Tennant 830 User manual

830
MM332
Rev. 08
Operator Manual
*MM332*

This manual is furnished with each new TENNANT Model 830. 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:
DThe machine is operated with reasonable care.
DThe machine is maintained regularly -- per the maintenance instructions provided.
DThe machine is maintained with TENNANT supplied or equivalent parts.
Manual Number -- MM332
Revision: 08
Published: 6--98
Copyright E1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 TENNANT, Printed in U.S.A.

CONTENTS
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830 MM332 (3--96)
CONTENTS
Page
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 3.................
OPERATION 7............................
OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITY 7.........
MACHINE COMPONENTS 9.............
CONTROL PANEL SYMBOLS 10..........
CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS 12......
OPERATION OF CONTROLS 14..........
VARIO SWEEPING BRUSHt
LOCK PIN (OPTION) 14............
VARIO SWEEPING BRUSHt
LEVER (OPTION) 14...............
VARIO SWEEPING BRUSHt
SWITCH (OPTION) 14..............
VARIO SWEEPING BRUSHt
FRONT ANGLE SWITCH (OPTION) 15
VARIO SWEEPING BRUSHt
SIDE ANGLE SWITCH (OPTION) 15.
VARIO SWEEPING BRUSHt
DIRECTION LEVER (OPTION) 15....
VARIO SWEEPING BRUSHtLEFT
WATER VALVE KNOB (OPTION) 16..
VARIO SWEEPING BRUSHtRIGHT
WATER VALVE KNOB (OPTION) 16..
AUXILIARY SIDE BRUSH
LEVER (OPTION) 17...............
AUXILIARY SIDE BRUSH FRONT
ANGLE SWITCH (OPTION) 17.......
AUXILIARY SIDE BRUSH
DIRECTION LEVER (OPTION) 17....
FUEL LEVEL GAUGE 18...............
ENGINE WATER
TEMPERATURE GAUGE 18.........
TACHOMETER 18....................
HOURMETER 19.....................
CHARGING SYSTEM LIGHT 19........
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE LIGHT 19.....
GLOW PLUGS LIGHT 19..............
SIGNAL LIGHT 20....................
BRIGHT HEADLIGHTS LIGHT 20.......
PARKING BRAKE LIGHT 20............
WATER TANK LOW LIGHT (OPTION) 20
HOPPER OVERLOAD LIGHT --
(High Dump Model) 21..............
HOPPER DOOR LIGHT 21.............
HOPPER TILT LIGHT 21...............
VACUUM WAND DOOR
LIGHT (OPTION) 22................
CONVEYOR UP AND
MAIN BRUSH OFF LIGHT 22........
CONVEYOR DOWN
ANDMAINBRUSHONLIGHT 22....
WATER PUMP SWITCH (OPTION) 22...
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4-WAY WARNING LIGHTS SWITCH 23..
HAZARD LIGHTS SWITCH 23..........
REAR NIGHT SWEEPING LIGHT
SWITCH (OPTION) 23..............
FRONT NIGHT SWEEPING LIGHT
SWITCH (OPTION) 23..............
SIDE BRUSH SPOT LIGHT SWITCH 24.
DIRECTIONAL LEVER 24..............
AIR CONDITIONER KNOB (OPTION) 24.
RECIRCULATION AIR CONTROL KNOBS
(For Machines Below
Serial Number 001548) 24...........
FAN KNOB 25........................
HEATER KNOB 25....................
DEBRIS LIFT DIRECTION SWITCH 25..
FUSES 26............................
HOPPER DOOR LEVER 26............
HOPPER LEVER 27...................
MAIN BRUSH AND
CONVEYOR LEVER 27.............
VACUUM FAN AND
FILTER SHAKER LEVER 27.........
LEFT SIDE BRUSH LEVER (OPTION) 28
RIGHT SIDE BRUSH LEVER 28........
LEFT SIDE BRUSH WATER
VALVE KNOB (OPTION) 28.........
RIGHT SIDE BRUSH WATER
VALVE KNOB (OPTION) 29.........
STEERING WHEEL 29................
HORN BUTTON 29....................
PARKING LIGHTS, HEADLIGHTS,
BRIGHT HEADLIGHTS, AND
SIGNALS SWITCH 30..............
WINDSHIELD WIPER AND
WASHER SWITCH 30..............
IGNITION SWITCH 31.................
PROPELLING PEDALS 31.............
BRAKE PEDAL 31....................
PARKING BRAKE LEVER 32...........
THROTTLE LEVER 32.................
LATCHES 32.........................
OPERATOR SEAT 33..................
HOPPER SUPPORT BAR (For Machines
Below Serial Number 001710) 34.....
HOPPER SUPPORT PIN (For Machines
Serial Number 001710 And Above) 34.
HOPPER SUPPORT PINS
(High Dump Model) 34..............

