Tennant CENTURION User manual

CENTURIONt
tt
t
Operator Manual
(000000--002000)
330760
Rev. 03
*330760*

This manual is furnished with each new TENNANT Model Centuriont. 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 -- 330760
Revision: 03
Published: 10--03
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.
Copyright E2001, 2002, 2003 TENNANT, Printed in U.S.A.

CONTENTS
1
Centurion 330760 (10--03)
CONTENTS
Page
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 4................
OPERATION 8...........................
OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITY 8........
MACHINE COMPONENTS 9............
CONTROL PANEL SYMBOLS 10.........
CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS 11.....
RIGHT HAND STEERING INSTRUMENT
CONSOLE 11....................
UPPER CONTROL PANEL
SWITCHES 12....................
CENTER CONTROL PANEL
SWITCHES 13....................
TOUCH PANEL 14...................
OPERATION OF CONTROLS 15.........
IGNITION SWITCH 15................
PARKING BRAKE KNOB 15...........
OPERATOR CONTROL SWITCH 15...
REAR AXLE CONTROL SWITCH 16...
FAST IDLE SWITCH 16...............
HEATED MIRROR SWITCH (OPTION) 16
PUSHBUTTON RANGE SELECTOR 17.
PTO KILL SWITCH (For machines below
serial number 00XXXX) 17..........
PTO KILL SWITCH (For machines serial
number 00XXXX and above) 17.....
REAR WORK LIGHT SWITCH
(OPTION) 18.....................
HOPPER WORK LIGHT SWITCH
(OPTION) 18.....................
RIGHT SIDE INSTRUMENT CONSOLE 18
TACHOMETER 19...................
SPEEDOMETER 19..................
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE 20..
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
GAUGE 20.......................
VOLTMETER 20.....................
FUEL LEVEL GAUGE 21..............
TRANSMISSION TEMPERATURE
GAUGE 21.......................
AIR BRAKE PRESSURE GAUGE 21...
BRIGHT HEADLIGHTS LIGHT 22......
PREHEAT LIGHT 22..................
SIGNAL LIGHT 22...................
TOUCH PANEL 23...................
START UP SCREEN 23...............
DISPLAY CLOCK 23..................
HOURMETER 24....................
BRUSH HOURMETER 24.............
MORE SWITCH 24...................
PTO SWITCH 25.....................
SWEEP SWITCH 26..................
SWEEP MODE SWITCH 27...........
SUPER SWEEP SWITCH 27..........
Page
BRUSH WEAR INDICATOR 27........
WATER FLOW SWITCH 28...........
WATER TANK LEVEL GAUGE 28......
FILTER SHAKER SWITCH 29.........
VACUUM FAN SWITCH 30............
LEFT SIDE GUTTER BROOM
SWITCH (OPTION) 30.............
RIGHT SIDE GUTTER BROOM
SWITCH 30.......................
HOPPER UP SWITCH 31.............
HOPPER DOWN SWITCH 31.........
HOPPER DUMP SWITCH 32..........
HOPPER HOME SWITCH 32..........
CONVEYOR IN SWITCH 33...........
CONVEYOR FORWARD SWITCH 33...
CONVEYOR REVERSE SWITCH 33...
CONVEYOR OUT SWITCH 34.........
CONVEYOR WATER SPRAY SWITCH 34
FRONT WATER SPRAY SWITCH 35...
LEFT SIDE WATER SPRAY SWITCH 35
RIGHT SIDE WATER SPRAY SWITCH 35
FUSES (For Machines below
serial number 001040) 36...........
FUSES (For Machines
serial number 001040 and above) 37.
LEFT SIDE GUTTER BROOM TILT
SWITCH (OPTION) 38.............
RIGHT SIDE GUTTER BROOM TILT
SWITCH (OPTION) 38.............
GUTTER BROOM SPEED/PRESSURE
ADJUSTMENT (OPTION) 38.......
REVOLVING LIGHT SWITCH
(OPTION) 39.....................
GUTTER BROOM LIGHT SWITCH
(OPTION) 39.....................
LATCHES 39........................
HOPPER TILT SUPPORT BAR 40.....
HOPPER LIFT SUPPORT BARS 40....
ALARMS 41............................
HOPPER UP ERROR ALARM 41......
CONVEYOR NOT BACK ALARM 41....
CONVEYOR STALL ALARM 41........
HOPPER FIRE ALARM 42............
TANK LOW, PUMP OFF ALARM 42....
REDUCE ENGINE RPM ALARM 42....
CHECK HYDRAULIC FILTER ALARM 43
WORN MAIN BRUSH ALARM 43......
ACTIVATE PARK BRAKE ALARM 43...
SHAKE FILTER ALARM 44............
OVERSPEED ENGINE ALARM 44.....
OVERSPEED TRAVEL ALARM 44.....
MACHINE NOT LEVEL ALARM 45.....
HYDRAULIC FLUID LOW ALARM 45...

