Tennant 355 User manual

355
MM300
OperatorManual

Thismanual isfurnished with each newTENNANTModel355.Itprovidesnecessaryoperating and
preventivemaintenanceinstructions.Read thismanualcompletelyand understand the machine before
operating orservicing it.
Thismachine will provide excellentservice.However, the bestresultswill be obtained atminimum
costsif:
DThe machine isoperated withreasonablecare.
DThe machine ismaintained regularly-- perthe maintenanceinstructionsprovided.
DThe machine ismaintained withTENNANTsupplied orapproved parts.
Manual Number -- MM300
Revision:08
Published:3--97
CopyrightE1992,1993,1994,1995,1996,1997 TENNANT,Printed inU.S.A.

CONTENTS
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355 MM300 (3--95)
CONTENTS
Page
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS3.................
OPERATION5............................
OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITY5.........
MACHINECOMPONENTS7.............
CONTROLPANELSYMBOLS8..........
CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS10......
OPERATIONOFCONTROLS11..........
DIRECTIONALPEDAL 11..............
BRAKE PEDAL 12....................
PARKINGBRAKE LEVER12...........
ENGINECHOKE KNOB13.............
HORN BUTTON14....................
MAINBRUSHAND SIDE BRUSH
LEVER14.........................
HOPPER DOORLEVER15............
HOPPERLIFT LEVER16..............
MAINBRUSHPOSITIONLEVER17....
MAINBRUSH DOWNPRESSURE
KNOB18..........................
TURN SIGNALSWITCH (OPTION)18...
HOPPERTEMPERATURELIGHT--
THERMOSENTRYt19............
ENGINEWATERTEMPERATURE
LIGHT19..........................
ENGINEOILPRESSURELIGHT20.....
CHARGINGSYSTEMLIGHT20........
HOPPER DOORLIGHT20.............
CLOGGEDFILTERLIGHT20..........
FUEL LEVELGAUGE21...............
HOURMETER21.....................
HAZARD LIGHTSWITCH (OPTION)22. .
OPERATINGLIGHTS SWITCH 22......
VACUUMFANSWITCH 22.............
ENGINE SPEEDSWITCH 23...........
FILTERSHAKERSWITCH 24..........
STEERINGWHEEL 24................
STEERINGCOLUMNTILTLEVER24...
IGNITIONSWITCH 25.................
SIDE BRUSHPOSITIONLEVER26.....
SIDE BRUSH DOWNPRESSURE
KNOB26..........................
CIRCUITBREAKERS27...............
LATCHES 28.........................
HOPPERSUPPORTBAR28...........
OPERATORSEAT29..................
WINDSHIELDWIPER
SWITCH (OPTION)30..............
DOMELIGHTSWITCH (OPTION)30....
HEATERSWITCH (OPTION)30........
PRESSURIZERSWITCH (OPTION)30. .
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HOWTHEMACHINEWORKS 31..........
PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST31.........
CHANGINGANLPGFUELTANK32.......
STARTINGTHEMACHINE34.............
SWEEPINGAND BRUSHINFORMATION36
SWEEPING37..........................
STOP SWEEPING39....................
EMPTYINGTHEHOPPER40.............
STOPTHEMACHINE42.................
POST-OPERATION CHECKLIST43........
ENGAGINGHOPPERSUPPORTBAR44. .
DISENGAGINGHOPPERSUPPORTBAR45
OPERATIONONINCLINES 46............
OPTIONS47............................
VACUUMWAND 47...................
BLOWERWAND 53...................
TIE-DOWNS55.......................
HEATERVALVE 56....................
MACHINETROUBLESHOOTING57.......
MAINTENANCE58.........................
MAINTENANCECHART58...............
LUBRICATION60........................
ENGINE60...........................
REARWHEELSUPPORT60...........
FRONTWHEELBEARINGS60.........
HYDRAULICS61........................
HYDRAULICFLUID RESERVOIR61....
HYDRAULICFLUID61................
HYDRAULIC HOSES 62...............
PROPELLINGMOTOR62..............
ENGINE63.............................
COOLINGSYSTEM63................
AIRFILTERINDICATOR64............
AIRFILTER64........................
FUELFILTERS65.....................
CARBURETOR65....................
SPARK PLUGS65....................
VALVE TAPPETCLEARANCE65.......
CRANKCASE VENTILATIONSYSTEM65
BATTERY66............................
BELTS AND CHAINS66..................
ENGINEFANBELT66.................
STATIC DRAGCHAIN66..............
DEBRISHOPPER67.....................
HOPPER DUST FILTER67.............
TOREPLACEHOPPER
DUST FILTER67................
THERMOSENTRYt69...............