CONTENTS
830 MM332 (3--96)
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Page
HOW THE MACHINE WORKS 35..........
PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST 35.........
STARTING THE MACHINE 38.............
SWEEPING AND BRUSH INFORMATION 40
SWEEPING 41..........................
STOP SWEEPING 44....................
EMPTYING THE HOPPER 45.............
STOP THE MACHINE 47.................
POST-OPERATION CHECKLIST 48........
ENGAGING HOPPER SUPPORT
BAR OR PIN 49.......................
DISENGAGING HOPPER SUPPORT
BAR OR PIN 51.......................
ENGAGING HOPPER SUPPORT PINS
(High Dump Model) 52.................
DISENGAGING HOPPER SUPPORT PINS
(High Dump Model) 54.................
OPERATION ON INCLINES 55............
OPTIONS 56............................
VARIO SWEEPING BRUSHt56........
AUXILIARY SIDE BRUSH 57...........
LEFT SIDE BRUSH 58.................
DUST CONTROL SYSTEM 58..........
VACUUM WAND 60...................
MACHINE TROUBLESHOOTING 62.......
MAINTENANCE 64.........................
MAINTENANCE CHART 64...............
LUBRICATION 66........................
A. CONVEYOR BEARINGS 66.........
B. HIGH DUMP HOPPER
LIFT (OPTION) 67..................
C. STEERING CYLINDER 67..........
D. WHEEL CV JOINTS 67.............
E. WHEEL PIVOTS POINTS 67........
F. WHEEL LEAF SPRINGS 67.........
G. SIDE BRUSH PIVOT 67............
H. AUXILIARY SIDE BRUSH/ VARIO
SWEEPING BRUSHt(OPTION) 67..
I. SERVICE AND PARKING BRAKES 67
J. THROTTLE LINKAGE 68............
K. PROPELLING PEDAL 68...........
L. MAIN BRUSH DOOR KNOBS
(For machines below serial
number 001710) 68.................
M. ENGINE 68.......................
N. DIFFERENTIAL 68.................
O. MAIN BRUSH SUPPORT RODS 68..
P. CONVEYOR CHAIN 68.............
HYDRAULICS 69........................
HYDRAULIC FLUID RESERVOIR 69....
HYDRAULIC FLUID 70................
HYDRAULIC HOSES 71...............
PURGING AIR FROM THE HYDRAULIC
CONVEYOR LIFT SYSTEM 71......
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ENGINE 72.............................
COOLING SYSTEM 72................
AIR FILTER INDICATOR 73............
AIR INTAKE SCREEN 73..............
AIR FILTER 73........................
FUEL FILTER 74......................
FUEL LINES 74.......................
PRIMING FUEL SYSTEM 75...........
TO PRIME FUEL SYSTEM 75.......
CAB FILTERS 76........................
WET DUST CONTROL FILTER (OPTION) 76
WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES 77.........
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID 77.........
BATTERY 77............................
BELTS AND CHAINS 78..................
ENGINE BELT 78.....................
AIR CONDITIONER BELT 78...........
STATIC DRAG CHAIN 78..............
DEBRIS HOPPER 79.....................
HOPPER DUST FILTER 79.............
TO REMOVE OR REPLACE
HOPPER DUST FILTER 79.......
THERMO SENTRYt80...............
CONVEYOR 80..........................
BRUSHES 81............................
MAIN BRUSH 81......................
TO REPLACE MAIN BRUSH 81......
TO CHECK AND ADJUST MAIN
BRUSH PATTERN 84............
SIDE BRUSH 85......................
TO REPLACE SIDE BRUSH 85......
SKIRTS AND SEALS 86..................
BRUSH ACCESS DOOR SKIRTS 86....
BRUSH COMPARTMENT REAR SKIRT 86
CONVEYOR SKIRTS 86...............
DOOR SEALS 87.....................
CONVEYOR SEALS 87................
HOPPER SEALS 87...................
SKIDS 88...............................
SKIDS 88............................
BRAKES AND TIRES 88..................
SERVICE BRAKES 88.................
PARKING BRAKE 88..................
TIRES 89............................
WHEEL ALIGNMENT 89...............
WHEEL NUTS 89.....................
PUSHING OR TOWING MACHINE 90......
MACHINE TIE-DOWNS 90................
MACHINE JACKING 91...................
STORING MACHINE 92..................
FREEZE PROTECTION FOR WET DUST
CONTROL SYSTEM 92................
SPECIFICATIONS 93.......................
GENERAL MACHINE PERFORMANCE 93..
POWER TYPE 94........................
STEERING 94...........................
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM 94.................
MACHINE DIMENSIONS 95...............
INDEX 96..................................