CONTENTS
Centurion 330760 (10--03)
2
Page
HOW THE MACHINE WORKS 46.........
PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST 46........
STARTING THE MACHINE 47............
SWEEPING AND BRUSH INFORMATION 49
SWEEP MODES 50.....................
SETTING THE CUSTOM MODE 51.......
FILLING THE WATER TANK 52...........
SWEEPING 54.........................
STOP SWEEPING 56...................
EMPTYING THE HOPPER 57............
STOPPING THE MACHINE 59...........
POST-OPERATION CHECKLIST 60.......
OPERATION ON INCLINES 60...........
ENGAGING HOPPER TILT
SUPPORT BAR 61...................
DISENGAGING HOPPER TILT
SUPPORT BAR 63...................
ENGAGING HOPPER LIFT
SUPPORT BARS 65..................
DISENGAGING HOPPER LIFT
SUPPORT BARS 67..................
MACHINE TROUBLESHOOTING 69......
MAINTENANCE 71........................
MAINTENANCE CHART 72..............
LUBRICATION 74.......................
HOPPER LIFT/TILT 74................
ENGINE 74..........................
GUTTER BROOM SUPPORT RODS 75
GUTTER BROOM SUPPORT ARMS 75
GUTTER BROOM PIVOT 75..........
DUST CONTROL SKIRT CYLINDER
(OPTION) 76.....................
DUST CONTROL SKIRT PIVOTS
(OPTION) 76.....................
DUST CONTROL BUMPER PIVOTS
(OPTION) 76.....................
MAIN BRUSH SUPPORT ARMS 77....
MAIN BRUSH IDLER BEARING 77.....
DRAG SHOE PIVOT 77...............
MAIN BRUSH LIFT CYLINDER 78.....
DRAG SHOE LIFT CYLINDER 78......
MAIN BRUSH AND DRAG SHOE
CYLINDERS 78...................
CONVEYOR BEARINGS 79...........
CONVEYOR LIFT CYLINDERS 79.....
CONVEYOR TILT CYLINDER 80.......
DRY DUST CONTROL SKIRT WING
PIVOTS (OPTION) 80.............
PROPULSION SHAFT SLIP JOINT 80..
AUTO LUBE (OPTION) 81............
Page
HYDRAULICS 82.......................
HYDRAULIC FLUID RESERVOIR 82...
HYDRAULIC FLUID 83...............
HYDRAULIC PUMP LOAD SENSE
FILTERS 84......................
CHECKING THE LOAD SENSE
FILTERS 84......................
HYDRAULIC FLUID FILTER 85........
HYDRAULIC COOLING SYSTEM 85...
HYDRAULIC HOSES 85..............
ENGINE 86............................
AIR FILTER RESTRICTION
INDICATOR 86....................
ENGINE AIR CLEANER 86............
ENGINE VALVES 86..................
TRANSMISSION 87.....................
TRANSMISSION ACCESS 87.........
REMOVING DRY DUST CONTROL
ASSEMBLY 87....................
WET DUST CONTROL SYSTEM 91.......
WATER TANK 91.....................
WATER PUMP 91....................
WATER FILTER 92...................
WATER HOSES 92...................
SPRAY NOZZLES 92.................
DEBRIS HOPPER 93....................
THERMO SENTRYt93..............
HOPPER DUST FILTER 93............
RINSING THE HOPPER DUST
FILTER 94.....................
TO REMOVE OR REPLACE HOPPER
DUST FILTER 95..................
CONVEYOR 97.........................
ADJUSTING CONVEYOR HEIGHT 98..
FLUSHING THE CONVEYOR BELT 99.
ADJUSTING CONVEYOR BELT
TRACKING 100....................
TO REPLACE THE CONVEYOR BELT 102
BRUSHES 105...........................
MAIN BRUSH 105.....................
TO REPLACE THE MAIN BRUSH 105
TO CHECK AND ADJUST MAIN
BRUSH PATTERN 109...........
GUTTER BROOM(S) 110..............
TO REPLACE THE GUTTER
BROOM(S) 110.................
TO CHECK AND ADJUST THE
GUTTER BROOM PATTERN 111..

