(Diesel) (SN/ 004000-- ) Sweeper Operator Manual

SAFETY PRECAUTIONSThe following safety labels are mounted on themachine in the locations indicated. If these or anylabel becomes damaged or illegible, install a newlabel in its place.EMISSIONS LABEL -- LOCATED ON THEFRONT PANEL OF THE OPERATORCOMPARTMENT.FOR SAFETY LABEL -- LOCATEDON THE FRONT PANEL OF THEOPERATOR COMPARTMENT.HOPPER SUPPORT BAR LABEL -- LOCATEDON THE HOPPER LIFT ARMS CROSS-TUBEAND ON BOTH HOPPER LIFT ARMS.800 Diesel 330140 (3--07)NOISE LABEL -- LOCATED ON THE FRONTPANEL OF THE OPERATOR COMPARTMENT.ENGINE FAN AND BELTLABEL -- LOCATED ON THERADIATOR SHROUD.HOPPER LIFT ARMS LABEL -- LOCATED ONBOTH HOPPER LIFT ARMS.5

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS6800 Diesel 330140 (10--2013)

OPERATIONOPERATIONOPERATOR RESPONSIBILITY- The operator’s responsibility is to take careof the daily maintenance and checkups ofthe machine to keep it in good workingcondition. The operator must inform theservice mechanic or supervisor when therequired maintenance intervals occur asstated in the MAINTENANCE section of thismanual.- Read this manual carefully before operatingthis machine.FOR SAFETY: Do not operate machine,unless operation manual is read andunderstood.- Check the machine for shipping damage.Check to make sure machine is completeper shipping instructions.07324- Check the engine oil level.- Check the radiator coolant level. The coolantlevel should be 25 to 50 mm (1 to 2 in)below the fill opening.FOR SAFETY: When servicing machine,avoid contact with hot engine coolant.- Fill the fuel tank.FOR SAFETY: When servicing machine,keep flames and sparks away from fuelsystem service area. Keep area wellventilated.- After the first 50 hours of operation, followthe recommended procedures stated in theMAINTENANCE CHART.800 Diesel 330140 (5--04)7

OPERATION- Keep your machine regularly maintained byfollowing the maintenance information in thismanual. We recommend taking advantageof a regularly scheduled service contractfrom your TENNANT representative.- Order parts and supplies directly from yourauthorized TENNANT representative. Usethe parts manual provided when orderingparts.8800 Diesel 330140 (5--04)

OPERATIONMACHINE COMPONENTSAHCJBFDEGIA.B.C.D.E.F.G.H.I.J.800 Diesel 330140 (3--07)Operator SeatSteering WheelEngine CoverEngine Side DoorMain Brush Access DoorHopper CoverSide BrushInstrument PanelHopper DoorAir Filter Assembly076239

OPERATIONCONTROL PANEL SYMBOLSThese symbols identify controls and displays onthe machine:10Engine Oil PressureHopper Temperature -- Thermo SentryEngine Water TemperatureMain Brush Shut DownSide Brush Down Pressure LightFilter CloggedSide Brush Down Pressure HeavyHopper Door ClosedSide Brush Down and OnFuelSide Brush Up and OffHourmeterHopper Door CloseHazard LightHopper Door OpenOperating LightsHopper Roll InFanHopper Roll OutSteering Wheel TiltHopper DownMain Brush Down and II SpeedHopper UpMain Brush OffHornMain Brush Down and Normal SpeedCharging SystemMain Brush Down Pressure Light800 Diesel 330140 (5--04)

OPERATIONMain Brush Down Pressure HeavyCircuit Breaker 7Circuit Breaker 1Circuit Breaker 8Circuit Breaker 2Circuit Breaker 9Circuit Breaker 3Parking BrakeCircuit Breaker 4Glow Plugs (Preheat)Circuit Breaker 5Hydraulic Filter CloggedCircuit Breaker 6Diesel fuel onlyEngine Speed (For machines below serial number 006009)Idle (For machines serial number 006009 and above)Fast (For machines serial number 006009 and above)800 Diesel 330140 (5--09)11

OPERATIONCONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTSFHGJ NO QKSRTUCCXLVPWMFFAAEEZIEBBYGGDACBDDYCCEarlier Versions35108212800 Diesel 330140 (5--04)