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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830 MM332 (3--96)
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The following precautions are used throughout
this manual as indicated in their description:
WARNING: To warn of hazards or
unsafe practices which could result in
severe personal injury or death.
FOR SAFETY: To identify actions which
must be followed for safe operation of
equipment.
The machine is suited to sweep disposable
debris. Do not use the machine other than
described in this Operator Manual.
The following information signals potentially
dangerous conditions to the operator or
equipment:
FOR SAFETY:
1. Do Not Operate Machine:
-- Unless Trained And Authorized.
-- Unless Operation Manual Is Read And
Understood.
-- In Flammable Or Explosive Areas
Unless Designed For Use In Those
Areas.
2. Before Starting Machine:
-- Check For Fuel Leaks.
-- Keep Sparks And Open Flame Away
From Refueling Area.
-- Make Sure All Safety Devices Are In
Place And Operate Properly.
-- Check Brakes And Steering For Proper
Operation.
3. When Starting Machine:
-- Keep Foot On Brake And Directional
Lever In Neutral.
4. When Using Machine:
-- Use Brakes To Stop Machine.
-- Go Slow On Inclines And Slippery
Surfaces.
-- Use Care When Reversing Machine.
-- Move Machine With Care When
Hopper Is Raised.
-- Do Not Carry Riders On Machine.
-- Always Follow Safety And Traffic
Rules.
-- Report Machine Damage Or Faulty
Operation Immediately.
5. Before Leaving Or Servicing Machine:
-- Stop On Level Surface.
-- Set Parking Brake.
-- Turn Off Machine And Remove Key.
6. When Servicing Machine:
-- Avoid Moving Parts. Do Not Wear
Loose Jackets, Shirts, Or Sleeves.
-- Block Machine Tires Before Jacking
Machine Up.
-- Jack Machine Up At Designated
Locations Only. Block Machine Up
With Jack Stands.
-- Use Hoist Or Jack Of Adequate
Capacity To Lift Machine.
-- Wear Eye And Ear Protection When
Using Pressurized Air Or Water.
-- Disconnect Battery Connections
Before Working On Machine.
-- Avoid Contact With Battery Acid.
-- Avoid Contact With Hot Engine
Coolant.
-- Allow Engine To Cool.
-- Keep Flames And Sparks Away From
Fuel System Service Area. Keep Area
Well Ventilated.
-- Use Cardboard To Locate Leaking
Hydraulic Fluid Under Pressure.
-- Use TENNANT Supplied Or Approved
Replacement Parts.
WARNING: Machine Can Emit Excessive
Noise. Consult With Your Regulatory
Agency For Exposure Limits. Hearing
Loss Can Result. Wear Hearing
Protection.
WARNING: Raised Hopper May Fall.
Engage (2) Hopper Support Pins.
WARNING: Raised Hopper May Fall.
Engage Hopper Support Bar.
WARNING: Raised Hopper May Fall.
