machine with care when hopper is raised. 810 Gas/LPG 330160 (8- -99) Home Find... Go To..
2. Turn off the vacuum fan by pressing the vacuum fan switch. The indicator light above the switch will go off. 07769 3. Turn off and lift the main brush by placing the switch in the middle Off position. 810 Gas/LPG 330160 (3- -05) Home Find... Go To..
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7. Remove the vacuum wand and hose from the mounting clips and assemble them together. 8. Connect the vacuum hose to the vacuum adaptor tube in front of the hopper. 810 Gas/LPG 330160 (8- -99) Home Find... Go To..
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07769 11. Vacuum the area as needed. 12.When done vacuuming, turn off the vacuum fan by pressing the vacuum fan switch. The indicator light above the switch will go off. 07769 810 Gas/LPG 330160 (9- -97) Home Find... Go To..
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16.Replace the vacuum plug into the vacuum adaptor tube in front of the hopper, disengage the lift arm and close the forward hopper access door. 810 Gas/LPG 330160 (9- -97) Home Find... Go To..
Check for any signs of dust tracking that may be caused by a bad seal or filter. Repair a necessary. Perform this check periodically while using the sweeper with the RFS option. 810 Gas/LPG 330160 (9- -97) Home Find... Go To..
Hopper full Empty hopper Hopper floor skirts worn or Replace floor skirts damaged Hopper door partially or Close the hopper door completely open Wrong sweeping brush Contact TENNANT representative for recommendations 810 Gas/LPG 330160 (5- -04) Home Find... Go To..
Engine Replace fuel filters, gas (GM) ¡ Radiator hoses and clamps Check for tightness and wear Rear wheel suppt bearings Lubricate Parking brake Check adjustment Side brush pivot pins Lubricate CONTINUED 810 Gas/LPG 330160 (3- -07) Home Find... Go To..
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). 08451 810 Gas/LPG 330160 (12- -03) Home Find...
(TENNANT part no. 01433--1). 08579 SIDE BRUSH PIVOT PINS The side brush pivot pins should be lubricated with Lubriplate EMB grease (TENNANT part no. 01433--1) every 200 hours of operation. 08581 MAIN BRUSH ADJUSTMENT The main brush adjustment, located on the right side of the main brush, has one grease fitting for lubrication.
Replace the filter element every 800 hours of operation. The reservoir has a built-in strainer outlet that filters hydraulic fluid before it enters the system. Replace the strainer every 800 hours of operation. 810 Gas/LPG 330160 (9- -97) Home Find... Go To..
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 available for different temperature ranges: TENNANT part no.
FOR SAFETY: When servicing machine, wear eye and ear protection when using pressurized air or water. Flush the radiator and the cooling system every 400 hours of operation, using a dependable cleaning compound. 08454 810 Gas/LPG 330160 (3- -07) Home Find... Go To..
Replace the filter element on the GM engine serial number 003179--003999 after every 200 hours of operation. Replace the filter element on the GM engine serial number 004000 and above after every 800 hours of operation. 810 Gas/LPG 330160 (3- -05) Home Find... Go To..
1 mm (0.042 in). CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM Replace the PCV valve every 400 hours of operation. Clean the crankcase ventilation hoses, tubes, and fittings every 800 hours of operation. 810 Gas/LPG 330160 (3- -07) Home Find... Go To..
19 to 28.5 Nm (14 to 21 ft lb) in the second step of torquing. 06805 TIMING BELT Check the engine timing belt every 800 hours of operation, and replace the engine timing belt every 1600 hours of operation. 810 Gas/LPG 330160 (12- -03) Home Find... Go To..
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. 08449 810 Gas/LPG 330160 (9- -97) Home Find... Go To..
100 hours of operation. NOTE: In extremely dusty sweeping environments, clean or replace the filter as often as necessary. 810 Gas/LPG 330160 (3- -98) Home Find... Go To..
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. 3. Disconnect the shaker motor wire connectors. 810 Gas/LPG 330160 (9- -97) Home Find... Go To..
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13. Put the filter and shaker frame in the hopper. 08593 14. Install the four retaining screws and tighten. 15. Connect the shaker motor wire connectors. 810 Gas/LPG 330160 (9- -97) Home Find... Go To..
FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine; stop on level surface, set parking brake, turn off machine and remove key. 2. Raise the main brush. 3. Open the right side main brush access door. 810 Gas/LPG 330160 (5- -09) Home Find... Go To..
1. Apply chalk, or some other material that will not blow away easily, to a smooth, level floor. 2. Raise the side brush and main brush and position the main brush over the chalked area. 810 Gas/LPG 330160 (9- -97) Home Find... Go To..
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9. To increase the width of the main brush pattern, turn the main brush down pressure knob counter-clockwise. To decrease the width of the main brush pattern, turn the main brush down pressure knob clockwise. 810 Gas/LPG 330160 (9- -97) Home Find... Go To..
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Tighten the drive end plate mounting bolts. C. Check the main brush pattern and readjust as necessary. Then adjust the width of the main brush pattern. 08490 810 Gas/LPG 330160 (9- -97) Home Find... Go To..
8. Remove the brush. 9. Slide the new brush on the drive end of the Power Throw. 10. Slide the brush idler plate plug onto the brush. 11. Mount the idler plate. 08584 810 Gas/LPG 330160 (5- -04) Home Find... Go To..
7. Slide the new side brush onto the side brush drive shaft. 8. Insert the side brush retaining pin through the side brush hub and shaft and secure. 08466 810 Gas/LPG 330160 (5- -09) 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. 08493 NOTE: Tire pressure will affect skirt clearances. 810 Gas/LPG 330160 (9- -97) 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. 08497 810 Gas/LPG 330160 (9- -97) Home Find... Go To..
100 hours of operation. HOPPER VACUUM FAN SEAL The hopper vacuum fan seal is mounted on the the vacuum fan inlet bracket. Check the seal for wear or damage every 100 hours of operation. 810 Gas/LPG 330160 (9- -97) Home Find... Go To..
400 hours of operation. 08501 PARKING BRAKE Adjust the parking brake whenever it becomes very easy to set, when the machine rolls after setting it, and after every 200 hours of operation. 810 Gas/LPG 330160 (9- -97) Home Find... Go To..
Torque the rear wheel nuts twice in the pattern shown to 163 to 176 Nm (120 to 130 ft lb) after the first 50-hours of operation, and every 800 hours there after. 810 Gas/LPG 330160 (12- -03) Home Find... Go To..
08576 Turn the bypass valve 90_ from the normal position before pushing or towing the machine. The illustration shows the bypass valve in the pushing or towing position. 810 Gas/LPG 330160 (4- -01) Home Find... Go To..
The rear tie-down locations are through the U--bolt section of the main frame under the side bumpers toward the rear. 810 Gas/LPG 330160 (4- -01) 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. 810 Gas/LPG 330160 (4- -01) 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. 810 Gas/LPG 330160 (4- -01) Home Find... Go To..
Maximum reverse speed 7.3 kmh (4.5 mph) Minimum aisle turn width, left 3450 mm (135 in) Minimum aisle turn width, right 4675 mm (184 in) Maximum rated climb and descent angle 8.5_ 810 Gas/LPG 330160 (6- -02) Home Find... Go To..
950 + 50 rpm (machines serial number 004000 and above) Spark plug gap Firing order 1 mm (0.042 in) 1--3--4--2 Engine lubricating oil with filter (10W30 SAE--SG/SH) 4.7 L (5 qt) 810 Gas/LPG 330160 (8- -08) Home Find... Go To..
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM System Capacity Fluid Type Hydraulic reservoir 47.3 L (12.5 gal) TENNANT part no. 65869 -- above 7_ C (45_ F) TENNANT part no. 65870 -- below 7_ C (45_ F) Hydraulic total 56.8 L (15 gal) BRAKING SYSTEM Type...
SPECIFICATIONS 1778 mm (70 in) 3048 mm (120 in) TOP VIEW 1875 mm (73.8 in) 1911 mm (75.2 in) SIDE VIEW FRONT VIEW 08774 MACHINE DIMENSIONS 810 Gas/LPG 330160 (6- -02) Home Find... Go To..
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