Tennant S30 User manual

S30
*9004080*
www.tennantco.com
9004080
Rev. 02 (12-2008)
North America / International
SweepSmart t System
(Gas/LPG)
Sweeper
Operator Manual

This manual is furnished with each new model. It provides necessary operation and 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:
SThe machine is operated with reasonable care.
SThe machine is maintained regularly - per the machine maintenance instructions provided.
SThe machine is maintained with manufacturer supplied or equivalent parts.
PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT
Please dispose of packaging materials,
old machine components such as
batteries, hazardous fluids, including
antifreeze and oil, in an
environmentally safe way according to
local waste disposal regulations.
Always remember to recycle.
MACHINE DATA
Please fill out at time of installation for future reference.
Model No. --
Serial No. --
Machine Options --
Sales Rep. --
Sales Rep. phone no. --
Customer Number --
Installation Date --
Tennant Company
PO Box 1452
Minneapolis, MN 55440
Phone: [phone] or (763) 513--2850
www.tennantco.com
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.
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Specifications and parts are subject to change without notice.
Original Instructions, Copyright E2008 TENNANT Company, Printed in U.S.A.

CONTENTS
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S30 Gas/LPG 9004080 (2--08)
CONTENTS
Page
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 3.................
OPERATION 7............................
MACHINE COMPONENTS 7.............
CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS 8......
TOUCH PANEL (S30 XP and X4) 9........
SYMBOL DEFINITIONS 10................
OPERATION OF CONTROLS 11..........
DIRECTIONAL PEDAL 11..............
BRAKE PEDAL 11....................
PARKING BRAKE PEDAL 11...........
STEERING COLUMN TILT PEDAL 11...
FUEL GAUGE 12.....................
GASOLINE MACHINES 12..........
LPG MACHINES 12................
HOUR METER 13.....................
SUPERVISOR CONTROL BUTTONS
(S30 XP and X4) 13................
ENGINE SPEED CONTROLS 13........
VACUUM FAN CONTROLS (S30) 14....
VACUUM FAN CONTROLS
(S30 XP and X4) 14................
CONTRAST CONTROL BUTTON
(S30 XP and X4) 14................
FILTER SHAKER CONTROL (S30) 15...
FILTER SHAKER CONTROL
(S30 XP and X4) 15................
OPERATING / HAZARD
LIGHT SWITCH 15.................
SIDE BRUSH LIGHT
SWITCH (OPTION) 15..............
OPERATOR SEAT 16..................
DELUXE SUSPENSION SEAT 16.......
SEAT BELTS 16......................
BRUSH INFORMATION 17................
HOW THE MACHINE WORKS 17..........
PRE--OPERATION CHECKLIST 17.........
CHANGING THE LPG TANK 18...........
STARTING THE MACHINE 19.............
TURNING OFF THE MACHINE 19.........
WHILE OPERATING THE MACHINE 20....
SWEEPING (S30) 21.....................
SWEEPING (S30 XP and X4) 22...........
EMPTYING THE HOPPER 23.............
ENGAGING THE HOPPER
SUPPORT BAR 24....................
DISENGAGING THE HOPPER
SUPPORT BAR 25....................
DISPLAY MODULE FAULT
INDICATORS (S30) 26.................
FAULT INDICATOR(S) (S30 XP and X4) 27.
DASH FAULT INDICATORS 28............
Page
OPTIONS 29............................
WAND (OPTION) 29...................
HEATER / AIR CONDITIONER
CONTROLS (OPTION) 30...........
WINDSHIELD WIPER
SWITCH (OPTION) 30..............
CAB LIGHT SWITCH (OPTION) 30......
TOWER BUMPERS (OPTION) 31.......
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH (OPTION) 31...
MACHINE TROUBLESHOOTING 32.......
MAINTENANCE 33.........................
MAINTENANCE CHART 34...............
LUBRICATION 36........................
ENGINE OIL 36.......................
REAR WHEEL SUPPORT 36...........
STEERING CYLINDER BEARING 36....
HOPPER LIFT ARM BEARINGS 36.....
FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS 36.........
HYDRAULICS 37........................
HYDRAULIC FLUID 37................
HYDRAULIC HOSES 38...............
ENGINE 38.............................
COOLING SYSTEM 38................
AIR FILTER 40........................
FUEL FILTER (Gasoline) 40............
FUEL FILTER (LPG) 40................
ELECTRONIC PRESSURE
REGULATOR (LPG) 41.............
SPARK PLUGS 41....................
ENGINE BELT 41.....................
TIMING BELT 41......................
BATTERY 41............................
FUSES AND RELAYS 42.................
RELAY PANEL FUSES AND RELAYS 42.
ENGINE HARNESS FUSES
AND RELAYS 43...................
CAB FUSES (CAB OPTION) 43.........
REMOVING AND INSPECTING THE
DUST FILTER 44......................
CLEANING THE DUST FILTER 45.........
MAIN BRUSH 45.........................
REPLACING OR ROTATING THE
MAIN BRUSH 46...................
CHECKING THE MAIN BRUSH
PATTERN 47......................
ADJUSTING THE MAIN BRUSH
TAPER 47.........................
ADJUSTING THE MAIN BRUSH
WIDTH 48.........................
SIDE BRUSH 48.........................
REPLACING THE SIDE BRUSH 48.....
ADJUSTING THE SIDE BRUSH
PATTERN 49......................
ROTATING AND REPLACING THE SIDE
BRUSH GUARD 49.................