Engage Hopper Support Pin.
WARNING: Brush Linkage Pinch
Points. Stay Clear When Linkage Is
Moving.
WARNING: Side Brush Can Move. Do
NotStepOnSideBrush.
WARNING: Hopper Door Pinch Point.
Stay Clear Of Hopper Door.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
830 MM332 (3--96)
4
WARNING: High Dump Vertical
Clearance. Stay Clear Of Overhead
Obstructions And Power Lines.
WARNING: Conveyor Throws Debris.
Conveyor Pinch Point. Stay Clear When
In Operation.
WARNING: Flammable Materials Can
Cause Explosion Or Fire. Do Not Use
Flammable Materials In Tank. Only Use
Water.
WARNING: Engine Emits Toxic Gases.
Severe Respiratory Damage Or
Asphyxiation Can Result. Provide
Adequate Ventilation. Consult With Your
Regulatory Agency For Exposure
Limits. Keep Engine Properly Tuned.
WARNING: Lift Arm Pinch Point. Stay
Clear Of Hopper Lift Arms.
WARNING: Moving Belt And Fan
Blades. Keep Away.
WARNING: Do Not Store Hopper
Support Bar On Cylinders.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING: Engine exhaust from this
product contains chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects, or other reproductive
harm.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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830 MM332 (3--96)
The following safety labels are mounted on the
machine in the locations indicated. If these or any
label becomes damaged or illegible, install a new
label in its place.
BRUSH LINKAGE LABEL (VARIO SWEEPING
BRUSHtOR AUXILIARY SIDE BRUSH) --
Located On The Front Of The Machine.
HIGH DUMP LABEL --
Located On The Operator Dash.
EMISSIONS LABEL --
Located On The Operator Dash.
09212
FOR SAFETY LABEL --
Located On The Operator Dash.
SIDE BRUSH LABEL --
Located Above The
Side Brush(es).
HOPPER SUPPORT BAR LABEL (For
Machines Below Serial Number 001710) --
Located On The Machine Frame.
LIFT ARMS LABEL --
Located On The Hopper Lift.
HOPPER SUPPORT PIN LABEL (For
Machines Serial Number 001710 And Above) --
Located On The Support Pin.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
830 MM332 (3--96)
6
HOPPER SUPPORT PINS LABEL
(High Dump Model) --
Located On The Machine Frame
Next To The Support Pins.
VACUUM WAND OPTION NOISE LABEL --
Located On The Hopper Door
CONVEYOR LABEL --
Located At The Top Of The Conveyor.
09212
FLAMMABLE MATERIALS LABEL
(Wet Dust Control Option) --
Located On The Water Tank.
HOPPER DOOR LABEL --
Located Below The Hopper Door.
HOPPER TILT CYLINDERS LABEL (For
Machines Below Serial Number 001710) --
Located On The Hopper Tilt Cylinders.
HOPPER SUPPORT PIN LABEL (For Machines
Serial Number 001710 And Above) --
Located On The Upper Support Cylinder.

