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.

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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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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....