CONTENTS
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Page
SKIRTS AND FLAPS 50..................
HOPPER SKIRTS 50..................
BRUSH DOOR SKIRTS 50.............
REAR SKIRT 50......................
RECIRCULATION FLAP 50.............
SEALS 51...............................
BRUSH DOOR SEALS 51..............
DUST FILTER SEALS 51...............
HOPPER SEALS 51...................
HOPPER INSPECTION DOOR
SEALS 51.........................
FILTER CHAMBER INLET SEAL 52.....
DUST RETURN SEALS 52.............
VACUUM WAND DOOR
SEALS (OPTION) 52...............
CYCLONIC PRE--FILTER SEALS 52....
BRAKES AND TIRES 53..................
BRAKES 53..........................
PARKING BRAKE 53..................
TIRES 53............................
REAR WHEEL 53.....................
PROPELLING MOTOR 53................
PUSHING, TOWING, AND TRANSPORTING
THE MACHINE 54.....................
PUSHING OR TOWING THE
MACHINE 54...................
TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE 54.
MACHINE JACKING 56...................
STORAGE INFORMATION 56.............
SPECIFICATIONS 57.......................
GENERAL MACHINE
DIMENSIONS/CAPACITIES 57.........
GENERAL MACHINE PERFORMANCE 57..
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM 57.................
STEERING 57...........................
POWER TYPE 58........................
TIRES 58...............................
MACHINE DIMENSIONS 59...............
INDEX 61..................................

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The following precautions are used throughout
this manual as indicated in their description:
WARNING: To warn of hazards or
unsafe practices that could result in
severe personal injury or death.
CAUTION: To warn of unsafe practices
that could result in minor or moderate
personal injury.
FOR SAFETY: To identify actions that must be
followed for safe operation of equipment.
Do not use the machine other than described in
this Operator Manual. The machine is not
designed for use on public roads.
The following information signals potentially
dangerous conditions to the operator or
equipment:
WARNING: Moving belt and fan. Keep
away.
WARNING: Machine emits toxic gases.
Serious injury or death can result.
Provide adequate ventilation.
WARNING: Raised hopper may fall.
Engage hopper support bar.
WARNING: Lift arm pinch point. Stay
clear of hopper lift arms.
WARNING: Burn hazard. Hot surface. Do
NOT touch.
WARNING: Accident may occur. Do not
operate vacuum or blower wand while
driving.
CAUTION: LPG engine will run for a
few seconds after key is turned off.
Apply parking brake before leaving
machine.
FOR SAFETY:
1. Do not operate machine:
-- Unless trained and authorized.
-- Unless operator manual is read and
understood.
-- If it is not in proper operating
condition.
-- In flammable or explosive areas.
-- In areas with possible falling objects
unless equipped with overhead guard.
2. Before starting machine:
-- Check for fuel, oil, and liquid 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.
-- Adjust seat and fasten seat belt (if so
equipped).
3. When starting machine:
-- Keep foot on brake and directional
pedal in neutral.
4. When using machine:
-- Do not pick up burning or smoking
debris, such as cigarettes, matches or
hot ashes
-- 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.
-- Make sure adequate clearance is
available before raising hopper.
-- Do not carry passengers 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.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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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. Support machine 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.
-- Avoid contact with hot engine coolant.
-- Do not remove cap from radiator when
engine is hot.
-- 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.
7. 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
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The following safety labels are mounted on the
machine in the locations indicated. If any label
becomes damaged or illegible, install a new label
in its place.
EMISSIONS LABEL -- Located on the
side of the operator compartment.
LPG ENGINE LABEL -- Located
next to the ignition switch on the
instrument panel.
(LPG machines only)
HOPPER LIFT ARMS LABEL --
Located on both hopper lift arms.
FAN AND BELT LABEL --
Located on engine belt
guard.
354590