CONTENTS
3
Centurion 330760 (10--03)
Page
SKIRTS AND SEALS 113.................
BRUSH COMPARTMENT SIDE
SKIRT 113.........................
BRUSH COMPARTMENT REAR
SKIRT 113.........................
TOP CONVEYOR SKIRTS 113.........
BOTTOM CONVEYOR SKIRTS 114.....
HOPPER CHUTE DOOR SKIRT 114....
HOPPER CHUTE DOOR SEALS 114....
HOPPER ACCESS DOOR SEAL 115....
HOPPER FILTER COVER SEAL 115....
VACUUM DUCT SEALS (OPTION) 115..
ACCESS PANEL DUST SKIRTS
(OPTION) 116.....................
FRONT DRY DUST CONTROL SKIRTS
(OPTION) 116.....................
CENTER DRY DUST CONTROL SKIRT
(OPTION) 116.....................
REAR DRY DUST CONTROL SKIRTS
(OPTION) 117.....................
DRY DUST CONTROL WING SKIRTS
(OPTION) 117.....................
DRY DUST CONTROL GUTTER BROOM
SKIRT(S) (OPTION) 117............
DRAG SHOES 118.......................
MACHINE JACKING 119..................
STORING MACHINE 119.................
FREEZE PROTECTION FOR WET DUST
CONTROL SYSTEM 119............
TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE 120......
SPECIFICATIONS 122......................
GENERAL MACHINE
DIMENSIONS/CAPACITIES 122........
GENERAL MACHINE PERFORMANCE 123.
POWER TYPE 123.......................
STEERING 123..........................
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM 123................
BRAKING SYSTEM 123..................
MACHINE DIMENSIONS 124..............
INDEX 125.................................

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Centurion 330760 (10--03)
4
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:
WARNING: Burn Hazard. Hot Surface.
Do Not Touch.
WARNING: Raised hopper may fall.
Engage hopper support bar.
WARNING: Tilted hopper may fall.
Engage hopper support bar.
WARNING: Brush linkage pinch points.
Stay clear when linkage is moving.
WARNING: Side brush can move. Do
not step on side brush.
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: Lift arm pinch point. Stay
clear of hopper lift arms.
WARNING: Loss Of Steering Control
Can Result. Stop Machine And Place In
Neutral Before Switching Operator
Control.
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: Rotating PTO Shaft.
Never Get Under Machine If Engine
Is Running.
FOR SAFETY:
1. Do not operate machine:
-- Unless trained and authorized. This
machine requires an updated
Commercial Drivers License for
operation.
-- Unless all TENNANT and truck
manuals are read and understood.
-- In flammable or explosive 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 using machine:
-- Use brakes to stop machine.
-- Go slow on inclines and slippery
surfaces.
-- Use care when reversing machine.
-- Do not move machine when hopper is
raised.
-- Only dump the hopper on a level
surface.
-- Make sure adequate clearance is
available before raising hopper.
-- Do not carry riders on machine.
-- Always follow safety and traffic rules.
-- Report machine damage or faulty
operation immediately.
4. Before leaving or servicing machine:
-- Stop on level surface.
-- Set parking brake.
-- Turn off machine and remove key.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
5
Centurion 330760 (10--03)
5. When servicing TENNANT sweeping
components:
-- 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 that will support the
weight of the machine.
-- Wear eye and ear protection when
using pressurized air or water.
-- Disconnect battery connections before
working on machine.
-- Avoid contact with battery acid.
-- 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.
6. When loading/unloading machine
onto/off truck or trailer:
-- Turn off machine.
-- Use truck or trailer that will support
the weight of the machine.
-- Use winch. Do not drive the machine
onto/off the truck or trailer unless the
load height is 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.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Centurion 330760 (10--03)
6
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 --
Located on each main brush lift
arm, gutter broom and next to
main brush lift cylinders.
FOR SAFETY LABEL --
Located on the upper console.
SIDE BRUSH LABEL --
Located on top of the side
brush(es).
HOT SURFACE LABEL --
Located on the side of
the hydraulic tank.
HIGH DUMP LABEL -- Located on the
upper console and on the side of the machine.
ROTATING PTO SHAFT LABEL --
Located on the upper console
and on the side of the machine.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
7
Centurion 330760 (10--03)
HOPPER SUPPORT BAR LABEL
(High Dump) -- Located on both sides
of the scissor lift in the lower rail.
CON
V
E
Y
OR L
A
BEL --
Located on each side of the conveyor.
FLAMMABLE MATERIALS LABEL --
Located on the right side of the machine
behind the water hose shields.
LIFT ARMS LABEL (High Dump) --
Located on the side of the hopper lift.
HOPPER SUPPORT BAR LABEL
(Low Dump) -- Located on both sides
of the scissor lift in the lower rail.
OPERATOR CONTROL SWITCH LABEL --
Located on the control panel between the
operator seats.