CONTENTS
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Page
BRUSHES 69............................
MAINBRUSH69......................
TOREPLACEMAINBRUSH70......
TOCHECK AND ADJUSTMAIN
BRUSHPATTERN 71............
SIDE BRUSH73......................
TOREPLACE SIDE BRUSH74......
SIDE BRUSHGUARD 74..............
SKIRTS AND SEALS75..................
HOPPERLIP SKIRTS75...............
HOPPERSIDE SKIRT75..............
BRUSH DOORSKIRTS75.............
REARSKIRTS76.....................
SIDE BRUSH DUSTCONTROL
SKIRTS(OPTION)76...............
BRUSH DOORSEALS76..............
HOPPERSEALS77...................
HOPPERINSPECTION DOORSEAL 77.
HOPPER DOORSEALS77............
HOPPER COVERSEAL 78.............
HOPPER DUSTSEAL 78..............
HOPPERVACUUMFANSEAL 78.......
BRAKES AND TIRES 79..................
SERVICE BRAKES 79.................
PARKINGBRAKE 79..................
TIRES 79............................
REARWHEEL 79.....................
PUSHING ORTOWINGMACHINE80......
MACHINEJACKING81...................
STORINGMACHINE81..................
SPECIFICATIONS82.......................
GENERALMACHINE
DIMENSIONS/CAPACITIES 82.........
GENERALMACHINE PERFORMANCE82. .
POWERTYPE 83........................
STEERING84...........................
HYDRAULICSYSTEM84.................
BRAKINGSYSTEM84...................
TIRES 84...............................
INDEX 85..................................

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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355 MM300 (3--96)
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The following precautionsare used throughout
thismanualasindicated intheirdescription:
WARNING:To warn ofhazardsor
unsafepractices whichcouldresultin
severepersonal injuryordeath.
FORSAFETY:To identify actionswhich
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 operator manual isreadand
understood.
-- Ifitisnotin properoperating
condition.
-- Inflammableorexplosive areas unless
designedforuse inthose areas.
-- Inareas with possiblefalling objects
unless equippedwith overhead guard.
2.Before starting machine:
-- Check forfuel, oil, and liquidleaks.
-- Keepsparks and openflame away
from refueling area.
-- Make sure all safetydevices arein
place and operateproperly.
-- Check brakes and steering forproper
operation.
3.Whenstarting machine:
-- Keepfooton brake and directional
pedal in neutral.
4.When using machine:
-- Use brakes tostop machine.
-- Goslowon inclines and slippery
surfaces.
-- Use carewhenreversing machine.
-- Move machinewithcarewhen hopper
israised.
-- Make sure adequate clearance is
availablebeforeraising hopper.
-- Do notcarrypassengerson machine.
-- Always followsafety and trafficrules.
-- Reportmachinedamageorfaulty
operation immediately.
5.Beforeleaving orservicing machine:
-- Stop on levelsurface.
-- Setparking brake.
-- Turn off machine and remove key.
6.Whenservicing machine:
-- Avoidmoving parts.Do notwearloose
jackets,shirts,orsleeves.
-- Block machinetires beforejacking
machineup.
-- Jack machineup atdesignated
locationsonly.Block machineup with
jack stands.
-- Use hoistorjack ofadequate capacity
tolift machine.
-- Weareye and earprotection when
using pressurizedairorwater.
-- Disconnectbattery connectionsbefore
working on machine.
-- Avoidcontactwith battery acid.
-- Avoidcontactwith hotengine coolant.
-- Allowenginetocool.
-- Keepflames and sparks away from
fuelsystemservice area.Keeparea
well ventilated.
-- Use cardboardtolocateleaking
hydraulicfluid underpressure.
-- Use TENNANTsupplied orapproved
replacementparts.
WARNING:Engine emitstoxicgases.
Severerespiratorydamageor
asphyxiation canresult.Provide
adequate ventilation.Consultwithyour
regulatory authorities forexposure
limits.Keepengineproperlytuned.
WARNING:Raised hopper may fall.
Engagehoppersupportbar.
WARNING:Lift arm pinch point.Stay
clearofhopperlift arms.
WARNING: Moving beltand fan.Keep
away.
CALIFORNIAPROPOSITION65
WARNING:Engine exhaust fromthis
productcontains chemicals knownto
theStateofCaliforniatocause cancer,
birth defects,orother reproductive
harm.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
355 MM300 (8--92)
4
The following safetylabelsaremounted on the
machine inthe locationsindicated. If these orany
labelbecomesdamaged orillegible,install a new
label initsplace.
HOPPERLIFT ARMSLABEL-- LOCATEDON
BOTH HOPPERLIFT ARMS.
HOPPERSUPPORTBAR LABEL-- LOCATED
ONTHEHOPPERSUPPORTBAR AND ON
BOTH HOPPERLIFT ARMS.
ENGINEFAN AND BELT LABEL-- LOCATED
ONTHERADIATORSHROUD.
EMISSIONSLABEL-- LOCATEDONTHE SIDE
PANELOF THEOPERATOR COMPARTMENT.
07748
FORSAFETYLABEL-- LOCATEDONTHE
SIDE PANELOF THEOPERATOR
COMPARTMENT.