OPERATION
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830 MM332 (8--94)
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 MAINTENANCE section of this
manual.
-Read this manual carefully before operating
this machine.
FOR SAFETY: Do Not Operate Machine,
Unless Operation Manual Is Read And
Understood.
-The model 830 has a GVWR of 9072 kg
(20,000 lb) or 4536 kg (10,000 lb) per axle.
Operate only on surfaces capable of
supporting this weight.
-Check the machine for shipping damage.
Check to make sure machine is complete
per shipping instructions.
-Check the hydraulic fluid level in the
hydraulic reservoir.
-Check the engine oil level.
07324

OPERATION
830 MM332 (12--93)
8
-Check the radiator coolant level.
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
Fuel System Service Area. Keep Area
Well Ventilated.
-Check the electrolyte level in the battery.
-Check the tire pressure for all four tires. See
TIRES in the MAINTENANCE section.
-After the first 50 hours of operation, follow
the recommended procedures stated in the
MAINTENANCE CHART.
-Keep your machine regularly maintained by
following the maintenance information in this
manual. 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.

OPERATION
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830 MM332 (12--93)
MACHINE COMPONENTS
A
B
L
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
JKMN
09540
A. Cab H. Vacuum Wand
B. Diesel Engine I. Hopper Lift
C. Conveyor J. Main Brush
D. Hopper K. Side Brush(es)
E. Dust Filters L. Water Tank (left side)
F. Vacuum Fan M. Fuel Tank
G. Hopper Door N. Vario Sweeping Brusht(Option) or
Auxiliary Side Brush (Option)

OPERATION
830 MM332 (12--93)
10
CONTROL PANEL SYMBOLS
These symbols identify controls and displays on
the machine:
Auxiliary Side Brush/Vario Sweeping Hourmeter
BrushtUp
Auxiliary Side Brush/Vario Sweeping Glow Plug (Preheat)
BrushtRight
Auxiliary Side Brush/Vario Sweeping Turn Signals
BrushtDown
Auxiliary Side Brush/Vario Sweeping Bright Headlights
BrushtLeft
Vario Sweeping BrushtLeft Side Oil Pressure
Vario Sweeping BrushtRight Side Charging System
Auxiliary Side Brush/Vario Sweeping Parking Brake
BrushtFront Tilt Up
Auxiliary Side Brush/Vario Sweeping Solution Level
BrushtFront Tilt Down
Auxiliary Side Brush/Vario Sweeping Hopper Overload
BrushtSide Tilt Left
Auxiliary Side Brush/Vario Sweeping Hopper Door
BrushtSide Tilt Right
Fuel Main Brush Off
Engine Water Temperature Vacuum Wand Door

OPERATION
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830 MM332 (9--95)
Hopper Tilted Hopper Door Latch
Main Brush Down and On Hopper Door Open
Water On Hopper Up
Flashing Lights Hopper Down
Hazard Light Main Brush Up
Rear Spot Light Main Brush Down and On
Front Spot Light Filter Shaker
Side Brush Spot Light Left Side Brush
Forward Side Brush Down and On
Reverse Water Valve Flow Rate
Air Conditioner Vario Sweeping BrushtRotation
Counter-clockwise
Fan Auxiliary Side Brush/Vario Sweeping
BrushtRotation Clockwise
Heater Right Side Brush
Debris Lift Forward Direction Side Brush Down and On
Debris Lift Reverse Direction
Fuse