OPERATION
Centurion 330760 (3--02)
8
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.
-This machine requires a Commercial Drivers
License for operation. Keep updated with all
licenses and machine operation training.
-Read this manual carefully before operating
this machine. Review all of the training
materials supplied with the machine.
FOR SAFETY: Do not operate machine,
unless operation manual is read and
understood.
-Check the machine for shipping damage.
Check to make sure machine is complete
per shipping instructions.
-Keep your machine regularly maintained by
following the maintenance information in this
manual and all other truck manuals supplied
with the machine. 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.
-The model CENTURIONthas a GVWR of
14,850 kg (33,000 lb), 4536 kg (12,000 lb)
front axle and 9450 kg (21,000 lb) rear axle.
Operate only on surfaces capable of
supporting this weight.
07324

OPERATION
9
Centurion 330760 (3--02)
MACHINE COMPONENTS
DE
F
H
J
K
L
A B C
G
I
A. Conveyor
B. Dust Filters
C. Vacuum Fan
D. Hopper
E. Cab
F. Diesel Engine
G. Fuel Tank
H. Hopper Door
I. Hopper Lift
J. Gutter Brooms
K. Main Brush
L. Water Tank

OPERATION
Centurion 330760 (3--02)
10
CONTROL PANEL SYMBOLS
These symbols identify controls and displays on
the machine:
Right Side Gutter Broom Light Bright Headlights
Left Side Gutter Broom Light Signal Lights
Revolving Light Air Inlet Heater (Preheat)
Fuel

OPERATION
11
Centurion 330760 (3--02)
CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS
H
AB
C
D
E
F
G
RIGHT HAND STEERING INSTRUMENT CONSOLE
A. Oil Pressure Gauge
B. Fuel Gauge
C. Transmission Temperature Gauge
D. Air Brake Pressure Gauge
E. Speedometer
F. Tachometer
G. Voltmeter
H. Coolant Temperature Gauge

OPERATION
Centurion 330760 (11--02)
12
D
C
B
A
E
F
G
HI
UPPER CONTROL PANEL SWITCHES
A. Open
B. Rear Work Light
C. Hopper Work Light
D. PTO (Power Take Off) Kill Switch
E. Left Side Gutter Broom Tilt Switch (Option)
F. Open
G. Revolving Light Switch (Option)
H. Gutter Broom Work Lights
I. Right Side Gutter Broom Tilt Switch (Option)

OPERATION
13
Centurion 330760 (10--03)
D
A B C
F
G
E
CENTER CONTROL PANEL SWITCHES
A. Rear Axle Shift Control Switch
B. Heated Mirror Switch (option)
C. Pushbutton Range Selector Digital Display
D. Pushbutton Range Selector
E. Ignition Switch
F. Operator Control Switch
G. Parking Brake Knob

OPERATION
Centurion 330760 (10--03)
14
A
B
C
E
F
D
G
H
I
J
B
B
B
B
B
TOUCH PANEL
A. Display Screen
B. Multi--Function Switches (6)
C. Front Spray Nozzle Switch
D. Right Side Gutter Broom Spray Nozzle Switch
E. Conveyor Spray Nozzle Switch
F. Left Side Gutter Broom Spray Nozzle Switch (Option)
G. Right Side Gutter Broom Switch
H. Left Side Gutter Broom Switch (Option)
I. PTO (Power Take Off) Switch
J. Sweep Switch