OPERATION
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355 MM300 (3--96)
OPERATION
OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITY
-The operator’sresponsibilityistotakecare
of the dailymaintenance and checkupsof
the machine tokeep itin good working
condition.The operator mustinform the
servicemechanicorsupervisorwhen the
required maintenanceintervalsoccuras
stated inthe MAINTENANCEsection of this
manual.
-Read thismanualcarefullybefore operating
thismachine.
FORSAFETY:Do notoperatemachine,
unless operation manual isreadand
understood.
-Check the machine forshipping damage.
Check tomakesuremachine is complete
pershipping instructions.
-Check the hydraulicfluidlevel inthe
hydraulicreservoir.
-Check the engine oil level.
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07750
07751

OPERATION
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6
-Check the radiatorcoolantlevel.
FORSAFETY:Whenservicing machine,
avoidcontactwith hotengine coolant.
-Gasoline powered machines:Fill the fuel
tank.
FORSAFETY:Whenservicing machine,
keepflames and sparks away fromfuel
systemservice area.Keeparea well
ventilated.
-LPGpowered machines: Install the LPG fuel
tankon the machine.See CHANGINGAN
LPGFUELTANK.
FORSAFETY:Whenservicing machine,
keepflames and sparks away fromfuel
systemservice area.Keeparea well
ventilated.
-Afterthe first50 hoursofoperation, follow
the recommended procedures stated inthe
MAINTENANCECHART.
-Keep your machine regularlymaintained by
following the maintenanceinformation inthis
manual.Werecommend taking advantage
ofaregularly scheduled servicecontract
fromyourTENNANTrepresentative.
-Orderpartsand suppliesdirectlyfromyour
authorized TENNANTrepresentative.Use
the partsmanualprovided when ordering
parts.
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07753

OPERATION
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355 MM300 (6--93)
MACHINECOMPONENTS
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
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A.OperatorSeatF.HopperCover
B.SteeringWheelG.HopperAccess Cover
C.EngineCoverH.SideBrush
D.EngineSideDoorI.InstrumentPanel
E.MainBrushAccess Door

OPERATION
355 MM300 (3--95)
8
CONTROLPANELSYMBOLS
Thesesymbolsidentify controlsand displays on
the machine:
Main and Side BrushesOnCharging System
MainBrushOnEngine Oil Pressure
HopperDoorOpen Engine WaterTemperature
HopperDoorCloseHopperTemperature-- ThermoSentryt
HopperDown
HopperUpFilterClogged
HornHopperDoorClosed
MainBrushDownPressure LightFuel
MainBrushDownPressureHeavy Hourmeter
MainBrushFloatHazard Light
MainBrushDownFilterShaker
MainBrushUpOperating Lights
Side BrushDownPressure LightFan
Side BrushDownPressureHeavy Engine Speed

OPERATION
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355 MM300 (3--95)
Side BrushDownCircuitBreaker9
Side BrushUpCircuitBreaker10
CircuitBreaker1WindshieldWiperSlow
CircuitBreaker2WindshieldWiperFast
CircuitBreaker3Dome Light
CircuitBreaker4Heater
CircuitBreaker5Cab PressurizerSlow
CircuitBreaker6Cab PressurizerFast
CircuitBreaker7
CircuitBreaker8

OPERATION
355 MM300 (6--93)
10
CONTROLSAND INSTRUMENTS
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
KL
M
N
O
P
Q
RST
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
AA
BB
CC
DD
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A.DirectionalPedalP.HopperDoorLight
B.BrakePedalQ.CloggedFilterLight
C.ParkingBrakeLeverR.FuelLevelGauge
D.HornButtonS.Hourmeter
E.EngineChokeKnobT.HazardLightSwitch(Option)
F.MainBrushAndSideBrushLeverU.OperatingLightSwitch
G.HopperDoorLeverV.VacuumFanSwitch
H.HopperLiftLeverW.EngineSpeedSwitch
I.MainBrushPositionLeverX.FilterShakerSwitch
J.MainBrushDownPressureKnobY.SteeringWheel
K.TurnSignalSwitch(Option)Z.SideBrushPositionLever
L.HopperTemperatureLight-- AA.IgnitionSwitch
ThermoSentrytBB.SideBrushDownPressureKnob
M.EngineWaterTemperatureLightCC.SteeringColumnTiltLever
N.EngineOilPressureLightDD.CircuitBreakers
O.ChargingSystemLight