OPERATIONA. Directional PedalB. Brake PedalC. Parking Brake LeverD. Side Brush SwitchE. Side Brush Down Pressure KnobF. Hopper Door LeverG. Hopper Rollout LeverH. Hopper Lift LeverI. Horn ButtonJ. Charging System LightK. Engine Oil Pressure LightL. Engine Water Temperature LightM. Hopper Temperature Light -- Thermo SentryN. Main Brush Shut Down LightO. Clogged Filter LightP. Hopper Door Light (Option)Q. Fuel Level GaugeR. HourmeterS. Hazard Light Switch (Option)T. Operating Light SwitchU. Filter Shaker SwitchV. Vacuum Fan SwitchW. Engine Speed Switch (For machines below serial number 006009)X. Ignition SwitchY. Main Brush SwitchZ. Steering WheelAA.Steering Column Tilt LeverBB.Circuit BreakersCC.Glow Plugs LightDD.Side Brush Switch, Left (Option)EE. Heater Cable (Option)FF. Clogged Hydraulic Filter LightGG.Throttle Lever (For machines serial number 006009 and above)800 Diesel 330140 (5--04)13

OPERATIONOPERATION OF CONTROLSDIRECTIONAL PEDALThe directional pedal controls direction of traveland the propelling speed of the machine. Youchange the speed of the machine with thepressure of your foot; the harder you press thefaster the machine travels.Forward: Press the top of the directional pedalwith the toe of your foot.08467Reverse: Press the bottom of the directionalpedal with the heel of your foot.08468Neutral: Take your foot off the directional pedaland it will return to the neutral position.0846914800 Diesel 330140 (9--97)

OPERATIONThe toe angle of the directional pedal isadjustable. Remove the clevis pin, move the topof the pedal to the angle needed, and put theclevis pin through the adjustment holes.BRAKE PEDAL08470The brake pedal stops the machine.Stop: Take your foot off the directional pedal andlet it return to the neutral position. Step on thebrake pedal.PARKING BRAKE08471The parking brake lever sets and releases thefront wheel brakes.Set: Pull the parking brake lever up.FOR SAFETY: Before leaving orservicing machine; stop on levelsurface, set parking brake, turn offmachine and remove key.Release: Push the parking brake lever down.800 Diesel 330140 (9--97)15

OPERATIONSIDE BRUSH SWITCHThe right side brush switch controls the right sidebrush position and rotation. The optional left sidebrush switch controls the optional left side brushposition and rotation.Down and On: Press the top of the switch intothe On/Down position.Up and Off: Press the bottom of the switch intothe Off/Up position.SIDE BRUSH DOWN PRESSURE KNOBThe side brush down pressure knob changes theside brush contact with the sweeping surface.Increase Pressure: Turn the side brush downpressure knob counter-clockwise.Decrease Pressure: Turn the side brush downpressure knob clockwise.16800 Diesel 330140 (8--99)

OPERATIONHOPPER DOOR LEVERThe hopper door lever opens and closes thehopper door. Close the hopper door whenemptying the hopper to control debris and dust.Open: Pull and hold the hopper door lever in theOpen position.08474Hold: Release the hopper door lever into themiddle position.08475Close: Push and hold the hopper door lever in theClose position.08476800 Diesel 330140 (9--97)17

OPERATIONHOPPER ROLLOUT LEVERThe hopper rollout lever moves the hopper in andout.Out: Pull and hold the hopper rollout lever in theOut position.08477Hold: Release the hopper rollout lever into themiddle position.08478In: Push and hold the hopper rollout lever in theIn position.0847918800 Diesel 330140 (9--97)

OPERATIONHOPPER LIFT LEVERThe hopper lift lever raises and lowers the hopper.Raise: Pull and hold the hopper lift lever in theUp position.WARNING: Raised hopper may fall.Engage hopper support bar.08480Hold: Release the hopper lift lever up and into themiddle position.08481Lower: Push and hold the hopper lift lever in theDown position.HORN BUTTON08482The horn button operates the horn.Sound: Press the button.08438800 Diesel 330140 (9--97)19

OPERATIONCHARGING SYSTEM LIGHTThe charging system light comes on when theexisting voltage potential of the battery is notwithin normal range (10 to 14 Volts). Stopoperating the machine. Locate the problem andhave it corrected.ENGINE OIL PRESSURE LIGHT07757The engine oil pressure light comes on when theengine oil pressure falls below 40 kPa (5 psi).Stop operating the machine. Locate the problemand have it corrected.ENGINE WATER TEMPERATURE LIGHT07758The engine water temperature light comes onwhen the temperature of the engine coolant ismore than 107 C (225 F). Stop operating themachine. Locate the problem and have itcorrected.HOPPER TEMPERATURE LIGHT -THERMO SENTRY07759The hopper temperature light comes on whenthere is too much heat in the hopper, possiblyfrom a fire. The Thermo Sentry will stop thevacuum fan.The Thermo Sentry has to be reset manually, seeTHERMO SENTRY in MAINTENANCE.0776020800 Diesel 330140 (3--05)

