Tennant 240 User manual

POWER SWEEPER
Operation, Maintenance,and Parts Manual
Including High Dump Model
(Parts Manual)
E N NAN J' SPECIPL~ZED
0 MAINTENANCESYSTEMS
SWEEPERS- SCRUBBERS - SCARIFIERS - FLOOR COATINGS
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POWER SWEEPER
This manual is furnished with each new TENNANTe Model 240. The machine operators will easily learn how to
Operate the machine and understand its mechanical functions by following the directions and absorbing the infor-
mation inthe Owrationsection.
This machine will give exc'ellent service and sweeping resits, and save maintenance expenses. However, as with
all specially engineered mechanicalequipment, best results are obtained at minimumcosts if:
The machine is operated with reasonablecare and
The machine is maintained regularly - per the maintenance instructions prov~ded.
Components used in this machine have been carefully selected for performance and safer/. Use only Tennant
Comoany supplied or equivalent parts.
Parts and supplies may be ordered by phone or mail from any Tennant Company parts and service center.
distributor, Or from any of the Tennant Company subsidiaries.
The telephone. telex, mailing addresses, and locations are listed on the last pageof the manual,
MANUAL
NO. MM101
Published: 6-85
Ollla
01985. Tennant Company. Printed in U.S.A.
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The following information signals dangerous conditions to the operator or
equipment. Read this monwl carefully. Know when these conditions can exist.
Locate all safety devices on the machine. Then, take necessary steps
to tmin machine
operating personnel. Report machine damage or faulty operation immediately.
AWARNING Keep cigarettes, sparks and open flame oway from fuel tank. Re-
fuel in designated areas only. Do not
fill fuel tank with engine
running. Makesure fuel container and machine are electrically
connected when refueling. Do not overfill
LP tank. Check for
odor of escaping
gas before and during starting LPG engines.
AWARNING Provide adequate ventilation system to properly expel discharged
gases. Check exhaust system regularly for leaks. Carbon Mon-
oxide
is dangerous.
AWARNING Keep cigarettes, sparks and open flame away from lead acid
batteries. Batteries emit a highly explosive hydrogen gas.
AamON Avoid moving parts of the unit. Lwse jackets,
shirts or sleeves
should not be permitted when working on machine because of the
danger of becoming caught inmwing
park.
Keep shields and
guards inposition.
If adjustments must be made while the unit is
running, use caution around hot maiiifalds, moving parts, V-belts, etc.
AWARNING Lock hopper in "UP" position, udng Sofety Lock, before changing
brushes or working under hopper. See instructions on lock.
ACAUTlON Disconnect battery terminal before servicing electrical components.
AamON Check brakes and steering control for proper operation. Do not
start machine unless you are indriver's seat, with foot on brake pedal,
or parking brake engaged, ond directional pedal inneutral. Stop
engine and set parking brake before leaving machine.
ACAUTlON This machine is steered by means of the rear wheel, and is very re-
s onsive. Become familiar with this type of steering system. Travel
P
s owly and use care on grades and slippery surfaces.
AWARNING Never opemte inareas of overhead danger unless machine is equipped
with overhead gwrd.
The following symbols are used throughout this manual as indicated intheir descriptions:
ADANGER To warn of immediate hazards which will result insevere personal
injury or death.
AWARNING To warn of hazards or unsafe practices which could result insevere
personal rnjury or death.
ACAUTlON TO warn of hazards or unsofe practices which could result inminor
penanalinjury.
ATTENTION! To warn of unsafe practices which could result in extensive equip-
ment damage.
3/80
NOTE To give impariunt information or to warn of unxlfe pmctices which
could result inequipment damage.
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REPLACEMENT BRUSHES
S'.'/EEPING B?;IS+ES
TENNANT
Part No. Descriptions
53063 HIGH DENSITY COMBINATION, natural fiber
8
crit~klewire-adds stiffness, increases brush life.
53231 NATURAL FIBER, ideal for sweeping average sailage
53065 CRINKLE WIRE, provides maximum cleaning action
for heovy semi-impacted soilage
8 hard-to-sweep
dirt.
53067 COMBINATION, crinkle wire 8 wtuml fiber
53068 NYLON, combines long life with excellent sweep-
ingqualities.