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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HOT SURFACE LABEL -- Located on
the exhaust shield.
RAISED HOPPER LABEL -- Located on the
hopper lift arm.
FOR SAFETY LABEL --
Located on the side of the
operator compartment.
RAISED HOPPER LABEL -- Located on the
hopper support bar.
354590
VACUUM / BLOWER WAND LABEL --
Located on the optional vacuum or blower
wands.

OPERATION
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OPERATION
MACHINE COMPONENTS
9
2
3
7
1
4
13
14 10
12
5
6
8
11
1. Instrument panel
2. Front shroud
3. Hopper access door
4. Hopper
5. Side brush
6. Headlights
7. Main brush access door
8. Fuel tank
9. Operator seat
10. Rear engine shroud
11. Taillights
12. Side shroud
13. Hopper support bar
14. Top cover

OPERATION
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CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS
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1
7
9
18
11
15
14
8
12
17
19
20
16
5
4
3
6
10
13
(All models)
1. Steering wheel
2. Dash Fault Indicator lights
3. Wand switch (option)
4. Side brush light switch (option)
5. Operating / hazard light switch
6. Ignition switch
7. Horn button
8. Directional pedal
9. Brake pedal
10. Parking brake pedal
11. Steering column tilt pedal
12. Main brush adjustment knob
(S30 only)
13. Side brush lever
14. Side brush adjustment knob
15. Main brush lever
16. Hopper door switch
17. Hopper raise / lower switch
18. Engine speed switch
19. Vacuum fan / filter shaker switch
20. Indicator panel

OPERATION
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TOUCH PANEL (S30 XP and X4)
8
6
10
23
4
5
7
9
11
12
13
1
1. Supervisor control buttons
2. Hour meter / fuel indicator / fault code
indicator
3. Contrast control button
4. 1--STEP sweep button
5. Engine speed button
6. Vacuum fan button
7. Side brush button
8. Hopper door open button
9. Hopper door close button
10. Hopper lower button
11. Hopper raise button
12. Filter shaker button
13. Fault indicator light

OPERATION
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SYMBOL DEFINITIONS
These symbols are used on the machine to
identify controls, displays, and features. See also
Display Module Fault Indicators (S30) and Dash
Fault Indicators.
Sweep (S30) Jack point
Vacuum fan (S30) Fault indicator (S30 XP and X4)
Filter Shaker (S30) Contrast Control (S30 XP and X4)
Engine Idle Speed (S30) 1--STEP Sweep (S30 XP and X4)
Engine High speed (S30) Engine speed (S30 XP and X4)
Empty Hopper (S30) Vacuum fan (S30 XP and X4)
Hopper Door Automatic (S30) Side brush (S30 XP and X4)
Hopper Door Manual Open (S30) Filter shaker (S30 XP and X4)
Hopper Lower (S30) Hopper Up / Down (S30 XP and X4)
Hopper Raise (S30) Hopper raise (S30 XP and X4)
Wand Hopper lower (S30 XP and X4)
Operating lights Open/Close Hopper Door (S30 XP, X4)
Hazard light Hopper door open (S30 XP and X4)
Horn Hopper door close (S30 XP and X4)
Unleaded fuel only

OPERATION
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OPERATION OF CONTROLS
DIRECTIONAL PEDAL
Press the top of the Directional pedal to move
forward and the bottom of the pedal to move
backward. The pedal returns to the neutral
position when it is released.
BRAKE PEDAL
Press the Brake pedal to stop the machine.
PARKING BRAKE PEDAL
Press the Brake pedal down as far as possible
and use toe to lock the Parking brake pedal into
place. Press the Brake pedal to release the
parking brake. The Parking brake pedal will return
to the unlocked position.
STEERING COLUMN TILT PEDAL
1. Step on the Steering column tilt pedal and
adjust the steering column to the desired
position.
2. Release the Steering column tilt pedal to lock
in place.