OPERATIONMAIN BRUSH SHUT DOWN LIGHTThe main brush shut down light comes on whenthere is excessive down pressure for the mainbrush, or there is a problem with the main andside brush hydraulic motor circuit. The brushpressures can be reduced with the main brushand side brush pressure knobs.CLOGGED FILTER LIGHT07761The clogged filter light comes on when the hopperdust filter is clogged. If the machine is equippedwith a Regenerative Filter System (RFS) option,the light will remain on for a few seconds eachtime the RFS cycles.To clean the filter, press the filter shaker switch. Ifthe clogged filter light remains lit, manually cleanthe hopper dust filter. See HOPPER DUSTFILTER in MAINTENANCE.HOPPER DOOR LIGHT (OPTION)07762The hopper door light comes on when the hopperdoor is open. Make sure the hopper door is closedand the hopper door light is off, before sweepingwith the machine.FUEL LEVEL GAUGE07763The fuel level gauge indicates how much fuel is inthe fuel tank with a segmented LED light. Whenthe tank is full, all ten of the segments are lit. Asthe fuel tank empties, the segments shut off. Thefuel tank is empty when all ten of the segmentshave shut off.NOTE: Do not let the fuel tank empty completely.Air can enter the fuel system. The fuel system willneed bleeding before the next engine start.07764800 Diesel 330140 (9--97)21

OPERATIONHOURMETERThe hourmeter records the number of hours themachine has been operated. Use this informationto determine machine maintenance intervals.07765HAZARD LIGHT SWITCH (OPTION)The hazard light switch powers on and off thehazard light.On: Press the hazard light switch. The indicatorlight above the switch will come on.Off: Press the hazard light switch. The indicatorlight above the switch will go off.07766OPERATING LIGHTS SWITCHThe operating lights switch powers on and off theheadlights and taillights.On: Press the operating lights switch. Theindicator light above the switch will come on.Off: Press the operating lights switch. Theindicator light above the switch will go off.0776822800 Diesel 330140 (9--97)

OPERATIONFILTER SHAKER SWITCHThe filter shaker switch starts the hopper dustfilter shaker. The shaker automatically operatesfor 40 seconds.Start: Press the filter shaker switch. The indicatorlight will remain on while the filter shaker isoperating.Stop: Press the filter shaker switch again IFwanting to stop the filter shaker during the40 second shaking cycle.NOTE: The vacuum fan shuts off while the filtershaker is operating.07767VACUUM FAN SWITCHThe vacuum fan switch starts and stops thevacuum fan.Start: Press the vacuum fan switch. The indicatorlight above the switch will come on.Stop: Press the vacuum fan switch. The indicatorlight above the switch will go off.07769800 Diesel 330140 (9--97)23

OPERATIONENGINE SPEED SWITCH (For machines belowserial number 006009)The engine speed switch controls enginegoverned speed. The three indicator lights abovethe switch show the engine speed; Start, Idle, orFast.Start: The engine will automatically start in theStart speed.07770Idle: Press the engine speed switch until thesecond indicator light comes on. This speed is foridling.07771Fast: Press the engine speed switch until the thirdindicator light comes on. This speed is forsweeping.0777224800 Diesel 330140 (5--04)

OPERATIONTHROTTLE LEVER (For machines serialnumber 006009 and above)The throttle lever controls the engine speed.Fast: Pull the lever into the Fast position. Thisspeed is for sweeping.08456Idle: Push the lever into the Idle position. Thisspeed is for idling.08457800 Diesel 330140 (5--04)25

OPERATIONIGNITION SWITCHThe ignition switch starts and stops the enginewith a key.Preheat: Turn the key counter--clockwise. Theglow plug light will come on. Hold the key in thisposition for 15 to 30 seconds, depending onweather conditions. Colder weather requireslonger time.NOTE: On some earlier versions, the light will goout after a few seconds when the engine is readyto start.Start: Turn the key all the way clockwise. Releasethe key as soon as the engine starts.Stop: Turn the key counter-clockwise.26800 Diesel 330140 (3--07)

OPERATIONMAIN BRUSH SWITCHThe main brush switch controls the main brushposition and rotation.Main Brush Down and Normal Speed: Press thefront Normal position of the switch.Main Brush Up and Off: Place the switch in themiddle Off position.Main Brush Down and II Speed: Press the rear IISpeed position of the switch.Main Brush Switch.08464800 Diesel 330140 (3--05)27

OPERATIONSTEERING WHEELThe steering wheel controls the machine’sdirection. The machine is very responsive to thesteering wheel movements.Left: Turn the steering wheel to the left.Right: Turn the steering wheel to the right.08484STEERING WHEEL TILT LEVERThe steering wheel tilt lever controls the angle ofthe steering wheel.Adjust: Pull out the tilt lever, move the wheel up ordown, and release the tilt lever.0843928800 Diesel 330140 (9--97)