OPERATION
830 MM332 (8--96)
12
CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS
AB
C
D
E
F
GH
I
JK
L
M
N
O
PQR
STU
VW
X
Y
Z
AA
BB
CC DD
EE
FF
GG HH
II
JJ KK LL
MM
NN
OO
PP
QQ
RR
SS
TT
09454
A. Vario Sweeping BrushtLever (Option) or
Auxiliary Side Brush Lever (Option)
B. Vario Sweeping BrushtSwitch (Option)
C. Vario Sweeping BrushtFront Angle Switch (Option) or
Auxiliary Side Brush Front Angle Switch (Option)
D. Vario Sweeping BrushtSide Angle Switch (Option)
E. Fuel Level Gauge
F. Engine Water Temperature Gauge
G. Tachometer
H. Hourmeter
I. Indicating lights section consisting of:
Charging System Light
Engine Oil Pressure Light
Glow Plugs Light
Signal Light
Bright Headlights Light
Parking Brake Light
Water Tank Low Light
J. Hopper Overload Light (High Dump Model)
K. Hopper Door Light
L. Conveyor Up And Main Brush Off Light
M. Vacuum Wand Door Light (Option)
N. Hopper Tilt Light
O. Conveyor Down And Main Brush On Light
P. Water Pump Switch (Option)

OPERATION
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830 MM332 (9--95)
Q. 4-way Flashers Switch
R. Hazard Light Switch
S. Front Night Sweeping Light Switch (Option)
T. Rear Night Sweeping Light Switch (Option)
U. Side Brush Spot Light Switch
V. Directional Lever
W. Air Conditioner Knob (Option)
X. Fan Knob
Y. Heater Knob
Z. Debris Lift Switch
AA. Fuses
BB. Hopper Door Lever
CC. Hopper Lever
DD. Main Brush And Conveyor Lever
EE. Vacuum Fan And Filter Shaker Lever
FF. Left Side Brush Lever (Option)
GG. Vario Sweeping BrushtDirection Lever (Option) or
Auxiliary Side Brush Direction Lever (Option)
HH. Right Side Brush Lever
II. Left Side Brush Water Valve Knob (Option)
JJ. Vario Sweeping BrushtLeft Water Valve Knob (Option)
KK. Vario Sweeping BrushtRight Water Valve Knob (Option)
LL. Right Side Brush Water Valve Knob (Option)
MM. Steering Wheel
NN. Parking Lights, Headlights, Bright Headlights, And Signals Switch
OO. Windshield Wiper And Washer Switch
PP. Ignition Switch
QQ. Propelling Pedals
RR. Brake Pedal
SS. Parking Brake Lever
TT. Throttle Lever

OPERATION
830 MM332 (12--93)
14
OPERATION OF CONTROLS
VARIO SWEEPING BRUSHtLOCK PIN
(OPTION)
The Vario Sweeping Brushtlock keeps the brush
arm locked in the storage position during transport
of the machine, or when the brush is not being
used. Unlock the brush arm before using the Vario
Sweeping Brusht.
Unlock: Pull out the hair cotter pin out of the end
of the lock pin.
Lock: Insert the lock pin and secure with the hair
cotter pin.
VARIO SWEEPING BRUSHtLEVER (OPTION)
The Vario Sweeping Brushtlever controls the
right-left and up-down movement of the sweeping
brush.
Right: Move and hold the lever to the right into
the position until the brush has moved to the
desired location.
Left: Move and hold the lever to the left into the
position until the brush has moved to the desired
location.
Up: Move and hold the lever up into the position
until the brush has moved to the desired location.
Down: Move and hold the lever down into the
position until the brush has moved to the desired
location.
VARIO SWEEPING BRUSHtSWITCH
(OPTION)
The Vario Sweeping Brushtswitch controls the
swing of the sweeping brush to the left or right.
Left: Press and hold the switch in the position
until the brush has moved to the left as far as
desired.
Right: Press and hold the switch in the position
until the brush has moved to the right as far as
desired.