PATROL, nylon for outride,
med/lght bulky debris
HIGH DENSITY NYLON
PROEX 8, WIRE, resilient bristles for sweeping
medium heavy soilage
POLYPROPYLENE- Side sweeper
NYLON-Side sweeper
FLAT WIRE-Side sweeper
POLYPROPYLENE-Side sweeper (with adaptor)
NYLON-Side sweeper(with adaptor)
WIRE-Side sweeper(with adaptor)
WIRE 8 FIBER-Side sweeper (with adaptor)
Size
42 in.-24 row
42 in.- 8 row
42 in.- 8 row
42 in.- 8 row
42 in.- 8 row
42 in.- 5 row
42 in.-24 row
42 in.-
8 row
21 in. dia
21 in. dia
SCRUBBf NG BRUSHES
TENNANT
Port No. Descriotions Size
POLYPROPYLENE, stiff
- front 38 in. -24 row
POLYPROPYLENE, medium stiff
- front 38 in. -24 row
STAINLESS STEEL
- front 38 in. -20 row
ABRASIVE ROLL, stripping
- front 38 in.
- strip
NYLON, Rear 42in. -8row
FIBER, stiff - side scrubber 14 in. dia
FIBER, medium stiff
- side scrubber
14 in. dio
STAINLESS STEEL
- side scrubber 14
in. dio
POLYPROPYLENE
- ride scrubber (with U-Joint) stiff
POLYPROPYLENE - side scrubber(with U-Joint) medium stiff
STAINLESS STEEL
- side scrubber(with U-Joint)
ABRASIVE, bristle,
heavy, .050 ga 38 in. 24 row
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TENNANT COMPANY WARRANTY
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
REPLACEMENT BRUSHES
LIST OF MA1NTENANCE ITEMS (Standard)
LIST OF MAINTENANCE ITEMS
(Hi-dump)
DECIMAI./FRACTION-INCH/MI LLIMETER
STANDARD BOLT TORQUE CHART
SPECIFICATIONS
DIMENSIONS
LIFTING INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATION
AND MAINTENANCE
OPERATION OF CONTROLS
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
TROUBLE SHOOTING
SCRUBBER ATTACHMENT INSTRUCTIONS
LPG SECTION INSTRUCTIONS
ENGINE SECTION INSTRUCTIONS
STANDARD PARTS SECTION
HI-DUMP PARTS SECTION
ACCESSORIES PARTS SECTION
SCRUBBER PARTS SECTION
LPG PARTS SECTION
HYDRAULIC COMPONENTS
ENGINE PARTS SECTION
TENNANT COMPANY PARTS AND
SERVICE LOCATION DIRECTORY
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COMMONLY USED MAINTENANCE ITEMS AND REPAIR KITS
Note: These items also appear in fhe parts lists, but they are grouped here for your
conveniencz.
'tau -cly noi wisl to stock all 05 file itens Iistei.
TENNANT
Part No. Description
Qw.
59463 REPLACEMENT PARTS PACKAGE
23792 ELEMENT, Air filter (Fram)
23275 SKIRT, Shroud, Left and right
23382 SEAL, Pan, side
23386 SEAL, Pan, top
LIP, Rubber
SKIRT
SKIRT
ELEMENT,
Air (Purolator)
ELEMENT, Oil (Fram)
SKI51 1 FUSIBLE LINK
45770 -5 SPARK PLUG
38644 POINT SET
CONDENSER
ELEMENT, Oil (Deluxe)
SEAL KIT for Ross rear wheel hydraulic motor
SEAL KIT for Chor-Lynn side
8. main brush motors
SEAL KIT far Ross side
B, main brush motors
SEAL KIT for Victor-Dukes contra1 valve
SEAL KIT for Cross control valve
SEAL KIT for Gresen side brush valve 48289
SEAL KIT for Gresen side brush valve 48108A
SEAL KIT for Victor-Dukes side brush valve
SEAL KIT for Oi[gear hydraulic propelling pump.