OPERATION
15
Centurion 330760 (10--03)
OPERATION OF CONTROLS
IGNITION SWITCH
The ignition switch starts and stops the truck
engine with a key. Refer to the truck manuals for
proper operation.
FOR SAFETY: Do not operate machine
unless all TENNANT and truck manuals
are read and understood.
PARKING BRAKE KNOB
The parking brake knob sets and releases the
machine air brakes. Refer to the truck manuals for
proper operation.
FOR SAFETY: Do not operate machine
unless all TENNANT and truck manuals
are read and understood.
OPERATOR CONTROL SWITCH
The operator control switch transfers the throttle
and power steering controls from one side of the
operator’s compartment to the other. It also turns
on the side instrument console.
Activate Right Side Controls: Press the right side
of the switch.
Activate Left Side Controls: Press the left side of
the switch.
WARNING: Loss Of Steering Control
Can Result. Stop Machine And Place In
Neutral Before Switching Operator Control.

OPERATION
Centurion 330760 (10--03)
16
REAR AXLE SHIFT CONTROL SWITCH
The rear axle shift control switch controls the rear
axle operating range. Refer to the truck manuals
for proper operation.
FOR SAFETY: Do not operate machine
unless all TENNANT and truck operation
manuals are read and understood.
NOTE: For best slow speed sweeping results,
drive the machine in D1 (first gear) with the
differential in low range.
NOTE: To engage the low range on the
differential, stop the truck on level surface, place
transmission in neutral and select low range.
FAST IDLE SWITCH
The fast idle switch controls the manual fast idle
system. Refer to the truck manuals for proper
operation.
FOR SAFETY: Do not operate machine
unless all TENNANT and truck operation
manuals are read and understood.
NOTE: For best slow speed sweeping results,
keep the machine in low axle range while
sweeping.
HEATED MIRROR SWITCH (OPTION)
The heated mirror switch controls the heated
mirror option. Refer to the truck manuals for
proper operation.
FOR SAFETY: Do not operate machine
unless all TENNANT and truck operation
manuals are read and understood.

OPERATION
17
Centurion 330760 (10--03)
PUSHBUTTON RANGE SELECTOR
The pushbutton range selector is used to select
the different operating gears and D (Drive)
ranges. The digital display shows what gear or
operating range the truck is in. Refer to the truck
manuals for proper operation.
FOR SAFETY: Do not operate machine
unless all TENNANT and truck operation
manuals are read and understood.
NOTE: For best slow speed sweeping results,
drive the machine in D1 (first gear) with the
differential in low range.
NOTE: To engage the low range on the
differential, stop the truck on level surface, place
transmission in neutral and select low range.
PTOKILLSWITCH
(For machines below serial number 00XXXX)
The PTO kill switch halts all power to the power
take off shafts, sweeping functions and hopper lift
functions.
Halt PTO shafts: Push the PTO kill switch in.
Restart PTO shafts: Turn the PTO kill switch to
the right to release the switch.
PTOKILLSWITCH
(For machines serial number 00XXXX and
above)
The PTO kill switch halts all power to the power
take off shafts, sweeping functions and hopper lift
functions.
Halt PTO shafts: Push the center of the PTO kill
switch in until the switch ’clicks’ and remains down
in the engaged position. The touch panel will
display the release E--Stop alarm, and the switch
will illuminate while engaged.
Restart PTO shafts: Push the center of the PTO
kill switch in until the switch ’clicks’, and release
the switch in the disengaged position. The light
will turn off and the touch panel will return to the
idle startup screen when the switch is disengaged.
Press the sweep switch or PTO switch to restart
the PTO shafts.

OPERATION
Centurion 330760 (10--03)
18
REAR WORK LIGHT SWITCH (OPTION)
The rear work light switch powers on and off the
rear work light.
On: Press the top of the rear work light switch.
The rear work light will come on.
Off: Press the bottom of the rear work light
switch. The rear work light will turn off.
HOPPER WORK LIGHT SWITCH (OPTION)
The hopper work light switch powers on and off
the hopper work light.
On: Press the top of the hopper work light switch.
The hopper work light will come on.
Off: Press the bottom of the hopper work light
switch. The hopper work light will turn off.
RIGHT SIDE INSTRUMENT CONSOLE
The right side instrument console is activated by
the operator control switch, and displays the
gauges for the machine operator sitting in the
right side operator’s compartment.