OPERATION
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FUEL GAUGE
GASOLINE MACHINES
NOTE: Do not use leaded fuels. Leaded fuels will
permanently damage the system oxygen sensor
and catalytic converter.
The Fuel indicator displays the amount of fuel left
in the tank. The fuel level fault indicator will
illuminate when the fuel tank is near empty. Refer
to DISPLAY MODULE FAULT INDICATOR(S).
S30
S30 XP and X4
LPG MACHINES
For LPG machines, the Fuel indicator does NOT
display the amount of fuel in the LPG tank. It will
display all the indicator bars to show that some
fuel is in the tank. The fuel level fault indicator will
illuminate when the fuel level gets low. Refer to
DISPLAY MODULE FAULT INDICATOR(S).
The LPG fuel gauge on the tank displays the
amount of fuel in the LPG tank.

OPERATION
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HOUR METER
The Hour meter records the hours the machine
was operated. Use this information to determine
machine service intervals.
S30
S30 XP and X4
SUPERVISOR CONTROL BUTTONS
(S30 XP and X4)
The Supervisor Control buttons are for accessing
the configuration and diagnostic modes. Only
properly trained service personnel and TENNANT
representatives should access these modes.
ENGINE SPEED CONTROLS
Idle Speed: This speed is for starting the
machine.
NOTE:S30 XP and X4 machines automatically
start in idle speed.
S30 S30 XP and X4
Medium (Fast 1) Speed: This speed is for general
sweeping.
S30 S30 XP and X4
High (Fast 2) Speed: This speed is for sweeping
light litter or moving quickly between areas.
S30 S30 XP and X4

OPERATION
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VACUUM FAN CONTROLS (S30)
The vacuum fan automatically comes on when the
main brush is lowered with the Vacuum fan switch
in the automatic/on position.
NOTE:Turn off the vacuum fan when sweeping
over large wet areas or standing water. This
prevents the dust filter from getting wet while
sweeping.
Press the Vacuum fan switch to the middle
position to shut off the vacuum fan.
VACUUM FAN CONTROLS (S30 XP and X4)
The vacuum fan automatically comes on when the
1--STEP Sweep button is activated. The light next
to the Vacuum fan button will come on.
NOTE:Turn off the vacuum fan when sweeping
over large wet areas or standing water. This
prevents the dust filter from getting wet while
sweeping.
Press the Vacuum fan button to shut off the
vacuum fan. The light next to the button will go
out.
CONTRAST CONTROL BUTTON
(S30 XP and X4)
Press and hold the Contrast control button to
darken/lighten the LCD display.

OPERATION
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FILTER SHAKER CONTROL (S30)
Press the Filter shaker switch. The filter shaker
will operate for 30 seconds.
FILTER SHAKER CONTROL (S30 XP and X4)
The filter shaker automatically activates for about
30 seconds when the 1--STEP Sweep button is
turned off.
Press the filter shaker switch to manually start the
30 second shaker cycle or to stop the shaker
cycle.
OPERATING / HAZARD LIGHT SWITCH
Operating and Hazard Lights On: Press the top of
the Operating / hazard light switch.
Operating Lights On: Press the Operating /
hazard light switch to the middle position.
All Lights Off: Press the bottom of the Operating /
hazard light switch.
SIDE BRUSH LIGHT SWITCH (OPTION)
Side Brush Lights On: Press the top of the Side
brush light switch to turn the side brush light on.
Side Brush Lights Off: Press the bottom of the
Side brush light switch to turn the side brush light
off.

