Tennant 3640E User manual

330565
Rev.00 (5--00)
Service Manual
3640E

This servicemanual isintended to be an aidforthe disassemblyand reassemblyofyourTENNANT
Model3640Ewalkbehind sweeper.
The setisorganized intofour majorgroups: GeneralInformation,Chassis,Sweeping,and Electrical.
General Information:Safetyprecautions,machine transport, machine jacking,machine storage,chassis
lubrication,machine specifications,and machine maintenancechart.
Chassis:Tire/wheelreplacement, caster replacement, and transaxlerepair.
Sweeping:Hopper repair/replacement, brushrepair/replacement, skirt/sealrepair/replacement, and
sweeping troubleshooting.
Electrical:Batterymaintenance and replacement, electricmotor removal,electricalschematics,and
electricaltroubleshooting.
Manual Number -- 330565
Revision:00
Published:5--00
CopyrightE2000 TENNANT,Printed inU.S.A.

GENERALINFORMATION
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CONTENTS
Page
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS1--3..............
SPECIFICATIONS1--5....................
GENERALMACHINE
DIMENSIONS/CAPACITIES 1--5.........
GENERALMACHINE PERFORMANCE1--5. .
POWERTYPE 1--6.....................
TIRES 1--6............................
MACHINEDIMENSIONS1--7...............
MAINTENANCE1--8......................
MAINTENANCECHART1--8............
PUSHING ORTOWINGMACHINE1--9...
MACHINETIEDOWNS1--10...............
MACHINE STORAGE1--10................
STATIC DRAGCHAIN1--12................
HARDWAREINFORMATION1--13..........
STANDARD BOLT TORQUECHART1--13
METRICBOLT TORQUECHART1--13...
BOLTIDENTIFICATION1--13............
THREADSEALANTAND LOCKING
COMPOUNDS1--13.................

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The following symbolsare used throughout this
manualasindicated intheirdescription:
WARNING:To warn ofhazardsor
unsafepractices thatcouldresultin
severepersonal injuryordeath.
FORSAFETY:To identify actionsthat
mustbefollowedforsafeoperation of
equipment.
The machine is suited tosweep disposable
debris.Do notusethe machine otherthan
described inthisOperator Manual.The machine
isnotdesigned foruse on publicroads.
The following information signalspotentially
dangerous conditionstothe operatoror
equipment:
FORSAFETY:
1.Do notoperatemachine:
-- Unless trainedand authorized.
-- Unless operation manual isreadand
understood.
-- Inflammableorexplosive areas unless
designedforuse inthose areas.
2.Whenstarting machine:
-- Keep directional leverinParkposition.
3.When using machine:
-- Goslowlyon inclines and slippery
surfaces.
-- Use carewhenreversing machine.
-- Do notcarryriderson machine.
-- Always followsafety and trafficrules.
-- Reportmachinedamageorfaulty
operation immediately.
4.Beforeleaving orservicing machine:
-- Stop on levelsurface.
-- Move directional leverintoPark
position.
-- Turn off machine and remove key.
5.Whenservicing machine:
-- Avoidmoving parts.Do notwearloose
jackets,shirts,orsleeves when
working on machine.
-- Weareye and earprotection ifusing
pressurizedairorwater.
-- Disconnectbattery connectionsbefore
working on machine.
-- Avoidcontactwith battery acid.
-- Use Tennantsupplied orequivalent
replacementparts.
WARNING:Heavy hopper. Gethelpto
handle.
WARNING:Brushthrowsdebris.Stop
motorbeforelifting hopper.
WARNING: Moving beltand fan.Keep
away.
WARNING:Batteries emithydrogen gas.
Explosion orfire canresult.Keep
sparks and openflame away.Keep
coversopenwhencharging.

