Tennant 385D User manual

385D
MM305
OperatorManual

Thismanual isfurnished with each newTENNANTModel385.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 -- MM305
Revision:08
Published:3--97
CopyrightE1992,1993,1994,1995,1996,1997 TENNANT,Printed inU.S.A.

CONTENTS
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385DMM305 (3--95)
CONTENTS
Page
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS3.................
OPERATION5............................
OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITY5.........
MACHINECOMPONENTS7.............
CONTROLPANELSYMBOLS8..........
CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS10......
OPERATIONOFCONTROLS11..........
DIRECTIONALPEDAL 11..............
BRAKE PEDAL 12....................
PARKINGBRAKE LEVER12...........
HORN BUTTON13....................
MAINBRUSHAND SIDE BRUSH
LEVER13.........................
HOPPER DOORLEVER14............
HOPPERLIFT LEVER15..............
MAINBRUSHPOSITIONLEVER16....
MAINBRUSH DOWNPRESSURE
KNOB17..........................
TURN SIGNALSWITCH (OPTION)17...
HOPPERTEMPERATURELIGHT--
THERMOSENTRYt18............
ENGINEWATER
TEMPERATURELIGHT18..........
ENGINEOILPRESSURELIGHT19.....
CHARGINGSYSTEMLIGHT19........
HOPPER DOORLIGHT19.............
CLOGGEDFILTERLIGHT19..........
MAINBRUSHSHUTDOWNLIGHT20. .
FUEL LEVELGAUGE20...............
HOURMETER20.....................
HAZARD LIGHTSWITCH (OPTION)21. .
OPERATINGLIGHTS SWITCH 21......
VACUUMFANSWITCH 21.............
ENGINE SPEEDSWITCH 22...........
FILTERSHAKERSWITCH 23..........
STEERINGWHEEL 23................
STEERINGCOLUMNTILTLEVER23...
IGNITIONSWITCH 24.................
SIDE BRUSHPOSITIONLEVER25.....
SIDE BRUSH DOWNPRESSURE
KNOB25..........................
CIRCUITBREAKERS26...............
FUSE 26.............................
LATCHES 27.........................
HOPPERSUPPORTBAR27...........
OPERATORSEAT28..................
WINDSHIELDWIPER
SWITCH (OPTION)29..............
DOMELIGHTSWITCH (OPTION)29....
HEATERSWITCH (OPTION)29........
PRESSURIZERSWITCH (OPTION)29. .
AUXILIARY SIDE BRUSH
IN-OUTSWITCH (OPTION)30......
AUXILIARY SIDE BRUSH
UP-DOWNSWITCH (OPTION)30....
Page
HOWTHEMACHINEWORKS 31..........
PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST31.........
STARTINGTHEMACHINE33.............
SWEEPINGAND BRUSHINFORMATION35
SWEEPING36..........................
STOP SWEEPING38....................
EMPTYINGTHEHOPPER39.............
STOPTHEMACHINE41.................
POST-OPERATION CHECKLIST42........
ENGAGINGHOPPERSUPPORTBAR43. .
DISENGAGINGHOPPERSUPPORTBAR44
OPERATIONONINCLINES 45............
OPTIONS46............................
VACUUMWAND 46...................
BLOWERWAND 52...................
TIE-DOWNS54.......................
HEATERVALVE 54....................
MACHINETROUBLESHOOTING55.......
MAINTENANCE56.........................
MAINTENANCECHART56...............
LUBRICATION58........................
ENGINE58...........................
REARWHEELSUPPORT58...........
FRONTWHEELBEARINGS58.........
HYDRAULICS59........................
HYDRAULICFLUID RESERVOIR59....
HYDRAULICFLUID59................
HYDRAULIC HOSES 60...............
PROPELLINGMOTOR60..............
ENGINE61.............................
COOLINGSYSTEM61................
AIRFILTERINDICATOR62............
AIRFILTER62........................
FUELFILTER63......................
FUELPIPES 63.......................
PRIMINGFUELSYSTEM63...........
BATTERY64............................
BELTS AND CHAINS64..................
ENGINEFANBELT64.................
STATIC DRAGCHAIN64..............
DEBRISHOPPER65.....................
HOPPER DUST FILTER65.............
TOREPLACEHOPPER
DUST FILTER65................
THERMOSENTRYt67...............

CONTENTS
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Page
BRUSHES 67............................
MAINBRUSH67......................
TOREPLACEMAINBRUSH68......
TOCHECK AND ADJUST
MAINBRUSHPATTERN 69......
SIDE BRUSH71......................
TOREPLACE SIDE BRUSH72......
SIDE BRUSHGUARD 72..............
SKIRTS AND SEALS73..................
HOPPERLIP SKIRTS73...............
HOPPERSIDE SKIRT73..............
BRUSH DOORSKIRTS73.............
REARSKIRTS74.....................
SIDE BRUSH DUSTCONTROL
SKIRTS(OPTION)74...............
BRUSH DOORSEALS74..............
HOPPERSEALS75...................
HOPPERINSPECTION DOORSEAL 75.
HOPPER DOORSEALS75............
HOPPER COVERSEAL 76.............
HOPPER DUSTSEAL 76..............
HOPPERVACUUMFANSEAL 76.......
BRAKES AND TIRES 77..................
SERVICE BRAKES 77.................
PARKINGBRAKE 77..................
TIRES 77............................
REARWHEEL 77.....................
PUSHING ORTOWINGMACHINE78......
MACHINEJACKING79...................
STORINGMACHINE79..................
SPECIFICATIONS80.......................
GENERALMACHINE
DIMENSIONS/CAPACITIES 80.........
GENERALMACHINE PERFORMANCE80. .
POWERTYPE 81........................
STEERING81...........................
HYDRAULICSYSTEM81.................
BRAKINGSYSTEM81...................
TIRES 81...............................
INDEX 82..................................