SEAL KIT for Vickers accessor/ pump
SEAL KIT for vacuum fan motor
TENNANT HydmuLic oil (10-W-40)
BAG, Filter
BUD€, Squeegee, rear
BACKING, Squeegee blade rear
BLADE, Squeegee, side
FILTER-FUELOCK REPAIR KIT (LP on1
y)
FUSE, 20 A
BATTERY,
12V, 40 A
CABLE, Battery, positive
CABLE, Battery, negative
TIRE, Rear wheel
TUBE, Rear wheel
FLAP, Rear wheel
TIRE, Front
REPLACEMENT PARTS PACKAGC
- SCRUBBER
BLADE, Squeegee, 69.5"
BLADE, Back-up
BIADE, Squeegee, 26"
BLADE, Front, rubber, 68"
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COMMONLY USED MAINTENANCE ITEMSAND REPAIR KITS (continued)
REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR HI-DUMP ONLY
TENb!.4t'lT
Part No. Description Qty.
SKI951 SEAL KIT for Ross rear
wheel hydraulic motor
SKI842 SEAL KIT
for roll-out valve
SKI870 SEAL KIT for
hopper lift cylinder
SKI869 SEAL KIT
for roll-out cylinder
29831
-4 CABLE, Battery, negative
24120
TIRE. Front. solid
- ~~~
. .~.-,
.
3706 1
GASKET KIT, Hopper dump door
35607 LIP, Hopper, rubber
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STANDARD BOLT TORQUE CHART
STANDARD TIGHTENING REQUIREMENTS FOR NORMAL ASSEMBLY APPLICATIONS
Bolt SAEGr 5
Thread Min~mum
Size Torsue Ft Lbs (Nml
Carr 6ots
a
B RH SSQ
SAE Gr 8 Bolts
M~n~mum Min~mum
Torque Ft Lbs INmI Toraue
linl Plain Plated Plain Plated Ft L~s'(N~)
0.25 8(111 7110)
1 Z(1.61 10(141 461
NOTE: Increase the torque by 20'0 when using engine
oil or chassis grease as a thread iubrtcent
EXCEPTIONS TO THE ABOVE STANDARD
Motor axle nuts: 200-250
ft lbs (271-339 Nmi
Scrubbrushmotor portingMock socket head bolts: 18-
20ft ibs 124-27 Nml
BOLT IDENTIFICATION
Identification Specification
Grade Mark~ng and Grade
Q
SAE-Grade 5
ASTM-A 449
Q
SAE-Grade 8
ASTM-A 354
Grade
BO
All hardware is of grade 5 unless SDeC~f~callystated
otherwise.
HYDRAULIC TAPERED SEAT FITTING
(JIC) TORQUE CHART
Tube Thread Maximum
0.0. (in1 Size Torque
HYDRAULIC O-RING FITTING TORQUE
CHART
Tube Thread
M~nimum
0 D (in)
Size Torque
025 044"-20 6 It lbs 10 Nml
038 0 56"-18 13 11 IDS 118 Nml
0 50 075"-16 20 It lbs 127 Nml
0 62 088"-14 25 It Ibs 134 Nml
075 112"-12 45ltlbsl6lNml
10 131"-12 60 It lbs 181 Nml
Maxlmum
Torque
9 It lbs (12 Nm)
20 Itlbs 127 Nmt
30 Itlbs 141 Nmt
40 It lbs 154 Nmi
70 It lbs (95 Nm)
9011 ibr {I22 Nrn)
NOTE. Do not use sealant on o-rmg threads.
HYDRAULIC TAPERED PIPE FITTING (NPT)
touauc CHART
NOTE. Ral~ngslrstedare when using tetlon thread seai
Minimum Max~mum
0.25 0.44"-20 9 It lbs 112 Nml Size Torque Torque
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~
0.38 0.56"-18 20 It lbs 127 Nm)
0.50 0.75"-16 30 It lbs (41 Nm) 114 NPT 10It lbs (14 Nml 30ft lbs (41 Nm)
0.62 0.88"-14 40 It lbs (54 Nml 1/2NPT 25 It lbs (34 Nml 50 ft lbs (68Nm)
0.75 1.12"-12 70 It lbs (95 Nml 314 NPT 50 It lbs (68Nml 100 It lbs (1361 Nml
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CONTENTS
. - 'Instructions for Ordering Repair Parts 1
Fig. 1 - MainFrame, LiftArms, & Related Parts 2-3
FA.2- .:Seat, Instrument Panel, Covers, Etc. 4-5
Fig. 3A -;Engine &Related Parts 6-7
30 Engine Air.Cleaner
& Gas Tank Group
2. r 8-9
~g.4 - Stadard Machine Hydraulic Pictorial 10
Fig.
4A - Wheel Drive Motor 8 Related Parts 11
Fig.