OPERATION
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OPERATOR SEAT
The front--to--back adjustment lever adjusts the
seat position.
DELUXE SUSPENSION SEAT
The operator seat has three adjustments:
backrest angle, operator weight, and front to
back.
The backrest adjustment knob adjusts the angle
of the backrest.
The weight adjustment knob controls the firmness
of the operator seat. Use the gauge next to the
weight adjustment knob to help determine seat
firmness.
The front--to--back adjustment lever adjusts the
seat position.
SEAT BELTS
FOR SAFETY: Before starting machine, adjust
seat and fasten seat belt (if equipped).

OPERATION
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BRUSH INFORMATION
For best results, use the correct brush type for the
cleaning application.
NOTE:The amount and type of soilage play an
important role in determining the type of brushes
to use. Contact a Tennant representative for
specific recommendations.
Polypropylene Sand Wedge Main Brush --
Recommended for heavy accumulation of sand
and other fine particles.
Polypropylene Window Main Brush --
Recommended for light litter, especially on
smooth floors.
Polypropylene 8-double row Main Brush --
Recommended for general sweeping applications.
Polypropylene and Wire 8-double row Main
Brush -- Recommended for general sweeping and
slightly impacted debris.
Nylon 8-double row Main Brush --
Recommended for general sweeping, especially
on rough or irregular surfaces. Nylon has a long
wear life.
Nylon Full Fill Main Brush -- Recommended for
accumulation of sand and other fine particles.
Nylon has a long wear life.
Nylon Patrol Main Brush -- Recommended for
bulky debris swept at faster speeds.
Wire 8-double row Main Brush --
Recommended for general sweeping and slightly
impacted debris.
Natural Fiber and Full Fill Main Brush --
Recommended for accumulation of sand and
other very fine particles.
Polypropylene Side Brush -- Recommended for
general sweeping of light to medium debris.
Nylon Side Brush -- Recommended for general
sweeping of rough or irregular surfaces. Nylon
has a long wear life.
Flat Wire Side Brush -- Recommended for
outdoor curb-side sweeping where dirt is heavy or
compacted.
HOW THE MACHINE WORKS
The steering wheel controls the direction of
machine travel. The directional pedal controls the
speed and forward/reverse direction. The brake
pedal slows and stops the machine.
The side brush sweeps debris into the path of the
main brush. The main brush sweeps debris from
the floor into the hopper. The vacuum system
pulls dust and air through the hopper and the dust
control system.
When sweeping is finished, shake the dust filter
and empty the hopper.
PRE--OPERATION CHECKLIST
-Check the fuel level.
-Check the condition of the main brushes.
Remove string, banding, plastic wrap, or other
debris wrapped around the brushes.
-Check the main brush compartment right
skirts and seals for damage and wear.
-Right Side Brush: Check the condition of the
brush. Remove string, banding, plastic wrap,
or other debris wrapped around the brush.
-Check the condition of the debris deflection
skirts.
-Check the hydraulic fluid level.
-Check the main brush compartment left skirts
and seals for damage and wear.
-Check the engine coolant level.
-Check the engine oil level.
-Check the radiator and hydraulic cooler fins
for debris.
-Check the headlights, taillights, and safety
lights.
-Check the brakes and steering for proper
operation.
-Check the service records to determine
maintenance requirements.

OPERATION
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CHANGING THE LPG TANK
FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing
machine, stop on level surface, set parking
brake, and turn off machine.
1. Open the side access door.
2. Close the LPG tank service valve.
3. Start the machine and operate the engine
until it stops from lack of fuel. Turn off the
machine.
WARNING: Machine emits toxic gases.
Severe respiratory damage or
asphyxiation can result. Provide
adequate ventilation. Consult with your
regulatory authorities for exposure
limits. Keep engine properly tuned.
FOR SAFETY: When servicing machine, keep
flames and sparks away from fuel system
service area. Keep area well ventilated.
4. Put on gloves and remove the quick
disconnect tank coupling.
5. Open the LPG tank access door located in
front of the operator seat.
6. Disengage the mounting strap, then remove
the locating pin and remove the empty LPG
fuel tank.
7. Align the hole in the tank collar with the
centering pin and carefully place the full LPG
tank onto the tray. Secure the tank with
mounting strap.
8. Connect the LPG fuel line to the tank service
coupling. Make sure the tank service coupling
is clean and undamaged and that it matches
the fuel line coupling.
9. Slowly open the tank service valve and check
for leaks. If a leak is found, immediately close
the service valve and inform the appropriate
personnel.