OPERATION
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355 MM300 (8--92)
OPERATIONOFCONTROLS
DIRECTIONALPEDAL
The directionalpedalcontrolsdirection of travel
and the propelling speed of the machine.You
change the speed of the machine withthe
pressure ofyourfoot; the harderyou press the
fasterthe machine travels.
Forward:Press the top of the directionalpedal
withthe toe ofyourfoot.
Reverse:Press the bottomof the directional
pedal withthe heelofyourfoot.
Neutral:Takeyourfootoff the directionalpedal
and itwill returntothe neutralposition.
07790
07791
07792

OPERATION
355 MM300 (2--93)
12
BRAKE PEDAL
The brake pedalstopsthe machine.
Stop:Takeyourfootoff the directionalpedaland
letitreturntothe neutralposition.Step on the
brake pedal.
PARKINGBRAKELEVER
The parking brakeleversetsand releasesthe
frontwheelbrakes.
Set: Pull the parking brakeleverup.
FORSAFETY:Beforeleaving or
servicing machine;stop on level
surface,setparking brake,turn off
machine and remove key.
Release:Pushthe parking brakeleverdown.
07754
07794
07793

OPERATION
13
355 MM300 (3--95)
ENGINECHOKEKNOB
The engine chokeknob controlsthe engine choke
on gasoline powered machines.
On:Forcoldstarting,pull the engine chokeknob
out.
Off: Pushthe engine chokeknob in.
07755
07756

OPERATION
355 MM300 (3--95)
14
HORN BUTTON
The horn button operatesthe horn.
Sound:Press the button.
MAIN BRUSH AND SIDEBRUSHLEVER
The main brush and side brushlevercontrolsthe
main brush and side brushrotation.
MainBrush and Side BrushOn:Pushthe main
brush and side brushleverintothe Onposition.
MainBrush and Side BrushOff: Pull the main
brush and side brushleverintothe middle
position.
MainBrushOn:Pull the main brush and side
brushleverintothe Onposition.
NOTE:Always raisethe main brushwhen the
machine isnotbeing operated forsometime.This
preventsthe main brushfromgettingaflatspot.
08032
07773
07774
07775

OPERATION
15
355 MM300 (4--94)
HOPPER DOORLEVER
The hopperdoorleveropensand closesthe
hopperdoorand dustdoor. Open the hopperdoor
when sweeping.Closethe hopperdoorwhen
emptying the hoppertocontroldebrisand dust.
Open:Pushthe hopperdoorleverintothe Open
position and leaveit there.
Hold:Releasethe hopperdoorleverintothe
middle position.
Close:Pull and holdthe hopperdoorleverinto
the Close position.
NOTE:The hopperdoorwill notcloseif the main
brush,side brush,and vacuumfan are operating.
07776
07777
07778

OPERATION
355 MM300 (10--92)
16
HOPPERLIFT LEVER
The hopperlift lever raisesand lowersthe hopper.
Up:Pull and holdthe hopperlift leverintothe Up
position.
WARNING:Raised hopper may fall.
Engagehoppersupportbar.
NOTE:The hopperwill notraiseif the main brush,
side brush,and vacuumfan are operating.
Hold:Releasethe hopperlift leverup and intothe
middle position.
Down:Push and holdthe hopperlift leverintothe
Downposition.
07779
07780
07781

OPERATION
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355 MM300 (8--92)
MAIN BRUSHPOSITIONLEVER
The main brush position leverlowersand raises
the main brush.The main brushcan be lowered
intotwosweeping positions;down and float.
Downisused forgeneralsweeping.Floatisused
when sweeping extremelyuneven surfaces.
Down:Pull the main brush position leverback
and tothe left intothe Downposition.
Float: Pull the main brush position leverback and
tothe left and overintothe Floatposition.
Up:Pull the main brush position leverall the way
back and tothe rightintothe Upposition.
07782
07783
07784

OPERATION
355 MM300 (8--92)
18
MAIN BRUSH DOWNPRESSUREKNOB
The main brush down pressureknob changesthe
main brushcontactwiththe sweeping surface.
Heavy:Turnthe main brush down pressureknob
counter-clockwise.
Light: Turnthe main brush down pressureknob
clockwise.
TURN SIGNALSWITCH (OPTION)
The turnsignalswitch operatesthe turnsignals.
Right: Pushthe switchleverforward.
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07788
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