48 - Hydraulic Pump & Related Parh 12-13
Fig.
4C - Control Valve, Cylinder, 8 Filter Group 14-15
Fig.
4D - Side Brush Motor, Main Brush &Vacuum Fan 16-17
&. 4E - Side Brush Shut-off Valvar 18
Fig. 4F - HydradicTank & Related'parts Group 19
Fig.
5 - Rear Wheel Drive Motor, Support &Wheel 20-2
1
Fig. 6 - Front Wheel & Brakes Parts Group
22 -2 3
Fig. 7 - Main Brush Drive & Lift Controls Park 24-25
Fig. 8
- Side Brush Drive, LiftControls, 8 Support 26-27
Fig.
9 - Hopper, Filters, Shaker, etc., Group 28-29
Fig. 10
- Vacuum Fan Assembly 30-31
Fig
.. 11 - Steering Wheel, Column & Linkage 32-33
Fig.
12 - Electrical Diagram & Parts 34-35
Model 240 - List of Decals 36
NOTE
When alternate part nudenare listed for nydmulic maton, valves, cylinders,
oil filters, etc., you must check your machine to determine which component
was used.
This must be dons before ordering replacement components, seal kits,
hydraulic oil filters, etc. Because hydraulic hoses are changed frequently,
it
is a good idea to double-check the hose number tisted inthe manual by looking
atthe actual hose you wish to replace. The hose
part number is stamped on the
rntalend near the he,x.
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ORDERING REPAIR PARTS
To avoid errors or delays in fiiiing parts orders, please
furnish
all of the followinginformation,
I. Always speclty the machine model number and
the machine serial number shown onthe machine
dataplate.
2. Give the part number, description, and thequantity
needed of each itemontheorder.
Do not order by
reference number or the figure number of the
ii-
lustratedparts.
3. Indented items indicate parts of assemblies.
Standard hardwareis furnished only when partof
a purchased assembly. Please order hafdware
froma localhardwaresupplier.
4. If the old part cannot be identified, send it to us
withthe quantity neededspecifiedontheorder.
5. State definite shipping instructions to includethe
shipping address andlor the billing address if
there is a difference. Any claim for loss or
damage to
a shipment in transit should be flled
promptly against the transportation company
making the delivery. Shipments will be complete
unless the packinglistor order acknowledgement
indicateilemsbackordered.
If parts received are suspected to
be incorrect or
defective, please write, wire, or phone the Tennant
Company representatlve from whom you ordered the
part. They will give authorization for return and/or
handlereplacement shipments when required.
51 (INTERNATIONAL SYSTEM) UNITSOFMEASURE
Metric equivalents have been included, where
applicable, throughout this partscatalog.
BOLT AND CAPSCREWSTRENGTH
IDENTIFICATION
Bolts and
cap screws requ~redto have hlgh-strength
aualities equivalent to SAE Grade 8 are identrlied
throughout this catalog by the
description GR 8. Unless
identifiedbv this descriotion. all standard boltsand cap
screws are^^^ Grade 5.
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240
Fig. 1 - MAIN FRAME AND LIFT ARM 8. RENTED PARTS
Ref. TENNANT
No. Port
NO. Description Qty.
1 53052 SEAL 1
2 53974 SEAL 2
3 +3376 1 DOOR, Brush, R.H. 1
4 19842 HINGE, Brush door, R.H. 1
5 23275 SKIRT, Shroud 2
6 45357 * RETAINER, Shroud skirt 2
9 47907 ARM, Hopper sto~safeiy 1
56855 BUMPER, Rubber
1
10 23382 SEAL 2
11 23384-2 RETAINER, Seal 2
12 23454-2 BEARING, Toque tube, Right hand 1
13 23138 SHIM 2
14 23452-2 CAM, Pan adjusting 2
I5 46 1 37
SLEEVE 2
16
46 1 32 HOOK, Pan lock 2
17 46147 WASHER, Rubber
2
18 23580-2 BEARING, Toque tube, center 1
19 53056 ARM, Lift 1
20 23583-2A ROD, Tie 1
2 1 23455-2 BEARING, Toque tube, Left hand
1
22 53143 RETAINER, Top seal 1
23 23386 SEAL, Top
1
24 5 36 32 FRAME, Main 1
25 47700 HINGE, Engine hood
2
26 47692 HINGE, Engine side door
2
27 +33759 DOOR, Brush, L.H.