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The following safetylabelsaremounted on the
machine inthe locationsindicated. If these orany
labelsbecome damaged orillegible,install a new
label initsplace.
BATTERYCHARGINGLABEL--
LOCATEDONTHEUNDERSIDEOF
THEBATTERYCOMPARTMENTCOVER
FORSAFETYLABEL-- LOCATED
ONTHECONTROLPANEL
BACK STRAINLABEL-- LOCATEDONTHE
MOTOR COMPARTMENTCOVER
FLYINGDEBRISWARNINGLABEL-- LOCATED
ONTHEMOTOR COMPARTMENTCOVER
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SPECIFICATIONS
GENERALMACHINEDIMENSIONS/CAPACITIES
ItemDimension/capacity
Length(Low/High steering barposition)1428 /1475 mm (56.25 /58 in)
Width 820 mm (32.25 in)
Height(Low/High steering barposition)881 /960 mm (34.7/37.7in)
GVWR-- 130 AHbatteries175 kg(385 lb)
GVWR-- 215 AHbatteries220 kg(485 lb)
Track 775 mm (30.50 in)
Wheelbase 492 mm (19.36 in)
Main brush diameter203 mm (8in)
Main brushlength 610 mm (24 in)
Side brush diameter420 mm (16.5in)
Sweeping pathwidth,main brush only610 mm (24 in)
Sweeping pathwidth,main brush and one side
brush
815 mm (32 in)
Sweeping pathwidth,main brush and twoside
brushes
1016 mm (40 in)
Hoppercapacity-- Maximum85L(3.0cuft)
Hoppercapacity-- Usable 42.5L(1.5cuft )
Panelfilterarea 3.62 sqm (39 sqft)
Bag filtervolume 17 L (0.6cuft)
GENERALMACHINE PERFORMANCE
Item Measure
Maximumforwardspeed -- firstspeed 1.3kmh(0.8mph)
Maximumforwardspeed -- second speed 2.6kmh(1.6mph)
Maximumforwardspeed -- thirdspeed 4.5kmh(2.8mph)
Maximum reversespeed 2.1kmh(1.3mph)
Minimumsteering diameter1588 mm (62.5in)
Minimumturning radius794 mm (31.25 in)
Maximum rated climb and descentangle 8_
Batteryrun time-- 130 Amp/hr2.0-- 3.0 hr
Batteryrun time-- 215 Amp/hr4.0-- 5.0 hr

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POWERTYPE
Type QuantityVoltsAhRating Weight
Batteries2 12 130 @20 hr rate 30 kg(67 lb)
2 12 215 @20 hr rate 47 kg(104 lb)
Type UseVDC /AmpKw(hp)
ElectricMotorsSide brush(es) (disk)24 V/2.4A0.075 kw(0.1 hp)
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Mainmotor24 V/43 A0.75 kw(1 hp)
Type VDC AmpHzPhaseVAC
Charger (Smart)24 15 or20 50 /60 1 120 /240
TIRES
Location Type Size
Front(2)Casters35 mm wide x127 mm OD(1.375 inwide x5inOD)
Rear (2)Solid 45 mm wide x305 mm OD(1.75 inwide x12 inOD)

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960 mm
(37.7in)
820 mm
(32.25 in)815 mm
(32 in)
1475 mm
(58 in)
MACHINEDIMENSIONS

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MAINTENANCE
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4
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MAINTENANCECHART
IntervalKey Description Procedure
Lubricant/
Fluid
No.of
Service
Points
Daily1Battery cellsCheck electrolytelevelafter
charging
DW2
4,5Main brush and side
brush(es)
Check fordamage and wear -- 2(3)
2VacuuminletplateCheck /clean -- 1
2Skirtsand sealsInspect-- 6
6Bag filterCheck /Replaceif full -- 1
6Panelfilter (option)Shakefilter,clean compartment
door
-- 1
50 Hours1Vacuumfan beltCheck tension and wear -- 1
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5Main brushRotate end forend and check
brush pattern
-- 1
1Battery cellsCheck electrolytelevel DW3
100 Hours6Panelfilter (option)Remove and clean -- 1
200 Hours1BatteryterminalsClean and tighten -- 4
500 Hours3Side brushmotor(s)Check motorbrush-- 1(2)
1000
Hours
1MainmotorCheck motorbrush-- 1
LUBRICANT/FLUID
DWDistilled water....

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PUSHING ORTOWINGMACHINE
FORSAFETY:BeforeLeaving OrServicing
Machine;Stop On LevelSurface,Place Shifter
InPark.
1.Raisethe main and side brushes.
2.Placethe shift leverinthe neutralposition.
(between reverse and second gear)
3.Pushthe machine using the handle
assembly.

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MACHINETIEDOWNS
FORSAFETY:BeforeLeaving OrServicing
Machine;Stop On LevelSurface,Place Shifter
InPark.
Securethe machine fortransportby strapping it to
the floor.Place one strap overthe hopperand
secureitbythe casters.Place anotherstrap over
the motorcompartmentand secureitbythe rear
wheels.Makesurethe directional leverisinthe
parkposition.
MACHINE STORAGE
When storing the machine forextended periodsof
time, the following proceduresmustbe followed:
1.Raisethe main and side brush(es).
2.Emptyand clean the debrishopper.