OPERATION
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830 MM332 (12--93)
VARIO SWEEPING BRUSHtFRONT ANGLE
SWITCH (OPTION)
The Vario Sweeping Brushtfront angle switch
controls the front angle of the sweeping brush.
Decrease Front Angle: Press and hold the switch
in the position.
Increase Front Angle: Press and hold the switch
in the position.
VARIO SWEEPING BRUSHtSIDE ANGLE
SWITCH (OPTION)
The Vario Sweeping Brushtside angle switch
controls the side angle of the sweeping brush.
Tilt to the Left: Press and hold the switch in the
position until the brush is tilted to the angle
desired, when operating the brush on the left side
of the machine.
Tilt to the Right: Press and hold the switch in the
position until the brush is tilted to the angle
desired, when operating the brush on the right
side of the machine.
VARIO SWEEPING BRUSHtDIRECTION
LEVER (OPTION)
The Vario Sweeping Brushtdirection lever
controls the direction of rotation of the sweeping
brush.
Clockwise: Pull the lever into the position when
operating the brush on the left side of the
machine.
Counter-clockwise: Push the lever into the
position when operating the brush on the right
side of the machine.

OPERATION
830 MM332 (9--95)
16
VARIO SWEEPING BRUSHtLEFT WATER
VALVE KNOB (OPTION)
The Vario Sweeping Brushtleft water valve knob
controls the amount of water spray to the
sweeping brush when it is on left side of the
machine.
Increase Water Spray: Turn the water valve knob
counter-clockwise.
Decrease Water Spray: Turn the water valve
knob clockwise.
Stop Water Spray: Turn the water valve knob
clockwise until it comes to a complete stop to
close the water supply. If this is NOT done when
the machine is shut off, water will continue to flow.
NOTE: The water pump needs to be on for the
water valves to operate.
VARIO SWEEPING BRUSHtRIGHT WATER
VALVE KNOB (OPTION)
The Vario Sweeping Brushtright water valve
knob controls the amount of water spray to the
sweeping brush when the it is on the right side of
the machine.
Increase Water Spray: Turn the water valve knob
counter-clockwise.
Decrease Water Spray: Turn the water valve
knob clockwise.
Stop Water Spray: Turn the water valve knob
clockwise until it comes to a complete stop to
close the water supply. If this is NOT done when
the machine is shut off, water will continue to flow.
NOTE: The water pump needs to be on for the
water valves to operate.

OPERATION
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830 MM332 (12--93)
AUXILIARY SIDE BRUSH LEVER (OPTION)
The auxiliary side brush lever controls the
right-left and up-down movement of the side
brush.
Right: Move and hold the lever to the right into
the position until the brush has moved to the
desired location.
Left: Move and hold the lever to the left into the
position until the brush has moved to the desired
location.
Up: Move and hold the lever up into the position
until the brush has moved to the desired location.
Down: Move and hold the lever down into the
position until the brush has moved to the desired
location.
AUXILIARY SIDE BRUSH FRONT ANGLE
SWITCH (OPTION)
The auxiliary side brush switch controls the front
angle of the side brush.
Decrease Front Angle: Press and hold the switch
in the position.
Increase Front Angle: Press and hold the switch
in the position.
AUXILIARY SIDE BRUSH DIRECTION LEVER
(OPTION)
The auxiliary side brush direction lever controls
the of rotation of the side brush.
On: Push the lever into the position when
operating the brush on the right side of the
machine.

OPERATION
830 MM332 (8--94)
18
FUEL LEVEL GAUGE
The fuel level gauge indicates how much fuel is in
the fuel tank.
NOTE: Do not let the fuel tank empty completely.
Air can enter the fuel system and require
bleeding, before the next engine start.
ENGINE WATER TEMPERATURE GAUGE
The engine water temperature gauge shows the
engine coolant temperature. If the engine coolant
temperature rises above 120_C (250_F), stop
operating the machine, locate the problem and
have it corrected.
TACHOMETER
The tachometer shows the engine RPM. Move the
throttle lever till the tachometer shows the desired
engine RPM for the type of sweeping you are
doing. Refer to the chart in the SWEEPING
section.
NOTE: If the tachometer does not engage when
first starting the machine, rapidly increase the
throttle until it engages. Then adjust the throttle to
the desired engine RPM.
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