OPERATIONCIRCUIT BREAKERSThe circuit breakers are resetable electrical circuitprotection devices. Their design stops the flow ofcurrent in the event of a circuit overload. Once acircuit breaker is tripped, it must be resetmanually. Press the reset button after the breakerhas cooled down.If the overload that caused the circuit breaker totrip is still there, the circuit breaker will continue tostop current flow until the problem is corrected.All but two of the circuit breakers are located inthe operator compartment. There are two 30 Ampcircuit breakers located behind the circuit breakerpanel that can be accessed by raising the hopper.The 30 Amp circuit breakers are self--resetting:they will reset themselves, after cooling down,after being tripped.08440The chart lists the circuit breakers and theelectrical components they protect.CircuitBreakerRatingCB--115 AHornCB--215 AFilter shakerCB--315 AControlsCB--415 AInstrument panelCB--515 AHazard lightCB--62.5 ABrushesCB--715 ALeft side brush optionCB--815 ACab accessoriesCB--915 AAccessoriesCB--1030 AAC compressor/blowerCB--1130 AAC condenser/fansCircuit ProtectedGLOW PLUGS LIGHTThe glow plugs light comes on when the ignitionswitch is turned counter--clockwise.NOTE: On some earlier versions, the light will goout after a few seconds when the engine is readyto start.NOTE: On earlier versions of the machine, theglow plug light was located on the left side of thehorn button.08927800 Diesel 330140 (3--07)29

OPERATIONMAIN BRUSH DOWN PRESSURE KNOBThe main brush down pressure knob changes themain brush contact with the sweeping surface.Increase Pressure: Turn the main brush downpressure knob counter-clockwise.Decrease Pressure: Turn the main brush downpressure knob clockwise.LATCHESThe side doors, rear door, engine cover, andhopper cover are secured with latches.Open the Main Brush Side Doors: Pull up on thedoor latch.Open the Engine Side Door: Pull up on the doorlatch.Open the Rear Door: Push the latch to the left.Open the Engine Cover: Push in on the coverlatch.Open the Hopper Cover: Push the latch to theright.Open Rear Bumper Door: Push the latch to theleft.30800 Diesel 330140 (9--97)

OPERATIONOPERATOR SEATThe operator seat has two adjustments. Theadjustments are for the front to rear seat positionand ride stiffness.The seat front-to-rear position is adjusted by theseat position lever.Adjust: Push the lever forward, slide the seatbackward or forward to the desired position andrelease the lever.08443The ride stiffness is adjusted with the stiffnessknob.Adjust: Turn the knob clockwise to increase theride stiffness, and counter-clockwise to decreasethe ride stiffness.08444Lift: Pull up on the seat mounting plate until theseat mount locks up.Lower: Pull on the release lever and lower theseat mounting plate.HOPPER SUPPORT BAR08445The hopper support bar is located on theoperator’s side of the hopper. The hopper supportbar holds the hopper in the raised position to allowwork under the hopper. DO NOT rely on themachine hydraulic system to keep the hopperraised.WARNING: Raised hopper may fall.Engage hopper support bar.08446800 Diesel 330140 (12--03)31

OPERATIONWINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH (OPTION)The windshield wiper switch operates thewindshield wiper on the cab option.On: Pull out on the switch.Off: Push in on the switch.DOME LIGHT SWITCH (OPTION)The dome light switch controls the dome light onthe cab option.On: Press on the switch.Off: Press on the switch again.HEATER KNOB (OPTION)The heater knob controls the cab heater on thecab option. The heater knob is located above theparking brake lever.PULL--HEATOn: Pull the knob out until the air temperature isat the desired comfort level. For maximum heat,pull the knob out all the way.Off: Push the knob in all the way.PUSH--OFF35083132800 Diesel 330140 (3--98)

OPERATIONFAN SPEED SWITCH (OPTION)The fan speed switch controls the speed of thefan in the optional cab. The pressurizer can be setat three different speeds and into the off setting.The fan speed switch is located on the roof of theoptional cab.High: Turn the switch clockwise to the highsetting.Medium: Turn the switch clockwise to themedium setting.HIGHMEDLOWOFFLow: Turn the switch clockwise to the low setting.350832Off: Turn the switch counter--clockwise to the offsetting.AIR CONDITIONING SWITCH (OPTION)The air conditioning switch operates the cab’s airconditioner in the optional cab. The airconditioning switch is located on the roof of theoptional cab.On: Turn the switch clockwise until the airtemperature is at the desired comfort level. Formaximum cooling, turn the switch clockwise allthe way to the maximum position.Off: Turn the switch counter--clockwise all the wayto the off position.OFFCOOL3508

OPERATION 800 Diesel 330140 (5--04) 7 OPERATION OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITY - The operator's responsibility is to take care of the daily maintenance and checkups of the machine to keep it in good working condition. The operator must inform the service mechanic or supervisor when the required maintenance intervals occur as stated in the .