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3.Fully charge the batteries.
4.Disconnect the machine connectorfromthe
battery connector.
5.Storethe machine inaclean dryarea.
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STATIC DRAGCHAIN
The staticdrag chain preventsthe buildup of
staticelectricityinthe machine.The chainis
attached tothe backstop bracket.
Makesurethe chainisalways touching the floor.
Always useainternaltoothlock washerbetween
the chain and rearguardto ensureaproper
electricalconnection.

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HARDWAREINFORMATION
The following charts statestandard plated
hardwaretightening rangesfornormalassembly
applications.Decreasethe specified torque by
20%when usingathread lubricant. Do not
substitutelowergrade hardwareforhighergrade
hardware.Ifhighergrade hardwarethan specified
is substituted, tighten onlytothe specified
hardwaretorque value to avoid damaging the
threadsof the partbeing threaded into,aswhen
threading intospeed nutsorweldments.
STANDARD BOLT TORQUECHART
Thread
Size
SAEGrade 5
Torqueft lb
(Nm)
SAEGrade 8
Torqueft lb
(Nm)
0.25 in 7--10 (9--14)10--13 (14--38)
0.31 in 15--20 (20--27)20--26 (27--35)
0.38 in 27--35 (37--47)36--47 (49--64)
0.44 in 43--56 (58--76)53--76 (72--103)
0.50 in 65--85 (88--115)89--116
(121--157)
0.62 in 130--170
(176--231)
117--265
(159--359)
0.75 in 215--280
(291--380)
313--407
(424--552)
1.00 in 500--650
(678--881)
757--984
(1026--1334)
NOTE:Decreasetorque by20%when using a
thread lubricant.
METRIC BOLT TORQUECHART
Thread
Size
Class 8.8
Torqueft lb
_Nm)
Class 10.9
Torqueft lb
(Nm)
M4 2 (3)3(4)
M5 4 (5)6(8)
M6 7 (9)10 (14)
M8 18 (24)25 (34)
M10 32 (43)47 (64)
M12 58 (79)83 (112)
M14 94 (127)133 (180)
M16 144 (195)196 (265)
M20 260 (352)336 (455)
M24 470 (637)664 (900)
NOTE:Decreasetorque by20%when using a
thread lubricant.
Exceptionstothe abovechart:
Check the machine forexceptions!
BOLT IDENTIFICATION
Identification
GradeMarking
Specification and
Grade
SAE--Grade 5
SAE--Grade 8
ISO--Grade 8.8
ISO--Grade 10.9
01395
THREAD SEALANTAND LOCKING
COMPOUNDS
Thread sealantsand locking compoundsmaybe
used on thismachine.Theyinclude the following:
Locktite 515 sealant-- gasket forming
material.TENNANTPartNo.75567,15 oz
(440 ml)cartridge.
Locktite 242 blue -- mediumstrengththread
locking compound.TENNANTPartNo.
32676,0.5mltube.
Locktite 271 red -- high strengththread
locking compound.TENNANTPartNo.
19857,0.5mltube.

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CHASSIS
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CONTENTS
Page
INTRODUCTION2--3......................
REARTIRES AND WHEELS2--4...........
TOREMOVE REARTIRE2--4...........
TO INSTALL REARTIRE2--5............
CASTERS2--6............................
TOREPLACEFRONTCASTERS2--6....
SHIFT CABLE2--7........................
TOREPLACE SHIFT CABLE2--7........
TOADJUSTSHIFT CABLE2--13.........
TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION2--15........
TOREMOVE TRANSAXLE2--15.........
TO INSTALL TRANSAXLE2--19.........
TRANSAXLE BREAKDOWN2--22........
TOREPLACEFLATDRIVE BELT2--23...
TOREPLACEDRIVE BELTIDLER
CABLE(clutch handlecable)2--26.....
TOREPLACEDRIVE BELTIDLER
PULLEY 2--32.......................

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CHASSIS
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INTRODUCTION
This section includesinformation on the main
chassisrelated componentsforexamplethe rear
wheels,casters,and transaxle.

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REAR TIRES AND WHEELS
The reartiresand wheelsdrivethe machine
through the transaxle.The tiresaresolid.Wide
track pneumatictire are available asan option.
TOREMOVE REAR TIRE
FORSAFETY:BeforeLeaving OrServicing
Machine;Stop On LevelSurface,Place Shifter
InPark.
1.Lift the rearof the machine bytipping the
machine back and placing blocks underthe
machine frameinfrontof the wheels.Let the
go forwardtocontact the blocks.The rear
wheelswill lift off the floor.
2.Removethe flathead screwholding the hub
cap tothe drivewheel.
3.Pull the hub cap off the drivewheel.
4.Pull the tire and wheelassemblyoff the drive
axle.Becarefulnot toloose pinfromaxle
cross hole.