1
28 19843 HINGE, Brush door, L.H. 1
29 23268-1 RETAINER, Rear skirt 1
30 53137 SKIRT, Reor
1
3 1 53219 ANGLE, Skirt mounting
1
32 53298 SKIRT, Rear
1
33 09342 CHAl N 1
34 07259 FITTING, Grease 2
* Note: Before Serial No. 5945, Retainer #45857 was 23276-2
+Note: To replace
R.H. brush door with welded on hinge, order SK2513; to replace door
with bolted on hinge used on machines up
to serial number 8655, order SK272.5.
++Note: To replace L.H. brush door with welded on hinge, order SK2512; to replace door
with bolted on hinge used on machines up to serial number 8655, order SK2723.
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240
Fig. 2 - SEAT, INSTRUMENT PANEL, COVERS, ETC., PARTS GROUP
02018
Ref. TENNANT
No. Pcri No. Descr-iprion Qry.
SEAT ASSEMBLY .. -
SEAT
2 53844 MOUNT, Seat 1
-
3 531 00 SUPPORT, Seat 1
5 53465-3 COVER, Battery 1
6 53051A SPACER 1
7 '547?, 1 BOX, Instrument 1
8 47587 PANEL, Engine cover (Stondordair filter) 1
47587-3
PANEL, Engine cover (W/Forr filter) 1
9 53513 PANEL, Instrument 1
10 47178-12 PLUG-BUTTON 2
11 47178-4 PLUG-BUTTON 4
12 24520-1
PLATE, Hole cover 1
13 47178-1 3
PLUG-BUTTON 1
14 47178-1
1 PLUGdUTTON 1
15 32820 PANEL ASSEMBLY 1
16 53739
PANEL, Engine cover 1
17 54463 HOOD, Engine cover 1
18 44064 CHAIN (no longer used) 1
19 37191
** DOOR, Engine compartment 1
20 54201 INSULATION, Rear shroud 1
21 53324 GRILL 1
22 51787 BUMPER, Engine cover hood 2
23 37187
***SHROUD, Rear 1
24 53127 PLATE, Cover 1
25 64903 CATCH, Door 1
-7 - 26 .63021 STR l P 1 I
27 32270 TREAD, Floor 1
28 23826 SEAL, Seat support 1
29 37093 ARM, Hinge 1
30 3709 1 ARM, Hinge 1
31 - 54370-1 PANEL, Access 1
32 47178-2 PLUG BUTTON '1
*Instrument Box #54721 is used with new #62530 Pollak ignition switch. Previous
instrument
box #53510 was used with previous ignition switch t47485.
**Engine compartment door t37191 wos 853581, which had o built-in latch.
To replace
#53581, order SK2330.
***Shroud 837187 war n53730; to replace #53730, order SK2331.
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FIG. 3A - ENGINEAND REIATED PARTS
0201 1
Ref. TENNANT
No. Part
No. Description
1 53267 HANDLE, Throttle
2 53290 STOP, Throttle
3 53270 ARM, Throttle pivot
4 14601 BALLJOINT
5 53271 ARM, Throttle control
6 53929 BELLCRANK
7 53928 WASHER, Bellcmnk
8 53571 BRACKET, Throttle bellcrank mounting
9 53424 ROD, Throttle control
10 53575 SHAFT, Pump drive
ENGINE, Basic, Gasoline (Kohler Model
K582S)
(Spec. f36283~)
ELEMENT, Engine oil filter
NIPPLE, Engine
oil dmin
ELBOW, Engine oil drain
PLUG, Engine oil dmin
MUFFLER
CUMP, Muffler
PIPE, Engine exhaust
NIPPLE, Engine exhaust pipe
CLAMP, Muffler
HOSE, Oilpressure gauge
GAUGE, Oil pressure
CABLE, Engine choke
CLAMP~CC~~G~~
TIE, Cable
ELBOW,
45O
ELBOW
Qty.
--
1
1
1
4
1
1
.1
1
1
1
1
**NOTE: To replace previous hose 44041, order SK2531.
GENERAL ENGINE NOTE: Basic engineslisted above do notinclude starter solenoid'
#47356, and oil dmin ports. See "Engine Parts Section"
for complete engine breakdown.
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Fig. 30 - ENGINE AIR CLEANER & GAS TANK GROUP
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