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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385DMM305 (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.
-- Make sureback-up alarm sounds and
lightswhenreversing machine.
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
385DMM305 (6--93)
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--
LOCATEDONTHEHOPPERSUPPORT
BAR AND ON BOTH HOPPERLIFT
ARMS.
ENGINEFAN AND BELT LABEL--
LOCATEDONTHERADIATORSHROUD.
EMISSIONSLABEL-- LOCATEDONTHE
SIDE PANELOF THEOPERATOR
COMPARTMENT.
07522
FORSAFETYLABEL-- LOCATEDON
THE SIDE PANELOF THEOPERATOR
COMPARTMENT.

OPERATION
5
385DMM305 (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.
07324
07750
08431

OPERATION
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6
-Check the radiatorcoolantlevel.
FORSAFETY:Whenservicing machine,
avoidcontactwith hotengine coolant.
-Fill the fueltank.
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.
07752
07753

OPERATION
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385DMM305 (6--93)
MACHINECOMPONENTS
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
07522
A.OperatorSeatF.HopperCover
B.SteeringWheelG.HopperAccess Cover
C.EngineCoverH.SideBrush
D.EngineSideDoorI.InstrumentPanel
E.MainBrushAccess Door

OPERATION
385DMM305 (3--95)
8
CONTROLPANELSYMBOLS
Thesesymbolsidentify controlsand displays on
the machine:
Main and Side BrushesOnCharging System
MainBrushOnEngine Oil Pressure
HopperDoorOpen Engine WaterTemperature
HopperDoorCloseHopperTemperature-- ThermoSentryt
HopperDownMainBrushShutDown
HopperUpFilterClogged
HornHopperDoorClosed
MainBrushDownPressure LightFuel
MainBrushDownPressureHeavy Hourmeter
MainBrushFloatHazard Light
MainBrushDownFilterShaker
MainBrushUpOperating Lights
Side BrushDownPressure LightFan
Side BrushDownPressureHeavy Engine Speed

OPERATION
9
385DMM305 (3--95)
Side BrushDownCircuitBreaker9
Side BrushUpCircuitBreaker10
CircuitBreaker1WindshieldWiperSlow
CircuitBreaker2WindshieldWiperFast
CircuitBreaker3Dome Light
CircuitBreaker4Heater
CircuitBreaker5Cab PressurizerSlow
CircuitBreaker6Cab PressurizerFast
CircuitBreaker7Side BrushIn
CircuitBreaker8Side BrushOut

OPERATION
385DMM305 (2--93)
10
CONTROLSAND INSTRUMENTS
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
JK
L
M
N
O
P
QRST
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
AA
BB
CC
DD
07789
A.DirectionalPedalP.CloggedFilterLight
B.BrakePedalQ.MainBrushShutDownLight
C.ParkingBrakeLeverR.FuelLevelGauge
D.HornButtonS.Hourmeter
E.MainBrushAndSideBrushLeverT.HazardLightSwitch(Option)
F.HopperDoorLeverU.OperatingLightSwitch
G.HopperLiftLeverV.VacuumFanSwitch
H.MainBrushPositionLeverW.EngineSpeedSwitch
I.MainBrushDownPressureKnobX.FilterShakerSwitch
J.TurnSignalSwitch(Option)Y.SteeringWheel
K.HopperTemperatureLight-- Z.SideBrushPositionLever
ThermoSentrytAA.IgnitionSwitch
L.EngineWaterTemperatureLightBB.SideBrushDownPressureKnob
M.EngineOilPressureLightCC.SteeringColumnTiltLever
N.ChargingSystemLightDD.CircuitBreakers
O.HopperDoorLight

OPERATION
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385DMM305 (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.
FORSAFETY:Before starting machine,
make sureback-up alarm sounds and
lightswhenreversing machine.
Neutral:Takeyourfootoff the directionalpedal
and itwill returntothe neutralposition.
07790
07791
07792

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12
The toe angle of the directionalpedal is
adjustable.Removethe clevispin,movethe top
of the pedaltothe angle needed,and put the
clevispinthrough the adjustmentholes.
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.
08031
07754
07794
07793

OPERATION
13
385DMM305 (3--95)
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
385DMM305 (4--94)
14
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
15
385DMM305 (10--92)
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
385DMM305 (8--92)
16
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
17
385DMM305 (8--92)
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.
07787
07788
06487

OPERATION
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18
Left: Pull the switchleverback.
Flashers:Pull out the knob.
HOPPERTEMPERATURELIGHT-- THERMO
SENTRYt
The hoppertemperaturelightcomeson when
thereistoo much heatinthe hopper,possibly
fromafire.The ThermoSentrywill stop the
vacuumfan.
The ThermoSentrythastoberesetmanually,
see THERMOSENTRYinMAINTENANCE.
ENGINEWATERTEMPERATURELIGHT
The engine watertemperaturelightcomeson
when the temperature of the engine coolantis
morethan 107_C(225_F).Stop operating the
machine.Locatethe problemand haveit
corrected.
06488
06745
07760
07759